Guide for authors
Each paper shall have no less than 10 pages and no more than 15 pages. Papers should be sent as email attachments to editor@dbjournal.ro. Each paper must be accompanied by a signed and dated publishing agreement(s).
Paper format:
Please use Word for Windows 2003/2007(Microsoft) (or equivalent Word Processor), with the following settings (a sample paper template can be downloaded here):
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Page setup: Page size A4, orientation portrait; Margins: mirror margins, top 3cm, bottom 2cm, inside 2.5cm, outside 2cm, gutter 0.5cm; Layout: header 1.7 cm (different odd and even), footer 0cm, section start continuous, page alignment top;
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Title of the Paper: 14pt Times New Roman, Bold, Centered, AUTHORS' NAMES: Capital, 12pt Times New Roman, centered
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Department: 12pt Times New Roman, centered University: 12pt Times New Roman, centered Address: 12pt Times New Roman, centered COUNTRY: Capital, 12pt Times New Roman, centered emailaccount@xxx.xxx.xx (12pt Times New Roman, centered)
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For Abstract, Key-Words please use 12pt Times New Roman Italics. For the content use 12pt Times New Roman. Use single space and double-column format after the Key-Words.
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For references use 12pt Times New Roman and IEEE Citation Style: numbers enclosed in square brackets for each reference. All references must be cited within the paper.
Reviewing process:
All papers will be subjected to peer review and are expected to meet standards of academic excellence. A blind review process will be used, employing two or three scientific reviewers. Author(s) will be notified about the outcome via email, using the declared address.
Recommendations:
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Paper Title:The title should describe clearly and accurately the content of the article.
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Abstract: The abstract must include sufficient information for readers to judge the nature and significance of the topic. It should summarize the objectives of the article, methodology, results and conclusions.
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Keywords: Words or expressions that capture the essence of your paper should be listed in decreasing order of importance, ensuring consistency with the title and the abstract of the article.
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Paper Body: The article should be the result of a research corresponding to the specific topic of the journals’ issue. The structure of the paper should be clear and well organized. Titles and subtitles should be placed in logical sequence.
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Conclusions: Conclusions should provide a synthesis of the main contributions of the paper, discuss the importance of the work, and or suggest possible applications and extensions of the research.