Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

Social Thought and Policy Review (Soc. Thought Policy Rev.) is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, readers, and visitors to our website. Personal information collected through the journal’s operations will be used exclusively for purposes related to publishing and improving the journal’s services.

1. Information Collection

We may collect personal details such as names, affiliations, email addresses, and contact information when users:

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Submit or review manuscripts.
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2. Use of Information

Collected information is used for:

Managing submissions and peer review.
Communicating editorial decisions and updates.
Sending notifications of new issues or announcements.
Improving journal operations and user experience.

3. Data Sharing and Confidentiality

Personal data will never be sold or shared with third parties, except when required by law.
Reviewer and author identities remain confidential under the triple-blind peer review system.
Non-identifiable, aggregated usage data may be used for analytical purposes.