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The Polis: Journal of Political Studies

Academic Publishing Directorate, CAS Journals

Online ISSN: 3092-9113 (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

Scholarly analysis of political theory, public policy, governance systems, international relations, and civic institutions.

Thematic Coverage & Disciplinary Domains

Political Theory, Thought and Philosophy
Comparative Politics and Government
International Relations and Global Politics
Public Policy, Administration and Governance
Democracy, Elections and Political Institutions
Political Economy and Development
Peace, Conflict and Security Studies
Political Sociology and Social Movements
Civil Society, Citizenship and Participation
Political Communication and Media
Human Rights, Justice and the Rule of Law
African Politics and Perspectives on the Global South

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

POLIS 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
Abstract:: 150–250 words

Academic Integrity

Peer Review & Publication Ethics

POLIS 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:: casjournals@gmail.com
Telephone Inquiries:: 08085904192
Online Operations:: CAS Journals Digital Operating Center

ISSN strings supplied: 3092-9113 and E-3093-0650 (retained as supplied pending editorial verification)

Governance & Leadership

Editorial Board

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Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief

Chidi K. Ogonnaya, PhD

Associate Editors & Board Members

Christian Nwadinihu, PhD

Associate Editor

Bellarmine Nneji, PhD

Editor

Ifeanyi Anyanwu, PhD

Editor

Bernard Berm Assoh, PhD

Editor

Francis Ofoegbu, PhD

Editor

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The Polis: Journal of Political Studies

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Manuscript Structure & Requirements

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Editorial Board

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