Bughaw Review

1. Authorship and Originality

1.1. Submissions must be original and must not have been previously published or concurrently submitted to another journal or platform.
1.2. Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the work. Others who contributed to the project should be properly acknowledged.
1.3. All manuscripts must be free from plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and redundant publication.
1.4. Proper citation and referencing are required, following APA 7th Edition guidelines.

2. Transparency

2.1. Authors must ensure that all data, findings, and methods are presented accurately and transparently.
2.2. Any conflicts of interest or potential influences on the research or reflective work must be fully disclosed.
2.3. Sources of funding, institutional support, or sponsorship must be clearly indicated, if applicable.

3. Data Integrity

3.1. Research articles must demonstrate appropriate standards in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
3.2. Any misuse, fabrication, or falsification of data will result in automatic rejection and may lead to blacklisting from future submissions.

4. Ethical Practice

4.1. Research involving human participants must follow ethical protocols including informed consent, confidentiality, and participant autonomy.
4.2. If animals are involved, humane treatment and ethical standards in experimentation must be followed and documented.
4.3. For reflective pieces that involve real individuals, the author must ensure respectful portrayal and protect the privacy of any individuals mentioned.

5. Acceptable Submission

Bughaw Review welcomes two main categories:

A. Academic Research Articles – Empirical, theoretical, or review-based manuscripts with clearly stated objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions.
B. Creative Reflective Works – Personal, narrative, or philosophical reflections grounded in academic insight or lived experience. These should include a framing note discussing relevance or context.

6. Manuscript Preparation

File Format: Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. PDF files will not be accepted.
Length: Maximum of 5,000 words, including references.
Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman, 12 pt., double-spaced, justified alignment. References should be in 10 pt. font.
Tables/Figures: Include tables and figures only when necessary. Place tables after the relevant subtitle and before textual discussions. Use 10 pt. font for table text.

7. Abstract, Keywords, and Biographical Note

• Abstract: Include a concise summary of no more than 300 words following the title.
• Keywords: Provide 3–6 relevant keywords after the abstract.
• Biographical Note: Each author must include a short biographical note (2–3 sentences) at the end of the manuscript, indicating current position, affiliation, and field of expertise.

8. Citations and References

Bughaw Review uses APA 7th Edition formatting.

In-text citations: Use parenthetical citations, e.g., (Author, Year, p. xx). Mention all sources cited in the reference list.
Multiple authors: Separate authors by commas and use a semicolon between citations.
Examples:

“Cultural resilience plays a vital role in identity preservation” (Delos Santos, 2021, p. 12).
This aligns with Delos Santos’ (2021) theory on cultural identity.

References section: Include only sources cited in-text. Format according to APA 7th Edition.

9. Correction and Retraction

9.1. Authors must promptly notify the editorial board of any discovered errors or inaccuracies.
9.2. The editorial board reserves the right to retract published articles in cases of ethical violations, plagiarism, or unverifiable data.

10. Submission Process

All submissions must be made through the official Google Form:
🔗 https://forms.gle/usXGSgYoJ86Neiiw8

For inquiries or clarifications, authors may contact:
📩 bluetiewriters@gmail.com

11. Review Process

Authors interested in submitting to Bughaw Review must use our official submission portal via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/usXGSgYoJ86Neiiw8. Only submissions made through this form will be acknowledged and processed.

Upon submission, authors will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. The editorial office will then conduct an initial screening to ensure the manuscript adheres to the journal’s formatting and ethical guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements (e.g., incorrect formatting, lack of abstract, or missing citations) will be returned to the authors for revision prior to peer review.

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors should not include any identifying information in the manuscript document itself. A separate title page containing the title, author(s) name, institutional affiliation, email address, and a brief biographical note (50–100 words) must be submitted as a separate file.

The review process generally takes 2–4 weeks. Authors will be informed via email regarding the decision, which may be:

• Accept with minor revisions
• Accept with major revisions
• Revise and resubmit for further review
• Reject

Once a manuscript is accepted, authors will receive a copyedited version for final approval before publication. Authors are responsible for checking the accuracy of all content, including citations, tables, and figures.

For all submission-related queries, authors may contact the editorial team at bluetiewriters@gmail.com. However, inquiries about manuscript status should only be made after the minimum review period has passed.

12. Publication Ethics and Rights

Authors retain copyright but grant Bughaw Review the right to publish and distribute their work. Authors are responsible for securing permission for any copyrighted content included in the manuscript.