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Author Guidelines

The DLU-JOS invites high-quality submissions from researchers worldwide. To ensure a streamlined review process, we kindly ask that you carefully review your manuscript for adherence to our editorial guidelines. Manuscripts that fall outside the DLU-JOS’s editorial policies may be returned to the authors for revision before formal peer review.

[1] Originality: The DLU-JOS expects all submissions to be original research that has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal.

[2] Manuscript format: To ensure a consistent format and expedite the review process, the DLU-JOS requires all manuscripts to adhere to the guidelines outlined in our downloadable Article Format Instructions. Please also download the manuscript template and title page from the DLU-JOS website using the links provided here:

[3] Language: Manuscripts must be written in American English.

[4] Contributor details and title page: Please ensure that all contributor information is included during online submission and submit your manuscript along with a title page.

[5] Reference style: The DLU-JOS uses the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition reference style. We encourage authors to use reference management software (e.g., Endnote, Zotero, Mendeley, among others) or Microsoft Word’s “Insert Citation” feature to streamline in-text citations and reference lists.

[6] Submission process: All submitted manuscripts are managed by the DLU-JOS Editorial Office. Those that meet our journal’s Focus and Scope and adhere to the Author Guidelines will be assigned to a relevant section editor for an initial assessment. This assessment determines whether the manuscript merits the double-blind peer review process.

[7] Peer review: The DLU-JOS employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process. After initial editorial screening, manuscripts undergo review by at least one anonymous referee. The average turnaround time for an initial decision is 90 days.

[8] Editorial policies and publication ethics: For more information about our editorial policies and publication ethics, please visit our website here.

[9] Message to the DLU-JOS Editorial Office: When submitting your manuscript to the DLU-JOS’s digital publishing management system, please include the following information in your message to the Managing Editor:

  • Corresponding author details: Full name, affiliation, affiliation address, institutional email address, and a brief bio are required. List your academic titles, main research interests, and some notable journals where you have published previous work.
  • Special issue submissions (if applicable): If your paper is submitted for a special issue associated with a DLU-JOS-sponsored conference, please indicate that the paper was submitted and/or presented at the conference in your message to the Managing Editor.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Ensure that your submission meets the following requirements before submitting to the DLU-JOS:

  • Originality: The submission must be original, unpublished in any language, and not under consideration by another journal while being reviewed by the DLU-JOS.
  • Formatting: The manuscript should follow the stylistic and bibliographic formatting guidelines outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • English and template: The manuscript must be written in American English and formatted using the downloadable Manuscript Template provided by the DLU-JOS Editorial Office. Please embed all figures and tables at appropriate positions within the manuscript.
  • Contributor information: Ensure details (including ORCID IDs) for all contributors listed on the title page are added to our digital publishing management system (if applicable).
  • Title page: Make sure the Title Page is included with your submission.
  • Active URLs: Make sure all URL addresses in the text are clickable links.
  • Journal sections: Ensure that your manuscript suitably aligns with one of our journal sections.

Natural Sciences and Technology

This section features original research and review papers from several scientific and technical disciplines, including applied physics, biology, chemistry and chemical engineering, computer science and information technology, and mathematics.

Social Sciences and Humanities

This section features the advancement of the humanities and social sciences in the context of Vietnam, including archaeology, cultural studies, education, ethnology, history, literature and linguistics, and sociology.

Economics and Management

This section covers the entire scope of economics and management research in the Vietnamese context. Topics include business, economics, finance, and management.

Copyright Notice

The DLU-JOS adheres to the principles of open-access. Authors retain the copyright of their published work and grant the DLU-JOS the right of first publication. The work is simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license allows readers to share, copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the published work in any medium or format, as long as they provide attribution to the authors and comply with the noncommercial terms. Authors can also enter into separate agreements for the nonexclusive distribution of the published version, such as posting it to an institutional repository or including it in a book, with the requirement to acknowledge its initial publication in the DLU-JOS. (See The Effect of Open Access for more information.)

Privacy Statement

The DLU-JOS is committed to protecting your privacy. The names, email addresses, and other information you provide during the registration and online submission process within our digital publishing management system will be used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes related to the DLU-JOS. They will not be shared with any third party without your consent.