Manuscript Submission & Ethical Guidelines

Manuscript Submission & Ethical Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP) invites authors to submit original research. The following guidelines outline requirements for manuscript preparation, submission, and peer review.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be written clearly and concisely, adhering to the structure below:

1. Title Page

Include:

  • Title of the manuscript (concise and informative)

  • Full names of all authors

  • Institutional affiliations

  • Corresponding author’s contact information

  • Acknowledgments (if applicable)

2. Abstract

  • Structured summary (~250 words) including:

    • Background or research question

    • Methodology (design, participants, instruments, analysis)

    • Key findings

    • Conclusions and implications

3. Keywords

  • Provide 4–6 relevant keywords reflecting the study’s focus.

4. Main Text

  • Introduction: Define the research problem, objectives, rationale, and relevant literature.

  • Methodology: Describe design, participants, instruments, data collection, and analysis. Include ethical approval and consent procedures.

  • Results: Present findings objectively with appropriate statistical analyses, tables, and figures.

  • Discussion: Interpret results in context, discuss limitations, and propose future directions.

  • Conclusion: Summarize findings and potential impact.

5. References

  • Follow APA 7th edition format. Ensure all in-text citations correspond to full references.

6. Figures and Tables

  • Include concise captions and reference each in the text.

  • Images must be suitable for print quality (≥300 dpi).

Submission Process

Online Submission

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via the NNJP online system. Include all necessary files (manuscript, figures, tables, supplementary materials).

Cover Letter

  • Summarize the significance of the study, relevance to NNJP, and originality. Confirm the manuscript is not submitted elsewhere.

Ethical Compliance

  • Research must comply with ethical standards (e.g., IRB approval for human participants). Submit documentation with the manuscript.

Peer Review Process

  • NNJP employs double-blind peer review.

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by two or more expert reviewers.

  • Authors may be requested to revise the manuscript based on reviewer feedback.

Manuscript Revision

  • Address all reviewer and editor comments in a detailed response letter.

  • Submit the revised manuscript via the online system.

Ethical Considerations & Conflicts of Interest

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Research must adhere to ethical guidelines for participant consent, data handling, and confidentiality.

Copyright & Licensing

  • Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights.

  • Upon acceptance, NNJP is granted a non-exclusive license of first publication, identifying the journal as the original publisher.

  • Articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0):

    • Allows sharing, adaptation, and commercial use

    • Requires proper attribution to the original authors and NNJP

  • Full license text: CC BY 4.0

Publication Fees

  • NNJP is open access; all content is freely available globally.

  • Article Processing Charge (APC): 30,000 PKR (100 USD) per accepted manuscript.

  • No submission fees or hidden charges.

  • Waiver Policy: Partial or full waivers may be granted for authors facing financial hardship, requested at submission.

Article Types

NNJP accepts the following article types (peer-reviewed, DOI-assigned, indexed, plagiarism-checked):

  • Original Research

  • Systematic Review (with PRISMA flow diagram)

  • Methods

  • Review

  • Mini Review

  • Hypothesis and Theory

  • Clinical Trial (registered in public registry)

  • Case Report (informed consent required)

  • General Commentary

  • Editorial

  • Study Protocol (registered in clinical trial registry)

Word limits and formatting vary by article type (see full description in NNJP article types section).

Final Notes

By submitting to NNJP, authors affirm that their research:

  • Adheres to academic, ethical, and legal standards

  • Contributes meaningfully to the psychology discipline

  • Meets the journal’s open-access, peer-review, and ethical guidelines

Contact: For queries, email the editorial office at njp@thenaturenurture.org