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Call for Papers — Volume 1, Issue 2 (2026). Rolling review, decisions in 8–10 weeks.

Submit via the portal

For Authors

Submit a manuscript

Tracked peer review, reviewer correspondence and author accounts are handled on the official journal portal. Prepare your manuscript to the guidelines below before submitting.

Open the submission portalLegacy portal at hguresearch.netEmail the editorial office

Requirements

Author guidelines

A summary of the essentials. The full guidelines cover article types, house formatting rules, editorial policies, a pre-submission checklist and a downloadable manuscript template.

Full author guidelinesManuscript template (.docx)
Manuscript length
3,000–8,000 words, excluding references and appendices.
Format
Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF, 12pt serif, double-spaced.
Referencing
APA 7th edition throughout, in-text citations and reference list.
Abstract
Structured, 150–250 words, with 4–6 keywords.
Blind review copy
Author identity and affiliation removed from the manuscript body.
Originality
Unpublished work, not under review elsewhere.
Ethics
Human-subject studies require evidence of ethical approval.
Authorship
All listed authors must have contributed substantively.
Figures & tables
Numbered sequentially, with source lines where applicable.
Cover letter
Optional, but recommended to state significance and section fit.

Peer Review

What happens next

  1. 01

    Submission

    Manuscript received

    Authors submit through the official portal. Formatting and originality are screened before entry to review.

  2. 02

    Screening

    Editorial desk review

    The Section Editor assesses fit, scope, and scholarly rigor within one to two weeks.

  3. 03

    Review

    Double-blind peer review

    Two independent reviewers in the field evaluate the manuscript anonymously.

  4. 04

    Decision

    Editorial decision

    Accept, minor or major revision, or decline — always communicated with reviewer feedback.