Editorial Standards and Publication Ethics
Publication Guide
Publishing in the Romanian Journal of Military Social Work (RJMSW) represents an opportunity for students, defence sector specialists, researchers, practitioners and members of the academic and professional community to make their contributions known in an essential niche field.
We aim to maintain the highest standards of scientific rigour, which is why the manuscript selection process will be thorough and transparent. All works submitted for evaluation must be original, unpublished and must add value to knowledge in the field of military social work or related disciplines — psychology, sociology and resilience — offering valuable perspectives on the psychosocial well-being of military personnel, veterans and their families.
We encourage contributions from a wide range of authors, including students, master’s and doctoral candidates, university researchers and academics, active and reserve military personnel, veterans, social workers, psychologists, physicians, legal experts, journalists specialising in military and social affairs, representatives of veterans’ organisations and NGOs, as well as specialists from military institutions, governmental bodies and international organisations such as NATO and the EU.
Rigorous verification of originality through anti-plagiarism systems and tools for detecting content generated by Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI), in order to respect copyright and academic standards.
Each manuscript will undergo a double-blind editorial review process, guaranteeing the objectivity of the evaluation regardless of the author’s rank or affiliation.
We focus on studies that can be applied to improving the quality of life and psychosocial well-being of veterans, personnel on mission and their families.
We encourage authors to use APA 7 citation norms (American Psychological Association, 7th edition) to facilitate the indexing of research in international databases.
By submitting a manuscript to RJMSW, authors assume responsibility for the accuracy of the data and compliance with ethical standards in research involving human subjects, where applicable.
1. Format and Language
- Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc / .docx format, in English or Romanian.
- Proper grammar and clarity are required.
2. Article Structure
- Length: 4–8 pages.
- Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing.
- Abstract & Keywords: Required in the language of the manuscript. Bilingual (RO+EN) is highly recommended.
- Citations: APA 7th Edition style.
- Ethics & Integrity: Plagiarism and the use of Generative AI are strictly prohibited.
Mandatory Statements
Authors are required to include the following statements at the end of the manuscript: