Submission Guidelines

Author Submission Guidelines

Everything you need to know before submitting your manuscript to Prime Scientific Publishing.

1. Manuscript Types Accepted

We accept the following types of scholarly works. Please ensure your manuscript falls within one of these categories.

Original Research Article

5,000 – 8,000 words

Reports of original empirical research with clear methodology, results, and discussion.

Review Article

6,000 – 10,000 words

Comprehensive, critical analysis of the existing literature on a specific topic.

Article

3,000 – 5,000 words

Detailed examination of a particular case, event, or phenomenon in real-world context.

Teaching Note

2,000 – 4,000 words

Pedagogical material designed for instructors, including discussion questions and suggested activities.

Book Review

1,500 – 3,000 words

Critical review and assessment of a recently published book relevant to the journal's scope.

2. Formatting Requirements

All manuscripts must comply with the following formatting standards. Non-compliant submissions will be returned without review.

Element	Requirement
Font	Times New Roman, 12 pt
Spacing	Double-spaced throughout
Margins	1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Page Numbers	Bottom center, starting from the title page
Title Page	Title, author(s), affiliation(s), corresponding author email, ORCID iD(s)
Abstract	150 – 300 words, structured (Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
Keywords	4 – 6 keywords, separated by semicolons
References	APA 7th Edition citation style
File Format	Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex with .pdf)
Figures / Tables	Embedded in-text and also provided as separate high-res files (300 dpi minimum)

3. Required Manuscript Structure

Title Page — Title, author(s) with affiliations, corresponding author contact, ORCID, word count, and number of figures/tables.
Abstract — Structured abstract (150 – 300 words) with Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion sub-headings.
Keywords — 4 – 6 keywords reflecting the main topics of the paper.
Introduction — Background, literature gap, research question/hypothesis, and study objectives.
Literature Review — Critical synthesis of relevant previous studies (required for Review Articles; recommended for others).
Methodology — Research design, sampling, data collection instruments, analysis techniques, ethical considerations.
Results / Findings — Clear presentation of findings using tables, figures, and statistical analysis where appropriate.
Discussion — Interpretation of results, comparison with existing literature, implications, limitations.
Conclusion — Summary of key findings and recommendations for practice and future research.
Acknowledgments — Funding sources, contributors, AI-tool disclosures.
References — Complete list in APA 7th Edition format. Minimum 20 references for research articles.
Appendices — Supplementary materials such as survey instruments, raw data tables, additional figures (optional).

4. Peer Review Process & Timeline

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review. Below is the typical timeline.

Initial Screening

3 – 5 business days

Editorial team checks scope, formatting, and basic quality.

Peer Review

4 – 8 weeks

Double-blind review by 2 – 3 independent expert reviewers.

Decision Notification

1 – 2 weeks after review

Authors notified of accept, revise, or reject decision.

Revision Period

Up to 4 weeks

Authors submit revised manuscript addressing reviewer comments.

Final Decision

1 – 2 weeks

Editor makes final acceptance/rejection decision.

Publication

2 – 4 weeks after acceptance

Copyediting, typesetting, DOI assignment, and online publication.

5. Ethics & Research Integrity

By submitting, authors confirm adherence to the following ethical standards:

The work is original and has not been published or is under consideration elsewhere.
All authors have significantly contributed and approved the final manuscript.
Proper ethical approval was obtained for research involving human participants or animals.
Informed consent was obtained where applicable.
All funding sources and potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
Data fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism are strictly prohibited.
Plagiarism similarity index must be below 15% (checked via Turnitin or equivalent).
AI-assisted writing tools (e.g., ChatGPT) must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments section.
All third-party content (figures, tables, data) has proper permissions and attribution.

6. Possible Editorial Decisions

Accept

Manuscript accepted for publication as-is or with minor copyediting.

Minor Revision

Small changes required. Authors have 2 weeks to revise.

Major Revision

Substantial changes needed. Authors have up to 4 weeks. Re-review may be required.

Reject

Manuscript does not meet publication standards. Detailed feedback provided.

7. Common Reasons for Rejection

Out of scope for the journal's focus areas
Insufficient originality or contribution to the field
Serious methodological flaws or unsupported conclusions
Poor writing quality or failure to follow formatting guidelines
Plagiarism or duplicate submission detected
Incomplete or missing sections (abstract, references, etc.)
Exceeding word limit without prior editor approval

8. How to Submit

1
Create an Account
Register on our platform and complete your author profile (name, affiliation, ORCID).
2
Prepare Your Manuscript
Follow the formatting guidelines above. Ensure your manuscript is anonymized for double-blind review.
3
Upload via Dashboard
Go to your Author Dashboard → Create New Content → select the appropriate type and journal.
4
Attach Supplementary Files
Include cover letter, figures, data sets, and ethics approval document (if applicable).
5
Submit & Track
After submission, track the status in your dashboard. You will be notified of decisions by email.

Open Access Policy

All articles published by Prime Scientific Publishing are open access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright. There are no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees. We believe that knowledge should be freely accessible to everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Prime Scientific Publishing does not charge any submission or article processing fees. We are committed to open access.

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