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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • Submit a cover letter specifying the following:
    • Manuscript is not under consideration in another journal
    • The type of submission: (a) primary report, (b) brief report, (c) synthesis report, or (d) method report
    • Title and brief description of articles major contributions
    • Provide a conflict of interest statement
    • Confirm the project received IRB approval or why it would be exempt (e.g., systematic review)
  • Submit a title page aligned with APA 7th style. Ensure the title page includes each author's name, highest degree, affiliation, and ORCID (if applicable).
  • Submit a manuscript document that adheres to page limit requirements for that section, adheres to APA 7th style, and includes the following:
    • De-identified title page
    • Abstract with keywords
    • Narrative
  • Ensure the manuscript includes the required Open Science Practices statements that can be found under the author Submission Guidelines.
  • If Tables are part of the manuscript, submit a separate document for each included Table.
  • If Figures are part of the manuscript, submit a separate document for each included Figure.
  • Authors are required to obtain written permission and attribution for any copyrighted photo, headshot, picture, graph, chart, etc. used in their publication. 

Author Guidelines

We accept four primary types of submissions that each have similar but distinct author submission guidelines. To determine the appropriate type of submission please read the guidelines below.

Brief report describes findings from a single-case design. We encourage authors to limit the manuscript to 10 pages (including references but excluding tables and figures).

Primary report describes findings from a single-case design. We encourage authors to limit the manuscript to 30 pages (including references but excluding tables and figures). 

Method report describes new advancements in the use of single-case design methodology. We encourage authors to limit the manuscript to 35 pages (including references but excluding tables and figures). 

Synthesis report describes findings from a systematic review or meta-analysis of single-case design studies. We encourage authors to limit the manuscript to 40 pages (including references but excluding tables and figures). 

Brief Reports

A manuscript that is submitted and does not adhere to the guidelines below will be returned to the author(s) for corrections. 

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Single-Case in the Social Sciences must confirm the manuscript under consideration is not currently under consideration by any other journal. We encourage authors to preprint their manuscripts. 

Brief report describes findings from a single-case design. We encourage authors to limit the manuscript to 10 pages (including references but excluding tables and figures). 

Abstract limit is 150 words. If the authors are submitting a brief report that is reporting findings from a single-case design, we encourage authors to consult the SCRIBE guidelines for what to include in an abstract. 

Keywords should be listed with the abstract. Please include 2 to 4 keywords related to the substantive content of the manuscript and 1 to 2 keywords related to the methodology. 

Author bios should be provided for each author. Each bio should be limited to 150 words. Please upload this as a separate file from the manuscript. 

Formatting should adhere to APA Style, 7th Edition. Each table and figure should be submitted as its own document separate from the narrative. 

Open Science Practices  

As an open access journal, a founding mission of the Journal of Single-Case in the Social Sciences is to promote transparency and openness of research by consulting the TOP guidelines. 

Citation Standards 

  • Authors must use appropriate citation practices throughout the manuscript. Specifically, in reference to data used, and methods used, program code. 
  • For example, if the authors report quantitative indices as part of their data analytic plan citations should be provided for the method used and the statistical code (or online software tool) used to obtain the estimates. 

Data Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the results section specifying the availability of the data. If data are not available, authors must state this. If data are available, authors must specify where to access them. We encourage authors to post all data to a trusted repository. 

Analytic Methods (Code) Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying the availability of the code. If the code is not available, authors must state this. If the code is available, authors must specify where to access it. We encourage authors to post all code to a trusted repository. 

Research Materials Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying the availability of the materials used in the study. If materials are not available, authors must state this. If the materials are available, authors must specify where to access them. We encourage authors to post all materials to a trusted repository. 

Design and Analysis Transparency 

For Brief Reports, authors must consult the SCRIBE Guidelines to inform the write-up of their report. 

Study Preregistration and Analysis Plan Preregistration 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying if the study was preregistered. If the study was not pre-registered authors need to specify this. If the study was pre-registered, authors need to specify where to access it. The preregistration materials must be de-identified as they will be used during the peer review process. 

Replication 

Authors are encouraged to submit replication studies. A replication study could fit under any of the manuscript types accepted by the journal. 

Registered Reports 

The journal will accept registered reports. Any manuscript type could be a registered report. A brief overview of the registered report process is included below. 

  • Stage 1 submission includes the introduction and method. This will go through peer review. Upon acceptance of the Stage 1 submission, the authors will preregister the agreed-upon methodology. The authors will then carry out the study. The authors will then submit the Stage 2 submission which will include the introduction, method, results, and discussion. This will go through peer review. Upon acceptance of the Stage 2 submission, the manuscript will be published. 
  • We encourage authors to contact the editors if they are interested in submitting a registered report to identify timelines and feasibility of the proposed study. 

