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Editorial Guidelines

 1. Scope and Aims

The GCAS Journal is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary academic journal committed to publishing original research that advances critical, theoretical, and empirical debates across the humanities and social sciences.

The journal welcomes contributions from — but not limited to — the following areas:

  • Philosophy and Critical Theory

  • Political Thought and Political Economy

  • Cultural Studies and Media Theory

  • Anthropology and Sociology

  • Psychoanalysis and Psychology

  • History of Ideas

  • Literature and Aesthetics

  • Science and Technology Studies

We encourage work that:

  • Demonstrates conceptual rigor and clarity of argument.

  • Engages in interdisciplinary dialogue without sacrificing depth in its home discipline.

  • Offers original contributions rather than purely exegetical or descriptive work.

  • Explores critical, experimental, and non-standard approaches to established topics.

2. Manuscript Types

  • Research Articles: 5,000–10,000 words (including footnotes but excluding references).

  • Review Essays: 3,000–6,000 words.

  • Book Reviews: 1,000–2,000 words.

  • Critical Discussions / Replies: 2,000–4,000 words.

3. Submission Guidelines

General Requirements:

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (with accompanying PDF).

  • Anonymity is not required: submissions should include the author’s name, institutional affiliation, and contact details on the first page.

Formatting:

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.

  • Spacing: Double-spaced, including footnotes and block quotations.

  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.

  • Alignment: Left-aligned (ragged right).

  • Paragraphs: First line indented (0.5 inch / 1.27 cm).

4. Citation and Referencing

The GCAS Journal follows the Chicago Author–Date style for in-text citations and a corresponding reference list.

Examples:

  • In-text: (Haraway 2016, 102)

  • Reference list: Haraway, Donna J. 2016. Staying with the Trouble: Making Kin in the Chthulucene. Durham, NC: Duke University Press.

Additional Guidelines:

  • Use footnotes only for substantive remarks, not for bibliographic information.

  • Keep footnotes concise.

  • Provide full bibliographic details in the reference list.

5. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: 150–250 words, summarizing the central argument, method, and contribution.

  • Keywords: 4–6 terms, separated by commas, reflecting the core themes and domains of the paper.

6. Structure

A typical research article should include:

  1. Title (concise and informative)

  2. Author name, affiliation, and contact details

  3. Abstract

  4. Keywords

  5. Main Text

    1. Introduction

    2. Main argument sections

    3. Conclusion

  6. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

  7. References

7. Language and Style

  • Write in clear, precise, and academically rigorous prose.

  • Avoid unnecessary jargon; define technical terms when first used.

  • Foreign-language terms should be italicized on first use and, if needed, translated in parentheses.

  • Use gender-neutral language whenever possible.

8. Ethics and Originality

  • Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • AI use must be disclosed upon submission. The Editorial Commission will evaluate appropriateness and extent on a case-by-case basis.

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) will result in immediate rejection.

  • Authors must obtain permission for any copyrighted materials reproduced.

  • Deadlines are mandatory. Failure to meet deadlines without prior agreement may result in withdrawal of the submission.

  • Acceptance of an abstract commits the author to submit the article corresponding to that abstract. The accepted abstract cannot be substituted with an unrelated article.

9. Review Process

  • All manuscripts are evaluated by the Editorial Commission of the GCAS Journal and by invited external experts.

  • The review process is single-blind: reviewers are aware of the author’s identity.

  • Reviews assess originality, rigor, clarity, and contribution to the field.

  • Decisions: accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject.

10. Post-Acceptance

  • Authors must submit a final proofread version within the deadline set by the editorial office.

  • Minor editorial changes may be made for style and consistency.

  • Authors will receive page proofs for approval prior to publication.

11. Book Reviews

Book reviews should:

  • Provide a concise summary of the work.

  • Situate it in relevant debates.

  • Offer a critical evaluation rather than a mere synopsis.

  • Include complete bibliographic details at the beginning.

Example:

  • Nancy, Jean-Luc. 1991. The Inoperative Community. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 159 pp., $24.95 (paperback). ISBN: 978-0816619255.

12. Contact Information

Submissions and queries should be directed to:

Editorial Office – GCAS Journal

[email protected]