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Call for Papers

We provide a platform for multidisciplinary research, encompassing various areas within, Arts, Humanities, Law, Education. Social Science, Management enabling diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Submit original research paper that promote new understanding on social issues for academic standard. Well researched papers can be expressed in either MLA or APA (latest editions) reference style sheet. Submission of papers should be in Microsoft (MS) word to cpscmjournal@gmail.com,  dejfat2009@tsuniversity.edu.ng

Publication Process

We prioritize timely publication and strive to provide a fast and efficient review and publication process, enabling your research to have a prompt impact. Papers for publication are accepted throughout the year. Contributors should note that opinions expressed in this journal are those of author(s) and no member of the editorial team should be held responsible.

Every paper must contain an abstract, the body of the work and a conclusion with references.

Aim & Scope

Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies (JMS), A Journal of Institute of Peace Studies and Conflict Management, Taraba State University commits itself to provide an opportunity for researchers to ventilate their views for the betterment of scholars and society at large.

Mission Statement

The world system is increasingly passing through very disturbing phases. Almost every sphere of life is being subjected to unprecedented crises. Both the human and the physical environments have come to crossroads of crises. There are, for instance, unprecedented episodes of global warming; depreciating conditions of soil fertility caused by, mostly, unregulated human activities; overflooding of banks of oceans and rivers on one hand, and alarming rain failures in different parts of the world resulting in protracted droughts and famine on the other hand, unprecedented frictions in human relationships across the globe resulting in unprecedented inter-personal, inter-group, inter-regional and inter-continental confrontations, among others.

The Nigerian society is caught up at a similar crossroad. This presupposes that what has become, or is becoming, of the Nigerian society is directly a reflection of the predicament of the international community. Indeed, the entire Nigerian system is increasingly becoming alarmingly chaotic, resulting in unprecedented episodes of conflicts and violent behaviours. For instance, relationship within, and between, families is increasingly becoming very confrontational; the echoes of intra and inter-communal or group conflicts and violence are assuming new disturbing dimensions; the educational system is fast proving highly incapable of producing variables for positive national growth and development; the two dominant religions, Christianity and Islam, are disturbingly proving to be avenues for the promotion of intra and inter-religious rivalries rather than peace and unity which are supposedly their main tenets; the political system is fast becoming terrains of unprecedented violence, conflicts, misrule on one hand, as the security agencies are increasingly proving to be suspiciously incapable of performing their constitutional  roles on the other hand, among many other vices.

Needless to assert at this juncture that conflict, violence and confrontation have become the dominant features of the Nigerian society. This development results from a network of causes. Apparently, therefore, for us to be able to adequately comprehend the adjoining variables responsible for this downtrend in our society, much mental, physical and financial energies have to be exerted. This, of course, is the hallmark of Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies, A Publication of Institute of Peace Studies and Conflict Management (IPSACM), Taraba State University, Jalingo.

The Centre appreciates our renown academies who have identified with this mission, particularly, the maiden edition of its Journal through their very valuable articles. Our most reputable senior colleagues who have graciously accepted to be part of this mission as editorial consultants cannot be appreciated enough. The Centre has, indeed, put its hands on the plough and pledges to stick to the philosophy of “Forward Ever, Backward Never”. We remain resolute.

Submission Guideline

*Papers should be accompanied with an abstract of not more than 250 words in length and should be typed 1.5 space and should not exceed 6,000 words in length.

*All charts/diagrams which must not exceed 3.5 inches by 5.0 inches should be scanned and fixed into appropriate positions within the text.

The APA or MLA referencing Styles are accepted. Do not use footnote. Consistency is required. Using more than one referencing style in a paper will not be accepted.

More importantly, authors must accept and adhere to the Open Access and Copyright Policy of the journal.

JMS is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of well-researched and original articles. It is published annually in both electronic and print formats. The journal covers the following areas Arts, Social Sciences and Management and other relevant disciplines (Peace and Conflict Studies, Security, History, Language, Literature, Philosophy, Speech and Communication, Sociology, Management, Political Science, International Relations, Strategic Studies).

Guide to Authors

Authors must strictly adhere to the format and style of the journal to avoid manuscript rejection. Hence, authors are encouraged to carefully read the instructions for authors before submitting their manuscripts.

Submit the manuscript in MS Word Format through the following email addresses:  cpscmjournal@gmail.com,  dejfat2009@tsuniversity.edu.ng

The cover page should indicate the following: A concise and informative title; name(s) of the author(s); affiliation(s), email address(es), phone number of the author(s); and an abstract of 250 words maximum with keywords optional.

The author/author(s) are expected to adhere strictly to the following instructions: Title, Abstract (250 words) Keywords optional, Introduction, Framework of the Study, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

Abstract single line, format the entire manuscript in double-spaced on a short white bond paper (8.5x11in) on one side only with 2.5 cm (1 inch) margins all around using a Times New Roman, the font size of 12.

