To download the Author Information Template, click here.
To download the Final Print-Ready File Template, click here.
To download the Extended English Abstract Template, click here.
To download the Authorship Commitment Form, click here.
To download the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, click here.
To download the Copyright Transfer Form, click here.
Note: Upon uploading the manuscript file, the corresponding author must enter the complete details of all authors (first name, last name, academic rank, department, university, city, and country) in the Authors’ Information Table. The order of authors and the designation of the corresponding author must be identical in both the table and the final files, as author information for electronic publication is automatically extracted from this table.
If the author(s) wish to change the corresponding author or alter the order of authors, the relevant forms must be completed, uploaded to the system, and submitted to the journal’s executive manager for transmission to the Editor-in-Chief. Completion of these forms does not create any obligation on the part of the journal.
To download the Form for Changing the Corresponding Author or Author Order, click here.
The Journal of Structural Geology and Applied Tectonics welcomes high-quality submissions and does not charge any publication fees. The journal is published by Payame Noor University, and no fees are required for manuscript submission, peer review, acceptance, or publication.
Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the journal’s electronic submission system at: https://sgat.journals.pnu.ac.ir/
Registration and display of a valid ORCID iD are mandatory. Authors are also required to use an official university or institutional email address. Authors must obtain an ORCID iD and institutional email prior to submission.
Manuscripts must fall within the journal’s disciplinary scope, possess educational or research value, and represent the original scholarly work of the author(s).
Articles derived from students’ theses or dissertations may be published with the names of the supervisor, advisor(s), and student, subject to the supervisor’s approval; scientific responsibility rests with the supervisor.
Manuscripts must not have been published previously, be under review elsewhere, or be submitted simultaneously to another journal. Papers presented in abstract form at conferences or symposia may be submitted as full articles.
The official language of the journal is Persian; however, manuscripts in English are also accepted.
Translated articles from other languages are not eligible for publication.
The journal reserves the right to accept, reject, edit, abridge, or revise manuscripts. Submitted manuscripts will not be returned.
The corresponding author bears full scientific and legal responsibility for the content and opinions expressed; publication does not imply endorsement by the journal.
Review articles are accepted only from experienced authors and must demonstrate innovation and rely on authoritative sources.
Rejected or withdrawn manuscripts will be removed from the journal archive after six months, and the journal assumes no responsibility thereafter.
Authors are encouraged to consult the “Aims and Scope” section on the journal’s website to ensure that their manuscripts align with the journal’s objectives and vision.
To expedite the review process, authors are requested to ensure proper Persian punctuation (spacing, half-space, line spacing, etc.) and conformity with the orthographic guidelines of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature prior to submission. For half-space formatting, use “Ctrl + Shift + 2” only. The use of Latin terms with established Persian equivalents should be avoided.
6-1. Main Sections of the Manuscript
Submitted manuscripts must include the following components:
Title: The Persian title must be concise, informative, and not exceed 20 words.
Author Identification: Author names must not appear in the main manuscript file (only in the Authors’ Information Table). Complete author details must be entered in the submission system.
Persian Abstract: 150–250 words, including research objective, study area and population, sample size, sampling method, research methodology, research instruments, innovation, and findings.
Persian Keywords: 3–7 keywords.
Extended English Abstract: 750–1500 words.
English Keywords: 3–7 keywords.
Introduction: Maximum one page, including problem statement, significance, objectives, and innovation.
Theoretical Framework: Conceptual framework and literature review, including author name, year, study title, and findings. Indirect citations must include page numbers.
Research Methodology:
Description of research method, statistical population, sample size, sampling method, instruments, instrument reliability, and applied models.
Brief description of the study area, including a location map with appropriate references.
Study Area
Findings:
Descriptive findings presented in paragraph form (without tables).
Inferential findings presented using tables, figures, and charts.
Continuous numbering of figures, tables, and charts, with captions provided below each.
Statistical results reported using appropriate scientific notation for significance levels (*, **, ns).
