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Submission Policy

Review of Public Policy and Social Systems welcomes original, unpublished manuscripts that are not under consideration elsewhere. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is their own and that all co-authors have approved the submission.

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system available on this website. Authors can access the submission portal via the 'Submit Manuscript' button provided on this page. Alternatively, authors may submit their manuscripts directly via email, as outlined below.

Please ensure the following documents are included with every submission, whether made through the online portal or via email:

• The complete manuscript, formatted according to the guidelines below (.docx only)
• A plagiarism/similarity report, with an overall similarity index of 12% or below
• A signed Author Declaration Form, listing the details of all contributing authors

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Manuscript Preparation

Authors are expected to prepare their manuscripts in clear and concise English. Either British or American spelling may be used, provided consistency is maintained throughout the manuscript.

Submissions should be made in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). The manuscript should be typed in a standard, readable font such as Times New Roman (12-point), with double line spacing and standard margins.

While the journal does not impose a strict word limit, research articles are typically expected to range between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including references.

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Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in a clear and logical manner. A typical structure includes the following sections. Authors are encouraged to present their arguments clearly and ensure that sections are well connected.

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Citation and Referencing Style

All manuscripts must follow the APA (7th Edition) referencing style for both in-text citations and the reference list. Consistency and accuracy in referencing are essential — incomplete or incorrect references may lead to delays in the review process.

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Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be used where necessary to support the analysis. Each table or figure must be clearly labeled and accompanied by an appropriate title or caption.

• Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially
• Figures should be of sufficient quality to ensure readability in digital format
• Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material

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Supplementary Material

Authors may submit supplementary files such as datasets, additional tables, or supporting documents where relevant. These materials may be made available alongside the published article.

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Authorship and Corresponding Author

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported research. All those who meet this criterion should be listed as authors, and every listed author must approve the final version of the manuscript before it is submitted.

One author should be designated as the corresponding author. This person serves as the primary point of contact with the editorial office throughout the submission, review, and publication process, and is responsible for keeping the authorship list accurate and communicating any subsequent changes to the editorial team.

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Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, published articles are made available under the terms set out in the journal's copyright and licensing policy. Authors are encouraged to review this policy before submission to understand how their work may be used, shared, and cited following publication.

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Publication Charges

Review of Public Policy and Social Systems levies an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support the costs of editorial handling, peer review, and open access publication.

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Ethical Considerations

Authors are expected to adhere to standard principles of academic integrity and ethical research.

• All sources must be properly acknowledged
• Plagiarism, in any form, is not acceptable
• Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed
• Research involving human participants should comply with appropriate ethical standards

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Withdrawal and Retraction Policy

Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript from consideration should notify the editorial office in writing as early as possible in the review process. Requests to withdraw a manuscript after it has been accepted for publication will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to additional review.

Once an article has been published, it becomes part of the permanent scholarly record. If a significant error, ethical concern, or breach of publication integrity comes to light after publication, the journal follows the retraction and correction guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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Final Note

Authors are encouraged to ensure clarity, coherence, and academic rigour in their submissions. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's standards or fall outside its scope may not be considered for review.