Fashion and Textiles Review
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All manuscripts are subject to peer review and are expected to meet standards of academic excellence. Fashion and Textiles Review (FTR) operates a double-blind peer-review system, where the reviewers do not know the names or affiliations of the authors, and the reviewer reports provided to the authors are anonymous.

Submitted manuscript will first be checked by the Editors to confirm its originality and suitability is based on the journal’s aims and scope. The Editors may decide to desk reject your manuscript if it does not meet this criterion. Manuscripts that meet this criteria will generally be reviewed by two or more experts to evaluate the originality, soundness, coherence, and scientific rigour of all submitted manuscripts.

The Editorial team will consider the paper based on reports by the reviewers and refer the paper to the editorial board for final approval and publication. However, if the paper is not up to the standard of the journal, it will be rejected.

Article types
During the submission process, authors are required to indicate the type of submission in the journal’s Section. Fashion and Textiles Review (FTR) accepts the following manuscript types.

• Research articles [not exceeding 8,000 words]

Original research conducted by the author(s) that have not been previously reported or published in any form by another journal. The word count is from introduction to conclusion (excluding references).

A structured abstract of 300 words maximum, 4 to 6 keywords, with all figures and tables embedded within the text.

• Review articles [not exceeding 10,000 words]

Review articles synthesize and assess the current landscape of research on a specific topic. Instead of introducing new experimental findings, they offer a comprehensive overview of existing studies, highlighting key discoveries, research gaps, and provides directions for future inquiries. The word count is from introduction to conclusion (not including references). Types of review articles include systematic reviews, bibliometric reviews or meta-analyses, integrated reviews and scoping reviews. For systematic reviews, the methodology design and reporting should follow the PRISMA guidelines
(using the workflow from https://www.prisma-statement.org/prisma-2020-flow-diagram). 

A structured abstract of 300 words maximum, 4 to 6 keywords, with all figures and tables embedded within the text.

• Short communication [maximum of 3,500 words]

Brief articles that present significant, original findings and innovative ideas in textiles and fashion. Such articles prioritize key results and insights over extensive experimental details or comprehensive literature reviews, making them shorter than full-length research papers.

A structured abstract of 150 words maximum, 4 to 6 keywords, with a minimum of one (1)
figure and one (1) table embedded within the text.

• Commentary [maximum of 2,000 words]

These papers offer expert opinions, insights and reflections on specific issues, research findings, or current trends in a field. They often tackle controversial topics, provide critiques, or introduce new perspectives, adding to ongoing debates and discussions.

A structured abstract of 150 words maximum, 4 to 6 keywords, with a maximum of one (1) figure and one (1) table embedded within the text.

Preparing your paper

Fashion and Textiles Review (FTR) uses a journal template. It is recommended that authors use the journal template (i.e. Article Text - with author details) to format their manuscripts before submission. However, all submitted works must contain the following essential elements.

• The submitted manuscripts must not exceed the word counts for the article types published by the Fashion and Textiles Review (FTR).
• Font type is Verdana-bold, font size 10 with 1.5 line spacing
• The manuscript must include an appropriate title that does not exceed 20 words.
• Abstract must also be well structured and no longer than the word count for the article type being submitted.
• The abstract should be structured under the following headings:

Purpose:
Methodology/Design:
Findings:
Practical and Social Implications:
Originality:

• Full author details which including the names, affiliations, and ORCID must be provided for each author.
• The corresponding author for the manuscript must be clearly indicated with their email address.
• The body of the work must contain the relevant figures and tables (if any) inserted within the text. Tables and figures must be numbered with a clear title and clearly referenced within the body of text. Additionally, all figures used in the manuscript must have a good resolution of 300 dpi minimum. Authors are responsible for getting permission for third-party figures of tables used in their manuscripts. The Editors will ask for proof of such permissions before the accepted manuscripts are published.
• Use 7th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style in the manuscript.
• Authors should provide acknowledgment (if any), conflict of interest, and funding information (if any).
• Abbreviations should be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter.

References

The journal prefers the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) style references as outlined here (Reference examples (apa.org)).

We recommend preparing the references with a bibliography software package, such as EndNote, Reference Manager or Zotero to avoid typographical errors and duplicate referencing. Include the digital object identifier (DOI) for all references where available.

Citations and references in the Supplementary Materials are permitted provided they also appear in the reference list.

