Authors play a crucial role in contributing valuable research, insights, and innovations to the Journal of Mental Health in Rural Schools. We are committed to upholding high academic standards, and we expect authors to adhere to the following responsibilities throughout the submission and publication process.

 

Responsibilities

 

 

1. Originality and Scope:

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• Submit original, unpublished work that aligns with the journal’s focus on mental

      health in rural K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.

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• Ensure that the manuscript addresses relevant issues, innovative practices, or

      policy solutions for rural education settings.

 

2. Adherence to Submission Guidelines:

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• Follow the journal’s formatting and style requirements, including APA 7th

      edition for citations and references.

 

• Ensure the manuscript is free from grammatical and typographical errors.

 

 

3. Timely Revisions:

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• Respond promptly to editorial feedback and peer reviewer comments by

      submitting revised manuscripts within the specified deadlines.

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• Provide a detailed response to reviewers addressing their suggestions and

      recommendations.

 

4. Transparency and Accuracy:

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• Ensure the research is accurate, properly cited, and supported by relevant literature.

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• Disclose all funding sources, conflicts of interest, or ethical considerations related to the research.

 

5. Ethical Standards:

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• Adhere to ethical research practices, including obtaining necessary permissions,

      consent, and approvals (e.g., Institutional Review Board).

 

• Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and other unethical practices.

 

6. Co-Author Responsibilities: 

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• Ensure that all listed co-authors have made significant contributions to the

      manuscript and have reviewed and approved the final version.

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• Provide clear acknowledgment of individuals or organizations that supported the

      research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.

7. Exclusive Submission: 

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• Confirm that the manuscript is not under review with another journal or

      publication during the submission process.

 

8. Communication with the Editorial Team:

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• Maintain open and prompt communication with the journal's editorial team throughout the submission, review, and publication process.

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• Inform the editorial team immediately if any issues arise that could affect the

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• integrity of the research or publication process.

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9. Copyright and Open Access:

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•  Agree to the journal’s open-access policy to ensure that the published work is

       freely accessible to practitioners, educators, and policymakers.

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•  Transfer the copyright to the journal if required or provide appropriate licensing

       for open-access publication.

 

 

Benefits of Publishing with the Journal

 

 

 

• Contribute to the growing field of mental health in rural K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.

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• Share research that influences policy, practice, and innovation in rural education.

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• Receive constructive feedback from expert reviewers to enhance the quality of your work.

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• Gain visibility and recognition in the academic and professional community through open-access publication.

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• We value the contributions of our authors and strive to ensure a smooth and collaborative

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• publication process. For any questions regarding submissions or author guidelines, please contact the editorial team at Delarious.Stewart@tamuc.edu.