A manuscript may not exceed 35 double-spaced pages (size 12 font, one-inch margins). This includes text, abstract, references, table(s), figure(s), and appendices. References may be single-spaced; however, all other text should be double-spaced. Submission must follow APA 7 guidelines. Tables and figures may be placed on individual pages or embedded within the text, but not both. SUBMIT TO THE JOURNAL HERE
Routledge’s submission portal allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts and facilitates the review process and internal communication between authors, editors, and reviewers via a web-based platform. Technical support for authors submitting to the journal can be accessed here. If you have any other requests, please contact the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Jonathan Bostic ([email protected]). All submitted manuscripts are reviewed by a technical assistant for aspects including but not limited to (a) appropriate use of APA style, (b) alignment to the journal’s aims and scope, and (c) adherence to journal guidelines. This review is shared with the editor, who then reads the manuscript and the technical assistant’s review to evaluate whether the manuscript is appropriate for peer review. Announcing a new editorial team! Beginning January 1, 2025, IML will have a new editorial team: Drs. Megan Che, Nico Gomez Marchant and Dennis Kombe. The new editors have already begun their transition into these roles and will be working closely with the current editors through the first of the year. Interested in reviewing for the journal? Go to the link below and enter the required information. Once you begin the process, you will be asked about your interest and expertise. These classifications are important to increase the likelihood of being asked to review the manuscripts on topics and methodologies that you are comfortable with. Thank you for serving RCML by being a journal reviewer. If you have questions, please email Dr. Jonathan Bostic ([email protected]). REVIEW FOR IML HERE
Technical CheckTechnical checks are performed on all manuscripts. A technical check includes the following actions:
If a manuscript fails the first technical check, then it is returned to the author for revisions. If the revised manuscript fails the technical check again, then it is rejected and a new submission is necessary.
Desk Rejection
Desk rejections may occur from time to time. Desk rejections will occur if the manuscript is not ready to be reviewed by peers and will be returned to the author. Reasons for desk rejections include but are not limited to the following:
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