Checked against Cities · 0264-2751 · sample-manuscript.docx
Not ready to submit
2 requirements are not met. Fix them before you submit.
On record for this journal: 13 of 17 requirements · 13 verified.
Not on record: 4. They were not checked, and none is counted as met. See which.
How the score is worked out
The percentage is the share of checked requirements this file meets. A requirement read on the journal's own guide or its publisher's own pages counts 3, met or not. One that rests on weaker evidence, or whose failure is only worth checking, counts 1. Requirements we do not hold, rules every file meets (figures that may be embedded, a review that does not hide who wrote the manuscript), declarations made in the submission form, and declarations needed only if they apply are left out entirely. It describes this file against the requirements on record; it is not a prediction of what an editor or a reviewer will decide.
This file: 21 of 28 points.
Fix before submitting2
- Fix firstAbstract word limitJournal asks250 words maxYours317 wordsYour abstract317 words
Over the limit by 67 words
Over by 67 words. Shorten the abstract to 250.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026. - Fix firstFigure resolutionJournal asksline 1000 dpi, grayscale 300 dpi, colour 300 dpiYours1 of 1 belowFigure 1 (colour)96 dpi
204 dpi short of the 300 dpi floor
Figure 1 is below the 300 dpi floor. Re-export it at a higher resolution.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026.
Worth checking1
- CheckSeparate title pageJournal asksRequiredYoursRuns into the manuscript
Move the title, authors and affiliations onto their own page with a page break before the abstract. We also found no author or affiliation block, so this may be an anonymised copy.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026.
To confirm when you submit4
Not scored. The journal takes these in its submission form, or needs them only if they apply to your study.
- ConfirmConflict of interest declarationAt submission
This journal asks for this at submission, through the submission system: a form, a declarations tool, or a file uploaded with the manuscript. It is not a section the check looks for in your manuscript. Have it ready when you submit.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026. - ConfirmData availability declarationAt submission
This journal asks for this at submission, through the submission system: a form, a declarations tool, or a file uploaded with the manuscript. It is not a section the check looks for in your manuscript. Have it ready when you submit.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026. - ConfirmAuthor contributions declarationAt submission
This journal asks for this at submission, through the submission system: a form, a declarations tool, or a file uploaded with the manuscript. It is not a section the check looks for in your manuscript. Have it ready when you submit.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026. - ConfirmAI disclosure declarationIf it applies
Needed only if you used generative AI tools to prepare the manuscript. Tools that only check grammar, spelling or references do not count.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026.
Manuscript details
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Funding
- Conflict of interest
- Data availability
The title page runs into the manuscript.
Already correct8
- CorrectStandard sections presentExpectedUsual research layout (not a journal rule)Yoursall presentGeneral checkExpected of any manuscript, whichever the journal.
- CorrectManuscript word limitJournal asks9000 words maxYours1,373 wordsYour manuscript1,373 words
7,627 words to spare
Counted without the abstract and references. With everything included: 2,050 words.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026.Confidence in the reading: 90%. - CorrectKeyword countJournal asks1 to 7Yours7 keywordsYour keywords7 keywords
Within the allowed range
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026. - CorrectReference styleJournal asksAPA 7YoursAPA (24 entries)VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026.
- CorrectCitation formatJournal asksAuthor-date (Smith, 2020)YoursAuthor-date (Smith, 2020)VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026.
- CorrectReference list consistencyExpectedOne style throughoutYours100% consistentGeneral checkExpected of any manuscript, whichever the journal.
- CorrectFigure file formatsJournal askseps, jpg, pdf, png, tiffYoursall acceptableVerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026.
- CorrectFunding declarationJournal asksIf it appliesYoursPresent
Present. The journal asks for it only when it applies to the study, so it is shown here and not counted in the score.
VerifiedRead on the journal's own guide for authors, 30 September 2026.
Could not check1
- Not checkedCitations match the reference list
We found too few citations or dated references to compare them.
General checkExpected of any manuscript, whichever the journal.
Not on record for this journal4
We hold no requirement for these from this journal or its publisher. They were not checked, and none is counted as met: check them against the journal’s guide.
- Anonymised manuscript
- Abstract format
- Figures supplied separately
- Line numbering
Technical details: all checks
| Requirement | Asked for | Yours | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard sections present | Usual research layout (not a journal rule) | all present | Correct |
| Anonymised manuscript | Not specified | - | Not checked |
| Abstract word limit | 250 words max | 317 words | Fix first |
| Abstract format | Not specified | - | Not checked |
| Manuscript word limit | 9000 words max | 1,373 words | Correct |
| Keyword count | 1 to 7 | 7 keywords | Correct |
| Reference style | APA 7 | APA (24 entries) | Correct |
| Citation format | Author-date (Smith, 2020) | Author-date (Smith, 2020) | Correct |
| Reference list consistency | One style throughout | 100% consistent | Correct |
| Citations match the reference list | Not specified | - | Not checked |
| Figure resolution | line 1000 dpi, grayscale 300 dpi, colour 300 dpi | 1 of 1 below | Fix first |
| Figure file formats | eps, jpg, pdf, png, tiff | all acceptable | Correct |
| Figures supplied separately | Not specified | - | Not checked |
| Line numbering | Not specified | - | Not checked |
| Separate title page | Required | Runs into the manuscript | Check |
| Conflict of interest declaration | At submission | Not checked in the file | To confirm |
| Data availability declaration | At submission | Not checked in the file | To confirm |
| Author contributions declaration | At submission | Not checked in the file | To confirm |
| AI disclosure declaration | If it applies | None found | To confirm |
| Funding declaration | If it applies | Present | Correct |
Each requirement above says where it was read and on what day. Requirements not on record were not checked and are not counted as met. The score describes this file against the record; it is not a prediction of what an editor or a reviewer will decide. No AI was involved in the check, and your manuscript was not stored or sent to any third party.