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Author Guidelines

Authors are kindly requested to read and strictly follow the Author Guidelines provided below before making a submission

Author Guidelines

These guidelines set out the requirements for preparing and submitting manuscripts to Scientific Navigation. Submissions must comply with the following instructions; non-conforming manuscripts may be returned for technical revision prior to peer review.

1. Manuscript Categories and Length Requirements

Word count excludes references, tables, figure captions, and supplementary materials.

  • Original Research Articles: 4,000–7,000 words — empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, or applied investigations.
  • Review Articles: 5,000–8,000 words — critical synthesis or meta-analysis with implications for future research.
  • Short Communications / Brief Reports: 1,500–3,000 words — concise reports of novel findings or pilot studies.
  • Case Studies / Technical Reports: 2,000–3,500 words — context-specific applications and methodological clarity.
  • Perspectives / Commentaries / Editorials: 1,000–2,000 words — well-reasoned arguments supported by current literature.

Submissions outside these ranges may be considered at the editorial board’s discretion with clear justification.

2. File Preparation and Upload Instructions

Required Files

  • Title Page.docx
    Title page containing manuscript title; full author names; affiliations; corresponding author email and postal address; ORCID iDs where available.
  • Manuscript.docx
    Main manuscript including:
    • Abstract: maximum 250 words.
    • Keywords: 3–7 keywords.
    • Main Text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.
    • References & Tables: follow APA 7th edition; every in-text citation must match a reference entry, and every reference must be cited in text.
    • Acknowledgements: Mandatory.
    • Funding Statement: mandatory (or state “No funding was received”).
    • Conflicts of Interest: mandatory.
    • Ethics Statement: if human/animal participants were involved; otherwise state “Not applicable”.
  • Additional Documents.zip
    Optional — questionnaires, datasets, ethics approvals, multimedia files, or other relevant materials.

3. Formatting and Style

Manuscripts must conform to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) in all aspects of formatting, including structure, headings, in-text citations, and reference lists. Maintain consistent spelling (UK or US English) throughout the manuscript.

APA 7th Edition — Quick Reference Template

  • Journal Article
    Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article in sentence case. Title of the Journal in Italic Title Case, volume number(issue number), page range. https://doi.org/xxxxx
    Example: Smith, J. A., & Lee, K. H. (2021). Exploring the relationship between physical activity and mental health in university students. Journal of Health Psychology, 26(8), 1123–1135. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105320914425
  • Book
    Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book in italic sentence case. Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxxx (if available)
    Example: Parker, R. P. (2019). Understanding mental health: Theory and practice. Oxford University Press.
  • Book Chapter
    Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the chapter in sentence case. In C. C. Editor & D. D. Editor (Eds.), Title of the book in italic sentence case (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxxx (if available)
    Example: Brown, T. M., & Green, L. S. (2020). Cognitive-behavioral approaches to anxiety in adolescents. In S. J. Lopez & C. R. Snyder (Eds.), Handbook of positive psychology (pp. 312–325). Routledge.
  • Webpage
    Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the webpage in sentence case. Website Name. URL
    Example: World Health Organization. (2023, March 15). Mental health: Strengthening our response. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
  • Conference Paper
    Author, A. A. (Year, Month). Title of the paper in sentence case. In E. E. Chair (Chair), Title of the symposium in italic sentence case. Symposium conducted at the meeting of Organization Name, Location, Country. https://doi.org/xxxxx (if available)
    Example: Gonzalez, M. L. (2022, April). The role of self-efficacy in online learning engagement. In P. S. Chen (Chair), Innovations in digital pedagogy. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA, United States.
  • Report / Institutional Publication
    Organization Name. (Year). Title of the report in italic sentence case (Report No. xxx). Publisher. URL
    Example: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. (2021). Education for sustainable development: A roadmap (UNESCO Report No. ED/PLS/ESD/2021/1). UNESCO. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000374802

4. Tables and Figures

Place tables and figures in the manuscript immediately after their first mention in the text, in line with APA 7th edition. Ensure each item is cited in text, numbered consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.), and accompanied by clear titles/captions.

5. Similarity and AI Content Check

Please ensure that your manuscript has been screened for similarity and AI-generated content prior to submission. Authors are encouraged to utilise institutional resources, such as Turnitin or equivalent services. The similarity index should not exceed 20%, excluding references, tables, and figures.

6. Ethical and Legal Considerations

Research must comply with relevant ethical guidelines. Provide ethics committee approval details and informed consent statements where applicable. The journal may reject manuscripts that fail to meet ethical standards or infringe copyright.

7. Final Checklist Before Submission

  • APA 7th edition formatting is applied consistently.
  • Tables and figures are placed after first mention, numbered, and captioned.
  • Similarity index ≤ 20% (excluding references, tables, figures); AI-generated content screened.
  • Acknowledgements, funding, conflicts of interest, and ethics statements are included as required.
  • All in-text citations match reference entries, and vice versa.
  • Title Page.docx, Manuscript.docx, and Additional Documents.zip are correctly named and uploaded.

Submission Preparation Checklist

 

 

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