Instructions to Author

The International Journal of Humanities and Sustainable Innovation (IJHSI) is published quarterly, adopting the continuous publication model. Submission is open to researchers in the field of humanities and sustainable innovation across the globe. All papers are subject to screening by the Editorial Board, followed by a blinded peer-review by experts in the concerned field. Authors are advised to read our editorial policies to understand our review process. All papers are accepted subject to editorial change.

Authorship
All persons designated as authors should qualify for authorship. Authorship credit should be based only on significant contributions to:

1. Conception and design, or analysis and interpretation of data within the context of humanities and sustainable innovation research.
2. Drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
3. Final approval of the version to be published.

Submission of Manuscript
All manuscripts are reviewed by an editor and members of the Editorial Board or qualified outside reviewers. Decisions will be made as rapidly as possible. You can submit your article via this link (Submit Manuscript ) or by sending it to humanities.innovation@gmail.com

Preparation of the Manuscript
Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English. Either British or American spelling is acceptable. They must be sent in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). The general format of the research papers should be as follows, following the given template:

1. Title page
2. Abstract and keywords
3. Introduction
4. Materials and methods
5. Results
6. Discussion
7. Conclusion
8. Acknowledgement (if any)
9. References

Title Page
The title page should include:

1. The title of the article, which should be concise and informative.
2. Names of all authors limited to six (with one forename of each author in full) followed by their affiliations: department, institution, city, pin code, and country. If more than one department or institution is involved, authors' names should be linked to appropriate institutions/departments by inserting consecutive numbers in superscript after relevant names to which the work should be attributed.
3. Name, mailing address, fax, phone number, and email ID of the corresponding author.
4. Running title containing not more than 50 characters.

Abstract
The second page should carry an abstract of not more than 250 words. For full research papers, the abstract should be structured into four components.

Keywords
Below the abstract, provide keywords (minimum three but not more than six) in alphabetical order, separated by a comma.

Introduction
Clearly state the purpose of the study. Briefly summarize the rationale of the study and indicate the lacunae or deficiencies in previous studies or existing frameworks within the humanities that prompted the current research on sustainable innovation. Provide only pertinent references without an extensive review of the subject.

Research Methods or Methodology
The paper must clearly define the theoretical framework used to approach the humanities topic in relation to sustainability, or the research methodologies employed (mandatory for research articles). This section should detail how the study addresses the complex interplay between humanistic inquiry and sustainable practices.

Results
Present your analysis or findings logically in the text, supported by relevant examples, case studies, or qualitative/quantitative data where applicable. Emphasize and summarize only important observations that contribute to the understanding of humanities' role in sustainable innovation. Each table should be typed continuously with the text, and legends for illustrations/figures should also be typed continuously.

Discussion
Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and the conclusions derived from them within the context of humanities and sustainable innovation. Avoid repeating detailed data from the analysis section. Include implications of the findings, their limitations, and relate the research topics to broader societal and environmental challenges. Link the conclusion with the study's goals but avoid unqualified statements unsupported by evidence.

Conclusion
Provide a brief summary of the work with a concluding remark. This should include the novelty and implications of the work, its contribution to advancing humanistic knowledge, and its practical or theoretical impact on fostering sustainable innovation.

References
References should be in the following format: Olalekan O. Nigerian Centenary: Drug Abuse and Its Challenges in the Education Sector. Farfarurn Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies: Special Conference Edition. 2014;8(9):52-57.