Manuscript Submitted for Publication


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Format for in-text citation

In-text citation example

should be considered as main features of the relevant technologies (Ferasat et al., 2018).

or

Ferasat et al. (2018) reported that…


Format for reference list

Elements, punctuation & capitalisation

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date written). Title of article. [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department affiliation, Institution.

Reference list  example

Ferasat, Z., Panahi, R., & Mokhtarani, B. (2019). Natural polymer matrix as safe flocculant to remove turbidity from kaolin suspension: Performance and governing mechanism. [Manuscript submitted for publication].

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Style notes for this reference type

APA 7 Publication Manual, pp. 335–336, example 72.

● Unpublished works include work that is in progress, has been submitted but not yet accepted for publication.

● Refer to the final published version of your sources when possible.

● Remember to update your references prior to publication of your work or submitting your work.

● Do not list the name of the journal to which was submitted.

● Once the manuscript is accepted, it can be cited as a manuscript accepted for publication (Journal article - in press).

● A manuscript submitted for publication is not available online. If it is available online, cite it similar to an advanced online publication or informally published work from a preprint archive.


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