Section Policies
Editorial
Submission status | by invitation only |
Word limit | 800 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | none |
Main text | structural headings are not always appropriate, but the editorial should have clear subheadings to provide order to the manuscript |
References | 10 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 1 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
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Book Reviews
Submission status | typically invited, authors are encouraged to contact the editors before submission to express their interest or ideas for reviews of a particular book |
Word limit | 2000 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | none |
Main text | structural headings are not always appropriate, but the book review should have clear subheadings to provide order to the manuscript |
References | 5 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 2 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
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Original Research
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 3000-6000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | requires structural headings, refer to the full structure
If the study was not human or animal research or the study was determined to be non-human subjects research or exempt, the authors must provide a statement with those details in this section. |
References | 60 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 7 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Ethical clearance/waiver documentation | evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera |
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Review Article
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 6000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | structural headings are not always appropriate, but guidance is provided in the full structure |
References | 15 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style |
Tables, figures and graphs | 4 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide |
Formatting requirements | apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide |
Compulsory supplementary file(s) | the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation and any other relevant form applicable to your submission |
Ethical clearance/waiver documentation | evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera |
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Correction
Compulsory title | The title of the submission should have the following format: ‘Corrigendum: Title of original article’. |
Submission File | completed Correction Submission Form (required) |
Compulsory supplementary file | any supporting documents or emails, Author Change Request Form (if applicable), Corresponding Author Change Request Form (if applicable) |
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Reviewer Acknowledgement
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Peer Review Process
Read full details on the peer review policy found on the Journal Information page.
Publication Frequency
Read full details on the publication schedule found on the Journal Information page.
Open Access Policy
Read full details on the open access policy found on the Journal Information page.