ARTICLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
We invite scholars and researchers from academic institutions and other organizations to submit research articles written in English for publication. Authors interested in submitting their manuscripts must ensure that their article has not been submitted to or is under consideration by any other journal. The article should be the author’s original work. The manuscript should adhere to the following format and structure.
Title Page
The title page must be prominently typed in Times New Roman, 16-point font, and centered. It should include the names of the corresponding author(s) (to whom proofs and all correspondence should be directed), along with their department, organization name, city, postcode, country, and email address(es).
Abstract
The abstract must be limited to 250 words and should include the following key components:
• Background: A brief introductory sentence or two that contextualizes the study.
• Aim: One or two sentences clarifying the objectives of the research.
• Method(s): One or two sentences describing the approach taken.
• Results: One or two sentences summarizing the key findings.
• Conclusions: A single sentence highlighting the primary implication of the research.
Keywords
A set of 3 to 5 keywords appropriate for indexing should be provided beneath the abstract, with each word separated by a semicolon (;).
Introduction
The Introduction must be brief (double-spaced and typed).
Methods:
The methods section of a research paper outlines the information necessary to assess the validity of a study. As such, it must provide a clear and detailed account of the experimental procedures employed and the rationale behind the selection of those methods. The structure of the methods section should include: a description of the materials utilized in the study, an explanation of how these materials were prepared, a delineation of the research protocol, a description of the measurement techniques and calculations performed, and a summary of the statistical tests used for data analysis.
This section should offer enough detail to enable others to replicate the experimental procedures, accompanied by the appropriate citations. Procedural details that have previously been published should be cited. If a modified method is employed, only the alterations made by the author to the existing procedure need to be described in detail. Subheadings are recommended for better organization.
Results
The length of this section is determined by the quantity and variety of data to be presented. Maintain brevity by effectively using figures and tables where necessary to showcase results.
Discussion:
In the discussion, interpret your data in sufficient detail. This involves explaining the underlying mechanisms that could explain the observed phenomena. If your results do not align with your initial expectations, provide reasons for this discrepancy. Conversely, if your findings match your expectations, outline the theory that is corroborated by the evidence. Simply stating that the data align with your expectations without further elaboration is insufficient.
• Assess whether each hypothesis is supported, dismissed, or if you lack sufficient confidence to reach a conclusion. Avoid labeling any part of a study as merely “inconclusive.”
• Research papers must present complete work to be considered valid. Formulate conclusions based on the available results and regard the study as a comprehensive piece of work.
• Feel free to propose future avenues for exploration, including potential modifications to the experiment for new objectives.
• Thoroughly articulate your observations, placing emphasis on the underlying mechanisms involved.
• Evaluate whether the experimental design effectively addressed the hypothesis and if it was appropriately controlled.
• Offer alternative explanations when plausible options are available.
• Recognize that a single experiment cannot resolve a broader question; therefore, keep the overall context in mind and consider future directions for research. The most impactful studies lead to new research opportunities. What questions still need to be addressed?
• Specific recommendations for certain papers can offer further insights and suggestions.
Conclusion
This should summarize the major conclusions that can be drawn, pointing out their significance, and alluding to possible future directions.
Acknowledgments:
These should be brief and should be made only to those who have made a significant contribution to the study. People who contributed to the work but do not fit the criteria for authors should be listed in the Acknowledgments, along with their contributions. You must also ensure that anyone named in the Acknowledgments agrees to being so named. Name of Organization, City, Postcode, Country, and e-mail address(es).
References
The APA style of referencing should be used.
One Author
Nwaerema, P. (2018). Urban Warming in Port Harcourt Metropolis and Environs. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, 14(4), 1-19.
Two or more authors:
Nwaerema, P, Ojeh, N. V, Amadou, C & Atuma, I. N. (2019). Spatial Assessment of Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity in the Tropical Littoral City of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 9(2), 88-103.
Newspaper Article with No Author and Discontinuous Pages:
Oil Spill in the Niger Delta. (2022, September 4). The Punch, pp. E2, E6.
Figures
Figures must be arranged in the sequence they are referenced in the text, labeled in order as Figure 1, Figure 2, and so forth. They should be of high quality and effectively fulfill their intended function, accompanied by figure legends that clearly convey their significance. All figures should be clear and of sufficient resolution to be suitable for printing.
Tables
Start each table on a new page, with double spacing. Number all tables consecutively using Arabic numerals, referencing them in the text as Table 1, Table 2, etc., and include a brief descriptive title for each. Any abbreviations found in the table must be explained in a footnote. Avoid using vertical lines and limit horizontal lines as much as possible. Ensure that all tables are easy to read, with units typically enclosed in brackets after the quantity. Use Times New Roman font at a size of 8 pt.