Prepare a clear, complete and publication-ready manuscript.

01

Title page

The title page is not shared with blinded reviewers and must contain:

• A concise and informative manuscript title.
• Full name of every author in the agreed publication order.
• Institution, department, city and country for every affiliation.
• ORCID identifier for each author, if already available at submission.
• Name, postal address and email of the corresponding author.
• A clear statement of each author’s contribution.
• Acknowledgements, funding information and conflicts of interest.

02

Anonymous manuscript

Use the structure required for your selected article type. The manuscript should normally contain the following elements in order:

1. 1
   Title

   Specific, accurate and understandable without unexplained abbreviations.

2. 2
   Abstract

   A self-contained summary of no more than 300 words reflecting the purpose, approach, principal findings and conclusion.

3. 3
   Keywords

   At least six relevant terms, separated by semicolons, that improve discoverability.

4. 4
   What this study adds

   A concise statement explaining the study’s new contribution to knowledge, methods, policy or practice.

5. 5
   Main text

   Sections required for the selected article type, with clear and logically ordered headings.

6. 6
   Post-conclusion declarations

   Keep every heading, even when it does not apply, and use “Not applicable” or the appropriate standard negative declaration. The required order is: Acknowledgments; Funding; Author Contributions (CRediT); Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate; Consent for Publication; Competing Interests; Data Availability Statement; and Declaration of Generative AI Use.

7. 7
   References

   Only cited sources, presented consistently in APA 7th edition. References must follow all eight declarations.

8. 8
   Tables and figure legends

   Numbered in the order first cited in the text.

03

Text and formatting

• Submit an editable Word document whenever possible.
• Use a clear, readable font and consistent heading hierarchy.
• Use double spacing and continuous line numbering to support peer review.
• Number pages consecutively and define abbreviations at first use.
• Use SI units and report statistical methods, estimates and uncertainty clearly.
• Write in clear academic English or French and check spelling before submission.

04

Tables, figures and supplementary files

• Every table and figure must be cited in numerical order in the text.
• Tables require a short title and explanatory notes below the table.
• Figures require a complete legend and readable labels.
• Do not repeat the same results in text, table and figure.
• Remove names, logos or images that could reveal author identity during review.
• Authors must have permission to reproduce previously published material.
• Supplementary files must be clearly labelled and described in the manuscript.

05

References

JEERESD uses APA 7th edition. In-text citations and the reference list must correspond exactly. Include persistent DOI links when available, verify every bibliographic detail and avoid citing inaccessible or unreliable sources when stronger evidence exists.

06

Research ethics and publication integrity

07

Cover letter

The cover letter should be addressed to the Editor and briefly state:

• The manuscript title and article type.
• The principal contribution and why it matters.
• Why the work is appropriate for the aims and readership of JEERESD.
• That the work is original and not being considered elsewhere.
• That all authors approved the manuscript and submission.
• Any related manuscript, preprint or information requiring editorial attention.
• Two suggested independent reviewers are required. Authors may optionally request the exclusion of up to two reviewers, with professional details and reasons.