Submission Guidelines

The Emirati Journal of Applied Psychology welcomes original, unpublished theoretical, empirical, experimental, and applied research that advances knowledge and practice in applied psychology, including psychological assessment, mental health, behavioural science, counselling, education, organisational psychology, and related fields.

1. Manuscript Requirements

  • Full paper length: 15–25 pages, inclusive of references, tables, figures, and keywords.

  • Abstract: 200–250 words, summarising the study's purpose, methodology, key findings, and conclusions.

  • Keywords: 3–10 words.

  • Language: English or Arabic.

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

2. Document Formatting

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point.

  • Line spacing: Single-spaced.

  • Layout: One-column, portrait orientation.

  • Margins: Top and bottom 2.54 cm; left and right 3.18 cm.

  • Page numbers: Bottom-centred.

  • Use clear and consistent section headings and subheadings.

  • Number pages consecutively throughout the manuscript.

3. Required Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should follow this general structure:

  1. Title

  2. Author names and institutional affiliations

  3. Abstract and keywords

  4. Introduction: Research background, problem statement, research questions, and/or hypotheses

  5. Literature Review

  6. Study Purpose and Objectives

  7. Methodology: Research design, participants, instruments, data collection, and analysis

  8. Findings / Results

  9. Discussion

  10. Conclusion, Implications, and Recommendations

  11. References

  12. Appendices and Acknowledgements, where applicable

4. Title Page and Author Information

  • Provide the full manuscript title.

  • Include each author's full name, institutional affiliation, and country.

  • Identify the corresponding author and provide their professional email address.

  • Clearly indicate the contributions of multiple authors where applicable.

  • For double-blind review, author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, and identifying information should be included in a separate title page, not in the anonymised manuscript.

5. Tables, Figures, and Supporting Materials

  • Number tables and figures consecutively and provide descriptive titles or captions.

  • Refer to all tables and figures in the manuscript text.

  • Ensure that figures and images are clear and suitable for publication.

  • Provide appropriate source acknowledgements and permissions for previously published or third-party material.

  • Supplementary materials, datasets, instruments, or appendices may be submitted separately where relevant.

  • Ensure that submitted materials do not contain confidential or personally identifiable participant information.

6. Referencing and Citations

  • Use APA or Harvard referencing consistently throughout the manuscript.

  • Ensure that every in-text citation appears in the reference list and vice versa.

  • Provide complete and accurate bibliographic details, including DOI links where available.

  • Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all references and citations.

7. Research Ethics and Declarations

  • Authors are encouraged to ensure that their research complies with applicable ethical standards, including informed consent, participant confidentiality, and ethical approval where required.

  • Funding sources, conflicts of interest, and the use of AI tools should be appropriately disclosed.

  • Authors should obtain permissions for copyrighted or third-party materials.

8. Submission Documents

  • Authors should submit the manuscript in an editable Word format, accompanied by a separate title page containing author details.

  • A brief cover letter outlining the manuscript's originality, relevance, and contribution is encouraged.

9. Peer Review and Editorial Process

  • Manuscripts may undergo an initial editorial screening for relevance, quality, originality, and compliance with submission guidelines.

  • Suitable manuscripts may be subject to double-blind peer review by qualified reviewers.

  • Authors may be invited to revise their manuscripts in response to editorial and reviewer comments.

  • Revised submissions may include a response document addressing reviewer comments and explaining the changes made.

  • Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's academic quality, relevance, and suitability for the Journal.

10. Language and Academic Quality

  • Manuscripts may be submitted in Arabic or English.

  • Authors should use consistent spelling and language conventions throughout the manuscript.

  • Writing should be clear, precise, and appropriate for an academic audience.

  • Authors are encouraged to obtain professional language editing or proofreading before submission.

11. Originality and Author Responsibilities

  • Submitted work should represent original research and should not have been published or be under review elsewhere.

  • Plagiarism and similarity screening may be conducted.

  • All listed authors should have made a meaningful scholarly contribution and approved the final manuscript.

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their submissions.

  • Any corrections or concerns arising after publication may be addressed in accordance with the Journal's applicable editorial policies.