Types of Manuscript
Types of Manuscript
What you can submit to Sophist
Sophist publishes three types of peer-reviewed manuscript within its focus and scope. All types follow the journal template, word limits and reference style set out in the Author Guidelines.
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3
Manuscript types accepted
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2+
Reviewers for every manuscript
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3×
Issues per year: Jan, May, Sep
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0 USD
No fees for any type
1 Original Research Article
Reports new findings from empirical, textual, historical or field research. It presents a clear research problem, method, findings and discussion, and makes an original contribution to the literature.
Introduction Method Results and Discussion Conclusion References
2 Conceptual Paper
Develops a theoretical argument, framework or new interpretation, for example in Islamic thought, tafsir hermeneutics or political theory, built on a critical reading of primary and secondary sources.
Introduction Approach Argument Implications Conclusion
3 Critical Review
Systematically surveys and evaluates the literature on a topic, identifies debates and gaps, and proposes directions for further research. Reviews must go beyond summary and offer a critical synthesis.
Introduction Review method Synthesis Research agenda Conclusion
Requirements for All Types
Original The manuscript has not been published and is not under review elsewhere.
Template Length, abstract, keywords and reference style follow the Author Guidelines and the journal template.
Screening Every manuscript passes plagiarism screening and the peer review process.
Not accepted Book reviews, opinion pieces, conference reports and student assignments without a research contribution.
