1. Step-by-Step Submission Guide
Step 1: Login & Start
Create Account / Register: Use your institutional email.
Submit New Manuscript: Look for this button on your Author Dashboard.
Select Article Type: Choose between Original Research Article, Review Article, or Case Study.
Step 2: Enter Metadata
Full Title: The complete title of your paper.
Short Title / Running Head: A shortened version of the title (usually under 50 characters).
Abstract: Copy and paste your abstract here.
Keywords: Use 3–6 searchable terms (e.g., Cultural Diplomacy, State Branding, Maritime Cooperation).
Step 3: Author Details
Corresponding Author: The person who handles all emails from the journal.
Affiliations: Your university and department name.
ORCID iD: A digital identifier for researchers (often mandatory).
Step 4: Upload Files (Crucial Step)
Make sure you upload the correct files. In Strategy journals, they use Double-Blind Review, meaning the reviewers shouldn't know who you are.
Cover Letter: (See template below).
Title Page: Contains names, affiliations, and acknowledgments.
Main Document (Anonymized): The paper itself, starting from the Abstract. Remove all author names and university logos.
Figures/Tables: Sometimes uploaded separately in high resolution.
2. Cover Letter Template (English)
You can copy and edit this template for the "Cover Letter" section of your submission.
To: The Editor-in-Chief
Journal: [Name of the Journal, e.g., Indo-Pacific Journal of Soft-Power]
Subject: Submission of Manuscript for Review
Dear Editor,
I am writing to submit our original research article entitled "[Your Paper Title]" for consideration for publication in [Journal Name].
This study investigates the impact of [Topic A] on [Topic B] within the context of [Industry/Country]. We believe this research is a perfect fit for the journal's scope because it offers new strategic insights into [Key Contribution].
We confirm that this manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not currently under consideration by any other journal. All authors have approved the final version of this manuscript.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your University]