Serially number all pages, including tables, appendices, and references. Major sections should be numbered, but subsections should not be numbered.

Leave two spaces before and after the major headings and two spaces before and after the sub-headings. References, Acknowledgments, Table Titles, and Figure Legends should be typed double-spaced or numbered consecutively on all pages, including the title page, figures, and tables.

Spell out acronyms or unfamiliar abbreviations when mentioned for the first time in the text.

Write the scientific names of species completely with author(s) when it is first mentioned in the text and without an author in succeeding references. Scientific names should be written in italics or boldface.

Do not spell out numbers unless they are used to start a sentence. Spell out numbers from one to ten, except when used in tables and lists, and when used with mathematical, statistical, scientific, or technical units and quantities, such as distances, weights, and measures. Percentage and Decimal Fractions. In nontechnical copy, use the word percent in the text.

All cited sources should substantially consist of articles published in current content-covered or peer-reviewed journals. Use MLA 7th edition or the newest edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) for citation and referencing format and style. Do not use footnotes; rather, use endnotes if required by the discipline.

The manuscript should be concise as the subject and research method permit. Generally, it should be 4,000 to 6,000 words, double-spaced.

Peer Review Process

JMS is a multi-disciplinary annual academic publication of The Institute of Peace Studies and Conflict Management, (IPSACM), Faculty of Arts, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria. Every submission must be subjected to a peer review mechanism. Contributors on submission of their papers are required to pay the sum of ₦5,000.00 (five thousand Naira only) as assessment fee. Papers accepted for publication will attract additional ₦20,000 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only). Every correspondence should be addressed to cpscmjournal@gmail.com,  dejfat2009@tsuniversity.edu.ng   

Guide to Referees

It is expected to consider of expertise to provide quality review of the paper; potential conflict of interest in providing an independent and unbiased review; availability and commitment to meet the journal requirements and deadline given to referees. Also good observation of familiarity of the double-blind review process and journal guidelines to authors must be adhered to strictly. The referees must also agree that the manuscript they received for review must be treated as a confidential document. It must not be shown or discussed with others except authorized by the author/editor. Any ideas obtained during the peer review process shall be kept confidential and shall not be used for personal advantage.

During the review process, referees are guided by the review form provided to them by the editor. They must correctly and legibly accomplish and submit the form on or before the deadline determined by the editor. Their comments and suggestions will be consolidated with the other referees to refining the manuscript being evaluated and come up with a quality publishable article.

Essentially, referees provide a technical evaluation of the paper regarding its suitability for publication, content and presentation, novelty, and accessibility of the content. Their comments and suggestions will provide the basis for the improvement of the manuscript. Also, they will recommend an action to be taken with regards to the manuscript from the options set by the journal: Accept without revision(s), Accept with minor revision(s), Accept with major revision(s), Reject with the option to resubmit, or Reject. If referees recommend that revisions are required, they must furnish the author/s specific guidance regarding those revisions. Also, they must indicate their willingness to review the paper after revision. If the referees substantially disagree about the paper’s quality, the editor will solicit one or more reviews as a tie-breaker.

The editor will have the final decision for the acceptance and rejection of the paper.

Criteria for Acceptance and Rejection

 For the manuscript to be accepted for publication, it must: (1) be recommended by two or three referees; (2) address the comments and suggestions of the referees; (3) comply with ethical standards and protocols; (4) adhere to journal format and style; (5) pass Plagiarism Detection Test with a score of at least 10% or less. Grammarly, rating of 95% or more; and (6) be endorsed for publication by the International Editorial Advisory Board.

Publication Ethics Policy

JMS is committed to upholding the highest research and publication ethics standards and takes all possible measures against any publication malpractice. All accepted papers are subjected to a rigorous review process and stringent grammar and plagiarism test. Likewise, all authors are requested to declare that the paper/abstract submitted for publication in JMS is not published or considered for publication in part or whole in any journal or magazine for private or public circulation. They must agree to the hierarchy of authorship (in the case of co-authorship) depending on their significant contribution to the work to qualify for authorship. For funded research papers, authors are requested to declare and acknowledge the valuable support of agencies, institutions, and individuals in the research projects’ conduct. Any papers suspected of intellectual dishonesty and authorship’s falsification will not be published or retracted from the website.

JMS is indexed in DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), Google Scholar, Academia, Research Gate.

Publication Frequency   

JMS is published annually

Sources of Support

The journal is funded by the Institute of Peace Studies and Conflict Management, (IPSACM), Faculty of Arts, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria.

Disclaimer

The views expressed in the articles in this journal do not necessarily represent the views of anyone affiliated with JMS or of the Institute of Peace Studies and Conflict Management (IPSACM), Faculty of Arts, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria.