Author Guidelines

Preparing your Manuscript

Submissions must be original and fall within the scope of the journal. It must include an assurance that the manuscript has not been published, submitted, or sent for consideration elsewhere.  You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your submission immediately, and manuscripts outside the journal scope and formatting style will be returned.

We offer flexibility in manuscript formatting, imposing no strict structure or limitations on length, tables, or figures. This allows you to present your research in the most effective manner without unnecessary constraints. However, authors are encouraged to be concise and focus on the clarity and relevance of their content.

Manuscripts must be submitted in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document format only. The text should be formatted with double spacing and standard margins. All figures, tables, and references should be properly cited within the text.

Submission Types

The journal accepts multiple types of submissions and contributions, including the following: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Studies, and Short Communications.

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be structured as follows:

  • Title Page – Includes the title, author names, affiliations, and contact details.
  • Abstract – A concise summary (150-350 words) of the study.
  • Keywords – 5-7 relevant keywords.
  • Introduction – Provides background and objectives.
  • Literature Review – Provides analysis of relevant existing research that establishes the foundation for the study.
  • Materials and Methods – Describes the methodology in detail.
  • Results – Presents findings clearly with supporting data.
  • Discussion – Analyzes the results and places them in context.
  • Conclusion – Summarizes key findings and implications.
  • Acknowledgments – Recognizes funding and contributors.
  • References – Lists all cited sources in the required referencing style (APA).

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

It is the author’s responsibility to disclose any conflicting, competing and financial interest that may influence the result, the production, and construe or result in liability. All official sources of financial support should be disclosed. Therefore, the author must notify the editor-in-chief should there be any conflicts of interest.

Copyright and Permissions

Authors retain copyright but grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish the manuscript. Any third-party material used (such as images, tables, or lengthy quotations) must be properly credited and used with permission when required.

Ethics and Consent

Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent for studies involving human participants. Any form of academic misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate submissions, is strictly prohibited. Ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards must be stated when applicable. The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet ethical guidelines.

Submission Process

Online Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission system. Authors will receive an acknowledgment upon submission and will be able to track the editorial process.

Email Submission

Alternatively, submissions can be sent via email to editorial@hummingbirdjournals.com.

Peer Review

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers evaluate the originality, methodology, significance, and clarity of the manuscript. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript based on reviewer comments before final acceptance.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published quarterly (four issues per year) under a continuous publication model, where articles are made available online immediately upon acceptance and finalisation of editorial processes. This ensures the rapid dissemination of research findings while providing a structured organisation of quarterly issues.

Once an article is accepted and APC payment is verified, it is processed for publication online on the website.

Need Help?

For any queries, please contact the editorial office [editorial@hummingbirdjournals.com].