House Style and Submission Guidelines

Abstract

This document outlines the foundational principles, submission guidelines, and editorial commitments of The Journal of Human Police Policing Human (Pty) Ltd. As an independent, open-access platform, the journal promotes inclusive and community-centred scholarship on policing, justice, and social transformation. It accepts a diverse range of submissions—including academic research, lived experience narratives, creative works, policy analysis, and data visualizations—across 14 thematic categories. The journal employs flexible peer review models tailored to the nature of each submission, upholding rigorous ethical standards, accessibility, and public accountability. Detailed formatting, referencing, and review timelines are provided to guide contributors. The journal affirms its commitment to ethical publishing, collaborative review, marginalized voices, and justice-driven public knowledge.

For transparency, this policy is reviewed annually by the editorial board and updated to reflect current international publishing standards.

This policy reflects evolving international best practices, including those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). It is guided by principles of transparency, access, and care. These policies were developed specifically for The Journal of Human Police Policing Human (Pty) Ltd and are informed by a range of openly available publishing ethics resources and standards.