Submission information
Accepted manuscript types and word counts
- Article — up to 6000 words
- Non Article — up to 4000 words
Please see the article types and word counts section on the about this journal page for more information. The word count includes all text, figures and tables. When estimating your total, please allow 280 words for each figure or table. Read more about the article types for this journal.
Reference style
Use the APA reference style. Read more about the reference types for this journal.
Keywords
When you submit to the journal, you’ll be able to choose up to 6 keywords that describe the main topics of your paper from a list of recommended keywords.
Peer review type
Double anonymous peer review. All submissions are sent to at least 2 independent and anonymous reviewers.
Open access options
This is a diamond open access journal. No article processing charges (APCs) are required. Read more about our open access options.
Accepted languages
This journal only accepts manuscripts written in UK or US English.
Accepted submission files
Article files should be provided in Microsoft Word format.
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PDS Partners is ceasing regular issue publication at the end of 2026
We regret to inform you that PDS Partners (PDSP) will be ceasing regular issue publication at the end of 2026 and will cease publishing entirely after a final Special Issue in 2027.
Regular Issue submissions must be accepted before 25th September 2026 to be included in the final 2026 issue.
Special Issue submissions must be received by 30th September 2026.
Please feel free to redirect your submission to School-University Partnerships (SUP). PDSP's legacy will continue in the form of an annual Special Issue in SUP.
Find out more about School-University Partnerships.
Thank you for your engagement and dedication to PDSP. You have contributed to an excellent journal community, and we thank you for your readership, authorship and support. We would be delighted if you continued your support by joining the SUP journal community as an author, reviewer, and reader.
