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Templates

Writing into the journal template applies most formatting requirements automatically, which is the quickest way to avoid a return at desk check.

These files are being prepared

Template downloads will be enabled shortly. In the meantime, the author guidelines set out every formatting requirement in full, and manuscripts prepared from them are accepted.

Available templates

  • Manuscript template

    Required

    DOCX · 48 KB

    The main file, pre-formatted to journal style: A4, double-spaced, numbered headings, line numbering and APA reference styling already applied. Write directly into it.

    Download DOCX

  • Title page

    Required

    DOCX · 22 KB

    Uploaded separately so the main file stays anonymous. Carries all author names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, corresponding author details, acknowledgements and funding.

    Download DOCX

  • Cover letter

    DOCX · 18 KB

    A short letter to the editor explaining why the manuscript suits this journal, and listing any reviewers you wish to suggest or exclude, with reasons.

    Download DOCX

  • Declarations form

    DOCX · 26 KB

    Funding, competing interests, ethics approval, data availability, AI use and CRediT author contributions, in the wording the journal expects.

    Download DOCX

  • Tables & figures guide

    PDF · 310 KB

    Worked examples of correctly formatted tables and figures, with resolution and accessibility requirements explained.

    Download PDF

  • LaTeX class

    ZIP · 94 KB

    For authors who prefer LaTeX. Includes the class file, a bibliography style matching APA 7, and a worked example. Submit the compiled PDF alongside the source.

    Download ZIP

Reference style files

The journal uses APA 7th edition. Rather than formatting references by hand, install the style in your reference manager — it is the single biggest saving in copy-editing time.

  • Zotero— APA 7th edition is included by default.
  • Mendeley— Select American Psychological Association 7th edition.
  • EndNote— Download the APA 7th style from the EndNote output styles library.

Using the templates

  1. Write your manuscript directly into the template rather than pasting into it — pasting carries over your document's own styles.
  2. Keep the built-in heading styles; the typesetter relies on them.
  3. Leave line numbering switched on. Reviewers cite line numbers.
  4. Fill in the title page separately and upload it as its own file.
  5. Before uploading, run Word's Document Inspector to strip personal information from file properties.

Manuscript ready?

Run through the submission checklist in the author guidelines, then start your submission.

Start a submissionAuthor guidelines

Trouble with a template file? Write to ceoborjss@gmail.com.