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Journal for Social Work Scholar-Practitioners

Policies

Manuscript Guidelines

All manuscripts must adhere to the APA 7th Edition formatting and style guidelines. Submissions that do not conform will not be processed. Include an abstract (150–250 words), 3–5 keywords, and appropriate referencing.

Manuscript Length

Recommendations (guidance only): Research Articles: 5,000–7,500 words Case Studies and Others: 2,500–4,000 words Book Reviews: 1,000–1,500 words AI policy: As part of the submission process, an author will be asked to disclose the use of AI.

Peer Review Process

All manuscript submissions are managed through a secure, web-based editorial system. Once a manuscript is deemed appropriate for the journal's scope and standards, it is forwarded to a minimum of two expert reviewers, selected primarily based on their subject-matter expertise corresponding to the lead author’s discipline. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process, wherein both the identities of the authors and the reviewers are concealed to uphold objectivity and eliminate potential bias. Based on the evaluations and recommendations of the reviewers, the editorial team will make one of the following decisions: Accept the manuscript as submitted, request substantial revisions followed by resubmission, or reject the manuscript. Authors will be informed of the editorial decision within three months. Reviewer comments will be shared to support the authors in understanding the rationale behind the decision and, where applicable, to guide revisions.

AI statement

The author must confirm that any use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in preparing this manuscript has been fully disclosed, and they will accept full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content.

Submission Deadlines

Full Manuscripts Due: January 14, 2026

Journal Inaugural Edition Published: May 2026