Make your Kuwait University Kuwait Journal of Science manuscript format-perfect: correct front matter, margins, and citation style built in, so it sails through review instead of coming back for fixes.
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Authored by Sumalatha Gangadhar | Published on 25 July, 2026
A KKS manuscript is most often sent back for formatting, not content: margins, front-matter order, and page numbering. The editorial office checks these before anything else. This template sets the correct structure from the first draft, following the Kuwait University Kuwait Journal of Science formatting guidance.
It is a formatting shell for a KKS manuscript, built to the official rules. It covers the title page, approval/signature page, abstract, table of contents, chapters, references, and appendices, with a consistent citation style. Confirm the current requirements in the official guidelines before you begin. See also the author resources.
Set up the front matter and chapters in the required order, apply the correct margins and spacing from the manual, and use the prescribed citation style throughout. Keep figures and tables captioned and numbered as specified.
The signature failure mode is margin, front-matter order, and page-numbering rules. Second is inconsistent citations. Third is missing or out-of-order front matter. Fix all three against the official guidelines before submitting.
The shell mirrors what the editorial office checks first: structure order, margins, and citation consistency. Use the Kuwait University Kuwait Journal of Science formatting guidance as the source of truth.
| Element | KKS requirement |
|---|---|
| Figures/tables | Captioned and numbered per manual |
| Keywords | 1 to 7 keywords required for indexing purposes. Keywords should be written in English. Avoid keywords consisting of multiple words (using 'and' or 'of'). Use abbreviations only if firmly established in the field. |
| References | Numbered references indicated by numbers in square brackets in the text [1]. Number references in the order they appear in the article. Journal names abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA). Examples show format similar to Vancouver style with numbered references. |
| Peer review | Single anonymized review process (also called single-blind peer review). Submissions are initially assessed by editors for suitability, then typically sent to a minimum of two reviewers for independent expert assessment of scientific quality. Final decision made by editors. |
| Submission | https://www.editorialmanager.com/kjs/default2.aspx |
| Structure | Title page, front matter, chapters, references, appendices |
| Margins/format | Per the official manual |
| Front matter | In the prescribed order |
| Citations | Per the official guidelines |
| Source of truth | sciencedirect.com |
Read the official manual before drafting and before submission. Set margins and front-matter order first. Apply the citation style from the first reference. Compare against a recently accepted KKS manuscript in your department.
Keep numbering and captions consistent. Verify every required page is present and in order. Do a dedicated formatting pass against the official guidelines before submission.
Do one focused pass for margins, front-matter order, and page numbering. Then confirm citation style and that all required pages/sections are present, following the Kuwait University Kuwait Journal of Science formatting guidance.