THE INCUBATOR: Journal of Postgraduate Studies, FULafia

Indexing/Abstracting

THE INCUBATOR: Journal of Postgraduate Studies, FULafia is structured to meet recognised scholarly publishing standards through sound editorial processes, ethical compliance, reference integrity, metadata quality, and responsible peer review.

Crossref — The journal may support DOI registration and citation linking for published articles to enhance discoverability and persistent access.

Google Scholar — Published articles are expected to be discoverable through Google Scholar to support visibility and academic reach.

ISSN — The journal operates as an official scholarly publication of the Federal University of Lafia and is expected to maintain standard journal identification and cataloguing requirements.

Other Databases — The journal may progressively pursue inclusion in reputable indexing and abstracting services as part of its commitment to quality, visibility, and international relevance.

Editorial decisions are made independently and are based solely on originality, innovation, methodological rigour, relevance, clarity, and scholarly contribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How long does it take to publish in THE INCUBATOR: Journal of Postgraduate Studies, FULafia?
Answer: Publication time depends on editorial screening, peer review, author revisions, and production processes. Authors should allow reasonable time for a rigorous and fair review process.

Q2. Can the publication process be fast-tracked?
Answer: No. All manuscripts follow the journal’s standard editorial and peer-review procedures.

Q3. Can I submit my manuscript by email?
Answer: No. Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s official submission process or platform as directed by the Editorial Office.

Q4. Is there any assurance that my manuscript will be accepted?
Answer: No. Acceptance depends strictly on originality, relevance, scholarly merit, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and favourable editorial assessment.

Q5. Does the journal check for plagiarism and AI-assisted content?
Answer: Yes. All submitted manuscripts are subject to similarity and AI checks using standard screening tools. Manuscripts with unacceptable similarity, plagiarism, or other forms of misconduct may be rejected.

Q6. Are authors required to disclose conflicts of interest?
Answer: Yes. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to declare any competing interests that could influence, or appear to influence, objectivity.

Q7. Are data, materials, and code expected to be available?
Answer: Where reasonably possible, yes. Authors are encouraged to provide data, materials, and code availability statements, especially where transparency and reproducibility are central to the work.

Q8. Can authorship be changed after submission?
Answer: Requests to add, remove, or rearrange authors after submission must be formally communicated by the corresponding author and supported by the consent of all authors. Such requests are reviewed carefully, and changes after acceptance are allowed only in exceptional circumstances.

The Essentials for Publishing in THE INCUBATOR: Journal of Postgraduate Studies, FULafia

• The work must be original and must not have been submitted elsewhere.
• All listed authors must have made meaningful intellectual contributions and approved the submitted version.
• The manuscript should comply with applicable ethical standards and approvals where required.
• The abstract should normally be between 150 and 350 words and should include at least four keywords.
• Full-length research papers should normally fall within 5,000–7,500 words, while review articles and book reviews should normally be between 3,000–5,000 words.
• References must be relevant, verifiable, and directly connected to the research presented.
• DOIs or stable URLs should be included where available, and all links must be functional.
• Figures, photographs, charts, and other visual materials must accurately reflect the original data and must not be misleadingly manipulated.
• Where applicable, authors should include statements on ethics, funding, conflict of interest, data availability, and code availability.
• APA 7th edition is acceptable for all submissions.

How to Submit?

• All articles must be submitted using our

  online submission system