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Author Submission Guidelines

Detailed instructions for submitting your research to the Nile – Eurasian International Journal of Humanities. We adhere to OJS standards and Chicago 17th Edition formatting.

Manuscript Types

Original Research

Full reports of data from original research. Suggested length: 6,000–8,000 words excluding references.

Review Articles

Comprehensive overviews of specific topics. Suggested length: 5,000–10,000 words.

Book Reviews

Critical evaluations of recent scholarly books in humanities. Length: 1,500–2,000 words.

Field Reports

Short reports on recent excavations or field studies. Length: 3,000–4,000 words.

Formatting Requirements

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NEIJH strictly follows the Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition), Author-Date system for social sciences and Humanities.

Formatting Example

In-text: (Pollan 2006, 99–100)

Reference: Pollan, Michael. 2006. The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. New York: Penguin.

  • check_circle Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced.
  • check_circle Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
  • check_circle Abstract: Maximum 250 words, followed by 5–7 keywords.

Editorial Process

1. Initial Screening

Editors review for scope, basic quality, and plagiarism check (iThenticate).

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

Assigned to at least two external experts in the field. Process takes 6-8 weeks.

3. Editorial Decision

Acceptance, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Rejection based on reviews.

4. Final Production

Copyediting, proofing, and final digital publication with DOI assignment.

Required Documents

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Cover Letter

Mandatory for all new submissions addressed to the Editor-in-Chief.

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Copyright Form

Authors must sign and upload the transfer of copyright agreement.

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Manuscript Template

Pre-formatted anonymized template for peer review submission.