Section Policies
Table of Contents
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Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Editorial
Submission status | by invitation only |
Word limit | 1200 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | none |
Main text | structural headings are not required, but authors are encouraged to use them to help guide readers when necessary |
References | 10 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 |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Commentaries
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 1000-1500 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | structural headings are not required, but authors are encouraged to use them to help guide readers when necessary |
References | 10 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 |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Original Research
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 4000-8000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references) |
Abstract | maximum: 250 words |
Main text | requires structural headings, refer to the full structure
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References | 40 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 |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Opinion Paper
Submission status | open |
Word limit | 4000 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 | 40 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 |
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
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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Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Reviewer Acknowledgement
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Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Literature Review
Open Submissions | Indexed | Peer Reviewed |
Peer Review Process
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Publication Frequency
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Open Access Policy
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