Submission Checklist

Submission Checklist

Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology Submission Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript to the Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP), please ensure the following requirements are met:

1. Manuscript Preparation

Title Page

  • Title of the manuscript.

  • Full names, affiliations, and contact information of all authors.

  • Corresponding author’s email address.

  • Acknowledgments (if applicable).

Abstract

  • Provide a concise summary (150–250 words) clearly outlining:

    • Research background or problem

    • Objectives

    • Methods

    • Key results

    • Conclusions and implications

Keywords

  • Provide 4–6 relevant keywords that accurately reflect the research focus.

Main Manuscript

  • Ensure the manuscript follows formatting guidelines (font size, margins, line spacing).

  • Use clear, concise, and academic language.

  • Structure the manuscript appropriately: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.

Figures and Tables

  • Include high-quality images, figures, and tables (if applicable).

  • Number tables sequentially and provide self-contained captions.

  • Include figure captions and ensure all figures are referenced in the text.

References

  • Follow NNJP’s citation style (e.g., APA 7th edition).

  • Ensure all in-text citations correspond to the reference list.

Ethical Considerations

  • Clearly state ethics approval or participant consent for studies involving human or animal subjects.

2. Formatting and File Preparation

File Format

  • Submit manuscripts in Word (DOC or DOCX) or PDF format.

File Naming

  • Use a clear file name, e.g., “AuthorName_ManuscriptTitle”.

Word Count

  • Adhere to the word limit specified for your manuscript type.

Section Headings

  • Organize the manuscript into sections with clear headings.

3. Compliance with Journal Guidelines

Scope

  • Ensure your manuscript aligns with the journal’s scope and focus in psychology.

Originality

  • The manuscript must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

Plagiarism Check

  • Manuscript should be free of plagiarism. Submit a plagiarism report if requested.

4. Conflict of Interest and Authorship

Conflict of Interest

  • Disclose any potential financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

Authorship

  • All authors must have contributed significantly to the research and manuscript preparation.

  • Ensure all authors are listed accurately and are aware of the submission.

5. Supplementary Materials (if applicable)

Supplementary Files

  • Attach questionnaires, datasets, or other supplementary materials separately.

Consent Forms

  • Include signed participant consent forms, if applicable.

6. Additional Requirements (if applicable)

Cover Letter

  • Introduce your manuscript, explain its significance, and confirm originality.

Ethics Committee Approval

  • Include a statement of ethics approval for research involving human or animal subjects.

7. Final Check

Proofreading

  • Ensure the manuscript is free from grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Submission Confirmation

  • Verify all fields in the submission portal are complete (author details, manuscript title, abstract).

Reviewer Suggestions (optional)

  • Provide potential reviewer names if requested by the journal.

8. Submission

  • Submit your manuscript via NNJP’s online submission system (OJS).

  • Ensure you receive a confirmation email or acknowledgment of submission.