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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Below is a professional Author Guidelines draft tailored for the International Journal of Socio-Economy Planning (IJSEP) and formatted for OJS website display.

Author Guidelines

International Journal of Socio-Economy Planning (IJSEP)

1. About the Journal

The International Journal of Socio-Economy Planning (IJSEP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research related to socio-economic planning, policy development, governance, sustainable development, and community advancement.

The journal aims to promote scholarly discussion and practical solutions to socio-economic challenges at local, national, and international levels.

2. Scope of the Journal

IJSEP welcomes original contributions in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Socio-economic development

  • Economic planning and policy

  • Social policy and governance

  • Entrepreneurship and SME development

  • Community development and rural transformation

  • Sustainable development and inclusive growth

  • Strategic planning and public management

  • Human capital and workforce development

  • Innovation and socio-economic transformation

3. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Conceptual or Theoretical Papers

  • Case Studies

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.

4. Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear and professional English. Authors are encouraged to ensure proper grammar, spelling, and academic writing quality prior to submission.

5. Manuscript Preparation

5.1 General Formatting

Authors should prepare manuscripts using the following format:

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman

  • Font size: 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margin: 1 inch on all sides

  • Alignment: Justified

  • Page numbering: Bottom center

5.2 Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should include the following sections:

Title Page

  • Title of the manuscript

  • Full name(s) of author(s)

  • Institutional affiliation(s)

  • Corresponding author email address

Abstract

  • Maximum 250 words

  • Clearly state:

    • Purpose

    • Methodology

    • Key findings

    • Contribution

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords related to the manuscript.

Main Text

Suggested structure:

  1. Introduction

  2. Literature Review

  3. Methodology

  4. Results and Discussion

  5. Conclusion

  6. References

6. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures must be clearly numbered and titled.

  • Authors should ensure high-quality formatting and readability.

  • Sources must be acknowledged where applicable.

7. Citation and References

IJSEP recommends the use of APA 7th Edition referencing style.

Authors are responsible for ensuring:

  • Accuracy of citations

  • Consistency between in-text citations and references

  • Inclusion of DOI links where available

8. Ethical Standards

Authors must adhere to publication ethics standards.

Submitted manuscripts must not contain:

  • Plagiarism

  • Fabricated or falsified data

  • Duplicate publication

  • Improper authorship attribution

The journal may use plagiarism detection software to screen submissions.

9. Submission Process

Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS).

Submission steps:

  1. Register/Login to the journal website

  2. Upload manuscript file

  3. Complete author metadata

  4. Confirm submission requirements

  5. Submit manuscript

10. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.

  • Reviewer identities remain anonymous to authors.

  • Author identities remain anonymous to reviewers.

The review process evaluates:

  • Originality

  • Relevance

  • Methodological quality

  • Academic contribution

  • Clarity of presentation

11. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer evaluations, the editorial team may issue one of the following decisions:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

Authors receiving revision requests should submit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe.

12. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish the article.

The journal may publish articles under an open-access policy to support wider dissemination of knowledge.

13. Publication Fees

Information regarding article processing charges (if applicable) will be provided on the journal website.

14. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding manuscript submission or journal policies, please contact the editorial office through the journal website or official email address.

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Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with the International Journal of Socio-Economy Planning (IJSEP) agree to the following terms:

  1. Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

  2. Authors grant IJSEP the right of first publication and the right to distribute, reproduce, and archive the published article.

  3. Submitted manuscripts must be original works and must not have been published or submitted simultaneously to another journal or publication.

  4. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use any copyrighted materials, including tables, figures, images, or extensive quotations from other sources.

  5. The journal reserves the right to make editorial changes to accepted manuscripts for clarity, consistency, and formatting without altering the substantive content.

  6. Articles published in IJSEP may be distributed under an open-access policy to support the global dissemination of academic knowledge and research findings.

  7. The opinions and views expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or the publisher.

Privacy Statement

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