A manuscript submitted to the Journal of Communication and Cultural Trends (JCCT) must be original, comprehensive, and unpublished work. The author must verify with proper citation/permission for the use of symbols, visuals, units, figures, tables, abbreviations, and other technical terms for accuracy, reliability, and regularity. Footnotes will be acceptable in case of clarity and depiction of the under-discussion terms. The words, which specify gender, such as he and she, must be avoided, and third-person pronouns or now widely used ‘they’, will be preferred. The journal holds the rights to maintain its style and technical quality. In this regard, the failure of authors to observe manuscript submission policies/guidelines may result in either a delay in the process of publication or manuscript rejection. 

Style Guide

The content of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman with 12 font size.

Length of the Research Paper

Manuscripts should range between 4,000 to 7,000 words; however, the editor may consider shorter or longer manuscripts, which deal with topics that cannot be sufficiently covered under these restrictions. In such cases, the authors are obliged to arrange an exception in advance.

Language 

All manuscripts should be clear and concise, and written in good English. The spellings should follow UK norms.

References

All the references (including in-text references) to the cited works must be listed in the APA 7th style at the end of the paper. 

Sections of the Manuscript

The research articles must consist of different sections as well as subsections (if applicable), which should be arranged and organized according to the requirements described below.

1. Title of the Manuscript

It should consist of a maximum of 9-14 words. The title should be written in bold and its font size should be 14. It should be center justified.

2. The Authors’ Name(s) and Affiliation(s)

The name(s) of the principal author(s) and co-authors (if any) should be written under the title of the manuscript. Other details, including the designation of the author(s), his / her / their current affiliations, and e-mails should be given after his / her / their names. The line under the title of the article contains the full name of each author. The corresponding author should be mentioned.

3. Abstract

The abstract should consist of a clear and concise summary of the whole manuscript. It should have 200-300 words delineated in only one paragraph consisting of the aim/RQs of the study, its scope, method, major findings and conclusion of the paper. It should not contain citations, tables figures, etc. The abstracts submitted to conferences should not constitute previous publications. 

4. Keywords

Offer a maximum of 5-7 keywords directly after the abstract. The words such as 'and', 'of', and/or abbreviations should not be listed. However; the well-known abbreviations may be incorporated. Each Keyword should be followed by a semicolon.

5. Organization of the Body of the Text

It should consist of the following sections:

1. Introduction of the Study
2. Review of the Literature
3. Research Method and Methodology

1. Introduction of the Study

• Background of the Study
• Statement of the Problem
• Significance of the Study
• Research Objectives / Aims
• Research Questions / Hypotheses
• Scope and Delimitations (optional)
• Operational Definitions (if needed)

2. Review of the Literature

• Theoretical Framework
• Conceptual Framework (if applicable)
• Review of Empirical Studies (if applicable)
• Research Gap

3. Research Method and Methodology

• Research Design
• Population and Sampling
• Research Instruments / Tools
• Data Collection Procedures
• Data Analysis Techniques /Methods
• Ethical Considerations

4. Analysis / Results / Findings

• Analysis as per the selected analytical method
• Presentation of Results (organized by research questions or themes)
• Use of Tables, Charts, Figures (if applicable)

5. Discussion

• Interpretation of Findings
• Implications of the Findings

• Summary of Key Findings

• Theoretical or Practical Contributions

6. Conclusion

1. Summarizing how the research questions are addressed or objects are fulfilled
2. Limitations of the Study
3. Recommendations for Future Research or Practice

Manuscript Submission Requirements

Manuscripts that fulfill the journal’s requirements will be yielded to the Editor of the Journal for review. Manuscripts should be submitted in Word format. The corresponding author is supposed to provide a cover letter, which should enlist essential details such as subject category, contact details, etc.

How are the Manuscripts assessed?

Once manuscripts are approved by the editors, they are sent for an external peer review process, including an international panel of research experts. The manuscripts are reviewed by those who are experts in the relevant fields. They check the quality of study in relation to its significance in its field.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Only those authors pay the processing fee who receive the acceptance of their submitted articles. There is no charges for submissions or additional fees based on article length, figures, or supplementary data; however, the article will only be processed for publication once the author pays the following APC on acceptance:

For International: 75$

For National: 15000 PKR

Note: Please visit JCCT's policies and guidelines prior to making a submission. 

Important Note for Authors: Authors are kindly requested to avoid sending Article Processing Charges (APC) through external channels outside the official process. All APC payments should only be made after the acceptance of the article and through the designated system. Ensuring compliance with this policy helps maintain transparency and smooth processing.