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Peer Reviewed
Open Access
No APC
DOI Assigned
Process Overview

How Submission Works

Every manuscript goes through a rigorous but transparent pipeline. Here's what to expect from day one to publication.

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Author Action

Prepare & Submit

Use our official template to format your manuscript. Upload the anonymised main file, title page, and all supplementary materials through our online system.

Author-initiated .docx / .tex / .pdf
02
Editorial

Desk Evaluation

The editorial office verifies scope fit, formatting compliance, and completeness of all declarations within 3–5 business days. Incomplete submissions are returned with guidance.

3–5 business days
03
Review

Double-Blind Peer Review

Two or more independent reviewers evaluate scientific rigour, novelty, and methodological soundness — all identities masked to eliminate bias.

2–9 weeks ≥ 2 reviewers
04
Decision

Revision & Decision

Authors receive a consolidated decision letter. Major revisions are due within 60 days; minor revisions within 21 days. The editor issues the final acceptance or rejection.

Up to 60 days for revision
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Publication

Online First & Indexing

Accepted manuscripts are typeset and published online within 7–14 days of final acceptance, receiving a DOI immediately. Articles are indexed in all partner databases within one issue cycle.

7–14 days post-acceptance
Manuscript Standards

Submission Requirements

All manuscripts must satisfy the following requirements at the time of submission. Non-conforming manuscripts will be returned for correction prior to desk review.

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Manuscript Format
Files & Length
Accepted formats .docx (Word) · .tex (LaTeX)
Research Article Up to 8,000 words, excluding references and captions
Review Article Up to 10,000 words with comprehensive literature synthesis
Short Communication Maximum 3,500 words for focused preliminary findings
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Abstract & Keywords
Structured Summary
Structure Four-part: Background · Methods · Results · Conclusions
Word limit 250 words for Research Articles · 300 words for Reviews
Keywords 3 to 5 terms, preferably from MeSH controlled vocabulary
Restriction No citations, abbreviations, or tables permitted in abstract
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Citations & References
APA 7th Edition
Style APA 7th Edition for all in-text citations and reference list
DOI Required for all references where a DOI is available
Recency At least 80% of references must be from the past 8 years
Source type Majority must be peer-reviewed journal articles
04
Figures & Tables
Visual Elements
Display limit Maximum 8 combined figures and tables per Research Article
Figure resolution Submitted as separate TIFF or EPS files at minimum 300 dpi
Tables Must be editable text — image-based tables are not accepted
Legends Self-contained descriptions placed after the reference list
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Ethics & Declarations
Mandatory for All
Ethics approval IRB or ethics committee approval required for human subjects studies
Data availability Statement linking to repository or explaining access restrictions
Competing interests All authors must declare conflicts or state "none declared"
AI disclosure Any use of generative AI in writing or figures must be disclosed in Methods
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Authorship
ICMJE Standard
Eligibility All named authors must satisfy ICMJE criteria for authorship
Contributions CRediT taxonomy statements required from every author
Corresponding author Must be clearly identified with a valid institutional email address
Changes Any post-submission authorship changes require written editor approval

Manuscript Structure

Standard research article layout
Section
Content Guidance
Status
Title Page
Full title, all author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, corresponding author email
Required
Abstract
Structured (Background / Methods / Results / Conclusions), 250 words max, no citations
Required
Keywords
3–5 MeSH-preferred terms placed directly below the abstract
Required
Introduction
Background, literature gap, clearly stated aims and research questions
Required
Methods
Reproducible detail; ethics statements; statistical approach and software version
Required
Results
Objective data presentation; figures and tables referenced sequentially
Required
Discussion
Interpretation, comparison with literature, study limitations, future directions
Required
Declarations
Ethics, competing interests, funding, CRediT contributions, AI tool disclosure
Required
References
APA 7th Ed., consecutively numbered, DOIs included where available
Required
Supplementary
Additional data, figures, or extended methods — uploaded as separate file
Optional
Official Download

Manuscript Template

Start with the official template to avoid formatting rejections. All production specifications are pre-applied.

Official Journal Template
Google Docs Updated 2026 APA 7th Edition Word Compatible

Includes correct margins, fonts, heading hierarchy, structured abstract block, APA reference section, and all required declaration fields — ready to fill in.

Open Template
File → Make a copy to edit
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Click Open Template above to open in Google Docs
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Go to File → Make a copy to save to your Drive
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Replace placeholder content, preserve all formatting styles
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Export via File → Download → Microsoft Word (.docx)
Pre-Submission

Submission Checklist

Verify every item before clicking Submit. Incomplete submissions are returned without review.

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Manuscript Files
Core documents to upload
0 / 6
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Ethics & Declarations
Mandatory compliance statements
0 / 5
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Quality Check
Final review before you click Submit
0 / 6
Reviewers

Peer Review Program

We depend on the expertise and dedication of volunteer reviewers worldwide. Our review program is structured to be fair, efficient, and rewarding.

Join the Reviewer Network

Become a Reviewer

Domain experts who join our reviewer pool receive CPD recognition, early access to accepted manuscripts in their field, and annual Reviewer Honour Roll acknowledgement.

Register as Reviewer
Scope & Eligibility

Review only manuscripts within your genuine area of expertise. Any potential conflict of interest — personal, financial, or professional — must be declared immediately upon receiving an invitation.

Timeline

Standard deadline is 21 days from acceptance. Extensions of up to 7 days may be requested. Reviewers unable to complete should decline promptly and suggest alternatives.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts are strictly confidential. Do not share, discuss, or use manuscript content in any form prior to publication. AI tools must not be used to process submitted manuscripts.

Evaluation Criteria
Scientific Originality
Is the research question novel and impactful? Are novelty claims substantiated?
High
Methodology
Appropriate, reproducible methods; sound statistical analysis
High
Data Quality
Clear data presentation; results support conclusions; figures accurate
High
Interpretation
Conclusions justified; limitations acknowledged; balanced discussion
Medium
Literature Context
Appropriately situated in existing research; key references cited
Medium
Ethics Compliance
All declarations complete; data availability and COI stated
Mandatory
Reviewer Ethics — COPE Guidelines
Review only within your genuine area of expertise
Declare conflicts of interest before accepting invitations
Maintain strict confidentiality of all manuscript content
Provide constructive, unbiased, and respectful feedback
Do not use AI tools to summarise or process manuscripts
Complete reviews on time or notify editors promptly
Do not contact authors directly without editor permission
Adhere to COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
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