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Authors Guidelines

Manuscript types

  • Original research articles — empirical studies with clear methodology and findings
  • Review articles — systematic or narrative reviews of existing TVET literature
  • Case studies — detailed accounts of TVET programs, interventions, or institutional practice
  • Policy papers — analysis of TVET policy with practical or regulatory implications

Formatting

ElementRequirement
Length4,000-8,000 words, including references
Abstract150-300 words, structured or unstructured
Keywords4-6 keywords
Citation styleAPA 7th edition
File format.doc or .docx
FontTimes New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced

See the Manuscript Template page for the full structural breakdown (title page, abstract, body sections, references, tables/figures).

Authorship

All listed authors must have made a substantive contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported work, and must approve the final submitted version. Non-author contributors should be credited in an Acknowledgements section instead.

Required declarations

Every submission must include a completed Declaration of Plagiarism and, where applicable, a Declaration of AI Usage.

Questions? Contact the editorial office at [email protected] before submitting if you're unsure whether your manuscript fits IJAPT's scope.