Submissions

Author Guidelines

The Journal of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (JCISON) welcomes the submission of high-quality manuscripts in theoretical and applied statistics. Authors are encouraged to follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Authorship and Membership

• Manuscripts may be submitted by both members and non-members of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON).
• Non-members whose manuscripts are accepted for publication may register as members of the Institute or pay page-charges before publication.
• All authors must ensure that the manuscript represents original work and that all co-authors have approved the final version.

2. Originality and Ethical Standards

The Journal of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (JCISON) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. Thus:

• Manuscripts must be original and should not have been submitted to, or published in, another journal or conference proceedings.
• Simultaneous submission to multiple outlets constitutes a breach of publication ethics and will lead to manuscript rejection.
• Submitted manuscript must be subjected to plagiarism and similarity screening using recognised plagiarism detection software.
• Manuscripts will only be considered for review if the overall cumulative similarity index does not exceed 15%. In addition, similarity to any single source must not exceed 1%, except for properly cited references, methodological statements, or standard phrases.
• All forms of plagiarism—including self-plagiarism, verbatim copying without attribution, paraphrasing without acknowledgement, or inappropriate reuse of previously published work—are strictly prohibited.
• Authors are fully responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original, appropriately referenced, and free of ethical breaches before submission.
• The Editorial Board reserves the right to request revisions to reduce similarity levels or to withdraw an accepted paper if plagiarism is discovered at any stage before publication.
• Where research involves human participants, data, or sensitive materials, authors must indicate adherence to ethical standards and institutional guidelines.

3. Manuscript Format and Style

• Submissions may be prepared in Microsoft Word or LaTeX.
• Use double spacing, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides of A4-sized paper.
• The standard typeface is Times New Roman, size 12.
• All mathematical equations must be clearly formatted using Equation Editor in MS Word or LaTeX environments.
• Formulas should be numbered sequentially, either by section (e.g., [2.1], [2.2]) or consecutively throughout the manuscript (e.g., [1], [2]). Equation numbers must be enclosed in brackets and aligned to the right-hand margin.

4. Title and Author Information

• The manuscript title should be concise, informative, and reflective of the paper’s core theme.
• The names and institutional affiliation of Author(s) should be listed below the title.
• On a separate page, include the full name(s), institutional address(es), and email address of every author, with the Corresponding Author clearly identified.

5. Abstract and Keywords

• Each manuscript must include an abstract of not more than 250 words on the first page.
• The abstract should be a single paragraph, written in clear language, and must not contain mathematical expressions, figures, or tables.
• The abstract should summarise the purpose, methodology, key findings, and implications of the study.
• Authors should provide 4–6 keywords immediately after the abstract to facilitate indexing and searchability.

6. Length of Manuscript

• Research articles should not exceed 8,000 words (including references, tables, and figures).
• Short communications, case studies, or technical notes should not exceed 3,000 words.
• Review articles may be longer, subject to editorial discretion.

7. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

• All tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and appropriately titled.
• Figures should be of high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) and in editable formats (e.g., Excel, TIFF, or EPS).
• The title of a table is placed above the table and written in a concise, descriptive manner. Notes and explanations (if any) should be placed immediately below the table, not within the body.
• The title or caption should be placed below the figure or chart, and it should succinctly describe the content.
• Authors must ensure that tables and figures are self-explanatory and referenced in the main text.

8. References

• References must be complete, accurate, and consistently formatted.
• Use APA (7th edition) or the referencing style approved by JCISON.

Examples of APA Referencing (7th Edition)

a)     Journal Article

Smith, J. A., & Johnson, R. T. (2022). Statistical modelling for emerging economies: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Applied Statistics, 49(3), 451–467. https://doi.org/10.1080/02664763.2022.1234567

b)     Textbook

Miller, P. D., Brown, T. R., & Okafor, C. U. (2020). Foundations of econometrics (3rd ed.). Routledge.

c)     Conference Proceedings

Adeyemi, K. O., & Mensah, A. F. (2021). Big data applications in African financial systems. In L. Zhang & M. Wang (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Data Science and Policy Analytics (pp. 112–124). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12345-6_10

d)     PhD Thesis / Dissertation

Nguyen, L. T., & Bello, A. (2019). Statistical approaches to financial stability analysis in developing economies (Doctoral dissertation). University of Oxford. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:1234abcd

e)     Monograph

Garcia, M. R., & Patel, S. K. (2018). Measuring productivity in global supply chains: A statistical approach. World Bank Publications.

9. Submission Procedure

• Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to the official editorial email: associate-editor@cison.gov.org and copy editorinchief@cison.gov.org and managing-editor@cison.gov.org
• All submissions must go with an email stating the manuscript’s contribution and confirming that the work is original.

10. Review and Publication Process

• Each manuscript undergoes a double-blind review process by two independent reviewers. For a manuscript to proceed to the Editorial Committee, at least one reviewer must recommend it for publication with only minor revisions.
• The corresponding author will be formally notified of the outcome of the review. Where revisions are required, the revised manuscript must be submitted within seven (7) days.
• In cases where a reviewer recommends major revisions, the revised manuscript will be resubmitted to the same reviewer for re-evaluation before a final decision is made.
• Recommended manuscripts for publication are further scrutinised by the Editorial Committee, which takes the final decision before publication.
• The Editorial Committee reserves the right to reject any manuscript originally recommended for publication if significant non-compliance with the journal’s standards or guidelines is identified.
• The review process typically takes 12–16 weeks, after which authors will be notified of the decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection).
• The galley proof and copyright transfer agreement will be sent electronically to the corresponding author of each accepted manuscript. Authors are required to review and return the corrected proofs promptly. Failure to submit corrections within the stipulated timeframe may result in the article being published as originally submitted or, in certain cases, treated as a new submission.

11, Desk Rejection Policy

The Editorial Committee reserves the right to issue a desk rejection without external review if a manuscript is found to be: (i) Substantially substandard in terms of quality, originality, or relevance; (ii) In breach of the journal’s plagiarism threshold; (iii) Poorly written or not aligned with JCISON’s scope and formatting guidelines.

Authors found to have engaged in academic dishonesty may face suspension from future submissions, notification of their affiliated institutions, or other appropriate actions in line with best publishing practices.

12. Copyright and Licensing

The Journal of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (JCISON), published by the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria, requires a formal transfer of copyright from the author(s) for every manuscript accepted for publication. By signing the Copyright Transfer Statement, the author(s) agree to transfer to the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria the exclusive rights to reproduce, publish, distribute, and archive the work in all forms and media, including but not limited to:

• Print (e.g., reprints, photographic reproductions, and microforms);
• Digital formats (e.g., electronic publication, online databases, and institutional repositories);
• Translations and adaptations;
• Any other reproduction or distribution method of a similar nature, whether now known or developed in the future.

This transfer ensures that JCISON retains full rights to disseminate the work globally while maintaining proper attribution to the author(s). Authors, however, retain the right to:

• Use the content in their teaching, presentations, or academic work;
• Deposit the pre-publication or post-publication version in their personal or institutional repositories (with proper citation of the published version);
• Request permission for any subsequent reuse not covered under fair academic use.

The copyright transfer becomes effective only upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication.

13. Disclaimer

The views expressed in the article published in JCISON are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the CISON or its Governing Council. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of submitted manuscripts, CISON bears no responsibility for errors, omissions, or interpretations. Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy, originality, and ethical standards of their work.