1. Mandatory Format (Set First)
- Font: Times New Roman 12pt
- Line spacing: Double spacing throughout (including notes and references)
- Margins: ≥ 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
- Anonymity: Double-blind peer review; remove all author information, acknowledgments, funding, and self-citation identifiers
- Word count: Main text + references + notes ≤ 15,000 words
2. Full Manuscript Template (Copy Directly)
1. Title Page (Separate Page, Non-Anonymous)
Full Title of the ManuscriptAuthor NameDepartment, UniversityCorresponding Author: Name, Email, AddressAcknowledgments: This research was supported by...Keywords: keyword1, keyword2, keyword3, keyword4, keyword5Word Count: XXXX words
2. Abstract (Separate Page, Anonymous)
Full Title of the ManuscriptAbstract (150–200 words)Research purpose, data/method, key findings, implications. No citations in abstract.
3. Main Text (New Page, Anonymous)
Full Title of the Manuscript
- Introduction
- Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
- Data and Methods
- ResultsTable 1 about here
- Discussion and Conclusion
4. Notes (Separate Section)
NOTES
- Note content, double-spaced, ≤100 words per note.
- Additional note.
5. References (Separate Section, ALL CAPS Title)
REFERENCESAuthor Last, First. Year. Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue):Page Range.Author Last, First. Year. Book Title. Publisher.Author Last, First. Year. “Chapter Title.” In Edited Book, edited by Editor First Last, pages. Publisher.
3. AJSID Standard Table Template
Table Format Requirements
- Numbering: Table 1, Table 2… numbered consecutively
- Title: Placed above the table, clearly descriptive
- Borders: Minimal, only necessary dividing lines
- Notes: Note. General notes; a/b/c for column notes; *p<.05, **p<.01, ***p<.001
- Submission: Editable Word format, placed separately at the end of the manuscript
Table 1. Descriptive Statistics for Key Variables (N=XXX)
|
Variable |
Mean |
SD |
Min |
Max |
|
Age |
42.5 |
10.3 |
18 |
75 |
|
Education (years) |
14.2 |
2.7 |
6 |
20 |
|
Household Income ($1,000) |
78.4 |
33.6 |
10 |
250 |
|
Urban (1=Yes) |
0.67 |
0.47 |
0 |
1 |