Submission Guidelines

JGSS follows a corresponding author system. The corresponding author is responsible for all communication with the editorial office throughout the manuscript submission, peer review, and publication process. For single-authored papers, the sole author serves as both the first author and the corresponding author. The corresponding author’s contact email must appear on the first page of the manuscript. It is recommended that each submission list no more than five authors. The title, author name(s), abstract, and keywords should be provided in both Chinese and English. References should be sorted alphabetically by the authors’ last names. All manuscripts should adhere to APA format (a detailed reference format is attached below). Research articles and interviews should be 6,000–8,500 words in length, while book reviews should be a minimum of 3,000 words.

Originality and Copyright

All submissions must be original, unpublished works that are not under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright laws.  All published articles are made immediately available worldwide under the CC BY 4.0 license, which permits unrestricted sharing, adaptation and redistribution with appropriate attribution. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant JGSS the right to publish and disseminate their work electronically through the journal’s website and associated digital platforms, such as its official WeChat account.

Peer Review Process

JGSS employs a double-blind peer review system, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers. All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial review to assess their relevance and adherence to submission guidelines before being sent for external peer review. The typical review process takes 6–8 weeks.  

Authors may suggest potential reviewers or request the exclusion of specific individuals during submission, but the editorial team reserves the right to make the final decision.  

Manuscript Format Requirements

To ensure consistency and readability, please follow these formatting guidelines:  

• • Title Page: Include the title of the manuscript, an abstract (150–250 words), and 4–6 keywords. The corresponding author’s contact email should be provided on this page.  

• • Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman in Eenglish, 12-point font, and Line spacing: 1.2 times. 

• • Margins: Set margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.

• Headings and Subheadings: Follow APA format for all headings and subheadings.  

• • Figures and Tables: Embed figures and tables in the manuscript text near their first citation. Each figure/table must have a descriptive title and caption. High-resolution images should also be submitted as separate files (JPEG or PNG).  

• • Appendices and Supplementary Materials: If applicable, include appendices at the end of the manuscript. Label them clearly (e.g., Appendix A, Appendix B). Supplementary materials can be submitted as separate files.  

• • Anonymity: To maintain a double-blind review, authors must remove all identifying information from the manuscript text and file properties. Ensure that the title page is submitted as a separate document to preserve anonymity.  

Email Submission  

Manuscripts can be submitted via E-mail to jgss2026@163.com. To facilitate the review process, please include “Author Name(s) + Article Title” in the subject line of your submission E-mail.

Important Notes

The journal does not collaborate with third parties for manuscript solicitation.  All publications in JGSS are free of charge.  All the electronic versions can be downloaded for free on the website.

For the format of the paper, please click here to Download: APA Paper layout format  in English.pdf or 写作规范与排版格式 Paper layout format in Chinese.pdf

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