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Author Guidelines

Everything you need to know about submitting your research to The Commons. We're committed to making the submission process as straightforward as possible while maintaining the highest standards of academic publishing.

Fair Pricing

Simple $200 APC with no hidden fees

Fast Review

Efficient peer review process

Open Access

Immediate global accessibility

Submission Process

Our streamlined submission process guides you through each step, ensuring all necessary information is provided for efficient review.

1
Manuscript Type & Field

Select your manuscript type and field of study

2
Title & Abstract

Provide your title, abstract, and keywords

3
Authors & Affiliations

Add all authors and their institutional affiliations

4
File Upload

Upload your manuscript and supplementary files

5
Additional Information

Provide funding, conflicts, and data availability statements

6
Review & Payment

Review submission and complete publication fee payment

Manuscript Types

We accept various types of scholarly contributions across all academic disciplines.

Research Article

Original research with novel findings

Word Limit:8,000 words
Figures/Tables:10 figures/tables
Review Article

Comprehensive review of existing literature

Word Limit:12,000 words
Figures/Tables:8 figures/tables
Short Communication

Brief report of significant findings

Word Limit:3,000 words
Figures/Tables:4 figures/tables
Case Study

Detailed analysis of specific cases

Word Limit:5,000 words
Figures/Tables:6 figures/tables

Formatting Requirements

Please ensure your manuscript follows these formatting guidelines before submission.

Manuscript Format

Double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font

Line numbers on all pages

Page numbers in the footer

Margins of at least 1 inch on all sides

References in a standard academic format (APA, MLA, or Chicago)

Figures and tables with clear captions

High-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI)

Supplementary files clearly labeled

File Formats Accepted

.docx.pdf.tex.png.jpg.tiff.eps

Ethical Standards

We are committed to the highest standards of research integrity and ethical publishing.

Research Ethics

Original work that has not been published elsewhere

Proper attribution of all sources and previous work

Disclosure of all conflicts of interest

Approval from relevant ethics committees when applicable

Consent from human subjects for research involving people

Compliance with animal welfare guidelines for animal research

Honest reporting of methodology and results

Data availability and reproducibility considerations

Peer Review Process

Our rigorous double-blind peer review ensures quality while maintaining fairness.

1

Initial Editorial Review

Manuscripts are first reviewed by our editorial team for scope, quality, and completeness (typically 3-5 days).

2

Reviewer Assignment

We select 2-3 expert reviewers based on their expertise in your research area (typically 5-7 days).

3

Peer Review

Reviewers evaluate your manuscript for originality, methodology, and significance (typically 3-4 weeks).

4

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer feedback, we make a decision: accept, revise, or reject (typically 1-2 days after reviews).

Need Help?

Our editorial team is here to support you throughout the submission process. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.