Overview

Manuscripts must be submitted by uploading the required documents in the specified format via the online submission system at https://www.japa-edu.org/manuscript-submission. 

For assistance, please contact admin@japa-edu.org. 

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Checklist and Preparation of Documents

             

Before submission, authors should ensure that the following requirements are met:

• All submissions are original and not under consideration elsewhere.

• The manuscript complies with the journal’s formatting guidelines. See Author Guidelines

• The manuscript is written in clear and concise English.

• Ethical approval and informed consent (where applicable) are clearly stated. See Editorial Policies & Ethical Requirements. 

• Conflict of interest and funding statements are included.

• Tables and figures are properly labelled and presented.

• References are complete and formatted according to journal style.

 

Download and fill up Authorship Agreement form  (Download Form) and Copyright Transfer & Disclosure form (Download Form). All author need to sign the form before uploading it in Manuscript Submission page.

Required Submission Files

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The following files must be uploaded during submission:

• Title page (.docx) 

• Full manuscript without tables and figures (.docx) 

• Tables and figures only (.docx)

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​Title Page 

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A title page must be submitted with every manuscript. The title page must include:

• Type of manuscript

• Full title of the manuscript 

• Full names of all authors 

• Institutional affiliations or present addresses of all authors 

• Email addresses of all authors 

• Clearly identified corresponding authors

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​​​Peer Review Process

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Upon submission, all manuscripts will undergo an initial editorial screening to ensure compliance with the JAPA author guidelines. Manuscripts will be assessed for content quality, with emphasis on methodology, originality, and contribution to knowledge and practice, as well as language quality. If authors have not followed the guidelines, the manuscript will be returned for revision prior to peer review.

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To ensure scientific quality, all submissions to JAPA are subjected to a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept strictly confidential throughout the review process. All identifying information is removed from the manuscript prior to review, including author names, institutional affiliations, acknowledgements, and any self-identifying references within the text. Reviewers are required to declare any conflicts of interest and maintain strict confidentiality regarding all manuscripts they review.

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Reviewers may be internal (editorial board members) or external experts, selected based on their scientific background, experience, and subject expertise. JAPA aims to obtain at least two to three reviews for each manuscript. The review process typically takes 3 to 6 months.

All submissions are also screened for plagiarism. If plagiarism is detected, the manuscript will be rejected immediately, and the authors will be notified. In severe cases, authors may be barred from future submissions.
 

​​Manuscript Decision Status

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The status of a manuscript is communicated in the following categories:

 

Accepted with Minor Revision

 

Authors will receive reviewer comments and are required to submit a revised manuscript highlighting the changes made, along with a point-by-point response to each comment. Revisions must be submitted within 4 weeks.

 

Accepted with Major Revision

 

Manuscripts requiring substantial revision or reorganisation will undergo further review after resubmission. Authors must submit a revised manuscript highlighting all changes made, along with a point-by-point response to reviewers’ comments. Revisions must be submitted within 6 weeks. Failure to meet the deadline may require resubmission as a new manuscript.

 

Rejection

 

Common reasons for rejection include poor methodological quality, lack of originality, or insufficient scientific contribution. Reviewer comments will be provided to authors. Rejected manuscripts may be revised and resubmitted; however, they will be treated as new submissions and undergo a full peer-review process.

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Editing and Publication Process

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All manuscripts will be published electronically. Prior to publication, Accepted manuscripts will be copyedited according to JAPA journal style (excluding language editing) and returned to the corresponding author for final approval. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the manuscript content during the production process.

The Editor reserves the right to adjust the style and length of manuscripts (with major changes being agreed with the corresponding author) and to determine the time of publication.
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Corrections

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Corrections for publication should be submitted to the editorial office. They will be reviewed by editors before being published and linked to the original manuscript online.