Instructions for Authors

 

Studia Securitatis Journal is a member of Crossref (https://www.crossref.org/).  We assign a DOI name for each article published in Studia Securitatis Journal. DOI  prefix 10.54989/stusec (https://www.doi.org/). Our journal offers full open access policy without any fees

Studia Securitatis Journal is issued on June and December.

Deadlines for Submission

For the 1st Issue: 15th of April
For the 2nd Issue: 15th of October

General Specifications

  • Papers should be submitted electronically to: journal.studiasecuritatis@ulbsibiu.ro
  • Length: Articles should be between 4,000 and 10,000 words (approximately 6–15 pages) and written in English
  • Authorship: In multi-authored articles, the order of authors will be determined by academic and scientific rank in descending order. In the case of identical ranks, authors will be listed alphabetically by surname.
  • Author Information: Each submission must include a short biographical note for every author (maximum 70 words), indicating academic title, institutional affiliation, field of expertise, ORCID ID (mandatory for DOI assignment, see https://orcid.org/), and contact email address.
  • Plagiarism Check: All submissions will be screened for plagiarism using software recommended by Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
  • Each article must include:
    • An abstract of 150-200 words in English
    • Up to five keywords in English
    • At least 20 footnotes
    • A bibliography citing at least 15 scholarly sources (books, journal articles, studies, published or unpublished documents, etc.).

We suggest that you consult a native speaker or a specialist in English, for fluency of your text.

We strongly recommend to download the template above.

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Studia Securitatis Journal does not have article processing charges (APC`s) or article submission charges. Studia Securitatis Journal is dedicated to promoting open access to research and ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent the dissemination of knowledge. As part of this commitment, we do not charge any fees to authors for the submission, processing, or publication of their articles.

 

Submission Fees: Authors are not required to pay any fees when submitting their manuscripts for consideration.

No Article Processing Charges (APC): There are no fees charged upon acceptance of the manuscript for editorial processes, peer review, or production.

No Publication Fees: Authors are not charged for the online hosting and dissemination of their articles.

Commitment to Open Access Studia Securitatis Journal provides free and immediate access to all published articles, ensuring that research findings are accessible to readers worldwide without any financial constraints. This model is supported by [institutional funding/sponsorship/partnerships], allowing us to uphold the principles of open access.

Supporting Researchers Globally Our no-fee policy is designed to support researchers from all regions, including those from low- and middle-income countries, ensuring that financial considerations do not hinder the publication and dissemination of high-quality research.

Contact Information For any questions regarding our no-fee policy or other inquiries, please contact us at journal.studiasecuritatis@ulbsibiu.ro. By adopting a no-fee policy, Studia Securitatis Journal strives to foster an inclusive and equitable platform for the dissemination of research, contributing to the global exchange of knowledge without financial barriers.