Submission status

by invitation only

Word limit

800 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

none

Main text

structural headings are not required, but authors are encouraged to use them to help guide readers when necessary

References

10 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

2 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Submission status

open

Word limit

1000 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

none

Main text

structural headings are not always appropriate, but the guideline should have clear subheadings to provide order to the manuscript

References

80 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

6 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Submission status

open

Word limit

2000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

maximum: 250 words
requires structural heading: Contribution

Main text

structural headings are not always appropriate, but the essay should have clear subheadings to provide order to the manuscript

References

20 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

2 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Submission status

open

Word limit

5500 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

maximum: 75 words
requires structural heading: Contribution

Main text

structural headings are not always appropriate, but the case study should have clear subheadings to provide order to the manuscript

References

15 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

6 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Ethical clearance/waiver documentation

evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera

Submission status

open

Word limit

5000-6000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

maximum: 250 words
requires structural headings: Background, Aim, Setting, Methods, Results, Conclusion and Contribution

Main text

requires structural headings, refer to the full structure
‘Ethical considerations’ is a sub-section in the manuscript and must include:

• Name of the ethical review committee
• Study approval number
• Manner of consent (written, oral) for human participants
• Description of measures taken to maintain the confidentiality of data
• If the study was not human or animal research or the study was determined to be non-human subjects research or exempt, the authors must provide a statement with those details in this section.

References

60 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

7 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Ethical clearance/waiver documentation

evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera

Submission status

open

Word limit

5000-6000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

maximum: 250 words
requires structural headings: Background, Aim, Setting, Methods, Results, Conclusion and Contribution

Main text

requires structural headings, refer to the full structure
‘Ethical considerations’ is a sub-section in the manuscript and must include:

• Name of the ethical review committee
• Study approval number
• Manner of consent (written, oral) for human participants
• Description of measures taken to maintain the confidentiality of data
• If the study was not human or animal research or the study was determined to be non-human subjects research or exempt, the authors must provide a statement with those details in this section.

References

60 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

7 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Ethical clearance/waiver documentation

evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera

Submission status

typically invited, authors are encouraged to contact the editors before submission to express their interest or ideas for reviews of a particular topic

Word limit

2500-4000 words (excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

maximum: 250 words
requires structural headings: Background, Aim, Setting, Methods, Results, Conclusion and Contribution

Main text

structural headings are not always appropriate, but guidance is provided in the full structure

References

40 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

4 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, Ethical Clearance/Waiver Documentation and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Ethical clearance/waiver documentation

evidence of ethical clearance for the study, such as the study approval letter or certificate from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), a waiver from the IRB et cetera

Submission status

open

Word limit

2000 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

maximum: 250 words
requires structural headings: Background, Aim, Setting, Methods, Results, Conclusion and Contribution

Main text

structural headings are not always appropriate, but the method article should have clear subheadings to provide order to the manuscript

References

20 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

2 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Submission status

typically invited, authors are encouraged to contact the editors before submission to express their interest or ideas for reviews of a particular book

Word limit

2000 words (excluding the tables, figures, graphs, and references)

Abstract

none

Main text

structural headings are not always appropriate, but the book review should have clear subheadings to provide order to the manuscript

References

5 or less, adhere to the Harvard referencing style

Tables, figures and graphs

2 or less, adhere to the Illustrations requirements found in the AOSIS House style guide

Formatting requirements

apply the guidelines located on the Formatting requirements page and the AOSIS house style guide

Compulsory supplementary file(s)

the Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement form, and any other relevant form applicable to your submission

Compulsory title

The title of the submission should have the following format: ‘Corrigendum: Title of the original article.’

Submission File

completed Correction Submission Form (required)

Compulsory supplementary file

any supporting documents or emails, Author Change Request Form (if applicable), Corresponding Author Change Request Form (if applicable)