Legacy University, Okija publishes four faculty journals. Submit to the one closest to your field. If you are unsure, the editors will move your paper to the right journal.
Preparing your manuscript
File type
Microsoft Word (.docx)
Length
4,000 to 8,000 words for research articles, including references; up to 3,000 for short communications
Title page
Upload as a separate file with author names, affiliations, emails and ORCID iDs
Abstract
150 to 250 words, with 4 to 6 keywords
Structure
Introduction, methods, results, discussion and conclusion
Layout
Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 line spacing, A4 page, numbered pages
Referencing
APA, 7th edition
Figures and tables
Numbered, with captions, placed where they are discussed
After you submit
Initial check. The journal's editor checks scope and formatting, usually within a week.
Plagiarism check. Submissions are checked for similarity before review.
Peer review. At least two reviewers assess the paper without knowing who wrote it.
Decision. The editor accepts the paper, asks for revisions or declines it. You are emailed either way.
Revisions. If changes are requested, you upload a revised file and a short response to reviewers.
Publication. Accepted papers are copyedited and published in the journal's next volume.
Submission Preparation Checklist
The paper has not been published before and is not under review elsewhere.
All co-authors have seen and agreed to the submission.
The manuscript file has no author names or affiliations, so it can be reviewed blind.
Ethical approval is stated for any research involving people or animals.
The manuscript follows the formatting and APA 7 referencing rules in the author guidelines.
Research Articles
Original research reporting new findings, with methods, results and discussion. 4,000 to 8,000 words.
Review Articles
Critical reviews of existing research on a topic. 4,000 to 8,000 words.
Short Communications
Brief reports of new findings or work in progress. Up to 3,000 words.
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