Author Guidelines

Lead City Journal of Religions and Intercultural Communication (LCJRIC)
(A Journal of the Department of Religious and Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria)

1. Scope of the Journal

The journal publishes original scholarly articles in Religion, Intercultural Communication, Theology, Philosophy of Religion, Cultural Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, and other related interdisciplinary fields.

2. Originality and Publication Ethics

  • Manuscripts must be original and must not have been previously published.

  • Submissions must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  • Authors are expected to uphold high standards of academic integrity.

  • Proper citation and referencing must be strictly observed.

  • All submissions may be subjected to plagiarism detection and editorial screening.

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:

  • Title Page (Title, Author(s), institutional affiliation, email address)

  • Abstract (150–250 words)

  • Keywords (4–6 keywords)

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review (where applicable)

  • Methodology (where applicable)

  • Discussion/Analysis

  • Conclusion

  • Recommendations (where applicable)

  • References

4. Formatting Requirements

  • Language: Academic English (clear, precise, and formal)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  • Pages must be numbered consecutively

  • Word count: 4,000–8,000 words (including references)

5. Referencing Style

The journal adopts the APA 7th Edition referencing style. Authors must ensure that:

  • In-text citations follow the APA author-date system

  • All cited works appear in the reference list

  • The reference list is arranged alphabetically

  • Consistency and accuracy of all references are maintained

6. Submission Procedure

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

  • Submissions should be made through the official journal email.

  • Authors will receive acknowledgment of submission upon receipt.

7. Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.

  • Authors may be required to revise manuscripts based on reviewers’ feedback.

  • Final publication is subject to editorial approval.

8. Copyright and Responsibility

  • Authors remain fully responsible for the content of their work.

  • Accepted manuscripts grant the journal first publication rights.

9. Submission and Payment Information

Authors should send their full paper and proof of payment to the Editor via email:
editors.relicsjournal@gmail.com

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+2348055159591

Thank you for your scholarly contribution.