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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 and the Author Instructions.
  • All authors have significantly contributed to the research and manuscript drafting and are aware of and agree to the submission.
  • The manuscript is original, not previously published nor submitted elsewhere, and free from plagiarism. The lead author ensures the accuracy and integrity of the data and results.
  • 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 and authors accept personal liability for any copyright breach.
  • All conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
  • Ethical approvals for studies involving humans or animals are in place, and the work adheres to relevant guidelines.
  • The manuscript will be licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) or equivalent. This is a diamond open-access journal with no submission or publication fees.

Articles

Original peer-reviewed scholarly articles that contribute empirical or theoretical insights on political science topics related to the Benelux region.

Research Notes

Shorter, descriptive pieces focusing on methodological contributions or specific political phenomena within Belgium, the Netherlands, or Luxembourg.

Literature Review

Critical reviews of current or emerging debates, summarizing and analyzing key works in the field

PhD Review

Summaries of recently defended doctoral dissertations from the Low Countries, accompanied by a peer review.

State of the Profession

Articles reflecting on the political science profession and developments in the field across the Benelux region.

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