Author(s) Guidlelines

Publishing with the Ondo Journals

The Ondo Journals welcome high-quality, original manuscripts that advance knowledge, research, and innovation across diverse fields of science, education, technology, arts, business, and sustainable development.

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process and must meet the ethical and editorial standards set by the Nigerian Publishing House (NPH).

1. Manuscript Categories

We accept the following types of papers:

• Original Research Articles – full-length empirical or theoretical studies.

• Review Papers – critical evaluations of recent research or emerging trends.

• Short Communications – concise reports of significant findings.

• Case Studies / Applied Research – practical examples or field-based experiences.

• Book Reviews / Commentaries – relevant reviews or perspectives on published works.

2. Submission Process

• Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission portal (or emailed to the relevant editor).

• Authors must ensure that submissions are original and have not been published or submitted elsewhere.

• All files should be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format, double-spaced, and in 12-point Times New Roman.

• Each manuscript must include:

  • Title page (title, author(s), affiliation(s), ORCID, and contact email)

  • Abstract (150–250 words)

  • Keywords (3–6)

  • Main text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)

  • References (APA 7th edition format)

3. Review and Decision Timeline

• Initial editorial screening: within 5 days of submission.

• Double-blind peer review: 2–3 weeks.

• Editorial decision and revision request: within 30 days of submission.

• Final acceptance and online publication: within 4–6 weeks, depending on revisions.

Our rapid publication process ensures that accepted articles appear online quickly after acceptance, maintaining both academic quality and timely dissemination.

4. Formatting and Style

• Use APA 7th Edition referencing.

• All tables and figures should be clearly numbered and titled.

• Quotations, data, and citations must be properly acknowledged.

• Acronyms should be spelled out at first use.

• Manuscripts should not exceed 7,000 words (including references).

5. Ethical Standards

• All authors must adhere to ethical publication practices in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

• Plagiarism, data manipulation, or duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.

• Authors must declare any conflicts of interest and funding sources.

• Research involving humans or animals must include evidence of ethical approval.

6. Open Access Policy

All Ondo Journals are open-access publications.
Articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, ensuring global accessibility and visibility.

7. Article Processing Charges (APC)

The Ondo Journals operate on a transparent APC model to support editorial and publishing costs.

• Standard publication fee: ₦40,000 (or $40 USD).

• Processing fee: ₦7,000

8. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing unrestricted use and citation of the work with proper acknowledgment.

9. Correspondence

For all inquiries or to submit a manuscript, contact:
📧 submission@ondo-journals.ng
🌐 www.ondo-journals.ng

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