Author Guidelines

Authors are required to ensure that submitted manuscripts comply with the following requirements:

  • Manuscripts must be written in English and should be clear, concise, and appropriate for an international academic audience.

  • Manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not simultaneously submitted or under consideration for publication in another journal.

  • Manuscripts should make a clear and significant contribution to the field of social, family, and community studies and fall within the scope of Sociovera: Journal of Social, Family, and Community Dynamics Studies.

  • The recommended manuscript length is 5,000–10,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all information, citations, references, tables, figures, and other materials included in the manuscript.

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally be organized according to the following structure:

  1. Title
    The title should be concise, informative, specific, and relevant to the content of the manuscript, with a maximum of 20 words.

  2. Author Information
    Provide the full name of each author without academic or professional titles, along with complete institutional affiliations, including department/program, institution, city, and country. The corresponding author should be clearly identified with an active email address.

  3. Abstract and Keywords
    The abstract should contain 150–250 words and briefly describe the research background or purpose, methods, key findings, and conclusions or implications. Provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the main concepts of the manuscript.

  4. Introduction
    The introduction should provide the background and context of the research, explain the research problem or gap, review relevant literature, and clearly state the research objectives or questions.

  5. Literature Review
    The literature review should summarize relevant theories, concepts, and previous studies, identify key gaps in the literature, and provide the theoretical foundation for the study and development of hypotheses.

  6. Research Methods
    This section should provide sufficient detail to allow the research to be understood and, where applicable, replicated. It should include the research design, participants or data sources, instruments or materials, data collection procedures, and data analysis methods. Ethical considerations and approval should be reported where applicable.

  7. Results and Discussion
    Present the findings clearly and systematically. The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to relevant theories, previous studies, research questions, and the broader implications of the study. Tables and figures should be used where appropriate and should not unnecessarily duplicate information presented in the text.

  8. Conclusion
    The conclusion should directly address the research objectives or questions and summarize the main findings and their implications. Where appropriate, authors may also include recommendations for research, policy, or practice.

  9. Acknowledgments (Optional)
    Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, funding agencies, or other parties that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.

  10. References
    All sources cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list, and all references listed must be cited in the manuscript.

Formatting Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

  • Use Times New Roman, 12-point font throughout the manuscript.

  • Use 1.5-line spacing.

  • Use A4 paper size with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.

  • Use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and references.

  • Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero to ensure consistency in citation and reference formatting.

  • Tables and figures must be appropriately numbered and provided with clear, informative titles or captions.

  • Tables and figures should be placed close to their first reference in the manuscript and must be cited appropriately in the text.

  • Authors should ensure that all tables, figures, and other visual materials are original or properly cited and that permission has been obtained where required.

Article Types

Sociovera accepts several types of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Systematic Reviews

  • Scoping Reviews

  • Meta-Analyses

  • Theoretical and Conceptual Articles

  • Methodological Studies

  • Policy Analyses

  • Evidence-Based Case Studies

Authors should ensure that the structure and presentation of their manuscript are appropriate for the type of article being submitted.

Manuscript Template

Authors are required to use the official Sociovera manuscript template when preparing their submissions.

Manuscript Template: Click Here

Authors are strongly encouraged to review the template and ensure that their manuscript follows all formatting and structural requirements before submission.