Note To Contributors

Nigerian Journal of Contemporary Psychologists (NJCP) is published by the Nigerian Contemporary Psychologists of the Department of Psychology, Imo State University, Owerri. The NJCP is interested in original contributions to the body of scientific knowledge in all fields of Psychology and allied social sciences disciplines. Empirically based research articles, theoretical papers with sufficient relationship to empirical data, short communication, book reviews, brief reports, and commentaries are considered for publication.

PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPTS

1. Papers should be written in English. 2. Sexist language should be avoided. 3. Abstracts should not be more than 200 words. 4. Title page should include; the title, Author(s) name(s), affiliations and contact details. 5. Tables and figures should be very concise for effective comprehension and communication. 6. References: Adhere to APA style including current online referencing where necessary. 7. Bibliography accuracy is the full responsibility of the author(s). 8. Intending contributors can forward more than one article on different issues. 9. Two (2) hardcopies of the manuscript should be submitted to the Editor while an electronic copy should be sent to njcp011@gmail.com. 10. There is a manuscript submission charge of N4, 000 (Four Thousand Naira) or its equivalent in USD that must be paid upon submission of manuscript. Manuscript of authors who fail to pay the manuscript submission charge will not be assessed.

PUBLICATION OF ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPTS

Authors of accepted manuscripts are expected to pay a publication fee of N20, 000 (Twenty Thousand Naira) or its equivalent in USD to cover for the cost of publication.
Authors (First authors only) of published articles will receive one (1) off-print copy of the published journal. Additional copies of the journal could be ordered from the Editor

Assessment

ASSESSMENT OF MANUSCRIPTS

All manuscript received by the editorial committee shall be sent for independent assessment/peer review. Results of such assessment will be communicated to authors as appropriate. Papers are accepted with the clear understanding that no substantial part has or will be published elsewhere and that they remain the copyright of the Nigerian Journal Contemporary Psychologists.

Corresponding Authors

Manuscripts with multiple authors shall indicate a corresponding author with whom the editorial team will communicate.

Correspondence

CONTACT THE CHIEF EDITOR FOR PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND PUBLICATION FEES :
Chief Editor
Prof Nkwam C. Uwaoma
Department of Psychology,
Imo State University, Owerri
+2348033916055
Web Address: https://njcp.org.ng