Article Types Accepted
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
Submission Guidelines
- Language: English
- Abstract: Up to 250 words
- Keywords: 3–6
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx)
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12; line spacing 1.5
Manuscript Structure
- Title Page (with authors’ details)
- Abstract and Keywords
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results / Findings
- Discussion
- Conclusion and Implications
- References (APA 7 Style)
Mandatory Components for Article Submission
To ensure smooth processing and ethical compliance, all manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Marriage and Family Studies (JMFS) must include the following components:
1. Title Page
The title page should contain the following information:
- Title of the Manuscript – Full title clearly reflecting the study’s content.
- Running Title – A short version of the manuscript title (maximum 50 characters).
- Full Name of All Authors – Include all authors in the order of contribution.
- Affiliation of Each Author – Department, institution, and country.
- ORCID iD – Provide the ORCID identifier for each author. ORCID can be created at https://orcid.org.
- Corresponding Author Details – Name, complete mailing address, phone number, and email address.
- Funding Information – Include sources of financial support, if applicable.
- Acknowledgements – Optional section to recognize contributions not included in authorship.
2. Copyright Form
- Confirms the manuscript is original and grants JMFS the right of first publication.
- Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0).
- In multi-author manuscripts, the corresponding author signs on behalf of all co-authors.
- The form can be downloaded here: [Download the file]
3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Declares any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the work.
- Confirms manuscript originality and prior publication status.
- The form can be downloaded here: [Download the file]
4. Main Manuscript
- Must follow JMFS formatting guidelines (font, spacing, headings, references).
- Should include the following sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References.
Important Note for Authors
Manuscripts will not proceed to peer review unless all mandatory components are submitted. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information, including forms, ethical approvals, and permissions.
