The editor of the Online Nkumba University International Research Journal (NIRJ) calls for papers for publication in NUIRJ first Issue 2021. All materials submitted must be original, unpublished work and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All manuscripts shall undergo stringent blind peer review process and only papers deemed to be of the required quality and relevance will be accepted for publication.
Types of Paper for Publication
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- Research Papers
are fully documented and interpreted accounts of significant findings of original research, and should not normally exceed 5000 words (less 350 words for each normal-sized figure or table included). Manuscripts exceeding 6000 words will not be accepted for review.
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- Practical Papers
provide new information on subjects of interest to professionals in practice, and should not normally exceed 2500 words. Manuscripts exceeding 3500 words will not be accepted for review.
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- Brief Communications
are fully documented, interpreted accounts of significant findings of original research. As compared to research papers they normally reflect a tightly defined piece of work or works confined to a single point or issue of progress, such as an unusual occurrence, an interesting observation, or a topical and timely finding. No sub-headings or subdivisions are necessary. They should not normally exceed 2500 words. Manuscripts exceeding 3500 words will not be accepted for review. An abstract of not more than here lines is required.
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- Review Papers
are critical and comprehensive reviews that provide new insights or interpretation of the subject through thorough and systematic evaluation of available evidence. They should not normally exceed 8000 words. Manuscripts exceeding 10,000 words will not be accepted for review.
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- Discussions
should normally take the form of a ‘letter’ and present significant comments or questions about a work published in the Journal. A discussion would normally include substantiated disagreement with, or alternative interpretation of, one or more aspects of a paper. It would also normally discuss associated implications for the conclusions reached. Authors of potential discussions are encouraged to enter into communication with the Editor-in-Chief before preparation or submission of text. While there is no word limit, discussions should be brief and tightly focused. A discussion, if accepted, will normally be shared with the authors of the paper concerned who will be provided opportunity to respond.
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- Book reviews
provide information for its readers on a recently-published book that is within the scope of the journal. They normally provide both an overview and critical commentary, to assist readers in determining the relevance of the book to them. Book reviews should not exceed 3000 words. Authors of book reviews should have no conflict of interest, such as recent collaboration with or authorship with, the authors or editors of the book they are reviewing.
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- Editorials
provide commentary, by an editor or a recognized authority, on an issue of wide interest. They may precede an event (such as an international development policy conference); or be in response to a development (for example to a major international policy change or pandemic disease). Authors of potential Editorials are encouraged to enter into communication with the Editor-in-Chief before preparation or submission of text. Editorials should not normally exceed 700 words and are limited to a maximum of 1500 words.
All manuscripts are to be in English, and should be submitted in electronic form to the website that will be updated from time to time {at the moment they should be sent to the following emails: spsr@nkumbauniversity.ac.ug and orachfl@nkumbauniversity.ac.ug} . The preferred format for electronic versions is Microsoft Word, though other word-processing packages in PC or Macintosh formats may be accepted.
* Do not supply the typescript as a PDF.