Author Guidlines

The Journal of Social and Political Studies invites authors to submit original research, theoretical contributions, and policy analyses that advance the understanding of social and political phenomena. Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process:

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Submission Portal: Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through our online submission system [insert link].
  • File Format: Submit your manuscript as a single file in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
  • Cover Letter: Include a cover letter with your submission, outlining the significance of your work, its relevance to the journal’s focus, and any potential conflicts of interest.

2. Manuscript Preparation

  • Length: Research articles should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including references. Shorter articles (3,000-5,000 words) may be considered for policy analyses or brief reports.
  • Abstract: Provide a concise abstract of up to 250 words summarizing the main findings and contributions of your study.
  • Keywords: Include 4-6 keywords that reflect the content of your manuscript.
  • Structure: Use the following structure for your manuscript:
    • Title Page: Title of the paper, author names, affiliations, and contact details.
    • Abstract and Keywords
    • Introduction
    • Literature Review (if applicable)
    • Methodology
    • Results/Findings
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • References
  • Headings: Use clear and concise headings and subheadings to organize your manuscript.
  • References: Follow the APA (7th edition) citation style. Ensure all references cited in the text are included in the reference list and vice versa.

3. Figures and Tables

  • Placement: Place figures and tables in the manuscript where they are referenced. Provide captions for each figure and table.
  • Quality: Ensure that all figures and tables are of high resolution and are legible in black and white.

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Originality: Submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.
  • Ethical Approval: For research involving human subjects, include a statement confirming that ethical approval was obtained and specify the approving body.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest in the cover letter and in the manuscript.

5. Review Process

  • Peer Review: All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Ensure that your manuscript does not include any identifying information about the authors.
  • Revisions: Be prepared to revise your manuscript based on feedback from reviewers. Resubmissions should include a response to reviewers’ comments.

6. Copyright and Licensing

  • Copyright Transfer: Upon acceptance, authors will be required to transfer copyright to the Journal of Social and Political Studies.
  • Open Access: We support open access publishing. Authors may choose to pay an article processing charge (APC) for their work to be freely accessible to the public.

7. Additional Information

  • Language: Manuscripts should be written in clear, academic English. Non-native speakers may consider having their manuscripts edited by a professional language editor prior to submission.
  • Contact: For any questions or inquiries, please contact the editorial office at [insert email address].

Thank you for considering the Journal of Social and Political Studies for your research. We look forward to your submission.