Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines
Format and Layout
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.docx). Use Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, with 2.54 cm margins on all sides. All pages must be numbered consecutively. Figures and tables should be embedded at their approximate point of reference; high-resolution versions (> or = 300 dpi) must also be submitted as separate files.
Manuscript Structure
o Title: Concise and descriptive, maximum 20 words. Avoid abbreviations and jargon in the title.
o Abstract: Structured (Background, Methods, Findings, Conclusion) for research and review articles; unstructured for other types. Do not include citations in the abstract.
o Keywords: 5-8 terms not already appearing in the title, ordered from specific to general.
o Main text: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings/Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Limitations, Recommendations — as appropriate to the article type.
o Acknowledgements: Acknowledge contributions not meeting authorship criteria, including community partners, research assistants, and funding bodies.
o Ethical clearance: A declaration of ethics review board approval and consent procedures must be included for all research involving human participants.
o References: APA 7th Edition throughout, including in-text citations and reference list.
Audience Identification
All identifying information-author names, institutional affiliations, acknowledgements, and self-referential citations — must be removed from the manuscript file before submission. Author details should be provided only via the author information form submitted separately to the editorial office.
Language and Tone
Manuscripts must be written in clear, precise academic English. Authors for whom English is not a first language are strongly encouraged to seek professional language editing prior to submission. Manuscripts with significant language issues may be returned before peer review.
Community-Based and Participatory Action Research
The journal particularly welcomes research conducted in partnership with communities. Authors reporting participatory action research, community-based participatory research, or other co-produced knowledge should explicitly describe the nature and extent of community involvement in all stages of the research.
Format and Layout
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.docx). Use Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, with 2.54 cm margins on all sides. All pages must be numbered consecutively. Figures and tables should be embedded at their approximate point of reference; high-resolution versions (> or = 300 dpi) must also be submitted as separate files.
Manuscript Structure
o Title: Concise and descriptive, maximum 20 words. Avoid abbreviations and jargon in the title.
o Abstract: Structured (Background, Methods, Findings, Conclusion) for research and review articles; unstructured for other types. Do not include citations in the abstract.
o Keywords: 5-8 terms not already appearing in the title, ordered from specific to general.
o Main text: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings/Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Limitations, Recommendations — as appropriate to the article type.
o Acknowledgements: Acknowledge contributions not meeting authorship criteria, including community partners, research assistants, and funding bodies.
o Ethical clearance: A declaration of ethics review board approval and consent procedures must be included for all research involving human participants.
o References: APA 7th Edition throughout, including in-text citations and reference list.
Audience Identification
All identifying information-author names, institutional affiliations, acknowledgements, and self-referential citations — must be removed from the manuscript file before submission. Author details should be provided only via the author information form submitted separately to the editorial office.
Language and Tone
Manuscripts must be written in clear, precise academic English. Authors for whom English is not a first language are strongly encouraged to seek professional language editing prior to submission. Manuscripts with significant language issues may be returned before peer review.
Community-Based and Participatory Action Research
The journal particularly welcomes research conducted in partnership with communities. Authors reporting participatory action research, community-based participatory research, or other co-produced knowledge should explicitly describe the nature and extent of community involvement in all stages of the research.