Manuscript Types
IJoSPaT publishes five types of manuscripts; all are peer-reviewed except Letters to the Editor and editorials.
|
Type |
Purpose |
Length (excluding references) |
Minimum references |
|
Original Research Article |
Empirical quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods research with new findings |
6,000–9,000 words |
25 |
|
Review Article |
Systematic review, meta-analysis, or bibliometric analysis following a transparent protocol (e.g. PRISMA) |
7,000–10,000 words |
50 |
|
Policy Analysis |
Critical evaluation of a sustainability-related policy or regulation, with evidence-based recommendations |
5,000–8,000 words |
25 |
|
Case Study |
In-depth analysis of an organisation, region, or programme that offers lessons for theory or practice |
5,000–8,000 words |
20 |
|
Conceptual Paper |
Development of a new theoretical model or framework grounded in the literature |
5,000–8,000 words |
30 |
|
Letter to the Editor |
Comment on an article published in IJoSPaT |
Up to 1,500 words |
– |
Authors select the manuscript type when submitting through OJS. The editor may ask authors to change the type if the manuscript fits another category better.
