Journal of Arts, Humanities and Society

Author Guidelines

Before You Start

Authors are encouraged to carefully review the journal’s aims and scope before submitting a manuscript to ensure that the submission aligns with the journal’s academic focus and publication objectives.

For questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission, authors may contact the editorial office at:

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Arts, Humanities and Society (JAHS) are expected to:

• Ensure the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the submitted work.
• Confirm that the manuscript has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal.
• Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions to the research.
• Properly acknowledge all sources, citations, and contributors.
• Respond promptly to editorial communications and revision requests.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication process.

Research involving human participants, interviews, surveys, or cultural communities must comply with relevant ethical standards and include appropriate ethical considerations where applicable.

Publication Ethics

JAHS follows internationally recognized ethical publishing standards and adheres to the principles of:

• COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
• ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)

All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, fabricated information, manipulated content, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices may be rejected.

Policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Authors may use generative AI tools for language improvement or grammar assistance; however, authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the submitted work.

• AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
• Authors must disclose any significant use of AI tools in manuscript preparation.
• AI-generated content must be carefully reviewed and verified by the authors.

Manuscript Preparation

File Format

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
• The manuscript must be written in clear academic English.
• Use Times New Roman, font size 12, with appropriate spacing and margins.

Article Types

• Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Case Studies
• Conceptual Papers
• Critical Analyses
• Short Communications

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally include the following sections where applicable:

1. Title
2. Author Names and Affiliations
3. Abstract
4. Keywords
5. Introduction
6. Literature Review
7. Methodology / Research Approach
8. Results and Discussion
9. Conclusion
10. Acknowledgements (optional)
11. Conflict of Interest Statement
12. References

Abstract and Keywords: All manuscripts must include an abstract not exceeding 250 words. Authors should provide 3–8 keywords representing the core topics of the manuscript.

Figures and Tables: Figures and tables must be clearly numbered and appropriately titled. Images should be of high quality and submitted in standard formats such as JPEG or PNG. Tables should be editable and not submitted as images.

References: References should follow the APA 7th Edition citation style.

Supplementary Materials: Authors may submit supplementary materials including datasets, multimedia files, interview instruments, additional documents, or supporting materials relevant to the study.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the official online submission system available on the journal website. Authors should ensure that all required submission information and files are complete before final submission.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Submissions passing the initial editorial screening are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers based on originality, academic quality, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal scope.

Editorial decisions may include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject. The peer review process typically takes approximately 4–6 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and revision requirements.

Open Access Policy & Article Processing Charge (APC)

All AcademiansEdu journals follow a Gold Open Access publishing model. All published articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

AcademiansEdu applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $50 USD for accepted manuscripts. No fees are charged for manuscript submission, peer review, or rejected articles. Payment is required only after final acceptance of the manuscript.

The APC supports editorial management, peer review coordination, typesetting, DOI registration, online hosting, and long-term digital archiving.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their work published in JAHS. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited.

Contact Information

For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission, or publication policies, please contact:

Reviewer Information

Peer Review Process

The Journal of Arts, Humanities and Society (JAHS) follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity. In this model, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the editorial process.

Following an initial editorial screening, each manuscript that meets the journal's basic editorial requirements is assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and contribution to the field
• Scientific and methodological rigor
• Relevance to the journal's scope
• Clarity, organization, and quality of presentation
• Validity of results and conclusions
• Ethical compliance and research integrity
• Adequacy and relevance of references

Constructive reviewer feedback plays an essential role in improving manuscript quality and supporting fair editorial decision-making.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based evaluations.
• Complete reviews within the requested review period whenever possible.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and associated materials.
• Identify relevant published work that has not been appropriately cited.
• Report any concerns regarding plagiarism, duplicate publication, image manipulation, data fabrication, ethical misconduct, or other research integrity issues.
• Inform the editorial office immediately if they identify any conflict of interest that could affect their impartiality.
• Decline review invitations when they are unable to provide an unbiased or timely review.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review are confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, distribute, reproduce, or discuss any manuscript or its contents with third parties without prior permission from the Editorial Office.

Information obtained during the peer review process must not be used for personal research, commercial purposes, or any other advantage before publication.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers should disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence their judgment. If a conflict of interest exists, reviewers should decline the invitation to review and notify the Editorial Office promptly.

Use of Generative AI

To protect the confidentiality and integrity of the peer review process, reviewers must not use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or substantially write peer review reports.

Reviewers remain fully responsible for the content, accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgment expressed in their reviews. The use of AI tools that could compromise manuscript confidentiality or produce inaccurate or misleading evaluations is not permitted.

Mission

Our peer review process is dedicated to maintaining excellence in scholarly publishing by ensuring that every published article meets high standards of scientific quality, ethical integrity, methodological rigor, and academic significance.

Vision

We aim to build a diverse international community of expert reviewers who contribute their knowledge and experience to promote transparent, rigorous, and trustworthy scholarly communication.

Core Values

The journal is committed to the following principles:

• Academic integrity
• Fairness and impartiality
• Confidentiality
• Transparency
• Professionalism
• Respectful and constructive communication
• Excellence in scholarly publishing

Recognition of Reviewers

The journal sincerely appreciates the valuable contributions of its reviewers. Reviewer recommendations assist editors in making informed editorial decisions and help authors improve the quality, clarity, and impact of their research.