Academic Monographs

Peer‑reviewed research volumes advancing disciplinary knowledge.

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Scope & Focus

Our monograph program welcomes original, coherent research contributions offering conceptual, empirical, or methodological innovation. Interdisciplinary syntheses and critical state‑of‑the‑art analyses are also considered.

  • Minimum length: 50,000 words (excluding references)
  • Structured abstract (250–300 words)
  • Methodological transparency & data availability statement
  • Clear contribution articulation vs existing literature

Proposal Requirements

  1. Working title & subtitle.
  2. Author(s)/editor(s) affiliations, ORCID IDs.
  3. Rationale & positioning (1,000–1,500 words).
  4. Chapter outline with concise descriptions.
  5. Intended audience & course adoption potential.
  6. Comparable titles analysis (5–7 works).
  7. Timeline & completion percentage.
  8. Open access preference (if applicable).

Peer Review Model

Each proposal and full manuscript undergoes a staged evaluation:

Proposal Stage

  • Editorial desk assessment
  • 2 external expert reviews
  • Decision with consolidated feedback

Manuscript Stage

  • Compliance & integrity screening
  • Double‑blind review (2–3 reviewers)
  • Revision cycles with tracked changes
  • Final validation by subject editor

Production & Dissemination

Accepted works proceed through copyediting, layout, metadata enrichment, and digital/print dissemination. Persistent identifiers (DOI for chapters, ISBN for volumes) support discoverability.

  • XML + PDF + ePub output
  • Long‑term archiving (CLOCKSS / Portico equivalent)
  • Crossref & Google Scholar indexing
  • Subject classification & keywords optimization
  • Optional open access publication fees (waivers available)

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