Guidelines for Authors
Supplemental Material
This section describes the types of supplemental materials authors may submit to support their manuscript, such as datasets, multimedia files, and detailed protocols. It also specifies the formatting and file requirements for these materials.
Accepted Supplemental Materials
We accept the following types of supplemental materials:
- Datasets: Raw data, codebooks, or additional data not included in the main article
- Multimedia: Videos, audio recordings, or interactive presentations
- Detailed protocols: Extended methodological descriptions
- Additional figures/tables: Supporting information that complements the main content
- Questionnaires/surveys: Research instruments used in the study
File Requirements
All supplemental materials must meet the following requirements:
- Clearly labeled with descriptive file names
- Formatted appropriately for the content type
- Accompanied by a brief description of contents
- Referred to in the main manuscript where appropriate
Format Specifications
| Material Type | Accepted Formats | Size Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Datasets | .xlsx, .csv, .sav | 10MB |
| Videos | .mp4, .mov | 50MB |
| Audio | .mp3, .wav | 10MB |
| Images | .jpg, .png, .tiff | 5MB each |
| Documents | .pdf, .docx | 5MB |