Welcome to the online submission portal for the Journal of Policy and Governance Inquiry (JPGI). Please review the steps below before starting your manuscript submission.
Before You Begin: Ensure your manuscript adheres strictly to our structural and formatting requirements. Review Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
1. PRE-SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Prior to logging into our submission system, authors must ensure that their submission package contains the following components:
- Formatted Manuscript: Complete Microsoft Word (.docx) file adhering strictly to the Manuscript Preparation rules.
- Abstract & Keywords: Structured abstract (maximum 250 words) with 3–5 keywords.
- Author Metadata: Full names, designations, institutional affiliations, mobile numbers, official email addresses, and ORCID IDs for all co-authors.
- Corresponding Author: Identified with an asterisk (*) next to their superscript designation.
- Originality Statement: Confirmation that the manuscript is original, unpublished, and not currently under evaluation by another journal.
2. STEP-BY-STEP SUBMISSION PROCESS
Step 1: Account Registration / Login Visit our online portal. First-time authors must create an account by clicking Register. Existing user account holders can directly Login using their credentials.
Step 2: Start New Submission Navigate to your user dashboard and click Make a New Submission. Select the appropriate journal section (e.g., Research Articles, Policy Perspectives, or Review Essays).
Step 3: Upload Manuscript & Files Upload your main manuscript file (.docx). Any high-resolution figures, supplementary material, or data tables can be uploaded as additional supporting files.
Step 4: Enter Submission Metadata Enter the article title, abstract, keywords, and reference list into the designated system metadata fields. Add all co-authors to ensure proper indexing.
Step 5: Confirm & Submit Review your complete submission summary for accuracy, accept the submission terms, and click Finish Submission. An automated confirmation email with a submission tracking ID will be dispatched immediately.
3. PEER REVIEW & TRACKING STATUS
All manuscripts submitted to JPGI undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure scholarly quality and integrity.
- Initial Desk Assessment: Within 1–2 weeks of submission, manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial office for scope alignment, formatting compliance, and plagiarism checks.
- Peer Review Stage: Manuscripts meeting desk standards are assigned to expert reviewers. Authors can log in to their dashboard at any time to monitor real-time review progress.
- Editorial Decision: Initial peer review decisions (Accept, Revisions Required, or Reject) are typically issued within 4 to 6 weeks.
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Submit Your Manuscript OnlineNeed help with your submission? Contact our editorial office at editor@castpubs.org