Information For Authors

Instructions to authors

Manuscript Submission Requirements

  • Submission Platform: All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the EAJoCS submission platform: [Insert link]. Submissions via email will not be processed.
  • Language: Manuscripts must be in English.
  • Originality & Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Submissions will undergo plagiarism screening, and manuscripts exceeding a 20% similarity index will be rejected.
  • Peer Review Process: EAJoCS follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers. Authors must remove any identifying details from the manuscript and submit a separate title page. The average review period is 10–12 weeks.

Manuscript Preparation

  • File Formats: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. PDF files are not accepted.
  • Manuscript Length: Articles should be between 6,000 and 9,000 words, including references, tables, and figures. Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be returned for revision.
  • Document Formatting:
    • Heading 1: Bold, Title Case, Size 14
    • Heading 2: Bold, Italicized, Title Case, Size 14
    • Heading 3: Bold, Title Case, Size 12
    • Font: Calisto MT, size 12 (body text).
    • Spacing: Single-spaced, including footnotes and references.
    • Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
    • Page Numbers: Centred on each page.
    • Headings:

Manuscript Components

  • Title Page: Submitted separately and must include:
    • Manuscript title (concise, max. 15 words, Size 14, Centred)
    • Full names of all authors
    • Institutional affiliation (Department, University, City, Country)
    • ORCID ID (if applicable)
    • Corresponding author’s email
  • Abstract: A structured abstract (max. 200 words) summarizing research aims, methodology, key findings, implications, and significance.
  • Keywords: Up to five keywords, separated by commas, preferably phrases.

Main Text Structure (they should be numbered):

    1. Introduction: Clearly define the research problem, objectives, and significance, referencing key literature.
    2. Literature Review: Critically examine relevant studies, identifying research gaps.
    3. Methodology: Detail research design, sample size, data collection methods, ethical considerations, and analytical techniques.
    4. Results: Present findings clearly, using tables and figures where necessary.
    5. Discussion: Interpret results, linking them to the literature and theoretical framework.
    6. Conclusion: Summarize key contributions, limitations, and future research directions.
    7. Acknowledgments: Recognize contributions from individuals or institutions that do not qualify for authorship.
    8. Conflict of Interest Statement: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Figures, Tables, and Appendices

  • Figures and Tables:
  • Place them within the text, near their first citation.
  • Number sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
  • Provide clear titles and legends for all figures.
  • Figures must be high-resolution (300 dpi, .png or .jpeg) and editable.
  • Tables: Must be in plain text, without color formatting or shading. They should be in APA style.
  • Appendices: If necessary, clearly label them (e.g., Appendix A, Appendix B) and reference them in the text.

In-text Citations and References

  • Citation Style: Follow APA referencing guidelines.
  • DOIs and URLs: Include DOIs for journal articles and working URLs for other sources.