Journal of Open Inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences

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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.

There is a one-time fee of $75 for submission to the journal that goes to processing costs and maintenance of the website. Therefore, it is non-refundable, even if your paper is desk-rejected or rejected because its content does not fit the requirements described here.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

There is a one-time fee of $75 for submission to the journal that goes to processing costs and maintenance of the website. Therefore, it is non-refundable, even if your paper is desk-rejected or rejected because its content does not fit the requirements described here.

We are reimagining the traditional peer review process to foster greater transparency, collaboration, and academic dialogue. Here's how it works:

  1. Publication of Reviews:
    Every article submitted to JOIBS will be reviewed by two experts as part of the initial review process. Upon publication, the reviews will be published alongside the article, offering readers a deeper understanding of the feedback and scholarly dialogue that shaped the final manuscript.

  2. Reader Questions and Author Responses:
    Readers are invited to engage directly with authors by submitting questions or comments about published articles. These questions, along with the authors' responses, will also be published alongside the article to enrich the academic conversation.

  3. Ongoing Post-Publication Reviews:
    To encourage continuous engagement and critique, JOIBS welcomes reviews and comments on any article, regardless of its publication date. This means that anyone interested in reviewing a past or present article can submit their review or questions for consideration. Authors will have the opportunity to respond, fostering an ongoing dialogue that keeps the research dynamic and relevant.

Through this innovative approach, JOIBS aims to break down traditional barriers in academic publishing, promote accountability, and create a vibrant space for scholarly exchange.

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