Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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Research Articles

This section welcomes original scientific articles presenting unpublished research findings within the fields covered by the journal. Manuscripts are subject to rigorous peer review following a double-blind review procedure. Articles must present a clearly defined research problem, an appropriate methodology, well-documented results, a scientific discussion, and relevant bibliographic references. All submissions must comply with the journal’s ethical, scientific, and editorial standards.

Review Articles

This section welcomes review articles providing a critical and structured analysis of the existing scientific literature on a specific question or topic. Manuscripts should provide a comprehensive review of available knowledge, highlight major findings, debates, research gaps, and future perspectives, and make a relevant contribution to the understanding of the subject. Articles are subject to peer review and must comply with the journal’s ethical, methodological, and editorial standards.

Research Notes

This section welcomes short scientific contributions presenting preliminary findings, focused observations, new data, or methodological advances that may contribute to the development of knowledge. Manuscripts must present clearly documented and adequately supported scientific information. Research Notes are subject to peer review and must comply with the journal’s ethical, methodological, and editorial standards.

Case Studies

This section welcomes case studies providing an in-depth scientific analysis of a particular situation, phenomenon, institution, programme, geographical area, or experience. Manuscripts should present a clearly established context, an appropriate methodological approach, a rigorous analysis of data or observations, and a discussion highlighting relevant lessons and implications. Contributions are subject to peer review and must comply with the journal’s ethical, methodological, and editorial standards.

Opinions and Analyses

This section welcomes analytical contributions and scholarly reflections addressing contemporary issues within the fields covered by the journal. Manuscripts may present critical analyses, theoretical reflections, public policy discussions, or well-argued interpretations of scientific or societal phenomena. Contributions must be well substantiated, based on relevant sources, and comply with the journal’s ethical and editorial standards. They undergo editorial assessment and, where appropriate, peer review.

Book Reviews

This section welcomes critical reviews of scholarly books, monographs, research reports, and other academic publications relevant to the fields covered by the journal. Reviews should briefly introduce the work under consideration, assess its main contributions, discuss its strengths and limitations, and evaluate its scholarly relevance. Contributions should be written in a critical, objective, and constructive manner and comply with the journal’s ethical and editorial standards.

Editorial

This section publishes editorials, including issue introductions, messages from the editorial team, reflections on the journal’s scientific direction, and introductory contributions addressing topics of scientific or societal interest. Editorials are subject to editorial assessment and are generally not submitted to external peer review.

Copyright Notice

Les auteurs conservent leurs droits d'auteur sur leur œuvre. En soumettant leur manuscrit, ils accordent au Centre de Recherche Stratégiques pour la Gouvernance (CRESG) le droit de première publication de l'article, sous réserve de son acceptation définitive par la revue.

La publication de l'article est soumise au respect des politiques éditoriales, scientifiques et éthiques de la revue.

Les auteurs conservent le droit d'utiliser et de diffuser leur œuvre conformément aux conditions de publication et de licence adoptées par la Revue CRESG, sous réserve de mentionner sa première publication par la revue.

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