We welcome original, unpublished manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, theory, and practice in the field of social justice education. All submissions must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) Style, 7th edition, using in-text citations. Below are the detailed submission guidelines for authors.

1. Manuscript Requirements

• Length: 6,000–8,000 words (including references, tables, and appendices).

• Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

• Font & Spacing:

• Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.

• Double-space all content, including block quotations and references.

• 1-inch margins on all sides.

• Page Numbers: Include page numbers in the top right corner.

2. Title Page (Submitted as a Separate File)

Include the following:

• Full manuscript title (up to 15 words)

• Author name(s)

• Institutional affiliation(s)

• Corresponding author’s contact information (email and mailing address)

• A brief author bio (maximum 100 words per author)

Note: Do not include any identifying information in the main manuscript file to ensure blind peer review.

3. Abstract and Keywords

• Provide an abstract of 150–250 words.

• Include 4–5 keywords for indexing and search purposes. Keywords should be as specific as possible to the research topic.

• Place the abstract on the first page of the main manuscript, following the title.

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4. Manuscript Style and Structure

Follow APA 7th edition for:

• Headings and subheadings (use boldface for headings, no underlining).

• Citations and references (in-text citation format: Author, year).

• Tables and figures:

• Include each table/figure in the manuscript at the point of mention.

• Include a title and source note (if applicable) in APA format.

Artwork guidelines 
Illustrations, pictures and graphs, should be supplied in the highest quality and in an electronic format that helps us to publish your article in the best way possible. Please follow the guidelines below to enable us to prepare your artwork for the printed issue as well as the online version.

• Format: TIFF, JPEG: Common format for pictures (containing no text or graphs). 
  PNG: Preferred format for graphs and line art (retains quality when enlarging/zooming in). 

• Resolution: artwork require a resolution of at least 300 dpi 

• Color: Please note that images supplied in colour will be published in color online

Reporting Guidelines

·        Your manuscript should follow APA Journal Article Reporting Standards (JARS) for each type of method.

Bias-free language: Use inclusive, respectful, and bias-free language per APA guidelines.

5. References

• Begin on a new page at the end of the manuscript.

• Use hanging indent and alphabetical order.

• Format all entries in APA 7th edition style.

• Ensure all in-text citations have corresponding references and vice versa. Do not use footnotes or endnotes to cite sources.

6. Permissions

• Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material (e.g., figures, tables, or lengthy quotes).

• Provide evidence of permissions upon submission.

7. Submission Process

• Submit manuscripts to info@desitterpublications.com

• Include both the anonymized manuscript and the separate title page.

• All submissions will undergo peer review.

8. Ethical Guidelines

• Manuscripts must be original and not under review elsewhere.

• Disclose any conflicts of interest.

• For studies involving human participants, indicate IRB approval or equivalent ethical oversight. All papers reporting studies involving human participants, human data or human tissue must state that the relevant Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board approved the study, or waived the requirement for approval, providing the full name and institution of the review committee in addition to the approval number. If applicable, please also include this information in the Methods section of your manuscript.

9. Post-Acceptance

• Authors of accepted articles may be asked to revise for clarity, formatting, and APA style compliance.

• Copyedited proofs will be sent for author approval before publication.

Contact Us

For queries regarding submission, please contact info@desitterpublications.com