General Submission Guidelines
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- Article Type
- Global Geopolitics accepts only research articles for publication.
- Language
- Articles should be submitted in English. However, we also welcome submissions in Spanish, French, Chinese, and Turkish to encourage global participation in critical discussions. Articles in non-English languages will be translated into English upon acceptance.
- Submission Process
- Submissions must be completed electronically using the online form available here: Submit Your Article
- For special issue proposals, please contact the Editor-in-Chief at: editor@globalgeopoliticsjournal.com.
- Transparency and Best Practices
- Authors are strongly encouraged to carefully review Global Geopolitics’ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice prior to submission. These principles explain the journal policies and ensure ethical research and publication standards. Read Global Geopolitics’ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice
- Originality
- Global Geopolitics accepts only original submissions that have not been published elsewhere and are not under review by another journal.
- ORCID Requirement
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- Each author must have an ORCID number prior to submission. If an author does not already have an ORCID, they should create one before submitting their manuscript. ORCID provides a unique identifier that ensures your scholarly work is accurately attributed to you.
- To create an ORCID, visit the official website: Register for an ORCID iD.
- Authors will be required to include their ORCID number in the title page and submission form.
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- Cover Letter
- Clearly outline the manuscript’s contribution to the field and/or the special issue.
- Title Page
- Include all author details: names, ORCID number, affiliations, and contact information.
- Abstract: Provide a concise summary of the article in 150–250 words. The abstract should clearly state the research problem and questions, methodology, main findings, and significance.
- Keywords: Include 5 relevant keywords to facilitate indexing and retrieval.
- Author Bio: Include a brief biography (maximum 150 words) for each author. This should include their current position, institutional affiliation, research interests, and any notable achievements.
- Manuscript
- Manuscripts must be fully anonymized to ensure a double-blind peer review process. Remove all identifying information, such as author names or affiliations.
- Articles should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including references, tables, and appendices. If justified during the peer review process, extensions to this word limit may be granted at the discretion of the editorial team.
- Follow the latest APA Style Guidelines (7th Edition) for formatting, citations, and references. Non-compliant manuscripts will be returned without review.
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
- Line Spacing: Double-spacing throughout the document.
- Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.
- Sections: Use clear headings and subheadings according to APA guidelines.
- Figures and Tables: Figures and tables should be included as supplementary files during submission. Additionally, insert placeholders within the manuscript (e.g., “Figure 1 here” or “Table 1 here”) to indicate their intended placement. Ensure that all figures and tables are accompanied by clear titles and legends.
- Manuscripts with excessive grammatical or formatting errors will be returned to the author for correction prior to review.
- Upon acceptance, authors will be required to address any revisions requested by reviewers or the editorial team promptly.
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