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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

Please ensure manuscripts follow the guidelines above before submission. Submissions that do not conform may be returned for reformatting.

  • Submission Guidelines
  • Abstract: Maximum 250 words
  • Keywords: Maximum 5
  • Manuscript length: Maximum 15 pages
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font size: 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Referencing style: APA 7th Edition
  • Submission deadline: 30 December 2025
  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Editorial Team

Editor‑in‑Chief: Prof. P. B. O. Oromareghake
Managing Editor: Prof. Kelly‑Bryan O. Ejumudo

Principal Contact

Prof. Kelly‑Bryan O. Ejumudo
Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, Dennis Osadebay University.
Phone +234 803 714 5137
doujournalofbehavioralsciences@gmail.com

Support Contact

Prof. Kelly‑Bryan O. Ejumudo
doujournalofbehavioralsciences@gmail.com

About the Journal

The DOU Journal of Behavioural Sciences is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering scholarly discourse across a wide range of disciplines within the behavioural and social sciences.

Its primary mission is to promote innovative, evidence-based research that addresses contemporary societal challenges. The journal welcomes original manuscripts from scholars, researchers, and practitioners in fields such as Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Mass Communication, Psychology, Library and Information Science, Criminology, and related areas. By providing a platform for high-quality research, the journal supports intellectual development and practical solutions to issues affecting societies locally and globally.

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