Example reference style:

Journal Article References

Grady, J. S., Her, M., Moreno, G., Perez, C., & Yelinek, J. (2019). Emotions in storybooks: A
comparison of storybooks that represent ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8(3), 207–217. https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000185

• Parenthetical citation: (Grady et al., 2019)
• Narrative citation: Grady et al. (2019)
  
  

Book/Ebook references

Jackson, L. M. (2019). The psychology of prejudice: From attitudes to social action (2nd ed.).
American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Sapolsky, R. M. (2017). Behave: The biology of humans at our best and worst. Penguin Books.

Svendsen, S., & Løber, L. (2020). The big picture/Academic writing: The one-hour guide (3rd
digital ed.). Hans Reitzel Forlag. https://thebigpicture-academicwriting.digi.hansreitzel.dk/

• Parenthetical citations: (Jackson, 2019; Sapolsky, 2017; Svendsen &  Løber, 2020)
• Narrative citations: Jackson (2019), Sapolsky (2017), and Svendsen and Løber (2020)
  
  

Chapter in an Edited Book/Ebook References

Aron, L., Botella, M., & Lubart, T. (2019). Culinary arts: Talent and their development. In R.F. Subotnik, P. Olszewski-Kubilius, & F. C. Worrell (Eds.), The psychology of high performance: Developing human potential into domain-specific talent (pp. 345–359).
American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000120-016

Dillard, J. P. (2020). Currents in the study of persuasion. In M. B. Oliver, A. A. Raney, & J.Bryant (Eds.), Media effects: Advances in theory and research (4th ed., pp. 115–129). Routledge.

Thestrup, K. (2010). To transform, to communicate, to play—The experimenting community in action. In E. Hygum & P. M. Pedersen (Eds.), Early childhood education: Values and practices in Denmark. Hans ReitzelsForlag. https://earlychildhoodeducation.digi.hansreitzel.dk/?id=192

• Parenthetical citations: (Aron et al., 2019; Dillard, 2020; Thestrup, 2010)
• Narrative citations: Aron et al. (2019), Dillard (2020), and Thestrup (2010)
  
  

Report by a Government Agency References
National Cancer Institute. (2019). Taking time: Support for people with cancer (NIH Publication No. 18-2059). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/takingtime.pdf

• Parenthetical citation: (National Cancer Institute, 2019)
• Narrative citation: National Cancer Institute (2019)

 

Conference Presentation References

Evans, A. C., Jr., Garbarino, J., Bocanegra, E., Kinscherff, R. T., & Márquez-Greene, N. (2019,
August 8–11). Gun violence: An event on the power of community [Conference presentation]. APA 2019 Convention, Chicago, IL, United States. https://convention.apa.org/2019-video

• Parenthetical citation: (Evans et al., 2019)
• Narrative citation: Evans et al. (2019)

 

Published Dissertation or Thesis References

Kabir, J. M. (2016). Factors influencing customer satisfaction at a fast food hamburger chain: The relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty (Publication No. 10169573) [Doctoral dissertation, Wilmington University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

Miranda, C. (2019). Exploring the lived experiences of foster youth who obtained graduate level degrees: Self-efficacy, resilience, and the impact on identity development (Publication No. 27542827) [Doctoral dissertation, Pepperdine University]. PQDT
Open. https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/2309521814.html?FMT=AI

Zambrano-Vazquez, L. (2016). The interaction of state and trait worry on response monitoring in those with worry and obsessive-compulsive symptoms [Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona]. UA Campus Repository. https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/620615

• Parenthetical citations: (Kabir, 2016; Miranda, 2019; Zambrano-Vazquez, 2016)
• Narrative citations: Kabir (2016), Miranda (2019), and Zambrano-Vazquez (2016)
  
  

ERIC Database References

Jacobs, G. M., Teh, J.,& Spencer, L. (2019). A proposal for facilitating more cooperation in competitive sports (ED573929). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED573929.pdf

• Parenthetical citation: (Jacobs et al., 2019)
• Narrative citation: Jacobs et al. (2019)

 

Webpage on a Website References

Bologna, C. (2019, October 31). Why some people with anxiety love watching horror movies.
HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/anxiety-love-watching-horror-
movies_l_5d277587e4b02a5a5d57b59e

Roberts, N. (2020, June 10). Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, qualifies to run for
elected office. BET News. https://www.bet.com/news/national/2020/06/10/trayvon-martin-
mother-sybrina-fulton-qualifies-for-office-florid.html

Toner, K. (2020, September 24). When Covid-19 hit, he turned his newspaper route into a
lifeline for senior citizens. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/04/us/coronavirus-
newspaper-deliveryman-groceries-senior-citizens-cnnheroes-trnd/index.html

• Parenthetical citations: (Bologna, 2019; Roberts, 2020; Toner, 2020)
• Narrative citations: Bologna (2019), Roberts (2020), and Toner (2020)