Journal Policies

Our commitment to transparency, ethical standards, and academic excellence is reflected in our policies, which are comprehensively outlined in the document:
GLOBAL GEOPOLITICS’ PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPARENCY AND BEST PRACTICE.

Overview of Policies

I. Journal Content

  1. Journal Identity: Defines the journal name (“Global Geopolitics”), abbreviation (“Glob. Geopol.”), and ISSN numbers.
  2. Journal Website: Provides an open-access platform for articles and updates on aims, scope, and publishing practices.
  3. Readership: Primarily scholars and practitioners interested in the multidisciplinary field of geopolitics.
  4. Types of Manuscript: Exclusively accepts peer-reviewed research articles.
  5. Authorship: Details criteria for authorship, co-authorship, and responsibilities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  6. Publication Schedule: Published quarterly (March, June, September, and December).
  7. Archiving and Licensing: Articles are open access and archived for long-term availability under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.

II. Journal Practices

  1. Ethics: Adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, covering plagiarism, originality, and research misconduct.
  2. Peer Review: Utilizes a rigorous double-anonymized peer-review process, ensuring fairness and quality.
  3. Data Sharing: Encourages open data sharing for reproducibility and transparency.
  4. AI Use: Establishes clear guidelines for the ethical use of generative AI by authors, editors, and reviewers.
  5. Corrections and Retractions: Ensures integrity by issuing corrections or retractions for significant errors or misconduct.

III. Organization

  1. Ownership and Management: The journal is managed by Global Geopolitics Ltd and supported by an international editorial team.
  2. Editorial Team: Comprises experienced scholars responsible for maintaining the journal’s scientific quality and integrity.
  3. Contact Information: Accessible contact details for the editorial office and Editor-in-Chief.

IV. Business Practices

  1. Author Fees: No submission, processing, or publication fees are charged to authors.
  2. Revenue Sources: Funded by institutional support from Global Geopolitics Ltd.
  3. Advertising and Marketing: Currently does not accept advertisements; outreach focuses on ethical and targeted academic engagement.

For a comprehensive understanding of our policies, we encourage you to read the full document:
GLOBAL GEOPOLITICS’ PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPARENCY AND BEST PRACTICE.

For any questions or clarifications, please contact us at editor@globalgeopoliticsjournal.com.