Author Guidelines

Here are author guidelines tailored for the journal "AI Governance and Society," reflecting best practices for scholarly publishing in interdisciplinary AI governance research:

Manuscript Preparation

  • Article Types: Original research articles, reviews, perspectives, policy analyses, and commentaries.

  • Language: Manuscripts must be prepared in clear, concise English.

  • Manuscript Length: Typical length varies by article type; around 4,000–8,000 words for research articles is common.

  • Title: Should be concise yet descriptive of the study’s focus.

  • Abstract: A structured or unstructured abstract of 150–250 words should summarize the background, objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions.

  • Keywords: Include 5 to 7 relevant keywords for indexing and discovery.

Structure

  • Sections: Commonly: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.

  • References: Use a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, Chicago) as specified by the journal.

  • Tables and Figures: Must be clearly labeled, sequentially numbered, and cited in the text.

  • Ethical Compliance: Studies involving human subjects or data must reference institutional review board approval and informed consent.

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s submission portal.

  • All co-authors must have agreed to the submission and manuscript content.

  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources is mandatory.

  • Manuscripts must represent original work and not be under consideration elsewhere.

Review and Publication

  • The journal follows a double-blind or single-blind peer review process.

  • Authors should respond constructively to reviewer feedback.

  • Accepted articles will be published in open access to maximize impact.

  • Authors are required to disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools in manuscript preparation.

Formatting

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX.

  • Pages and lines should be numbered for reviewers’ ease.

  • Supplementary materials can be uploaded separately.

These guidelines ensure clarity, ethical integrity, and consistency in submissions, supporting the journal’s mission to foster impactful research on AI governance and society. Authors should always refer to the official journal website for the most current and detailed instructions.