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Author Guidelines

Journal of Innovation in Community Excellence (JICE) welcomes submissions that align with the journal’s focus on innovative practices, research, and strategies in community service and development. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process. Manuscript formatting should consider the following flexible template.

  1. Article Types Accepted
  • Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting new findings or insights.
  • Case Studies: Detailed reports on specific community service activities, highlighting challenges and solutions.
  • Review Articles: Critical evaluations of existing literature or practices related to community development.
  • Conceptual Papers: Theoretical discussions that propose new frameworks or ideas for advancing community excellence.
  1. General Submission Guidelines
  • Language: All submissions must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.
  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors must ensure the work is free of plagiarism.
  • Word Count: Manuscripts should generally range between 4,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.
  • Formatting: Submissions should follow the APA (7th Edition) style for citations and references.
  1. Manuscript Preparation
  • Title Page:
    • Title of the article (concise and informative).
    • Full names, affiliations, and contact information of all authors.
    • The corresponding author was identified.
  • Abstract: A structured abstract of 150–250 words summarising the objectives, methods, results, and significance of the study.
  • Keywords: Provide 4–6 keywords to aid in the discoverability of the article.
  • Main Body:
    • Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
    • Methodology: Provide sufficient details about the research design, participants, instruments, and procedures.
    • Results: Present findings clearly, with appropriate use of tables, figures, and statistical analyses.
    • Discussion and Conclusion: Interpret results, highlight implications, and discuss limitations and future research directions.
  • References: Include all cited works, following APA (7th Edition) style.
  1. Tables, Figures, and Supplementary Materials
  • Include tables and figures within the manuscript where they are referenced.
  • Ensure all images are high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
  • Provide a title and caption for each table and figure.
  1. Ethical Compliance
  • Human and Animal Subjects: Authors must include an ethics statement confirming compliance with relevant ethical standards, including informed consent from participants.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest in a separate section within the manuscript.
  • Funding: Clearly state all sources of financial support for the research.
  1. Submission Process
  • All manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s online submission system.
  • During submission, authors must:
    • Indicate the article type.
    • Confirm that the manuscript complies with the journal’s ethical policies.
    • Opt for Fast-Track processing if desired (subject to additional fees).
  1. Peer Review Process
  • Manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments.
  1. Publication Charges
  • Article Processing Charge (APC): [free as of 2025].
  • Fast-Track Article Processing Fee: [free as of 2025].
  1. Post-Acceptance
  • Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, proofreading, and formatting. Authors will be provided with proofs for review before publication.

For further inquiries, please contact the editorial office. By adhering to these guidelines, authors can ensure that their submissions meet the journal's standards and facilitate a smooth publication process.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Research

Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting new findings or insights.

Case Studies

Case Studies: Detailed reports on specific community service activities, highlighting challenges and solutions.

Review

Review Articles: Critical evaluations of existing literature or practices related to community development.

Conceptual

Conceptual Papers: Theoretical discussions that propose new frameworks or ideas for advancing community excellence.

Copyright Notice

JICE adheres to a fully open-access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. This policy supports the journal's mission to promote the widespread dissemination of knowledge, foster collaboration, and encourage the application of innovative educational research. Key features of the Open Access policy include:

  • Free Access: All articles published in JICE are made available online at no cost to readers, ensuring global access to high-quality research without any subscription or paywall barriers.
  • Immediate Availability: Articles are accessible immediately upon publication, allowing researchers, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to benefit from timely access to the latest educational innovations and insights.
  • Creative Commons License (CC BY): Published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), permitting users to freely share, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors. This enables maximum reach and usage of the research.
  • Long-Term Accessibility: As part of the open-access commitment, JICE ensures the preservation and long-term availability of all published content, making it accessible to future generations of scholars and practitioners.

This open-access approach follows the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), which promotes the principle that research outputs should be freely available to everyone, supporting the global dissemination of knowledge.

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