Style Sheet

Young Researchers in Humanities and Social Sciences follows APA 7th edition for citations, references, heading structure, tables, figures, and general academic style. The journal applies a standardised visual layout to all accepted manuscripts in order to ensure consistency across the four disciplinary fields. Authors are not required to fully format manuscripts at submission, provided that APA conventions are respected and the manuscript is clearly structured.

File Format

• Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

1. General format (submission stage)

• File type: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Font: Times New Roman, 11–12 pt, used consistently
• Line spacing: Single spacing 
• Alignment: Left-aligned
• Page numbers: Optional at submission
• Paragraphs: Optional at submission

 

2. YRHSS layout (applied after acceptance)

The final published version follows the established YRHSS print format:

• Page size: 17 × 24 cm
• Margins: 2 cm on all sides
• Header: 1.25 cm
• Font: Times New Roman
• Paragraphs: First-line indentation of 1.27 cm (0.5 inch)

Font sizes in the final version:

• Title and author name(s): 12 pt
• Affiliation: 11 pt
• Abstract and keywords: 10 pt
• Main text: 11 pt
• References: 10 pt

Authors are not required to apply these settings at submission.

3. Manuscript files for double-anonymized review

Authors must submit three separate Microsoft Word files:

1. Title page, including:
• Article title
• Author name(s)
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Corresponding author’s email address
• ORCID (mandatory)
• Short biographical note(s) (100–150 words)
2. Main manuscript (anonymised), containing:
• No author names or affiliations
• No acknowledgements or identifying funding information
• No self-identifying references
3. A submission declaration, in which the author(s) formally confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, is not under consideration by another journal or publisher, and will not be submitted elsewhere while it is under review by YRHSS.

4.Required manuscript structure 

Manuscripts should follow the general structure recommended by APA 7 and include the following elements, in this order:

• Title
• Abstract (English)
• Keywords (3–6)
• Main text (using APA heading levels)
• References
• Tables and figures (each on a new page or embedded near first callout; one approach should be used consistently)
• Appendices (if any)

 Journal-specific structural guidance

The main text should be divided into clearly defined sections using appropriate APA heading levels. Authors are strongly encouraged to organize their papers under the following headings, where appropriate to the nature of the study:

• Introduction
• Literature Review/ Theoretical Framework
• Research Methodology
• Results and Interpretation/ Data Analysis
• Conclusions and Recommendations

Subsections may be used as necessary.

5. Abstract, keywords and Jel Codes*

• Abstract length: 150–250 words
• Keywords: 5–6 keywords

*JEL Classification Codes (for Economic Studies submissions only)

Authors submitting manuscripts in the field of Economic Studies should provide 2–6 relevant JEL Classification Codes immediately after the keywords. Codes should follow the current classification system maintained by the American Economic Association.

Example:
JEL Classification Codes: D24, E22, G32, O16

6. Headings 

JoLIE uses a numbered heading system for structuring manuscripts.

• Level 1: Left-aligned, Bold, Title Case
• Level 2: Left-aligned, Bold, Sentence case
• Level 3: Left-aligned, Bold, Sentence case, Separate line, No extra spacing after (tight paragraph follows)

7. Numbers, abbreviations, and language

Authors should follow APA 7 rules regarding numbers, abbreviations, capitalization, and inclusive, bias-free language. Manuscripts must be written in British English and use British spelling consistently throughout.

8. In-text citations 

• Parenthetical: (Popescu, 2004) or (Popescu, 2004, p. 45)
• Narrative: Popescu (2004) argues that…
• Two authors: (Smith & Jones, 2020)
• Three or more authors: (Kramer et al., 2023)
• Multiple citations: (Allan, 2020; Jones, 2019)

9. Reference list 

• Use a hanging indent of 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) for all references.
• Single-space each reference entry.
• Leave one blank line between consecutive reference entries.
• Include DOIs in URL format where available.

Examples:

• Journal article:
  Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume(issue), xx–xx. https://doi.org/xxxxx
• Book:
  Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book (Edition if applicable). Publisher.
• Chapter in edited book:
  Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxxx
• Webpage:
  Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL

10. Tables and Figures

• Number tables and figures consecutively in the order they appear (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.).
• Follow APA 7 conventions for formatting and notes, with the following journal-specific requirements:
• Table titles: sentence case, placed above the table.
• Figure titles: sentence case, placed above the figure; notes and source information appear below the figure.
• Provide source notes and copyright acknowledgements where required.

11. Quotations

• The first line of each paragraph should be indented 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) from the left margin.
• Quotations of fewer than 40 words: integrate the quotation into the text using quotation marks and include a citation in the format (Author, Year, p. X).
• Quotations of 40 words or more: present the quotation as a block quotation, indented 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) from the left margin. Do not use quotation marks. Block quotations should be double-spaced, and the citation should be provided after the final punctuation.

12. Permissions

Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission for any third-party copyrighted material and for including credit lines exactly as required by the rights holders.

13. Length

YRHSS accepts the following manuscript lengths, including references and appendices:

• Research Articles: 6,000–9,000 words
• Review Articles: 6,000–8,000 words
• Research Notes / Emerging Research: 3,000–5,000 words
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives: 5,000–7,000 words

Editors may allow exceptions where justified by the nature of the submission.

 

14. Funding and AI Disclosure Statements

Funding Statement

Authors must disclose all sources of funding that supported the research. If the research received no external funding, please state:

This research received no external funding.

 AI Disclosure Statement

Authors must disclose any use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the preparation of the manuscript. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the content.

Examples:

Language editing only

Generative AI tools were used exclusively for language editing assistance. The authors reviewed and edited all outputs and remain fully responsible for the content of this manuscript.

Editing and proofreading

Generative AI tools were used to assist with grammar correction, proofreading, and language refinement. All substantive intellectual contributions, analyses, and conclusions were developed by the authors.

Literature search support

Generative AI tools were used to assist in identifying relevant literature and refining search strategies. All sources were independently verified by the authors.

Drafting assistance

Generative AI tools were used to assist in drafting selected sections of the manuscript. All AI-generated content was reviewed, revised, and verified by the authors, who take full responsibility for the final manuscript.

Data organisation

Generative AI tools were used to assist in organising and summarising research materials. The authors verified all outputs and remain responsible for the interpretation of the findings.

Translation assistance

Generative AI tools were used to assist with translation and language adaptation. The authors reviewed and validated all translated content.

No AI use

No generative AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.

 

Article Template

Title of the Article

Abstract

Write a 150–250-word abstract in English. The abstract should summarize the topic, objective, methodology, main findings, and contribution of the article.

Keywords

Provide 5–6 keywords.

1. Introduction

Introduce the topic, context, research problem, and objectives of the article. Explain the relevance of the study and outline the structure of the paper.

2. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

Review relevant scholarship, define key concepts, and present the theoretical or interpretive framework used in the article.

3. Research Methodology / Sources and Methods

Describe the research design, methods, sources, corpus, data, or materials used. Explain the analytical approach and address ethical considerations where applicable.

4. Results and Interpretation / Data Analysis

Present the findings or analysis in a clear and structured manner. Use examples, tables, figures, datasets, textual evidence, or source-based interpretation where appropriate.

5. Discussion

Interpret the findings in relation to existing scholarship. Address the implications, limitations, and contribution of the study.

6. Conclusions and Recommendations

Summarize the main findings and explain their significance. Where relevant, provide recommendations and suggest directions for future research.

References

Follow APA 7th edition formatting consistently.