Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Thematic fit

Select the section closest to your research question. Explain how your contribution relates to skills, innovation or development. Interdisciplinary work is welcome.

Research ethics and transparency

For research involving people, animals or sensitive data, describe the applicable ethics review, approval reference and approving institution, informed consent where applicable, relevant research permissions, and measures used to protect participants and confidential data. Where approval was not required or was waived, explain the basis. Disclose relevant funding and conflicts of interest, and describe data availability and any restrictions.