• Please download the ethical commitment form and the conflict of interest form from the provided link. After filling them out, upload them along with the other documents and the original manuscript file.
• Two copies of the papers must be uploaded to the system: 1) a file containing the author/authors’ details, and 2) a file without the author/authors’ details.
• Papers are only accepted through the online submission system. The journal is not obligated to review papers that are sent to the email addresses of the editorial board members.
• After successfully submitting the paper and receiving a registration code, the paper will enter the initial review stage.
• Given that the editorial board meets at the end of each month, it may take up to one month for the author to receive the results of the initial review.
• Manuscripts must not have been previously published in any domestic or foreign publication and must not be submitted to another publication until the review process is complete and a final decision has been made.
• Each paper submission must be accompanied by a completed and signed author/authors commitment form, submitted by the corresponding author. Manuscripts that do not include this form will not be considered for review. The form can be downloaded from the link provided.
• A review fee of two million Rials (equivalent to 200 thousand Tomans) will be charged for each paper submitted. Upon acceptance of the paper for publication, an additional fee of four million Rials (equivalent to 400 thousand Tomans) will be charged to the authors. Please note that if the article is rejected by the reviewers, the review fee of two million Rials is non-refundable.
• The entire process of submitting, reviewing, revising, accepting or rejecting, and ultimately publishing papers is conducted through the journal’s website.
• At the time of publication, the specialized editor has the discretion to accept, reject, or make any necessary changes to the paper.
• Manuscript will not be presented to the editorial board unless it adheres to the ‘Guidelines for Writing the Paper’ provided at the end of this page.
• To increase international readership and be accepted into international databases, the paper must include an extended abstract in English, covering the ‘Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and Keywords.’ If the translation of the extended abstract does not meet the required quality standards, the author will be responsible for paying four million Rials (equivalent to 400 thousand Tomans) for a translator to translate the abstract, in addition to the six million Rials (equivalent to 600 thousand Tomans) mentioned above.
• By the request of the National Commission for Scientific Publications of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, it is mandatory for authors to register and provide their Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID). As such, authors are required to obtain their ORCID before submitting their paper to the journal.
• The paper must be exploratory and present the findings of the author or authors, leading to the production of new scientific knowledge. The Strategic Studies Quarterly welcomes papers derived from doctoral dissertations, outstanding theses, and independent research projects that meet the journal’s scientific and research standards.
• Given the regular publication of Strategic Studies Quarterly since 1998 and its inclusion of various papers in different strategic fields, authors are required to cite papers published in the Quarterly and reference those that are relevant to their paper’s topic.
• If necessary, authors can follow up on their papers through the ‘Bal-e’ messenger or Telegram at +989371553513.

Guidelines for Writing the Paper

The manuscript must adhere to the following guidelines; otherwise, the journal is under no obligation to accept or publish it:

• The paper’s subject must fall within the scope of strategic studies, including issues and subjects related to security studies, the national security of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and international security.
• The paper should be structured to include the following sections: title, abstract, introduction, theoretical framework, main body, conclusion, and references.
• The Persian abstract, including the question, methodology, and findings, should be between 150 and 250 words in length and accompanied by five keywords.
• In the introduction section, the research question, hypothesis, objectives, and the importance of the research should be presented.
• The methodology section should detail the data collection and analysis methods, as well as the research strategy. For studies that rely on statistical populations and sampling, it is important to specify the sampling method and any tests for validity and reliability.
• The text of the paper should maintain a consistent form and content. This implies that the established principles of research and academic writing have been adhered to.
• The main headings should be labeled with Abjad letters, while subheadings should be numbered using numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.).
• To ensure proper formatting, it is important to use semi-spaces within the text. This can be achieved by pressing the combination keys Ctrl+Shift+2.
• The main body of the paper should be between 5,000 and 7,000 words in length. The text should be formatted using the B-Lotus 14 pt, while any English terms and footnotes should be set in Times New Roman 10 pt.
• All images, graphs, and tables included in the paper should be of high quality. Specifically, images should have a resolution of 300 dpi and be saved in the jpg format. Additionally, the source of them must be properly cited.
• The number and title of tables should be placed above them, while those for maps, images, and diagrams should be placed below.
• The reference and citation should be APA (American Psychological Association) style. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list (and vice versa).