Submission Guide

1. General Requirements
   The Academic Network for Development Dialogue (ANDD) Paper Series invites the submission of high‑quality manuscripts that comply with the approved ANDD Author Paper Template and all associated editorial, formatting, and ethical requirements. Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format and must represent original work that has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. Contributions are expected to be empirically grounded, demonstrating clear methodological rigor and generating evidence‑based, policy‑relevant insights aligned with the annual thematic focus and Sustainable Development aims. The required manuscript length is between 5,000 and 8,000 words, including references and appendices.

 

6. Manuscript Structure
   Each submission must follow a clearly defined scientific structure appropriate to its subject, discipline, and methodological approach. The title should be clear, concise, and not exceed 15 words, and must be accompanied by full author details, including institutional affiliation, email address, and ORCID identifier where available.The abstract must be written as a single continuous paragraph of 200–250 words and should clearly present the research objectives and significance, describe the methodology, summarize the key findings, highlight the policy relevance and main recommendations, and indicate the study’s contribution to knowledge and/or practice. Subheadings are not permitted within the abstract. Authors must also provide five keywords that accurately reflect the core content and thematic focus of the paper.

 

6. Organization of the Manuscript
   The manuscript should be organized in a coherent and logically structured manner, including key sections such as the introduction, research problem and questions, research objectives, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion with recommendations. All sections must demonstrate clarity, logical flow, and methodological coherence. Authors are required to clearly define their research design, data sources, and analytical approach, while ensuring transparency in the presentation of findings and acknowledging any study limitations.

 

6. Methodological and Ethical Standards
   Submissions must adhere to rigorous ethical standards. Where applicable, authors must provide evidence of institutional ethical approval prior to data collection, ensure informed consent, and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of all data. Authors must clearly describe the research design, data collection methods, and analytical procedures, and explicitly acknowledge any limitations that may affect the interpretation or generalizability of the findings.

 

6. Formatting Requirements
   Manuscripts must comply with the specified formatting standards, including an A4 page layout, appropriate margins, Times New Roman font (size 12), and consistent line spacing. Headings should be formatted in bold only. Tables and figures must be clearly numbered, cited within the text, and provided in fully editable formats. High‑resolution images must be submitted separately where applicable.

 

6. References and Citation Style
   All references must strictly follow the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition. In‑text citations must correspond exactly to entries in the reference list. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all references are accurate, recent, and drawn from credible academic or policy sources. Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) or functional URLs must be provided where available, and all references must be verified prior to submission.

 

6. Language and Accessibility
   All manuscripts must include an English title, abstract, and keywords to ensure accessibility and indexing. Submissions must be clearly written, free from grammatical and typographical errors, and adhere to a consistent academic writing style.

 

6. Publication Model and Licensing
   The journal follows a Diamond Open Access model, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to readers without subscription fees or article processing charges, thereby promoting broad dissemination of research findings.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution‑NonCommercial (CC BY‑NC) license, which permits non‑commercial use, distribution, and reproduction of the material, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source, and any changes are clearly indicated. Authors retain the copyright of their work and are permitted to reuse, adapt, or republish their material, provided that the original publication in the ANDD Paper Series is properly acknowledged.