Policies

Submissions

  • Only original, unpublished manuscripts are accepted.
  • Email submissions to: info@fontisaidfoundation.org 

Formatting Guidelines

– 4000-7000 words, 25 double-spaced pages, 12-point Times font.
– MS Word file submission (no PDF).
– Include 200-word abstract and 100-word author biodata.
– APA 7th edition citation style.
– 1-inch margins.

Review Process

– Two anonymous external reviewers.
– Reports available within 2-3 months.
– ₦5,000 review fee.

Manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.

Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are grounds for rejection.

Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be banned from future submissions.

Data Sharing

Authors are encouraged to share data supporting their findings where applicable.

Data may be required for review to ensure research transparency.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest at submission.

Reviewers and editors also declare any conflicts to maintain objectivity.

Retraction and Corrections

Articles may be retracted if errors or ethical violations are discovered post-publication.

Minor errors can be corrected through a published erratum.

Open Access Policy

All articles are freely available to the public.

Publication Terms

Authors retain copyright.

Grant exclusive first publication rights.

Details about any publication or processing fees will be provided upon article acceptance.

Ethical Guidelines

Authors must ensure their work is original and ethically sound.
Misconduct, such as falsified data, will lead to rejection or retraction.

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