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Submission Guidelines & Editorial Standards

The Journal of Strategic Military Studies maintains the highest standards of academic excellence. Please review our comprehensive guidelines before submitting your manuscript.

Manuscript Requirements

  • Original, unpublished research
  • 3,000-12,000 words (excluding references)
  • APA citation style required
  • Double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman
  • Abstract: 150-300 words
  • 5-8 relevant keywords
  • Author biography (100-150 words)

Author Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in relevant field
  • Demonstrated expertise through publications
  • Military or academic experience preferred
  • Transparent credential disclosure
  • Conflict of interest declaration
  • Institutional affiliation required
  • Professional references available

Content Standards

  • Primary source documentation
  • Rigorous fact-checking required
  • Multiple source verification
  • Expert consultation encouraged
  • Classification compliance
  • Ethical research standards
  • Contemporary relevance

Peer Review Process

  • Double-blind peer review
  • 2-3 expert reviewers
  • Editorial board oversight
  • Revision and response process
  • Final editorial approval
  • Post-publication review
  • Correction protocols

Editorial Review Process

Our rigorous review process ensures the highest quality publications while maintaining academic integrity and scholarly excellence.

1

Initial Review

Editorial team conducts initial assessment for scope, quality, and adherence to submission guidelines.

Timeline: 48-72 hours

2

Peer Review Assignment

Manuscripts are assigned to 2-3 expert reviewers based on subject matter expertise and availability.

Timeline: 1 week

3

Expert Review

Anonymous peer review focusing on methodology, analysis, contributions, and scholarly merit.

Timeline: 4-6 weeks

4

Editorial Decision

Editor-in-chief makes publication decision based on reviewer recommendations and editorial standards.

Timeline: 1-2 weeks

5

Revision Process

Authors address reviewer comments and revise manuscripts according to editorial feedback.

Timeline: 4-8 weeks (author)

6

Publication

Final manuscripts undergo copyediting, fact-checking, and formatting before publication.

Timeline: 2-4 weeks

Submission Categories & Scope

JSMS publishes diverse content that advances strategic military studies and defense research. Select the category that best fits your submission:

Research Categories

Research Articles

  • Original empirical research
  • Novel theoretical contributions
  • Quantitative and qualitative studies
  • 8,000-12,000 words

Policy Analysis

  • Defense policy evaluation
  • Strategic planning analysis
  • Implementation studies
  • 6,000-10,000 words

Historical Analysis

  • Military history research
  • Strategic case studies
  • Lessons learned analysis
  • 7,000-11,000 words

Technology Assessment

  • Military technology analysis
  • Innovation studies
  • Strategic implications
  • 5,000-9,000 words

⚠️ Classification and Security Notice

All submissions must be unclassified and suitable for public release. Authors are responsible for ensuring compliance with their organization's security and publication policies.

JSMS cannot accept classified information or materials subject to export control restrictions. When in doubt, consult your security office before submission.

📋 Academic Integrity Requirements

Plagiarism Detection: All submissions are screened using advanced plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with significant similarity to existing works will be rejected.

Ethical Standards: Research must comply with applicable ethical guidelines, including human subjects protection and data management requirements.

Editorial Office Contact

Manuscript Submissions: submit@jsms.qsogo.com

Editorial Inquiries: editorial@jsms.qsogo.com

Technical Support: tech-support@jsms.qsogo.com

Response Time: We acknowledge all submissions within 48 hours