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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 is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

1. PEER REVIEW

PJTM adheres to a strict peer-review process to uphold the quality and validity of published content. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a thorough double-blind review by qualified experts in the relevant fields. The editor will conduct an initial assessment of all contributions for suitability. Suitable papers will then be forwarded to at least two independent expert reviewers for scientific evaluation. The ultimate decision regarding acceptance or rejection rests with the Editor. Editors are not involved in decisions about papers they have authored, those by family members or colleagues, or papers related to products or services in which the editor has a vested interest. Such submissions are subject to standard peer-review procedures, ensuring that peer review is handled independently of the relevant editor and their research groups.

2. USE OF WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE

Please ensure that files are saved in the native format of the word processor used, with a preference for MS Word. Utilise boldface, italics, subscripts, and superscripts as necessary. When creating tables, use a single grid for each individual table and align columns using tabs, rather than spaces. Additionally, please have the source files for figures, tables, and text graphics available, whether or not the figures are embedded in the text.

3. ESSENTIAL TITLE PAGE INFORMATION

- Title: Provide a clear and informative title suitable for information-retrieval systems. Avoid using abbreviations and formulas whenever possible.

- Author Names and Affiliations: Clearly indicate the given names and family names of all authors. Double-check the accuracy of all names. Include authors’ affiliations below their names using lowercase superscript letters. Provide the email address of each author.

- Corresponding Author: Clearly identify the corresponding author who will manage all correspondence during the peer review and publication process, as well as post-publication queries. Ensure that the corresponding author's email address is provided and kept up to date.

- If any of the authors have changed their address since completing the work described in the article, please indicate the current address as a footnote with a superscript Arabic numeral. The main affiliation address should remain the address where the work was conducted.

4. ABSTRACT

The article should contain an abstract of a maximum of 250 words. The manuscript should have a self-contained, citation-free abstract and state briefly the purpose of the research, methodology, key results, and major conclusions. The abstract should be in a single paragraph with running sentences. Do not use any subheading or point list within the abstract. Also, non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided, but if essential, they must be defined at their first mention in the abstract itself.

5. KEYWORDS
Authors are advised to write 3-5 keywords related to the article, separated by a comma. These keywords will be used for indexing purposes. Be sparing with abbreviations, using only those firmly established in the field.

6. REFERENCES

The author(s) are responsible for ensuring that the information in each reference is complete and accurate. Do not use grey literature (unauthentic website, news portal, social media, Wikipedia, etc) as references; only scholarly literature (journals, online books, proceedings, patents, authentic websites with permanent archival policy) are acceptable references. The accepted style is the Chicago Manual of Style (Footnotes option).

7. LENGTH OF MANUSCRIPT

The length of submissions should be between 6000 and 8,000 words, including references. Book reviews should typically be no more than two pages long, while PhD summaries should be between 3000 and 6000 words.

8. ABBREVIATIONS

Define abbreviations that are not standard in the field in a footnote on the first page of the article. For abbreviations used in the abstract, provide definitions at their first mention there and in the footnote. Maintain consistency in abbreviations throughout the article.

9. TABLES

Submit tables as editable text and not as images. You can place tables either next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end. Number tables consecutively in accordance with their appearance in the text and place any table notes below the table body. Use tables sparingly and ensure that the data presented in them do not duplicate results described elsewhere in the article. Avoid using vertical rules and shading in table cells.

10. LANGUAGE (USAGE AND EDITING SERVICES)

Authors must write their manuscripts in clear and proper English, adhering to either British or American usage (but not a mixture of both), devoid of grammatical or spelling errors.

11. ETHICS IN PUBLISHING

The Pentecost Journal of Theology and Mission is dedicated to upholding ethical standards in publishing to maintain the integrity and credibility of the research and knowledge shared within its pages. Authors are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the journal’s comprehensive guidelines to ensure adherence to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. The journal advocates for transparency, proper attribution of sources, and avoidance of plagiarism. It strives to promote a culture of fairness and respect for authors, reviewers, and readers while preventing conflicts of interest and ensuring that intellectual contributions significantly contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the enrichment of these fields.

Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing: Authors are allowed to utilise generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies during the writing process to improve language and readability. However, this should be done under the supervision and control of humans. It is essential for writers to carefully review and edit the AI-generated content, as AI may produce content that sounds authoritative but could potentially be incorrect, incomplete, or biased. AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be credited as authors or co-authors, nor should they be cited as such. Authorship responsibilities can only be attributed to and fulfilled by human beings.

Disclosure Instructions: When utilising generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in their writing, authors are required to include a statement titled "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the Writing Process" at the end of their manuscript, before the References section. This statement should specify the AI tool or service used and the purpose for its implementation. Authors must confirm that they have reviewed and edited the content after using the tool or service and also accept full responsibility for the publication's content. It is important to note that basic tools used for grammar, spelling, and reference checks are exempt from this disclosure requirement. If no disclosure is necessary, authors may omit the statement.

12 AUTHOR FEES

There are NO PUBLICATION FEES

13 PUBLICATION FREQUENCY

Pentecost Journal of Theology and Mission is published once a year, with regular issues released at specific intervals.

 

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Copyright Notice

Upon acceptance, the article must not be published elsewhere in the same form, whether in English or any other language, including electronically, without prior written consent from the copyright-holder. To ensure adherence to this policy, the article may be subjected to checks using Crossref Similarity Check and other originality or duplicate checking software. Subscribers are allowed to reproduce tables of contents or lists of articles, along with abstracts, for internal circulation within their institutions. However, permission from the PJTM is necessary for resale or distribution outside the institution, as well as for all other derivative works, such as compilations and translations. If the article contains excerpts from other copyrighted works, written permission must be obtained from the copyright owners, and proper credit should be given to the original sources.

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