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.
Quick Facts
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.
Select your manuscript type and field of study
Provide your title, abstract, and keywords
Add all authors and their institutional affiliations
Upload your manuscript and supplementary files
Provide funding, conflicts, and data availability statements
Review submission and complete publication fee payment
Manuscript Types
We accept various types of scholarly contributions across all academic disciplines.
Original research with novel findings
Comprehensive review of existing literature
Brief report of significant findings
Detailed analysis of specific cases
Formatting Requirements
Please ensure your manuscript follows these formatting guidelines before submission.
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
Ethical Standards
We are committed to the highest standards of research integrity and ethical publishing.
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
COPE Guidelines
Peer Review Process
Our rigorous double-blind peer review ensures quality while maintaining fairness.
Initial Editorial Review
Manuscripts are first reviewed by our editorial team for scope, quality, and completeness (typically 3-5 days).
Reviewer Assignment
We select 2-3 expert reviewers based on their expertise in your research area (typically 5-7 days).
Peer Review
Reviewers evaluate your manuscript for originality, methodology, and significance (typically 3-4 weeks).
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.