Research Papers

This format is designed for empirical and theoretical studies that contribute to ethical thinking and practice in coaching, mentoring, supervision, education, leadership, and related professional contexts.

Submissions are expected to demonstrate clear scholarly rigour, engage critically with relevant literature, and articulate the ethical dimensions of the research.

Papers should make a clear contribution to ethical understanding, practice, or decision-making.

Length

Up to 8000 words (excluding references and appendices)
Exceptions may be considered at the Editor’s discretion.

Submission Format

Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with APA style (latest edition).

Please include:

1. Title

(Maximum 12 words)

2. Abstract (max 250 words)

A concise summary of the research purpose, approach, and key findings.

3. Keywords 

Five keywords

3. Main Paper

For empirical research, the following structure is typically expected:

• Introduction
  (Including background and relevant literature)
• Method
  (Include a brief statement regarding ethical approval or review)
• Results
• Discussion
• Limitations and Future Directions

For theoretical or literature-based studies, authors should provide a transparent account of how sources were identified, selected, interpreted, and analysed.

5. Declaration of Interest

Please include a statement of any conflicts of interest or funding sources.
If none, state this explicitly.

6. References

APA format

• Appendices (if necessary)
• Generative AI Disclosure

  Authors should include a statement outlining any use of generative AI tools where such use has materially contributed to the substantive content, analysis, or intellectual framing of the work.

  The use of generative AI as part of idea development, reflection, language refinement, or editorial support does not require disclosure. This is considered analogous to engaging with colleagues, mentors, or other forms of intellectual exchange.

  Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the work. Generative AI tools must not be used to produce content that is presented as the author’s own without substantive author input, interpretation, and validation.

  Please select and adapt the statement that best reflects your use.

  1. No generative AI used
     No generative AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.
  2. Substantive contribution to writing or content
     Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) were used to support aspects of substantive content development or drafting. All content has been critically reviewed, verified, and finalised by the author(s).
  3. Methodological or analytical use
     Generative AI tools were used in aspects of data analysis or methodological processing. All analytical decisions, interpretations, and conclusions were conducted and validated by the author(s).
  4. Visual content generation (if applicable)
     Generative AI tools were used in the development of figures or visual materials. All outputs were reviewed and refined by the author(s).

Expectations

Research Papers are expected to present a fully developed and methodologically sound study.

Submissions should:

• demonstrate clear and coherent framing of the research
• present and interpret findings with clarity and depth
• engage critically with relevant literature
• make a meaningful contribution to ethical understanding, practice, or inquiry