The Guardianship Journal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Do I have to have my proposal approved before I can submit a Manuscript?

Yes. Your “Proposal” will be submitted by clicking “Submit” in the left column. Fill in the form and choose “Proposal” from the drop-down box to submit.

Q. What should my proposal include?

Please see “Procedures”.

Q. Will you conduct interviews, surveys, questionnaires, etc.?

Yes, 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).

Q. Are you a student conducting interviews, surveys, questionnaires, etc.?

Yes, you will need to go through your university’s IRB (Institutional Review Board). Prior to submitting to IRB, you must have Human Subject Research Certification (CITI or NIH). If you are a student at Purdue University Global, you MUST have a faculty mentor for IRB submission and approval.

Q. Do I need a faculty mentor if I am a Purdue University Global student my University’s IRB?

Yes. You will seek a faculty mentor from Purdue University Global.

Q. Are all proposals approved?

No. Some are denied. Following the proposal submission process will give you the best chance of having your proposal approved. Additionally, no proposal will be approved without IRB documentation, if applicable to your research.

Q. Where should I submit my Proposal?

Your “Proposal” will be submitted by clicking “Submit” in the left column. Fill in the form and choose “Proposal” from the drop-down box to submit.

Q. Where do I submit my Manuscript?

Your "Manuscript" will be submitted by clicking “Submit” in the left column. Fill in the form and choose “Manuscript” from the drop-down box to submit

Q. What format should my work be submitted in?

Please see “Procedures”..

Q. Should I number the pages of my manuscript or include a running header?

No.

Q. Can I submit my dissertation for publication?

The most frequent approach is to adapt sections of your dissertation into separate journal articles. Your submission must have a clear and concise research question or focus. In other words, use one of your questions or topics within your dissertation to rewrite significantly. The submission must align with our journal's content, style, and audience. This is essential for the Guardianship Journal admissions criteria to be outlined and followed to avoid plagiarism.
Also, you must acknowledge whether your dissertation was published. If so, you must submit the original dissertation at the time you submit your proposal.

Q. What is the process once I submit?

Once you have submitted your proposal, you will receive an emailed response from the Editorial Board approving or rejecting your proposal. If approved, you will begin working on your submission; once complete, submit your work to the link in the acceptance email. This link will allow you to upload your Manuscript and verify all requirements.

Upon submission, the Editorial Board will review it and either send you an Acceptance email, in which case it is ready for publication, or a Denial of Acceptance, in which case your submission was not approved for publication, or an Acceptance with Conditions email, in which case you must make specific modifications by a specific date, and complete the Feedback Form stating the modifications made. Both documents must be uploaded using the link provided.

Q. Does everyone have to include figures, figure legends, and tables?

No, only if appropriate for the type of research you are doing.

Q. Can I use artificial intelligence (AI) to help me with my manuscript?

Yes, if AI was used to reword or correct the Author’s original work, assist with reference citations, or help develop topics or ideas.

Q. If I follow all of the requirements, am I guaranteed that my manuscript will be published?

No. At their sole discretion, Purdue University Global Guardianship Journal’s editorial staff and Purdue University Global will determine which submissions are published.

Q. Can we have more than one author?

Yes. Multiple authors are allowed. Please list all authors in their order when submitting the initial manuscript.

Q. If I have additional questions, where do I send those?

You can contact the Purdue Global Guardianship Journal’s editorial staff at pgguardianship@purdueglobal.edu.

Q. Will there be an archive of prior Purdue Global Guardianship Journal publications?

Yes.

Q. When will the Purdue Global Guardianship Journal be published?

Please see the website.