Information For Authors
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Submission Details
Articles should be prepared using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Associations (APA format).
Title page should be comprised of the following information:
- Title: Should be concise and informative.
- Author names and affiliations: State the name and family name of each author, as well the authors’ affiliation addresses bellow the names (Department, University / Institute, and Country)
- Corresponding author: State the name and e-mail address of the author who will handle all correspondence prior to and after the publication.
Abstract. The summary of the current research should be between 250 - 300 words. No citations should be included in the abstract.
Keywords. Provide up to 5 keywords that reflect the topics of the research.
Introduction. State the aims of the research and provide a suitable background. Where applicable, divide the introduction into clearly defined subsections.
Method. Provide a description of the design, sample, measures, procedure, and statistical analyses.
Results. Results presentation should be in accordance with stated objectives and/or hypotheses.
Discussions. This section should be dedicated to discussing the significance of current findings in the broader context of the targeted domain. Exploring limitations, and theoretical and practical implications are encouraged.
Conclusions. At the end of the manuscript, a paragraph should be dedicated to the main conclusions of the presented research.
All illustrations, figures, and tables should be placed within the text at the appropriate points in the manuscript.
Manuscripts should be limited to 10,000 words including the references.
Submissions/Editorial Process. All submissions are subjected to initial evaluation by the Editor in chief or associate editors for initial screening. Subsequently, those that pass the initial screening are sent to independent, anonymous peer review provided by expert referees. Additionally, all peer review is blind (the names of the reviewers are withheld from the authors). IJMADA aims at quick online publications of all accepted papers. The following are IJMADA guidelines in principle.
Submission to first editorial decision - within 15 days
Submission to post-review decision - within 90 days
Authors may use Grammarly and iThenticate to examine their manuscripts for errors in grammar and plagiarism. Submissions may be sent to iThenticate to be checked for possible plagiarism. The final Submission paper should abide by the journal's template provided in MS Word format. Download the template here. (Mac users - right click then Save As)
Publication Ethics
In order to promote publication ethics, IJMADA follows the guidelines as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Before submitting an article for consideration, the author(s) acknowledges the following:
1. Have the approval and/or consent of the relevant regulatory authority and ethics committee (if applicable).
2. Data used have been checked for accuracy.
3. Materials have been cited and permission has been obtained (for reproduced materials) where applicable. No plagiarism has been involved in submitting their work.
4. The article has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere for publication/consideration.
5. All those who qualify as authors have been listed during the submission of the article.
6. Any conflict of interest (scientific or financial) is declared in the article.
Use of Generative AI
IJMADA upholds and encourages all authors and reviewers to follow the following guidelines.
Permitted Uses of AI Tools
AI technologies may be used as supportive tools to enhance productivity, accuracy, and clarity in academic research and writing. Acceptable uses include:
- Translation and Language Correction: Assisting with translation into different languages and correcting grammar, punctuation, and style, particularly for authors writing in a non-native language.
- Transcription: Converting audio material, such as interviews or lectures, into written text.
- Programming Assistance: Supporting the refinement and debugging of programming code.
- Research Assistance: Facilitating information searches, including identifying relevant references and background material.
These applications are considered supplementary tools that aid researchers in their work, rather than replacing original academic contributions.
Prohibited Uses of AI Tools
To ensure ethical and academic integrity, AI should not be used in the following ways:
- Authorship: AI tools cannot be credited as authors. All content remains the responsibility of human authors.
- Content Creation: AI should not generate substantial portions of a manuscript, including arguments, analysis, or interpretation of results.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analytical processes and result interpretations must be carried out by researchers, not AI.
- Security and Confidentiality: Confidential or sensitive data must not be input into AI platforms, as some services may store or reuse such data. Protecting the integrity and confidentiality of research is paramount.
Declaration of AI Use
When AI tools are used in the preparation of academic work, their use must be explicitly disclosed, clearly specifying the purpose and scope of the AI assistance.
References on the use of AI
Taylor and Francis - AI Policy: Read here
Elsevier’s guidelines on the use of Generative AI in journals