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Submission Process
Prepare Manuscript
Follow our formatting guidelines and ensure all required sections are included.
Online Submission
Submit through our online portal with all required documents.
Initial Review
Editorial team conducts initial screening within 2 weeks.
Peer Review
Double-blind peer review process typically takes 6-8 weeks.
Submission Requirements
- Cover letter
- Manuscript file (Word or LaTeX)
- Figures and tables (separate files)
- Supplementary materials (if applicable)
Manuscript Preparation
Required Sections
Title Page
- Full title (max 250 characters)
- Author names and affiliations
- Corresponding author details
- Word count
Abstract
- Maximum 300 words
- Background, methods, results, conclusions
- 3-6 keywords
Main Text
- Introduction
- Methods/Methodology
- Results/Findings
- Discussion and Conclusions
Back Matter
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Appendices (if applicable)
Formatting Requirements
Text Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Pages: Numbered consecutively
- Length: 6,000-8,000 words
Figures and Tables
- Format: High-resolution (300 DPI)
- Files: TIFF, EPS, or PNG
- Captions: Descriptive and complete
- Placement: Separate from main text
- Numbering: Sequential (Figure 1, Table 1)
References
We follow the APA 7th edition citation style. All references must be complete and accurate.
Examples:
Smith, J. A., & Jones, B. C. (2023). Research methodology in academic journals. Journal of Academic Research, 15(3), 45-62. https://doi.org/10.1000/xyz123
Brown, L. M. (2022). Academic writing and research (3rd ed.). Academic Press.
University Research Center. (2023, March 15). Guidelines for academic research. Research Portal. https://www.example.com/guidelines
Ethical Considerations
Research Ethics
- IRB approval for human subjects research
- Informed consent documentation
- Data privacy and confidentiality
Publication Ethics
- No plagiarism or self-plagiarism
- Proper attribution of sources
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
Review Process
Submission Received
Acknowledgment sent within 24 hours
Initial Review (1-2 weeks)
Editorial team checks scope, format, and quality
Peer Review (6-8 weeks)
Double-blind review by 2-3 expert reviewers
Editorial Decision
Accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject
Ready to Submit?
Follow our guidelines and submit your manuscript through our online portal.