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Author Guidelines

Title Page

The manuscript should include a concise and informative title. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations or jargon.

Abstract

The abstract should be between 150–250 words and structured to include a brief background, the main body of the study, and a short conclusion. Please minimize abbreviations and do not cite references in the abstract.

Keywords

Please provide 4–6 keywords relevant to your article.

Length of Manuscript

Manuscripts of up to 30 pages (excluding endnotes and references) are appropriate. In special cases, the Editor-in-Chief may allow longer manuscripts.

Background

The Background section should explain the context of the study, its aims, a brief review of existing literature, and the issue under discussion.

Main Text

The main text should be single-spaced, using a 12-point font and following the IJGKSF article template.

Figures

All figures must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals. Preferred formats are PNG and JPEG. Figures should be placed within the text at the appropriate points rather than at the end of the manuscript.

Tables

All tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals. Tables should be placed within the text at the appropriate points rather than at the end of the manuscript.

Conclusions

The Conclusions section should clearly summarize the main findings and explain their significance for the field of gender studies, social transformation, and inclusive development.

List of Abbreviations

Abbreviations should be defined at their first occurrence in the text.

URLs and Web References

All web links, including links to authors’ own websites, should be cited in the References section rather than within the text. Include the full title, the URL, and the date the site was accessed.

References

The references section should be labeled “References” and appear at the end of the manuscript. References must be in alphabetical order with Arabic numerals. Only include works cited in the text and that have been published or accepted for publication. At least 70% of references should be recent (within the last five years). References should follow this format:

References Examples

Journal articles:

  • Crenshaw, K. Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color, Stanford Law Review 43(6) (1991) 1241–1299.

  • Connell, R.W. & Messerschmidt, J.W. Hegemonic Masculinity: Rethinking the Concept, Gender & Society 19(6) (2005) 829–859.

  • Ahmed, S. Happy Objects, The Society and Space Journal (2010).

  • Collins, P.H. Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment, SAGE Journals (1990).

  • Hajiyeva, N., Burkadze, Z., Khalil, S. Gender and Social Inclusion in Green Transitions, Marketing and Resource Management for Green Transitions in Economies, IGI Global (2024) Chapter 7.

Books (authored):

  • Butler, J. Undoing Gender, Routledge, New York (2004).

  • Fausto-Sterling, A. Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality, Basic Books (2000).

  • hooks, b. Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics, South End Press (2000).

  • de Beauvoir, S. The Second Sex, Vintage Books (1949).

  • Pilcher, J. & Whelehan, I. Key Concepts in Gender Studies, Routledge (2017).

Books (edited):

  • Lykke, N. (ed.) Feminist Studies: A Guide to Intersectional Theory, Methodology and Writing, Routledge (2010).

  • Naples, N.A. (ed.) Companion to Women’s and Gender Studies, Wiley (2020).

  • Haggerty, G.E. & McGarry, M. (eds.) A Companion to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies, Blackwell (2007).

Conference materials:

  • Burkadze, K., Khalil, S., Hajiyeva, N. Gender, Migration, and Development: New Agendas, International Conference on Gender and Development, Paris (2023) 45–56.

Dissertations:

  • E. Smith, Intersectionality and Public Policy: Gender, Race and Economics, PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge (2021).

Patents:
(Use only if relevant to gender & tech topics; sample provided)

  • Patent No. US20210012345 A1. System for Inclusive Technologies in Gender Studies Research, IPC: G06Q/30/02 (2021).

Online sources:

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word. (paper format Template)
  • The Manuscript should be written in English only.
  • An Abstract should be provided (150 to 250 words), with author names and Affiliation.
  • 70% of references are recent and are within the last 5 years.
  • References are written only in English.
  • All authors should provide their ORCID ID ( https://orcid.org/register)
  • It is important to mention the correct corresponding author with his/her email and a full corresponding address, otherwise, the submission will be rejected.
  • Add the emails and ORCID for each contributor who participates in the manuscript when adding new contributors during submission upload.
  • Do not submit before checking you stick to the journal guidelines.

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