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The Guardianship Journal

Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Before submitting, you must first have your proposal approved by Purdue University Global’s Guardianship Journal Editorial Board. Submissions must meet the following requirements:

  • Paper Format for review: Microsoft Word, 12-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced, justified text formatting, 1-inch margins on all sides, 6,000 minimum word count for papers.
  • If you are submitting a Video Presentation and Paper: The video requirement is no more than 10 minutes in length using approved formats. Video: MP4 format with a trancript to comply with ADA. Additionally, when using a PowerPoint in your video, the slide requirement is APA 7th edition formatting, using between 6 to 8 slides (not including the title and reference slide). Next, the paper requirement is Microsoft Word, 12-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced, justified text formatting, 1-inch margins on all sides, and 5,000 minimum word count.
  • Assemble all papers in this order: Abstract, Introduction, Background, Literature Review (include the explanation of the theoritical or conceptual framework), Methods (qualitative, quanitative, or mix-method), Results (optional), Figure and Tables (include a statement explaining the figure(s)/table(s) and its purpose for ADA-compliance), Social Change (explaining the phenomenon impact on society and policy), Discussion, Conclusion, References and Appendix.
  • Figures and tables (if needed) should be cited in numerical order according to their first mention in the text.
  • Online submission is required for all applicants. Once your proposal is accepted, you will receive further instructions on submitting your final work.
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Please familiarize yourself with the Frequently Asked Questions document before submission.

IRB (Institutional Review Board) Requirements:

    If you are conducting interviews, surveys, questionnaires, or any collection of data from a human subject, as well as observations, you will need to go through the IRB (Institutional Review Board). Prior to submitting to IRB, you must have Human Subject Research Certification (CITI or NIH). Also, if you are a student at Purdue University Global conducting research of this type, you must have a faculty member as a mentor. Additionally, you must submit your IRB approval letter upon submission of your manuscript. Note: If you are not collecting data from human subjects, an IRB approval is not required.

    Organize manuscripts in this order:

    • Abstract
    • Introduction
    • Background
    • Literature Review (include the explanation of the theoretical or conceptual framework)
    • Methods (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method)
    • Results
    • Figures and Tables, if and where appropriate (include a statement explaining the figure(s)/table(s) and its purpose for ADA-compliance)
    • Social Change (explaining the phenomenon's impact on society and policy)
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • References
    • Appendix

    Author(s) Obligations

    Upon submission, the Author will attest that they are the actual author, did not plagiarize the material, or use artificial intelligence to reword the work. Also, if your work was previously submitted to Turnitin, you must provide a copy of the report with your manuscript

    Multiple authors of a manuscript are allowed. If there is more than one author, the order must be listed at the time of submitting the initial manuscript.

    Note: Abbreviations must be defined at first mention in each paragraph.

    MANUSCRIPT SECTIONS

    Abstract

    An abstract is a brief summary of your manuscript’s main points, including the topic, argument, and conclusions, and it highlights your work's significance.

    Introduction

    The introduction will introduce the phenomenon (topic), why it is important, the purpose, and introduce the research question (what the author is seeking to address).

    Background

    The background will explain where the research began, why the phenomenon (topic) is important, and introduce the research question (what the author is seeking to address).

    Literature Review

    Introduce the theoretical or conceptual framework that will be used to address the research question and describe the phenomenon. Also, in this section, summarize and analyze the ideas and arguments of scholars using subheadings that display the various themes/topics explored.

    Method

    This must describe the method used (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method), explain how the author conducted their study, including the methods used to collect data, the specific instrument (if applicable), procedures employed, and how the data was analyzed. Essentially outlining the "how" behind the research findings to allow for replication by other researchers.

    Social Change or Impact

    The social change or impact portion of this manuscript should consider the potential for positive (or negative) changes to relationships, human interactions, and policies.

    Results

    The results section should explain your findings based on the literature and/or data collected. There should be sufficient details to review the fundamental findings in a logical format. When data is collected in the field, the author(s) will present the findings of their research study, clearly outlining the data collected and key observations without interpretation or discussion.

    Figures and Tables

    Figures are not required unless your research warrants it. If you use them, they must be formatted in APA 7th edition. Additionally, include a statement explaining the figure(s)/table(s) and its purpose for ADA-compliance

    Discussions

    The discussion should include a synopsis of your review of the sources, data, and information gathered.

    Conclusions

    The conclusion will provide insight into the topic and its impact within the field. Additionally, it will suggest future research to further explore the phenomenon.

    References

    All references (in-text and reference section) should be formatted as per APA 7th edition.

    Appendix

    Supplemental materials that may be distracting or inappropriate within the manuscript will go in this section (i.e., oversized tables, detailed protocols, expanded methodology descriptions, images, data files, etc.) Please see APA 7th edition for additional insight.

    Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    No. We do not allow the use of AI in any of our submissions. No exceptions. That means no AI-assisted images, no AI-generated text, no AI-assisted writing, etc.

    Submitting Prior Course Work

    You may resubmit your prior original work from a college course, but it must meet the formatting and other requirements for the Purdue University Global Guardianship Journal.

    Dissertation

    You may submit a portion of your dissertation. Authors may submit a portion of a dissertation provided that the manuscript has been substantially revised to meet our guidelines. Submissions should present a focused research question, a concise literature review, and findings appropriate for an article-length publication. Also, provide a copy of your IRB approval letter, if appropriate.

    Prior Published Artices

    No work that was previously published in whole or in part in any publication will be accepted for publication in the Purdue University Global Guardianship Journal.

    Editorial Freedom

    By submitting your work, you acknowledge your understanding and agreement that complying with the submission requirements does not entitle you to be published in the Purdue University Global Guardianship Journal. At their sole discretion, the journal’s editorial staff will determine which manuscripts are published.