Papers for initial submission should be concise and no more than 2500 words; they should be clearly and lucidly written to convey the essence of their findings and novelty. The manuscript’s total length must be at most 14 pages, including references, footnotes, tables, and figures. The manuscript should contain a concise introduction highlighting the study’s significance and motivations, explanations of the research design and data, a discussion of the obtained results, and a brief conclusion. We aim to offer a rapid response to papers, with peer reviews by the editors and at least one anonymous reviewer. Submission to first decision is expected to be within three months. We welcome submissions from young scholars. Submissions from doctoral/graduate students are especially encouraged.
