Information For Authors

About the Journal

Chinese Studies Monthly is an academic journal that publishes research on various aspects of Chinese humanities and social sciences. We aim to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars interested in exploring different dimensions of China.

Aims and Scope

Chinese Studies Monthly focuses on research that contributes to a deeper understanding of China. We invite papers on topics such as:

  • Chinese history and culture
  • Chinese society and politics
  • Chinese economy and business
  • Chinese language and linguistics
  • Chinese education and pedagogy
  • Chinese philosophy and ethics

We also welcome contributions that explore emerging trends, new methodologies, and case studies that offer critical insights into China.

Article Types

  • Full – length Research Articles: Should be between 6,000–9,000 words. They should present original research, methodologies, or theoretical advancements. Articles exceeding 9,000 words will only be accepted if necessary for the subject matter.
  • Review Articles: Provide comprehensive summaries of research topics relevant to Chinese studies. These should typically be between 5,000–8,000 words and provide a critical assessment of existing literature.
  • Case Studies: Analyze specific events, policies, or phenomena, focusing on practical applications or theoretical implications. These should be 4,000–6,000 words and clearly outline the context, challenges, and outcomes.
  • Viewpoints: These shorter articles (1,500–2,000 words) provide commentary or propose new ideas that could stimulate debate or address emerging issues in Chinese studies.
  • Special Issue Proposals: We welcome special issue proposals focused on timely and impactful themes in Chinese studies. Special issues should consist of 6–10 articles. Proposals should be sent to the editor and will be subject to peer review.

Peer Review Process

Chinese Studies Monthly follows a double – anonymized peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Submissions are first evaluated by the editors, and suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers. The final decision will be made by the editors based on the reviewers’ recommendations. Authors are welcome to appeal editorial decisions by following the journal’s appeal process.

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted online via the Chinese Studies Monthly manuscript submission system. All files should be uploaded in editable formats such as .doc or .docx for text and .TIFF, .JPEG, or .EPS for figures.

Manuscript Structure

  • Title Page: Include the article title, author names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s contact details.
  • Abstract: Provide a concise abstract of no more than 250 words, summarizing the research, key findings, and conclusions. Avoid citations and abbreviations.
  • Keywords: Include 3–7 keywords to help index your article.
  • Highlights: Submit 3–5 bullet points summarizing the key contributions of the article (maximum 85 characters each).
  • Main Text: Organize the main text with clear section headings such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions.
  • Tables and Figures: All tables and figures should be submitted as separate files and cited in the manuscript. Captions should be provided for each.
  • Declaration of Interest: All authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest. If there are no conflicts, include a statement such as: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

Open Access

Chinese Studies Monthly is an open – access journal. Authors are responsible for paying the article processing charge (APC) upon acceptance.

Ethics in Publishing

Authors must adhere to the ethical guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or improper authorship attribution will not be tolerated.

Data Sharing and Reproducibility

We encourage authors to share data supporting their findings through data repositories. Authors should include a data availability statement in their manuscript.

References

Citations should follow a recognized academic style. All sources cited in the text should be included in the reference list and vice versa.

Supplementary Material

Authors may submit supplementary material such as datasets or multimedia files, which will be published online alongside the article.

For more detailed submission instructions, including formatting guidelines and templates, please visit the Chinese Studies Monthly submission page.