Journal of Social Cognition and Communication follows the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition citation and referencing style. Authors should ensure that all sources cited in the text appear in the reference list and that all references listed are cited in the manuscript.

References must be arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author and formatted according to APA style guidelines. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all citations and references.

In-text citations should include the author’s surname and year of publication, for example: (Smith, 2020) or Smith (2020).

1. In-Text Citations

• Single author: (Smith, 2020)
• Two authors: (Smith & Brown, 2020)
• Three or more authors: (Garcia et al., 2020)
• Direct quotation: (Smith, 2020, p. 35)

2. Reference List

The reference list should appear at the end of the manuscript under the heading “References”. All references should be double-checked for accuracy and formatted consistently according to APA style.

3. Journal Article

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Title, volume(issue), page range. https://doi.org/[article DOI]
Format illustration only; replace each element with the details of the source cited.

4. Book

Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W. H. Freeman.

5. Book Chapter

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
Format illustration only.

6. Online Article or Website

Author or Organization. (Year, Month Day). Title of the webpage. Website Name. URL
Format illustration only. Omit the website name when it is the same as the author.

7. Multiple Authors

For works with three or more authors, list up to 20 authors in the reference list. In in-text citations, use the first author’s surname followed by “et al.”.

8. Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Authors should include DOIs for all references where available. DOIs should be presented in the format:

https://doi.org/xxxxx

Check quotations against the source and provide page numbers or another appropriate locator. For datasets, software and online materials, give the information needed to identify the version and locate the item; consult the official APA Style guidance when a source does not fit the examples above.

9. Reference Accuracy

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all references cited in the manuscript are accurate and complete. References should include full bibliographic information and should correspond exactly to the in-text citations.

Incomplete, inconsistent, or incorrectly formatted references may delay the editorial process and require revision before the manuscript can proceed to review.

The use of DOIs and accurate referencing enhances the visibility, discoverability, and indexing of scholarly publications.