Submissions
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 structure
All submissions should include:
a. Title Page: Title (concise and informative), Author names and affiliations, and corresponding author contact
details.
b. Abstract: 200–300 words of structured background, methods, results, and conclusion with 4-6 key words
(avoiding repeating title words).
c. Introduction: Background, rationale, and objectives.
d. Materials and Methods: Study area, design, data collection, and analysis. Authors should include sufficient
detail for replication.
e. Results: These should be clear and concise findings, and use the tables and figures appropriately.
f. Discussion: This section should have a clear interpretation of the results and links to the existing literature.
g. Conclusion: Should focus on key findings and implications.
h. References: APA (7th Edition).
Formatting requirements
a. General Format: Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt; Line spacing: 1.5; Margins: 2.5 cm; and Page numbers
included.
b. Headings: Use numbered headings (e.g., 1., 1.1, 1.1.1).
c. Tables and Figures: Number sequentially (Table 1, Figure 1); Provide clear captions; Submit high-resolution
images (≥300 dpi); and avoid duplication of data in text and tables.
d. Referencing Style: AESJ uses APA (7th Edition). Example (Journal Article): Author(s). (Year). Title. Journal
Name, Volume(Issue), pages. In-text citation: (Author, Year), (Author et al., Year)
Download Sample Template (Just for minimum standards; not a must your tamplate shoudl look as such): Author Manuscript Template – APA 7th Edition, Double-Blind Format (DOCX) Click here to download the DOCX template
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