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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, RTF, or WordPerfect 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, which is found in About the Journal.

  • If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.


Author Guidelines

The Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies (JECS) welcomes original research articles, theoretical papers, and book reviews. All submissions must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Submission Format

All submissions should follow APA style (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition, 2020). An abstract of 250–300 words, summarizing the main points of the article, should accompany the manuscript.

The authors' names, affiliations, telephone numbers, and email addresses should appear on a separate title page, and only on this page, to ensure anonymity in the review process. The manuscript must be in Microsoft Word document format.

Manuscripts should be single-spaced, with wide margins and pages numbered consecutively. All tables and camera-ready figures should be included within the same document file as the rest of the manuscript. The paper should be written in professional English. The preferred length is 7,000–10,000 words.

Submit your manuscript online: here

2. ORCID Requirement

Alert: Starting in 2020, JECS transitioned to the APA 7th edition style guide. All published articles must include an ORCID iD for at least one author, preferably the first author (see APA 7 ed. Section 2.7).

The Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCID) is a free, 16-digit, persistent digital identifier that helps distinguish individual researchers. Authors may read "What is ORCID?" before registering.

3. Artificial Intelligence Policy

JECS recognizes the value of artificial intelligence (AI) in the research and writing process. Authors are required to comply with the following:

  • Disclose the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the body of the submission.
  • Do not list Generative AI as an author of the submission.
  • Cite original sources rather than Generative AI tools as primary sources in the reference list.
  • Do not use AI to create or manipulate images and figures.
  • Disclose on the submission page any use of Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the research process, including the creation of the report. In the disclosure, authors must name the tool, describe how it was used, and state the reason for its use.

If an editor becomes aware that Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were inappropriately used without disclosure, the editor reserves the right to reject the submission at any time. Inappropriate use includes the generation of incorrect text, plagiarism, or inappropriate attribution to prior sources.

4. Plagiarism Policy

JECS has a strict policy against plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism. Authors must not present the ideas, data, or words of others as their own and must provide proper citation and attribution for all sources.

All submissions are screened for originality using iThenticate before being sent to reviewers.

Plagiarism Thresholds and Actions

Similarity Rate Action
< 5% (excluding references, quotations, and methodological phrases) Acceptable. Proceeds to peer review.
5–35% similarity Returned to authors for revision and resubmission. Authors must reduce overlap and properly cite sources.
> 35% similarity Rejected without review.

Citation manipulation (inappropriate self-citation, coercive citation practices, artificial inflation of citation counts) is considered research misconduct and will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.

By submitting to JECS, authors confirm that their manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. They also confirm that any potential conflicts of interest, funding sources, and use of generative AI tools are disclosed.

5. Language and Proofreading

Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors who are not native English speakers are encouraged to have their manuscript proofread for clarity and accuracy. JECS offers copy editing services upon request and for an additional fee.

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All submissions must comply with JECS publication policies and ethical standards.

Last updated: March 2026 • Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies (JECS)