Information For Authors

Submission Instructions

Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as go through the author guidelines.

Author Guidelines

All submissions, including case studies, book reviews, letters to the editor should be submitted online on the journal's submission website or sent to the email assm@hspublishing.org. Articles are submitted on the understanding that if accepted, they may not be published elsewhere in full or in part without the General Editors' permission. Authors are invited to submit original research papers, case studies, reviews, within the broad scope of the journal.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines:

  • Paper size: Use A4 size paper in portrait orientation.
  • Font size and type: Corbel, 12pt. Main headings – 16, subheadings – 12, bold for paper title.
  • Headings: Major and secondary headings must be bold, left-justified, Upper case.
  • Line spacing: Single spaced throughout, including title page, abstract, body, tables, figures, references, appendices.
  • Paragraphing: Leave a blank line between paragraphs without indent.
  • Tables: Use table function, not spreadsheets.
  • File type: Submit in .docx or .doc format only.
  • Reference list: Only include cited works published/accepted. Personal communications only in text. No footnotes/endnotes.
  • Formatting: Nothing underlined, no borders.
  • Follow APA 7 style guidelines.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

  • Manuscript should be written in English and submitted via online submission system or by email to assm@hspublishing.org.
  • Submit file in MS Word (.docx or .doc). PDF or other formats will not be accepted.
  • For online submissions, entire paper must be in ONE document (title page, abstract, main article).
  • No institutional graphics or logos allowed.
  • Documents must be clean with no tracked changes or comments.
  • No changes in paper title, abstract, authorship, or content allowed after submission deadline.