Publish With The Student Sphere

To ensure academic integrity, clarity, and consistency across disciplines, The Student Sphere requires that all submitted manuscripts adhere to the following submission and formatting guidelines. Manuscripts that do not comply may be returned for revision prior to peer review.
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Please refer to our sample manuscript and sample title page for further specifications.
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I. Manuscript Submission Requirements
File Upload
Authors must upload a complete manuscript file prepared according to the specifications below.​
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Formatting Standards

• Citation Style: MLA, APA, or Chicago (consistent use throughout the manuscript is required)

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

• Spacing: Double-spaced throughout, including references

• Margins: Standard 1-inch margins on all sides
   

Required Sections
At minimum, manuscripts must include the following sections. Additional sections may be included as appropriate to the discipline.
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1. Title

2. Abstract (150–300 words)

3. Keywords (3–6)

4. Introduction

5. Literature Review

6. Methods

7. Results

8. Discussion

9. Conclusion (optional but strongly recommended)

10. References​

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Figures and Tables

• Figures must be embedded within the manuscript at appropriate points.

• All figures must also be uploaded as separate files in the designated section of the submission form.

• Figures, tables, and graphs must be clearly labeled and referenced in the text.

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Length

• Manuscripts should be concise and focused. 

• Total length should be under 7,000 words, excluding references.
   

Anonymity for Peer Review

• All identifying author information must be removed from the manuscript file prior to submission.

• This includes names, institutional affiliations, acknowledgments, and self-identifying references.
   

II. Title Page Submission
A separate title page must be uploaded using the journal’s provided template.
The title page should include:

• Manuscript title

• Author name(s)

• Institutional affiliation(s)

• Corresponding author contact information

This file will not be shared with reviewers.
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III. Recommended Style Guidelines
To maximize clarity and the likelihood of publication, authors are strongly encouraged to follow the recommendations below.
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Units

• Use SI units whenever possible. 

• Units must be clearly defined in the text, figures, tables, and graphs.
   

Abbreviations

• All abbreviations must be defined at first use. 

• Excessive or unnecessary abbreviations that detract from readability should be avoided.
   

IV. Compliance
Submission of a manuscript implies that the work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscript meets all ethical and formatting standards prior to submission.