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Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

GREENRESEARCH SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Editorial Policy and Publishing Philosophy

Greenresearch is committed to advancing high-quality academic research that contributes meaningfully to global knowledge, policy development, and professional practice. The platform operates a structured, inclusive, and quality-driven publishing system designed to support researchers across diverse disciplines while maintaining clear academic standards. Greenresearch welcomes submissions from students, independent researchers, academics, and professionals. However, publication is not automatic and is not guaranteed by payment. All manuscripts undergo a defined editorial and review process to ensure they meet the platform’s scholarly expectations.

The platform adopts a balanced publishing model:

  1. Accessibility: Encouraging broad participation in research dissemination
  2. Rigor: Enforcing minimum academic and ethical standards
  3. Development: Supporting authors in improving the quality of their work where necessary

Greenresearch does not operate as a “pay-to-publish” platform. Every accepted manuscript must demonstrate clarity, originality, relevance, and structured academic merit.

2. Scope of Acceptable Submissions

Greenresearch publishes scholarly works across multiple disciplines, including but not limited to:

  1. Education
  2. Social Sciences
  3. Management and Business Studies
  4. Health Sciences
  5. Engineering and Technology
  6. Law and Humanities
  7. Environmental and Applied Sciences

Submissions may be:

  1. Empirical research papers
  2. Review articles
  3. Conceptual or theoretical papers
  4. Case studies
  5. Policy and practice-oriented papers

Preference is given to research that:

  1. Addresses real-world challenges
  2. Demonstrates clear academic contribution
  3. Reflects African realities with global relevance

3. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Authors must ensure that all manuscripts are prepared in accordance with the following standards:

3.1 Structure of Manuscript

A standard research paper should include:

  1. Title
  2. Abstract (200–300 words)
  3. Keywords (4–6 words)
  4. Introduction
  5. Literature Review
  6. Methodology
  7. Results/Findings
  8. Discussion
  9. Conclusion and Recommendations
  10. References

3.2 Formatting Requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12 (Main text), 14 (Headings)
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Alignment: Justified
  • Word Count: Typically between 3,000 – 8,000 words (depending on article type)

3.3 Referencing Style

  • Default referencing style: APA 7th Edition
  • All in-text citations must correspond with the reference list
  • References must be recent, relevant, and properly formatted

3.4 Language and Clarity

  • Manuscripts must be written in clear, formal academic English
  • Authors are responsible for grammar, spelling, and coherence
  • Submissions with poor language quality may be returned for revision before review

4. Submission Process

All manuscripts submitted to Greenresearch follow a structured process:

Step 1: Initial Submission

Authors submit their manuscript through the designated submission channel.

Step 2: Editorial Screening

The manuscript is reviewed for:

  1. Scope alignment
  2. Basic formatting compliance
  3. Structural completeness

Step 3: Integrity Check

This includes:

  1. Plagiarism screening
  2. Content originality assessment
  3. AI usage compliance (where applicable)

5. Peer Review and Editorial Decision Process

Greenresearch adopts a multi-stage review process to ensure quality and fairness.

5.1 Review Stages

  1. Editorial Review: Structural and scope assessment
  2. Technical Review: Formatting, referencing, and compliance checks
  3. Content Review: Evaluation of academic merit, clarity, and contribution

5.2 Possible Editorial Decisions

After review, a manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:

  • Accepted
  • Accepted with Minor Revisions
  • Major Revisions Required
  • Rejected

5.3 Revision Policy

  • Authors may be required to revise and resubmit their manuscript.
  • Failure to meet revision requirements may result in rejection.

5.4 Important Notice

  • Payment of Article Processing Charges (APC) does not guarantee acceptance.
  • All submissions must meet Greenresearch’s editorial and academic standards.

6. Ethical Standards and Compliance

Greenresearch maintains strict ethical publishing standards.

6.1 Originality

  • Manuscripts must be original and not previously published
  • Simultaneous submission to multiple platforms is prohibited

6.2 Plagiarism Policy

  • Acceptable similarity threshold: ≤ 20% (excluding references)
  • Acceptable Ai usage threshold: ≤ 15% (including references)
  • Higher similarity levels may lead to rejection

6.3 Authorship

  • All listed authors must have made meaningful contributions
  • Ghostwriting and authorship misrepresentation are prohibited

6.4 Data Integrity

  1. Data must be accurate, verifiable, and ethically obtained
  2. Fabrication or falsification of data will result in rejection

7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy

Greenresearch acknowledges the evolving role of artificial intelligence in research and writing.

Authors may use AI tools for:

  1. Language improvement
  2. Idea structuring
  3. Preliminary drafting support

However:

  • AI must not replace original intellectual contribution
  • AI-generated content must be reviewed, validated, and refined by the author
  • Where applicable, authors must disclose AI usage

Greenresearch reserves the right to reject manuscripts where AI usage compromises originality or academic integrity.

8. Post-Acceptance Process

Upon acceptance:

  1. Authors may be required to submit a final corrected version
  2. Formatting adjustments may be made for publication consistency
  3. Publication timeline will be communicated accordingly

9. Rejection and Appeals Policy

Manuscripts may be rejected for reasons including:

  1. Lack of academic contribution
  2. Poor structure or clarity
  3. Ethical violations
  4. Failure to meet revision requirements

Authors may submit a formal appeal, providing justification and revisions where applicable.
All appeals are subject to editorial review and final decision.

10. Acceptance Framework (14 Quality Tests)

All manuscripts submitted to Greenresearch are evaluated against a structured 14-point acceptance framework, which assesses:

  1. Relevance
  2. Originality
  3. Clarity
  4. Methodological soundness
  5. Contribution to knowledge
  6. Practical or policy implications

The full details of these criteria are provided in the Author Information section and must be satisfied before final acceptance.

11. Final Note to Authors

Greenresearch is committed to creating a publishing environment that is:

  • Accessible but disciplined
  • Supportive but rigorous
  • Growth-oriented but credible

Authors are encouraged to submit high-quality work and engage constructively with the review process.

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