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Journal Scope & Focus
My manuscript falls within the Aims and Scope of the Albanian Journal of Roma Studies
The research contributes to the field of Romani studies, culture, or related disciplines
Ethical Considerations
The manuscript represents original work that has not been published previously
The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere
All authors have approved the manuscript and its submission
Any conflicts of interest have been disclosed
For human subjects research, appropriate ethical approval was obtained
Manuscript Preparation
Formatting Requirements
Manuscript follows the Author Guidelines
Text is double-spaced with 1-inch margins
12-point font is used throughout (preferably Times New Roman or Arial)
All pages are numbered consecutively
Line numbers are included (if required by the journal)
Structural Elements
Title page includes all required information (title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author details)
Abstract is provided (150-250 words)
3-6 keywords are included
Manuscript is organized into appropriate sections (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, etc.)
All figures and tables are numbered and have captions
References are formatted according to journal style
File Requirements
- Main manuscript file in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format
- Maximum file size: 10MB
- Figures in high resolution (300 dpi minimum)
- Acceptable figure formats: .jpg, .png, .tiff, .eps
- Supplementary files (if any) in .zip format (max 20MB)
Content Quality
Language & Readability
Manuscript has been proofread for grammar and spelling errors
Language is clear, concise, and academic in tone
Technical terms are defined where necessary
For non-native English speakers, manuscript has been reviewed by a native speaker or professional editing service
Academic Rigor
Research question/hypothesis is clearly stated
Methodology is appropriate and thoroughly described
Results are clearly presented and supported by data
Discussion interprets results in context of existing literature
Limitations of the study are acknowledged
Conclusions are supported by the evidence presented
Submission Package
Required Documents
Main manuscript file (with author information removed for blind review)
Title page (separate file with author details)
Cover letter addressed to the Editor
All figures and tables (if submitted as separate files)
Supplementary materials (if applicable)
Cover Letter
Briefly explains the significance of the research
Confirms the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere
Suggests potential reviewers (optional)
Mentions any conflicts of interest
Note: The Albanian Journal of Roma Studies uses a double-blind peer review process. Please ensure that all author-identifying information is removed from the main manuscript file.
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