WRITER’S GUIDELINES FOR ON POLICY AFRICA

Through high-level scholarly writing, design and photography, ON POLICY MAGAZINE focuses on presenting accurate, balanced and apolitical analysis that is insightful to the readers. Contributions cover issues related to governance, democracy, human rights, economic affairs, free trade, peace and security, rule of law, international relations, health, gender studies, sustainable development, migration, entrepreneurship, digital technologies, climate and biodiversity etc.

In submitting papers to the Magazine, authors are expected to follow the writer’s guidelines below;

  • Title, Author’s full name, address, phone number, and e-mail address,
  • Educational qualification, Organization or institution should be provided.
  • A professional photo (passport size)
  • The length of articlesand policy briefs should range between 1,000– 1,500 words.
  • The length of Op-eds should range between700 – 900 words
  • Font should beTimes New Roman, Font size 12 for sections, paragraphs and headings, line spacing 1,0.

Proper sources and citations for On Policy Africa must be hyperlink. Tables and graphs are not allowed in the article. Part titles should not be preceded by numbering. It is not necessary to write “introduction” at the beginning or “conclusion” at the end of the paper.

Authors are strictly advised not to use jargon, region-specific, or technical terms in preparing the manuscript. Non-English or unfamiliar words should be translated/explained immediately after the word. The editors reserve the right to edit and correct all articles while maintaining their original sense. In the event of many stylistic inconsistencies, the article may be returned to the author for further review and re-submission.

ON POLICY MAGAZINE editors shall endeavor to ensure that all facts and statements are true and that the contents are free of plagiarism. Authors should therefore carefully verify all facts and provide clear references. ON POLICY uses a double blind-review process to ensure objectivity at the highest level. After which the reviewed paper with editorial remarks will be sent to the author for revision. Final decision on the publication of the revised paper rest with the Editor-in-Chief.

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