Submissions

Author Guidelines

Journal of Stability Studies and Public Policy (JSSPP) welcomes original and high-quality manuscripts that align with the journal’s focus and scope. Authors are expected to follow the guidelines below to ensure consistency, academic quality, and smooth processing of submissions.

1. Types of Manuscripts

JSSPP accepts the following types of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Conceptual Papers
• Policy Analyses
• Methodological Papers

All submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration in any other journal.

2. Language

Manuscripts should be written in clear and academic English. Authors who are non-native English speakers are encouraged to have their manuscripts proofread before submission.

3. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally include:

• Title
• Author(s) name and affiliation
• Abstract (150–250 words)
• Keywords (3–6 keywords)
• Introduction
• Literature Review (optional depending on field)
• Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

Conceptual, review, and policy papers may use a flexible structure but must maintain academic clarity and coherence.

4. Formatting Requirements

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12 pt (main text)
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 2.5 cm (all sides)
• Page size: A4
• References style: APA Style (latest edition)

5. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should briefly present the research background, objectives, methods, findings, and implications. Keywords should reflect the main themes of the manuscript and be separated by commas.

6. References

Authors must ensure that all references are accurate and properly formatted in APA style. Only sources cited in the text should appear in the reference list. Authors are encouraged to use recent and relevant scholarly publications.

7. Ethical Requirements

All submissions must comply with publication ethics standards. Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism, data fabrication, and unethical research practices. Authors are responsible for ensuring originality and proper citation of sources.

8. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s official submission system or email as specified on the journal website. Authors will receive confirmation upon submission and will be informed of the review outcome after the peer-review process.

9. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. The review process evaluates originality, methodological rigor, clarity, contribution to the field, and relevance to the journal scope. The editorial decision is final and based on reviewer recommendations.

10. Publication Fee

Journal of Stability Studies and Public Policy (JSSPP) does not charge any submission fee or Article Processing Charge (APC). All accepted manuscripts are published free of charge under an open access model.

11. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant the journal the right of first publication. All articles are published under an open access policy to ensure wide dissemination and accessibility.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding submission or editorial policies, authors may contact the editorial office through the official journal email address.

By submitting a manuscript to JSSPP, authors confirm that they have read and agreed to these guidelines.