Instructions for Authors

Language and Style

  • Manuscripts must be in English (Canadian or US spelling and grammar).
  • Use APA 7th edition style for references, citations, tables, and figures.
  • Include an abstract in English and abstract(s) in the language(s) of the country(ies) studied.

Manuscript Length and Formatting

  • Length: Maximum 7,000 words, inclusive of abstract, references, tables, and figures.
  • Font:Times New Roman, 12 pt.
  • Spacing:Double-spaced.
  • Margins: 5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
  • Page numbers: Bottom center.
  • Tables and figures: Must be embedded within the manuscript with captions following APA 7 style.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title Page
    • Title of the manuscript
    • Author(s) name(s), affiliations, ORCID (optional)
    • Corresponding author’s email
    • Optional short author bio
  2. Abstract (English): 150–250 words
  3. Abstract(s) in local/regional language(s) of the country(ies) studied
  4. Keywords: 5–7 keywords
  5. Main Document (anonymous file): Suggested sections (as appropriate)
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review / Background
  • Methodology
  • Results / Findings
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  1. Ethics Statement: Describe ethical approval, informed consent, or justification if exempt
  2. Conflict of Interest Statement: Declare any financial or non-financial conflicts
  3. AI Use Statement: Declare any use of AI tools in manuscript preparation
  4. Funding Acknowledgement Statement: Detail all funding sources or state none
  5. References: APA 7th edition, ensure all in-text citations match reference list

Anonymization for Double-Blind Review

Submit two separate files:

  1. Anonymized manuscript– remove all identifying information, including author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, self-citations revealing identity, metadata, and file properties.
  2. Non-anonymized cover/title page– containing author names, affiliations, and contact information  Note: Failure to provide an anonymized version will result in return of manuscript before review.

Submission Process

  1. Upload two files via the journal’s OJS submission system:
    • Anonymized manuscript
    • Non-anonymized cover/title page
  2. Include a cover letter stating:
    • Manuscript type and relevance to CAHER scope
    • Originality and exclusive submission
    • Confirmation that the anonymized manuscript has no identifying information