Primary Report

A manuscript that is submitted and does not adhere to the guidelines below will be returned to the author(s) for corrections.  

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Single-Case in the Social Sciences must confirm the manuscript under consideration is not currently under consideration by any other journal. We encourage authors to preprint their manuscripts. 

Primary report describes findings from a single-case design. We encourage authors to limit the manuscript to 30 pages (including references but excluding tables and figures). 

Abstract limit is 250 words. If the authors are submitting a primary study reporting findings from a single-case design, we encourage authors to consult the SCRIBE guidelines for what to include in an abstract. 

Keywords should be listed with the abstract. Please include 2 to 4 keywords related to the substantive content of the manuscript and 1 to 2 keywords related to the methodology. 

Author bios should be provided for each author. Each bio should be limited to 150 words. Please upload this as a separate file from the manuscript. 

Formatting should adhere to APA Style, 7th Edition. Each table and figure should be submitted as its own document separate from the narrative. 

Open Science Practices 

As an open access journal, a founding mission of the Journal of Single-Case in the Social Sciences is to promote transparency and openness of research by consulting the TOP guidelines. 

Citation Standards 

  • Authors must use appropriate citation practices throughout the manuscript. Specifically, in reference to data used, and methods used, program code. 
  • For example, if the authors report quantitative indices as part of their data analytic plan citations should be provided for the method used and the statistical code (or online software tool) used to obtain the estimates. 

Data Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the results section specifying the availability of the data. If data are not available, authors must state this. If data are available, authors must specify where to access them. We encourage authors to post all data to a trusted repository. 

Analytic Methods (Code) Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying the availability of the code. If the code is not available, authors must state this. If the code is available, authors must specify where to access it. We encourage authors to post all code to a trusted repository. 

Research Materials Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying the availability of the materials used in the study. If materials are not available, authors must state this. If the materials are available, authors must specify where to access them. We encourage authors to post all materials to a trusted repository. 

Design and Analysis Transparency 

For Primary Reports and Brief Reports, authors must consult the SCRIBE Guidelines to inform the write-up of their report. 

Study Preregistration and Analysis Plan Preregistration 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying if the study was preregistered. If the study was not pre-registered authors need to specify this. If the study was pre-registered, authors need to specify where to access it. The preregistration materials must be de-identified as they will be used during the peer review process. 

Replication 

Authors are encouraged to submit replication studies. The authors should clearly specify the literature they aimed to replicate.

Registered Reports 

The journal will accept registered reports as a Primary Report.  A brief overview of the registered report process is included below. 

  • Stage 1 submission includes the introduction and method. This will go through peer review. Upon acceptance of the Stage 1 submission, the authors will preregister the agreed-upon methodology. The authors will then carry out the study. The authors will then submit the Stage 2 submission which will include the introduction, method, results, and discussion. This will go through peer review. Upon acceptance of the Stage 2 submission, the manuscript will be published. 
  • We encourage authors to contact the editors if they are interested in submitting a registered report to identify timelines and feasibility of the proposed study. 

Method Report

A manuscript that is submitted and does not adhere to the guidelines below will be returned to the author(s) for corrections.  

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Single-Case in the Social Sciences must confirm the manuscript under consideration is not currently under consideration by any other journal. We encourage authors to preprint their manuscripts. 

Manuscript type must be identified by authors through the submission system. 

Method report describes new advancements in the use of single-case design methodology. We encourage authors to limit the manuscript to 35 pages (including references but excluding tables and figures). 

Abstract limit is 250 words. If the authors are submitting a method report that is reporting findings that will inform the use of single-case designs, we encourage authors to consult the corresponding JARS Guidelines that align to the type of research design used.

Keywords should be listed with the abstract. Please include 2 to 4 keywords related to the substantive content of the manuscript and 1 to 2 keywords related to the methodology. 

Author bios should be provided for each author. Each bio should be limited to 150 words. Please upload this as a separate file from the manuscript. 

Formatting should adhere to APA Style, 7th Edition. Each table and figure should be submitted as its own document separate from the narrative. 

Open Science Practices 

As an open access journal, a founding mission of the Journal of Single-Case in the Social Sciences is to promote transparency and openness of research by consulting the TOP guidelines. 

Citation Standards 

  • Authors must use appropriate citation practices throughout the manuscript. Specifically, in reference to data used, and methods used, program code. 
  • For example, if the authors report quantitative indices as part of their data analytic plan citations should be provided for the method used and the statistical code (or online software tool) used to obtain the estimates. 

 Data Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the results section specifying the availability of the data. If data are not available, authors must state this. If data are available, authors must specify where to access them. We encourage authors to post all data to a trusted repository. 

