IZU · Critical Perspectives

Izu: Journal of Critical Perspectives

Academic Publishing Directorate, CAS Journals

Online ISSN: 3093-0650 (Online) / E-3093-0650 (Online)Frequency: Four issues per year (March, June, September, December)Standard: APA 7th Edition

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Journal Focus & Policy

Aims & Scope

Peer-reviewed critical scholarship and interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives.

Thematic Coverage & Disciplinary Domains

Critical Philosophy and Theoretical Inquiry
Philosophical Anthropology and Ethics
Epistemology, Hermeneutics and Social Theory
Cultural Critique and Humanistic Discourse
African Philosophy, Decolonial Thought and Value Systems
Interdisciplinary Analyses on Contemporary Social Challenges

Double-Blind Peer Review

Double-blind peer review. Initial editorial assessment for scope and suitability, followed by independent evaluation by at least two expert reviewers.

Open Access & CC-BY 4.0

Immediate open access under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. Authors retain full copyright.

Submission Summary

Publishing Schedule & Fees

Initial Submission Fee:: Free (₦0 Upfront)
Publication Charge (Nigerian Authors):: ₦30,000 (After Acceptance)
Foreign / International Authors:: US $90 (After Acceptance)
Publication Frequency:: Four issues per year (March, June, September, December)
Submission Status:: Open for Submissions

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Author Instructions & Standards

Submission Guidelines & Accepted Article Types

Accepted Article Types

IZU considers original manuscripts that meet rigorous scholarly standards, offer innovative critical insights, and contribute to ongoing academic and societal discourse.

Original Research Articles

Full-length empirical, qualitative, or theoretical investigations presenting novel scholarship and robust methodological frameworks.

Review Articles

Systematic, critical evaluations of existing literature, synthesizing disciplinary developments and identifying conceptual frontiers.

Critical Analyses

Rigorous analytical essays engaging with theoretical controversies, policy discourses, or philosophical debates.

Manuscript Structure & Requirements

Manuscript Length:: 4,000–8,000 words, including references and appendices
Abstract:: 150–250 words

Academic Integrity

Peer Review & Publication Ethics

IZU follows the rigorous standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Every manuscript is initially reviewed by the editorial desk for alignment and quality, then subjected to double-blind evaluation by at least two independent expert referees.

Double-Blind Review

Author identities and reviewer identities are mutually concealed throughout the review cycle.

Plagiarism Screening

Manuscripts undergo anti-plagiarism verification. Falsification, fabricated data, and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.

Correspondence

Editorial Secretariat & Office

Physical Address:: Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Editorial Email:: izujournal@gmail.com
Telephone Inquiries:: 08085904192
Online Operations:: CAS Journals Digital Operating Center

ISSN strings supplied: 3093-0650 and E-3093-0650 (retained as supplied pending editorial verification)

Governance & Leadership

Editorial Board

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Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief

Prof Izu M. Onyeocha

Associate Editors & Board Members

Chidi K. Ogonnaya, PhD

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