Decimal numbers must be indicated using a decimal point.
Discussion and Conclusion:
General conclusion (maximum three lines summarizing objective and method), followed by discussion and interpretation supported by scientific references.
Acknowledgments: Maximum four lines.
References
6-2. File Format and Page Layout
Software: Microsoft Word 2003–2007
Maximum length: 20 A4 pages, including figures and tables
Margins: Right 2 cm; Left 2 cm; Top 3 cm; Bottom 2.5 cm
First-line indentation: 0.5 cm
Single-column layout; single line spacing
All pages must be numbered and uniformly formatted
6-3. Fonts and Formatting: Summary of Required Typeface and Size for Persian Manuscripts
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Section |
Persian Font |
English Font |
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Article Title (centered) |
B Nazanin, 14 pt, Bold |
Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold |
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Author Name(s) (centered) |
B Nazanin, 12 pt |
Times New Roman, 12 pt |
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Author Affiliation (centered) |
B Nazanin, 10 pt |
Times New Roman, 10 pt |
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Abstract |
B Nazanin, 11 pt |
Times New Roman, 11 pt |
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Keywords |
B Nazanin, 12 pt, Italic |
Times New Roman, 12 pt, Italic |
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Main Headings |
B Nazanin, 11 pt, Bold |
Times New Roman, 10 pt, Bold |
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Subheadings |
B Nazanin, 10 pt, Bold |
Times New Roman, 9 pt, Bold |
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Main Text |
B Nazanin, 12 pt |
Times New Roman, 12 pt |
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Table, Chart, and Figure Labels |
B Nazanin, 11 pt, Bold |
Times New Roman, 10 pt, Bold |
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Figure Captions and Table Titles |
B Nazanin, 11 pt |
Times New Roman, 10 pt |
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References |
B Nazanin, 11 pt |
Times New Roman, 11 pt |
Main section headings include: Introduction, Theoretical Framework, Research Methodology, Findings, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and References.
Tables must be presented in open format (without vertical and internal horizontal lines).
All figure and table captions must appear simultaneously in Persian and English within the manuscript. If a figure contains multiple panels, these should be labeled using lowercase English letters (a, b, c, etc.).
All maps, diagrams, and graphs must be referred to as “Figure” and numbered consecutively. All figures, tables, and equations must be numbered sequentially. Image and graphic quality must be high.
6-4. In-Text Citation Style
End-of-sentence citations:
References must be ordered chronologically (oldest to newest).
Single author: (Alavi, 2004)
Two authors: (Ghasemi and Talbot, 2006)
Three or more authors: (Zarasvandi et al., 2008)
Multiple sources separated by semicolons.
Example:
“…This belt consists of three parallel tectonic trends (Alavi, 2004; Ghasemi and Talbot, 2006).”
6-5. Reference List Format
Journal names must be written in full (e.g., Advanced Applied Geology; avoid abbreviations).
References must be arranged alphabetically (A–Z).
Apply a 0.7 cm hanging indent.
All in-text citations must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Inclusion of the DOI for all references is mandatory and must be presented in the format: https://doi.org/xxxxx
All references must be written in Latin script. Persian-language sources must be transliterated accurately and followed by “(In Persian)”.
Citation formats are provided for journal articles, books, book chapters, and theses.
Use of the journal’s ENDNOTE style file.
Important: Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines will not be considered for review.
6-6. Additional Regulations
Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the journal’s submission system.
The order and number of authors must remain consistent with the original submission.
The Editorial Board and reviewers retain full authority to accept, reject, edit, or request revisions.
Manuscripts not prepared in accordance with these guidelines will not be reviewed.
The corresponding author is responsible for implementing all revisions requested by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board throughout the review and publication process.
All manuscripts are evaluated by the Editorial Board in collaboration with expert reviewers and, if approved, scheduled for publication in accordance with the journal’s regulations. The Editorial Board and reviewers retain full discretion regarding acceptance, rejection, revision, and the consideration of any author requests.