Analytic Methods (Code) Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying the availability of the code. If the code is not available, authors must state this. If the code is available, authors must specify where to access it. We encourage authors to post all code to a trusted repository. 

Research Materials Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying the availability of the materials used in the study. If materials are not available, authors must state this. If the materials are available, authors must specify where to access them. We encourage authors to post all materials to a trusted repository. 

Design and Analysis Transparency 

For a Method Report, authors must consult the corresponding JARS Guidelines (likely the JARS-Quant) to inform the write-up of their report. 

Study Preregistration and Analysis Plan Preregistration 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying if the study was preregistered. If the study was not pre-registered authors need to specify this. If the study was pre-registered, authors need to specify where to access it. The preregistration materials must be de-identified as they will be used during the peer review process. 

Replication 

Authors are encouraged to submit replication studies. A replication study could fit under any of the manuscript types accepted by the journal. 

Registered Reports 

The journal will accept registered reports. Any manuscript type could be a registered report. A brief overview of the registered report process is included below. 

  • Stage 1 submission includes the introduction and method. This will go through peer review. Upon acceptance of the Stage 1 submission, the authors will preregister the agreed-upon methodology. The authors will then carry out the study. The authors will then submit the Stage 2 submission which will include the introduction, method, results, and discussion. This will go through peer review. Upon acceptance of the Stage 2 submission, the manuscript will be published. 
  • We encourage authors to contact the editors if they are interested in submitting a registered report to identify timelines and feasibility of the proposed study. 

Synthesis Report

A manuscript that is submitted and does not adhere to the guidelines below will be returned to the author(s) for corrections.   

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Single-Case in the Social Sciences must confirm the manuscript under consideration is not currently under consideration by any other journal. We encourage authors to preprint their manuscripts. 

Synthesis report describes findings from a systematic review or meta-analysis of single-case design studies. We encourage authors to limit the manuscript to 40 pages (including references but excluding tables and figures). 

Abstract limit is 500 words. If authors are submitting a systematic review or meta-analysis of single-case design studies, we encourage authors to consult the PRISMA abstract guidelines for what to include in an abstract. 

Keywords should be listed with the abstract. Please include 2 to 4 keywords related to the substantive content of the manuscript and 1 to 2 keywords related to the methodology. 

Author bios should be provided for each author. Each bio should be limited to 150 words. Please upload this as a separate file from the manuscript. 

Formatting should adhere to APA Style, 7th Edition. Each table and figure should be submitted as its own document separate from the narrative.  

Open Science Practices 

As an open access journal, a founding mission of the Journal of Single-Case in the Social Sciences is to promote transparency and openness of research by consulting the TOP guidelines. 

Citation Standards 

  • Authors must use appropriate citation practices throughout the manuscript. Specifically, in reference to data used, and methods used, program code. 
  • For example, if the authors report quantitative indices as part of their data analytic plan citations should be provided for the method used and the statistical code (or online software tool) used to obtain the estimates. 

Data Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the results section specifying the availability of the data. If data are not available, authors must state this. If data are available, authors must specify where to access them. We encourage authors to post all data to a trusted repository. 

Analytic Methods (Code) Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying the availability of the code. If the code is not available, authors must state this. If the code is available, authors must specify where to access it. We encourage authors to post all code to a trusted repository. 

Research Materials Transparency 

Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying the availability of the materials used in the study. If materials are not available, authors must state this. If the materials are available, authors must specify where to access them. We encourage authors to post all materials to a trusted repository.  

Design and Analysis Transparency 

For a Synthesis Report, authors must consult the PRISMA Guidelines to inform the write-up of their report. 

Study Preregistration and Analysis Plan Preregistration 

  • Authors must include a statement in the method section specifying if the study was preregistered. If the study was not pre-registered authors need to specify this. If the study was pre-registered, authors need to specify where to access it. The preregistration materials must be de-identified as they will be used during the peer review process. 

Replication 

Authors are encouraged to submit replication studies. A replication study could fit under any of the manuscript types accepted by the journal. 

Registered Reports 

The journal will accept registered reports. Any manuscript type could be a registered report. A brief overview of the registered report process is included below. 

  • Stage 1 submission includes the introduction and method. This will go through peer review. Upon acceptance of the Stage 1 submission, the authors will preregister the agreed-upon methodology. The authors will then carry out the study. The authors will then submit the Stage 2 submission which will include the introduction, method, results, and discussion. This will go through peer review. Upon acceptance of the Stage 2 submission, the manuscript will be published. 
  • We encourage authors to contact the editors if they are interested in submitting a registered report to identify timelines and feasibility of the proposed study. 

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