Author Guidelines

We are pleased to invite authors to submit their original research to Nature Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP). The following guidelines outline the requirements for manuscript preparation, submission, and review.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts submitted to NNJP should be written clearly and concisely, adhering to the following structure:

1. Title Page
   The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the study. The title page must include:

• Title of the manuscript
• Full names of all authors
• Institutional affiliations of authors
• Corresponding author’s contact information
• Acknowledgments (if applicable)

2. Abstract
   The abstract should provide a brief summary of the study’s objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions (approximately 250 words). It should be structured to include:

• Background or research question
• Methodology (study design, participants, instruments, analysis)
• Key findings
• Conclusions and implications for future research or practice

3. Keywords
   Authors must provide 4-6 relevant keywords that capture the essence of the research and are aligned with the subject matter of the study.
4. Main Text
   The manuscript should be divided into the following sections:
   • Introduction:
     Clearly define the research problem, state the study's objectives, provide a rationale for the research, and review relevant literature to place the study in context.
   • Methodology:
     Describe the design, participants, instruments, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques in detail, ensuring reproducibility and transparency. Mention any ethical considerations and participant consent procedures.
   • Results:
     Present findings objectively, including relevant statistical analyses and any significant results. Include tables and figures where appropriate, each with appropriate captions and references in the text.
   • Discussion:
     Interpret the findings, discussing their implications in the context of existing literature. Address the study’s limitations and propose future research directions.
   • Conclusion:
     Provide a concise summary of the findings and their potential impact on the field.
5. References
   References should be cited in APA format (7th edition). All references in the text should correspond to a complete citation in the reference list. In-text citations should follow the author-date style (e.g., Smith, 2020). Ensure the accuracy of all references and adhere to journal formatting guidelines.
6. Figures and Tables
   Figures and tables should be clearly presented with concise captions. All visual materials should be referenced in the manuscript body. The resolution of images should be suitable for print quality, typically at least 300 dpi.

Submission Process

1. Online Submission
   Manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s online submission system. Please ensure all required documents are uploaded, including the main manuscript file, figures, tables, and supplementary materials (if applicable).
2. Cover Letter
   A cover letter must accompany each submission, explaining the significance of the study, its relevance to the journal’s scope, and confirming that the manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
3. Ethical Compliance
   Authors are required to ensure that their research complies with ethical standards, including institutional review board approval for studies involving human participants. Ethical approval documentation must be submitted along with the manuscript.

Peer Review Process

NNJP employs a double-blind peer review process. All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by two or more expert reviewers. Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit their manuscript based on reviewer feedback.

Manuscript Revision

If invited to revise and resubmit, authors should address all comments provided by the reviewers and the editor. The revised manuscript, along with a detailed response letter outlining the changes made, should be submitted via the online system.

Ethical Considerations and Conflicts of Interest

Authors are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research. All studies must adhere to ethical guidelines in terms of participant consent, data handling, and confidentiality.

Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance of the manuscript, authors retain full copyright of their work. Authors grant Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology an exclusive right to publish the manuscript and to identify the journal as the original publisher. The work will be made available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted access, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided the original author(s) and the source are properly credited.

Authors may also choose to publish under different licensing terms if applicable, and the specific license will be communicated to them upon acceptance of the manuscript.

Publication Fees

NNJP charges a publication fee, which will be communicated to the corresponding author upon acceptance of the manuscript. Fee payment must be made before the manuscript is published.

Final Notes

By submitting to NNJP, authors affirm that their research adheres to all relevant academic, ethical, and legal standards, and that it contributes meaningfully to the scientific discourse within the field of psychology.

For further inquiries, please contact the editorial office at njp@thenaturenurture.org