Author Guidelines

Welcome to Civitas Academic Press. These author guidelines are designed for researchers, scholars, authors, editors, universities, and institutions seeking to publish academic books, scholarly monographs, edited volumes, journal articles, conference proceedings, policy papers, and institutional reports. Please review each section carefully to ensure your manuscript meets our standards for academic publishing and scholarly publishing.

Manuscript Submission

Submit manuscripts electronically via our online submission system. Ensure your work aligns with our scope of publications and adheres to academic integrity and publication ethics. All submissions should include an abstract, keywords, and author details.

Scope of Publications

Civitas Academic Press publishes academic books, scholarly monographs, edited volumes, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, policy papers, and institutional reports across the humanities, social sciences, law, education, business, and public policy.

Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format. Use clear headings, subheadings, and consistent font styles. Tables, figures, and images should be high quality and properly labeled. Follow our template for structure and formatting.

Referencing and Citations

Use APA, MLA, or Chicago style referencing as appropriate. Include complete citations for all sources. Reference lists must be accurate and formatted consistently. Proper citation is essential for academic publishing and research publication.

Originality and Plagiarism Policy

All submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism, duplicate publication, and unethical practices are strictly prohibited. Manuscripts are screened for originality. Authors must ensure their work is free from plagiarism and respects copyright.

Editorial Review Process

Submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous editorial review, including peer review and editorial assessment. The process evaluates academic integrity, research quality, and adherence to publication ethics. Authors will receive feedback and revision requests as needed.

Publication Ethics

Civitas Academic Press follows strict publication ethics. We expect honesty, transparency, and respect for intellectual property. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed. Ethical considerations are integral to scholarly publishing.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their research. Ensure all co-authors have contributed and approved the manuscript. Respond promptly to editorial communications and revision requests.

Copyright and Permissions

Authors retain copyright but grant Civitas Academic Press the right to publish and disseminate their work. Obtain permissions for all third-party materials. Proper attribution is required for reproduced content.

How to Submit

To submit your manuscript, visit our online submission portal and follow the instructions. Include all required documents and ensure compliance with these author guidelines. For support, contact our editorial office.