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.

1. Manuscript Structure

All submissions should be organized as follows:

1.1 Title Page

• Concise and informative title
• Full names of all authors
• Institutional affiliations (including country)
• Corresponding author’s name and email address

1.2 Abstract

• Word limit: 250 words
• Must clearly state:
• Purpose of the study
• Methodology
• Results
• Conclusions
• Recommendations

1.3 Keywords

• Provide 4–6 keywords that accurately reflect the content of the manuscript and most can be deduced from the title

2. Main Text

The body of the manuscript should include:

Introduction

• Background and context
• Objectives and/or research questions/hypotheses
• Relevant theoretical and empirical studies
• Identification of knowledge gaps

Methodology

• Research design
• Population/sample
• Data collection instruments
• Procedures
• Data analysis methods

      Results

• Presentation of findings using text, tables, and figures where appropriate

Discussion

• Interpretation of findings
• Comparison with existing literature

Conclusion and Recommendations

• Summary of key findings
• Practical and/or policy implications
• Suggestions for future research

3. Formatting Guidelines

Authors must adhere strictly to the following formatting requirements:

• Font Style:
• Titles and subheadings: Times New Roman
• Main text: Arial
• Font Size: 12-point
• Line Spacing: 1.5 or double spacing in body of the work, 1.0 in abstract and references
• Margins: Minimum of 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Alignment: Justified text and centralise captions
• Spellings: British spellings only

4. Tables and Figures

• Tables must be clearly labelled and caption written above the table.
• Figures (charts, graphs, images) caption written below the figure.
• Ensure high-resolution images suitable for publication.

5. Referencing Style

• AJEST adopts the APA Referencing Style (7th Edition).
• All in-text citations must correspond with the reference list.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of references.

6. Ethical Considerations

• Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and include evidence of approval from a recognized ethics committee.
• Authors must obtain informed consent from participants where applicable.
• Any form of academic misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication) will result in rejection or retraction.