Author Guidelines

 

The Global Review of Humanities, Arts and Society (GRHAS) welcomes submissions from scholars, researchers, artists, and practitioners whose work contributes to critical and interdisciplinary discussions across the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Authors are expected to ensure that their submissions meet the journal’s academic, ethical, and formatting standards prior to submission.

The following guidelines outline the journal’s requirements for manuscript preparation, submission, and review.

Article Types

GRHAS publishes a variety of scholarly contributions to support diverse forms of academic and artistic knowledge production:

• Original Articles (OA) – Full-length research papers presenting original scholarly research and substantial theoretical or empirical contributions.
• Theoretical Explorations (TE) – Conceptual or interdisciplinary theoretical studies addressing emerging debates in the humanities and social sciences.
• Case Studies (CS) – Contextual analyses of specific cultural, social, or artistic phenomena.
• Methods & Tools (MT) – Articles introducing innovative research methods, analytical tools, or methodological reflections.
• Perspectives & Commentaries (PC) – Short analytical essays engaging with contemporary academic issues or intellectual debates.
• Art Practices & Reflections (AP) – Practice-based reflections on artistic processes, creative research, or experimental forms of knowledge production.
• Interviews & Dialogues (ID) – Structured scholarly interviews with researchers, artists, or practitioners.
• Book Reviews (BR) – Critical reviews of recent academic publications.
• Conference Reports & Exchanges (CR) – Analytical reports and reflections on academic conferences or scholarly events.

Authors should ensure that their manuscript clearly aligns with one of the journal’s article categories.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be written in clear and formal academic English. Authors should ensure that the language is grammatically correct and suitable for international academic readership.

Title Page

The title page should include:

• the full title of the manuscript
• the names of all authors
• institutional affiliations
• the corresponding author’s email address
• a short author biography (optional if requested by the journal)

* For manuscripts undergoing double-blind peer review, identifying information should be removed from the main manuscript file.

Abstract and Keywords

All research articles must include:

• Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing the research objectives, methods, main findings, and significance of the study.
• Keywords: 4–6 keywords representing the core themes of the article.

Manuscript Structure

Although variations are acceptable depending on the article type, research articles generally include the following components:

• Introduction
• Literature Review or Theoretical Framework
• Methodology or Research Approach
• Analysis or Findings
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Subheadings may be used to improve clarity and organization.

Length Guidelines

Recommended manuscript lengths are as follows:

* Word counts include references but exclude the abstract and keywords.

Citations and References

Authors must ensure that all sources cited in the manuscript are properly referenced. The journal accepts widely recognized academic citation styles commonly used in the humanities and social sciences (APA).

All references should include complete bibliographic information to enable readers to identify and locate the cited sources.

Figures, Tables, and Illustrations

Figures, tables, and images should be clearly labeled and referenced in the text. Authors must ensure that all visual materials are of sufficient resolution and that any copyrighted materials have appropriate permission for reproduction.

Captions and source acknowledgments must be provided for all figures and tables.

Ethical Requirements

Authors must ensure that their work complies with the journal’s Publication Ethics Policy. Submissions must be original, must not be under consideration elsewhere, and must properly acknowledge all sources.

Where research involves human participants, sensitive data, or culturally significant materials, authors should confirm that appropriate ethical approval and informed consent have been obtained.

Submission Process

Authors should submit their manuscripts through the journal’s official submission system or via the designated editorial contact channel as specified on the journal’s website. The submitted manuscript should include:

• the manuscript file prepared for double-blind review
• a separate title page containing author information
• any supplementary materials if applicable

Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts following peer review. Revised submissions should include a document responding to reviewers’ comments and indicating the changes made.

Peer Review, Copyright & Open Access

All research articles and major scholarly contributions undergo a double-blind peer review process. At least two independent reviewers evaluate each manuscript for originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editorial decisions are communicated to authors once the review process has been completed.

GRHAS is an open-access journal. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article as the original publisher. All published articles are distributed under an open-access license that allows readers to access and share the research while ensuring proper attribution to the authors and the journal.

Final Responsibility of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with the journal’s policies and guidelines prior to submission. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s formatting or ethical requirements may be returned to the authors before entering the peer review process.

GRHAS encourages authors to carefully review these guidelines to facilitate a smooth submission and review process.