Submission Guidelines

QRI-JQI welcomes original, high-quality scholarly manuscripts that advance qualitative research knowledge, methodology, theory and professional practice — an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, postgraduate scholars and practitioners.

All manuscripts must comply with the journal's aims and scope, formatting requirements, publication ethics and editorial policies.

Studies relying exclusively on quantitative methods without a significant qualitative contribution are generally outside scope.

Word limits exclude references, tables, figures and supplementary materials unless otherwise specified by the Editorial Board.

Prepare all manuscripts in clear, professional, academically appropriate English.

Use consistent headings and subheadings throughout.

1. 5.1

   Title

   Concise, informative and aligned with purpose, approach and phenomenon.

2. 5.2

   Abstract

   200–250 words: context, purpose, design, participants & setting, data collection, analysis, key findings, contribution.

3. 5.3

   Keywords

   Four to six keywords on research focus and methodology.

4. 5.4

   Introduction

   Background, problem, gap, purpose and significance.

5. 5.5

   Literature Review

   Critical synthesis establishing conceptual, theoretical or empirical foundation.

6. 5.6

   Research Methodology

   Paradigm, design, setting, participants & sampling, selection criteria, data collection, positionality, ethics, analysis, trustworthiness — justified against the research questions.

7. 5.7

   Findings

   Clear, evidence-supported findings with anonymised quotations and extracts; transparent theme development.

8. 5.8

   Discussion

   Interpret against literature, theory and context; state theoretical, methodological, practical or policy contributions.

9. 5.9

   Conclusion

   Summarise contribution without unsupported claims; limitations, implications, future research.

10. 5.10

    References

    APA 7th Edition — accurate, complete and consistent with citations.

QRI-JQI places particular emphasis on methodological alignment:

Avoid unsupported claims of generalisability, insufficiently explained analysis, and interpretations beyond the available evidence.

Research involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical requirements. Authors must clearly report:

1. 1Institutional ethical approval or exemption explanation
2. 2Informed consent procedures
3. 3Confidentiality and anonymity protections
4. 4Secure handling of research data
5. 5Management of sensitive information
6. 6Relevant conflicts of interest

Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, manipulation of findings or unethical publication practices are not tolerated.

Disclose any material use of AI tools in research or manuscript preparation, identifying:

• • AI tools must not be listed as authors.
• • Authors remain fully responsible for accuracy, originality, integrity and validity.
• • AI-generated quotations, fabricated data or invented findings are strictly prohibited.
• • Confidential participant data must not be uploaded to third-party AI without authorisation and safeguards.

By submitting, authors confirm that:

• Original scholarly work
• Not under consideration elsewhere
• Not previously published in substantially the same form
• Approved by all authors
• Permissions obtained for copyrighted material
• Funding and conflicts disclosed
• Complies with ethical requirements

Preprints, conference versions and previously disseminated material must be disclosed at submission.

QRI-JQI proposes a double-anonymous peer review process for research articles.

Acceptance is not guaranteed by submission, payment, QRI course enrolment or consultation services.

1. 1Title page with author information
2. 2Anonymised manuscript
3. 3Cover letter
4. 4Author contribution statement
5. 5Ethics & consent declaration (if applicable)
6. 6Conflict of interest declaration
7. 7Funding statement
8. 8AI use declaration
9. 9Supplementary files (if applicable)

Submit through the QRI-JQI online system at qri.today:

Additional statuses may be introduced where operationally necessary.

Official communications take place through the submission system or the designated editorial email. The corresponding author communicates decisions and revision requirements to all co-authors.

• Within the journal's aims and scope
• Follows required structure and formatting
• Abstract and keywords complete
• Methodology and analysis adequately explained
• Findings supported by appropriate evidence
• Ethical requirements addressed
• References follow APA 7th Edition
• All authors approved the manuscript
• Funding and conflicts disclosed
• AI use disclosed where applicable
• Anonymised manuscript prepared
• All required documents attached