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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for UiA Student Journal 

  1. Manuscript Preparation 
  • Language: All manuscripts must be submitted in either English or Norwegian. 
  • Formatting: Your manuscript should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides. Number all pages consecutively. 
  • Abstract: Include an abstract of 150-300 words summarising the key points of your research. 
  • Length:  
  • Research articles: up to 5,000 words, including references and appendices. 
  • Opinion pieces: up to 3,000 words.  
  • Book reviews: up to 1,000 words. 
  • Word count does not include the bibliography. 
  1. Style and References
  • Citation Style: Adhere to the APA 7th edition citation style. In-text citations should include the author’s last name, year of publication, and page number if applicable (e.g., Smith, 2023, p. 15). 
  • Figures and Tables: Clearly label all figures and tables and cite them in the main text. Each figure and table should have a brief title and description. 
  • Bibliography: Entries to the Bibliography should be alphabetised by the last name of the first author of each work. Here are some format examples: 
  • Book: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of Book. Publisher. 
  • Journal Article: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of Article. Title of Journal in italics, volume number(issue number), page range. 
  • Chapter in Book: Author, (Year). Chapter title. In Editor name (Ed.), The book title in italics: Subtitle (edition, pages). Publisher. 

Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for UiASJ 

Introduction 

The University of Agder Student Journal (UiASJ) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our contributors and readers. This statement explains how we handle personal information. 

Information Collection and Use 

UiASJ collects personal data such as names, affiliations, and email addresses when voluntarily provided. This data supports our submission management, content access, and communication. The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Data Protection 

UiASJ employs robust security measures to protect personal information and does not disclose it to third parties without consent, except as required by law. 

User Rights 

Users can access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of their personal information. Requests should be directed to our researchsupport@uia.no. 

Changes to This Statement 

UiASJ may update this privacy statement and advises users to review it periodically. 

 

Ethical Statement for UiASJ 

Introduction 

The University of Agder Student Journal (UiASJ) maintains the highest ethical standards in academic publishing, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines. 

Open Access Policy 

UiASJ is an open access journal, allowing free and unrestricted online access to its content, promoting the global exchange of knowledge. 

Copyright policy 

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. 

Responsibilities of Authors 

Authors must ensure their work is original, properly cited, and conflicts of interest are disclosed. 

Review Process 

The review process at UiASJ is overseen by an editorial team comprising students, faculty, and university library staff, ensuring a fair and constructive evaluation. 

Research Involving Human and Animal Rights 

Research must meet ethical standards, with necessary approvals documented. 

Publication Ethics 

UiASJ adheres to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and expects all participants in the publication process to do the same. 

Reporting Misconduct 

UiASJ investigates allegations of misconduct according to COPE guidelines.