Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

1. Originality: Submissions must be original works of the authors, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

2. Manuscript Specifications: o Length: A manuscript shall not exceed 10,000 words, including references and endnotes (excluding appendices).

3. Formatting: Use 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman (Font 12 for main text, Font 10 for footnotes), single-spacing for footnotes, and APA referencing (6th edition). 

4.  Abstract: Each submission must include an abstract of 250 words in Font 12 and block-indented; Keywords: Include 4-6 keywords relevant to submitted manuscript.

5. Manuscripts must not duplicate previously published work, whether online or in print. Submissions should not contain abusive, defamatory, libelous, or otherwise unethical content. Submissions should not have been rejected previously during JCM's evaluation process.

6. Language: Manuscripts must be in English, adhering to consistent spelling and punctuation rules. Long quotations (40 words or more) must be indented without quotation marks. 5. Manuscript  must follow this structure: • Title Page • Abstract and Keywords • Main Text (Introduction, Body, Conclusion) • References (APA 6th Edition) • Appendices (as applicable) • Figures or Tables at their appropriate places in the text

7. Co-Author Guidelines • If a manuscript has multiple authors, one author must be designated as the corresponding author. • All co-authors must provide their names,  affiliations and contact addresses.