Author Guidelines
Comprehensive guidelines for preparing and submitting your manuscript to AJE Journals.
Quick Reference
Word Count:5,000-8,000 words (research articles)
Format:DOC, DOCX, or PDF
Citation Style:APA 7th Edition
Abstract:150-300 words
Manuscript Preparation
Formatting Requirements
- check_circleManuscripts should be written in clear, concise English
- check_circleUse 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font
- check_circleDouble-space all text with 1-inch margins
- check_circleNumber all pages consecutively
- check_circleInclude line numbers if submitting for review
Length Guidelines
- check_circleResearch Articles: 5,000-8,000 words (excluding abstract, references, figures, and tables)
- check_circleReview Articles: 6,000-10,000 words
- check_circleShort Communications: 2,000-4,000 words
- check_circleCase Studies: 3,000-5,000 words
File Formats
- check_circleSubmit manuscripts as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF
- check_circleFigures should be submitted separately in high resolution (300 DPI minimum)
- check_circleAcceptable image formats: TIFF, JPEG, PNG
- check_circleTables should be embedded in the manuscript or provided as separate files
Manuscript Structure
Required Sections
- check_circleTitle Page: Title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact
- check_circleAbstract: 150-300 words summarizing the research
- check_circleKeywords: 3-6 relevant keywords
- check_circleIntroduction: Background, objectives, and research questions
- check_circleMethods: Detailed description of research methodology
- check_circleResults: Clear presentation of findings
- check_circleDiscussion: Interpretation and implications of results
- check_circleConclusions: Summary and future directions
- check_circleAcknowledgments: Funding sources and contributions
- check_circleReferences: Complete citations in required format
- check_circleFigures and Tables: With captions and legends
Citation and Reference Format
Citation Style
- check_circleUse APA (American Psychological Association) style, 7th edition
- check_circleCite references in the text using author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2023)
- check_circleFor multiple authors, use "et al." after the first author for citations with three or more authors
- check_circleList all references alphabetically at the end of the manuscript
Reference Examples
- check_circleJournal Article: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
- check_circleBook: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.
- check_circleChapter: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. pages). Publisher.
Ethical Requirements
Authorship
- check_circleAll listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the work
- check_circleAll authors must approve the final version of the manuscript
- check_circleCorresponding author is responsible for ensuring all authors meet authorship criteria
Conflicts of Interest
- check_circleAuthors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the research
- check_circleConflicts of interest statement should be included in the manuscript
Ethics Approval
- check_circleResearch involving human subjects must include ethics approval information
- check_circleResearch involving animals must comply with institutional and national guidelines
- check_circleInclude approval numbers and dates where applicable
Data Availability
Data Sharing
- check_circleAuthors are encouraged to make data, code, and materials available when possible
- check_circleData availability statement should be included in the manuscript
- check_circleLarge datasets may be deposited in appropriate repositories (e.g., Zenodo, Dryad, institutional repositories)
Figures and Tables
Figures
- check_circleAll figures must be of high quality and resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
- check_circleInclude clear, descriptive captions
- check_circleUse consistent formatting and labeling
- check_circleEnsure figures are readable when printed in grayscale if color is not essential
- check_circleCite all figures in the text (e.g., see Figure 1)
Tables
- check_circleTables should be clear and well-organized
- check_circleInclude descriptive titles and column headers
- check_circleAvoid unnecessary complexity
- check_circleCite all tables in the text (e.g., see Table 1)
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