UNIBEN Journal of Humanities

Open Access • Peer Reviewed

Author Resources & Guidelines

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Article Processing Charges

3-6

Weeks to First Decision

100%

Open Access

CC BY 4.0

Creative Commons License

Submission Guidelines

Types of Manuscripts We Accept

Original Research Articles
Full-length empirical, theoretical, or doctrinal research (5,000-10,000 words)
Review Articles
Comprehensive literature reviews and systematic reviews (6,000-12,000 words)
Short Communications
Brief reports of preliminary findings or emerging debates (2,000-3,000 words)
Book Reviews
Critical assessments of recent publications (1,500-2,500 words)
Policy Briefs
Research-informed recommendations for policy and practice (2,000-4,000 words)

Manuscript Formatting Requirements

Document Format

Only DOCX format is accepted
A4 paper size with 2.5cm (1 inch) margins on all sides
Double-spaced throughout (including references)
12-point font (Times New Roman or similar)
Line numbers for ease of reviewer comments (recommended)

Structure

Title Page: Title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author email, ORCID iDs
Abstract: 150-300 words (not required for book reviews)
Keywords: 5-7 keywords for indexing
Main Text: Introduction, main body (methodology, results, discussion as appropriate), conclusion
References: Formatted consistently (APA, Chicago, MLA, or Harvard)
Declarations: Funding, conflicts of interest, ethics approval, data availability

Download Manuscript Template

Use our official template to ensure your manuscript meets all formatting requirements.

Download Template (DOCX)

The Submission Process

Prepare Your Manuscript

Ensure your manuscript follows our formatting guidelines and includes all required sections: abstract, keywords, main text, references, and declarations.

Use our templateInclude ORCID iDsDouble-check references

Submit Online

Upload your manuscript and supplementary files through our online submission system. Fill in metadata fields and provide author information.

Estimated time: 15-20 minutes

Editorial Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief conducts an initial assessment for scope, quality, and suitability. Manuscripts that pass this stage are sent for peer review.

Timeline: Within 7-10 days

Peer Review

Your manuscript undergoes double-anonymous peer review by at least two independent experts in your field.

Timeline: 3-6 weeks to first decision

Decision & Publication

You'll receive a decision (accept, minor/major revisions, or reject). Accepted articles are published online immediately and assigned a DOI.

Continuous publicationCrossref DOI assigned

No Article Processing Charges (APCs)

This is a Diamond Open Access journal, meaning it's completely free for both authors and readers. There are no submission fees, publication fees, color charges, or any hidden costs.

Supported by: TETFund and the University of Benin

We believe knowledge should be freely accessible to all, without financial barriers to publication or access.

Copyright & Licensing

Authors Retain Copyright

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This means:

You keep copyright of your work
Readers can freely access, download, and share your article
Others can build upon your work with proper attribution
You can post preprints and accepted manuscripts in repositories

Self-Archiving Policy

Authors may archive preprints and the Author Accepted Manuscript (AAM) in institutional or subject repositories. Please link to the final published version using the DOI.

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Data & Materials Sharing

Data Availability Statement Required

All submissions must include a Data Availability Statement describing whether and how the underlying data can be accessed. This promotes transparency and reproducibility in research.