Author Guidelines
Submitted manuscripts should preferably be based on unpublished data. If the manuscript is based on an article you have published elsewhere, you must ensure that you hold the copyrights and have the right to republish, and you should clearly indicate in the article that you are referring to previous work. If you are unable to write in English but believe you have an article in another language (such as Dutch) that aligns with the aims of Futures Reframed, you may contact the editorial board, and we will determine whether we can assist you with the translation. We do this only on rare occasions for authors with truly exceptional ideas that deserve publication but who may lack the training or resources that contemporary academic publishing requires. This is because Futures Reframed aims to be as inclusive as possible in providing a platform for forward-thinking individuals. A condition for submitting a manuscript to Futures Reframed is that it is not simultaneously submitted to another journal, nor has it been accepted for publication by another journal. This policy is in place because the editorial board and selected reviewers invest significant time in the review process, and it would be unfair to let that effort go to waste.
Sections
All submissions must fit within one of our sections. Here are the descriptions and guidelines regarding the maximum number of words and layout for each section.
File Format and Formatting
Manuscripts should be submitted as a Word document, with the text in Times New Roman, font size 12, line spacing 1.5, and without extra margins. Provide the text as flat as possible. Only italic, bold, superscript, and/or subscript is allowed. Pages should be numbered and lines should be numbered consecutively. Please have your article proofread by an English native speaker and/or professional editor, if possible.
Two separate documents should be submitted:
- A document with the title, subtitle, author details (last name, first name, any additional initials, titles, affiliation, position), and one correspondence address for all authors.
- A document with the title, subtitle, 150-word abstract, keywords (max 5), the number of words in the main text (excluding the reference list), the contents of the article, and for co-authors: the specified contribution of each author. Finally, include the reference list, and a statement on ethics.
Writing Style
Futures Reframed is intended for a broad audience, and articles are aimed at both researchers and practitioners. Keep in mind that your manuscript should be understandable to both types of audiences.
Research Ethics
Futures Reframed expects all authors to adhere to our research ethics policy. Manuscripts may be rejected if the editor believes that the research has not been conducted within the proper ethical framework.
Images
Submit images (figures, diagrams, illustrations) in a separate file (with a resolution of at least 150 dpi at 13 cm width). If an illustration is used, the following image specifications apply: Resolution 300 dpi, size at least 800 pixels x 600 pixels, in jpg or tiff format. Indicate in the text, using square brackets, where the respective image should be placed, for example: [here fig. 1]. Provide images with a caption (title) and, if applicable, a legend. Place the caption and, if applicable, the legend under the image. If an image is reproduced from a previous publication, please include a source citation at the end of the caption. If an image is not your own, always request publication rights in writing from the rights holders.
Tables
Tables should be formatted in Word using the table function (with each piece of information in one cell), so do not format with enters or spaces. Place tables within the text and refer to numbered tables in the manuscript text. Always provide tables with a caption (title) that allows the table to be understood without reading the surrounding text. Place the caption for a table above the table and, if necessary, add a legend below the table. Do not use double spaces in tables.
Use N for the total number of research units and n for the size of a subgroup. Report results with an appropriate number of decimal places. For percentages where N < 100, generally, no decimals are used; if N is between 100 and 1000, use 1 decimal; if N is above 1000, a maximum of 2 decimals. Report odds ratios with 2 decimals. Report p-values with 2 or 3 decimals. Use a comma (not a point) as the decimal separator and always precede it with a 0 (for example, p = 0.03).
The document includes the necessary headings and subheadings. The article is prepared according to the spelling rules of the "Groene Boekje." For the word list, see: https://woordenlijst.org/. Follow the APA guidelines for style choices, except in the following case. The journal follows the Dutch-language rules where numbers up to and including twenty, hundreds, and thousands are spelled out unless it is an exact combination (for example: 8% and 20 November).
References and Reference List
Futures Reframed uses the APA style. See: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format. Try to limit references to necessary ones (maximum 20). You are responsible for accurately citing sources and adhering to copyright laws.
Peer review process for authors: briefly describe the peer review process of the journal, as information for authors, to be posted on journal website.
Submission Guidelines for Futures Reframed
When submitting manuscripts, the editorial team adheres to strict guidelines regarding writing style and formatting. Please read the author guidelines before submitting your contribution. We strongly request that you follow our guidelines to expedite the review process. A manuscript may be immediately rejected if the submission does not meet the stipulated requirements.
