Cover Page and Book Preparation Guidelines

Each book manuscript must include a cover page with the following details:
Book Title: Concise, clear, and reflective of the content.
Subtitle (if applicable): To explain the scope/theme in detail.
Editor(s)/Author(s) Name(s): Full names with affiliations and ORCID IDs.
Affiliations: University/Institution/Organization name, city, and country.
Publisher Name: Jack Sparrow Publishers.
ISBN (to be provided by Publisher).
Edition/Volume Number (if applicable).
Year of Publication.
Contact Information: Email address of corresponding editor/author.
Formatting:
Title: Font size 16–18 (bold, centered).
Subtitle: Font size 14 (italicized, centered).
Author(s)/Editor(s): Font size 12 (centered).
Publisher details at the bottom of the page.

(a) Structure of the Book
Front Matter:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
List of Figures/Tables (if applicable)
Main Chapters:
Each chapter should include:
Title
Author(s) details (name, affiliation, email, ORCID)
Abstract (150–200 words)
Keywords (4–6 terms)
Main text with headings/subheadings
References
Back Matter:
Appendix (if required)
Glossary (optional)
Index

(b) Formatting Requirements
File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx).
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Spacing: 1.5 line spacing.
Headings:
Chapter Title – 16 pt, Bold
Section Heading – 14 pt, Bold
Sub-section – 12 pt, Italic
Tables and Figures: Numbered sequentially, with captions and sources.
Equations: Use MS Word equation editor, number them clearly.

(c) Referencing Style
Follow APA 7th edition or IEEE style consistently across the book.
References should be complete and accurate.

Ensure consistency across all chapters (formatting, references, style).
Check for plagiarism (must not exceed 10–15%).
Verify that all authors have provided ORCID ID and affiliations.
Manage peer review or editorial screening for quality assurance.
Compile chapters into a single manuscript file before submission.
Prepare a preface/introduction that outlines the theme of the book.

Authors submit chapters to the editor.
Editors consolidate, format, and submit the full manuscript to Jack Sparrow Publishers.
Manuscript undergoes technical and editorial review.
Final corrections are communicated before ISBN allocation and publication.

Cover page prepared as per guidelines
All chapters formatted uniformly
Plagiarism check completed
References cross-verified
Figures, tables, and permissions cleared
Preface, acknowledgments, and author/editor details included

Each submitted manuscript must include a cover page containing the following information:
(a) Book Title and Subtitle
Should be concise, clear, and descriptive.
Title should reflect the core theme of the book.
Avoid abbreviations or overly technical jargon in the title.
(b) Author(s) Details
Full name(s) of all author(s) and/or editor(s).
Institutional affiliation(s) with department, university/organization name, and country.
ORCID iD (if available).
Contact information of the corresponding author/editor (email and phone).
(c) Other Essential Information
Short running title (maximum 50 characters).
Proposed keywords (5–7) relevant to the subject area.
Declaration of originality and copyright compliance.
Acknowledgment of funding (if applicable).

(a) General Formatting
File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt.
Line Spacing: 1.5 throughout the manuscript.
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
Alignment: Justified.
Paragraphs: Indent first line by 0.5 inch.
(b) Structure of the Book
Books must generally include the following sections:
1. Preliminary Pages
Title Page
Dedication (optional)
Preface/Foreword (if applicable)
Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
List of Abbreviations
2. Main Content
Chapters divided logically with consistent numbering (e.g., Chapter 1, Chapter 2).
Each chapter must begin on a new page.
Subsections should follow a consistent hierarchy (e.g., 1.1, 1.1.1).
Figures and tables must be numbered sequentially within chapters.
3. Back Matter
Glossary (if applicable).
Appendices.
References (APA/MLA/Chicago style as specified).
Author Biographies (brief note about each contributor).
(c) Figures, Tables, and Illustrations
Figures must be submitted in high resolution (300 dpi), preferably in JPEG or PNG.
Tables should be prepared in editable Word format (not images).
All figures and tables should have captions and be cited in the text.
Use consistent style, labels, and numbering throughout.
(d) Referencing Style
Authors must use a consistent citation style (APA, MLA, or Chicago, depending on discipline).
In-text citations and reference list must match exactly.
Use reference management tools like Zotero, EndNote, or Mendeley to avoid errors.
(e) Language and Proofreading
Manuscripts must be written in clear, academic English.
Authors are strongly advised to have their work proofread for grammar, spelling, and clarity before submission.
Non-English terms or abbreviations should be explained at first use.

Submit the complete manuscript electronically via the Jack Sparrow Publishers online submission system or by email to the editorial office.
Ensure the file is named properly: BookTitle_AuthorName.docx.
Include a separate file with cover page details if required.
Authors must sign a Copyright Agreement before publication.