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Author Guidelines

1. Article Types

The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Original Articles (full research papers)
  • Review Articles
  • Case Studies
  • Short Communications

All article types undergo a double-blind peer review process.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English and include:

  • Title
  • Author(s) information (name, affiliation, email)
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
  • Keywords (4–6 terms)
  • Main text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)*
  • References

*Results and Discussion may be combined or separate, depending on study design.

Length:

  • Original Articles: 4,000–8,000 words (excluding references)

Double-Blind Submission:

  • Remove all identifying information (names, affiliations, acknowledgements, self-identifying references) from the manuscript file.
  • Author information must be entered only in the OJS metadata fields.

3. Formatting Requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • References: APA 7th Edition (include DOIs where available)

4. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal’s Open Journal Systems (OJS):
👉 https://ojs.youngres.com

  • Author registration required
  • Submission acknowledgement within 3 business days

5. Peer Review Policy

  • All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by Editorial Board members and 2–3 independent reviewers.
  • Timeline: Total processing time ~7–8 weeks, reviewer evaluation ~4 weeks
  • Final decisions made by Editor-in-Chief; submissions authored by the Editor-in-Chief are handled by another editor

Review Criteria:

  • Relevance and originality
  • Theoretical and practical significance
  • Creativity and logical structure
  • Impact on education, policy, or society
  • Adequacy of methodology and analysis
  • Quality of writing and presentation

6. Publication Ethics

  • The journal follows COPE guidelines.
  • Authors must ensure:

– Originality of submitted work

– Proper citation and acknowledgment

– No simultaneous submission to other journals

  • Plagiarism: Manuscripts are checked via Turnitin/iThenticate; similarity >15% may lead to rejection.
  • AI Tools: Permitted only for language editing, formatting, or data analysis. AI cannot generate original content or be listed as an author. Disclosure is mandatory.

7. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • Submission (Review) Fee: MNT 130,000 (non-refundable)
  • Publication Fee: MNT 374,000 (upon acceptance)

Payment Information:

  • Bank: STATE BANK / ТӨРИЙН БАНК
  • Account Number: MN730034103100736679
  • Account Name: Залуу судлаачдын мишээл хүрээлэн (MIYR Press)

No additional charges for color figures, supplementary materials, or online access. Fee waivers or discounts may be granted under special circumstances. Payment does not guarantee acceptance.

8. Open Access and Copyright

  • Open Access: All articles are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication.
  • Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their work.
  • License: All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  • Non-exclusive license: Authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article in all formats while retaining authorship rights.

9. DOI and Indexing

  • All articles are assigned a DOI via Crossref.
  • Articles are indexed in Google Scholar for enhanced discoverability.