Each submission should include

(1) An anonymized manuscript containing the title, abstract, 4 to 6 keywords, references, notes, and any tables in .doc or.docx file format.

Word limit: Submitted text should have between 6,000 and 10,000 words in length (3,000 to 6,000 for reviews), including references and notes.

Abstract: up to 700 signs in length should include research question/thesis, identify author’s data, and give some indication of the findings/conclusions. The abstract should be concise and complete without reference to the body of the article.

(2) in a separate file abstract with a single cover page containing the title of paper, name(s) of the author(s), institution(s), ORCID number(s), and the complete contact information of author(s).

The submission should be sent to to the editors' e-mail address: zoonpolitikon@civitas.edu.pl or via the Editorial Panel.

* The submission of papers signifies the author's acceptance of the Zoon Politikon Publication Ethics.

* Submission of a manuscript implies commitment to publish in Zoon Politikon. Previously published papers and papers under review by another journal are not acceptable (see Zoon Politikon Statement by the Author). [PDF]

* All received papers undergo a mandatory check by anti-plagiarism software before going under review.

Zoon Politikon uses the American Psychological Association (APA) style of reference.

In-text references: (Park, 1931, p. 130)(Park & Burgess, 1921; Park, 1931)

Reference list (examples):

Books: Goldberg, D. T. (1990). The anatomy of racism. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press.

Chapters: Goar, C. (2008). Experiments in black and white: Power and privilege in experimental methodology. In T. Zuberi & E. Bonilla-Silva (Eds.), White logic, white methods: Racism and methodology (pp. 153-163). Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield.

Journal papers: Harper, S., Davis, R., Jones, D., McGowan, B., Ingram, T. & Platt, S. (2011). Race and racism in the experiences of black male resident assistants at predominantly white universities. Journal of College Student Development, 52(2), 1543-3382. https:// doi.org/ 10.1353/csd.2011.0025

Websites: Batty, D. (2019). Universities failing to address thousands of racist incidents. The Guardian. Retrieved November 10, 2019, fromhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/23/universities-failing-to-address-thousands-of-racist-incidents

For further examples and explanations concerning APA referencing style visit https://apastyle.apa.org/or use short guidelines APA for Academic Writing. [PDF]

Please prepare a bibliography (in alphabetical order) according to the following formula.

Citing persons: please expand the initial/s of the names of people mentioned in the text for the first time; in subsequent citations we use only names (no initials) Abbreviations: please minimise the use of abbreviations.

Titles in the text: The titles of all publications in the text should be given without quotation marks, in italics (except for the names of legal acts – no italics).

Footnotes: please use footnotes only for explanations or comments (not as a form of bibliographic references).

Equations, tables, figures: they should be included in the text, centred, numbered and described; texts: Calibri, size: 8-9 pt depending on the number of columns, single spacing. The width of tables and other graphic materials must not exceed 12 cm.

Equationsin the text should be marked with a continuous numbering, Arabic numbers in parentheses on the right margin. Complex statistical models (eg. hierarchical regression models) should be saved also in the form of equations where possible.

Tablesshould be numbered with continuous numbering in the order in which they appear in the text. They should include a title indicating the contents of the table, as well as column and row headers. General markings used in this table should be explained under the table in the form of a note specifying for example, the markings of the levels of significance. Type of used statistical tests (single-sided/ double-sided) should also be indicated in the specification table. Relevance test values of p> 0.05 should not be regarded as significant. Vertical lines between the columns and horizontal lines should be avoided, except the line above the first and below the last row of the table and the line below the column headings. In tables presenting distribution of frequency or interest rates the margin values or values indicating the total amount should be included.

The rules of the presentation of research methodology: texts presenting the results of empirical studies should include a section showing the methodology of the completed research. The secondary data analysis should pinpoint the source and extent of empirical data. Description of the research methodology should indicate the size and method of sample selection, as well as evaluation of its representativeness in relation to the population (in case of surveys). In case of qualitative research the criteria for selection of cases and the way of its conducting should be indicated (eg. the subjects). In texts based on data derived from surveys the Authors should indicate the questions which are the indicators of analysed hidden variables and the method of construction of complex measures, together with an assessment of their validity and reliability.

Peer Review Procedure

Each submission is assessed by internal reviewers (the editorial team) and by two external Reviewers (double peer review).The detailed reviewing procedure is shown in the graph below.

A reviewer has 3 weeks to prepare a review of the text – if the review is not made within the time limit a reviewer is removed from the list of reviewers. The main criteria that the reviewers follow during the evaluation are:

•    originality of the problem and its contribution to the current state of knowledge on a particular topic;

•    logical consistency and clarity of argument;

•    clarity and certainty of the posed theses and arguments;

•    embedding of the argument in the current literature on the subject and support of the theses by the relevant bibliography;

•    correct language.

We invite you to read the Review Form. [PDF]

 

Publication Ethics

DUTIES OF AUTHORS

Reporting standards: Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. The paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. The fabrication of results and making of fraudulent or inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and may cause rejection or retraction of a manuscript or a published article.

Originality and plagiarism: Authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others they need to be cited or quoted. Plagiarism and fraudulent data is not acceptable.

Data access retention: Authors may be asked to provide the raw data for editorial review, should be prepared to provide public access to such data, and should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication of their paper.

Multiple or concurrent publication: Authors should not in general publish a manuscript describing essentially the same research in more than one journal. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable.

Authorship of the manuscript: Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the report study. All those who have made contributions should be listed as co-authors.

The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included in the paper, and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Acknowledgement of sources: The proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. The authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the scope of the reported work.

Fundamental errors in published works: When the author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.