About the Journal

Enjeux societaux (Societal Issues) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing articles from rigorous theoretical and empirical research on contemporary societies. It publishes original articles from ongoing empirical and theoretical studies conducted across a wide range of academic disciplines. Articles are published continuously and compiled semi-annually to produce an issue, with publications in June and November. The journal is not subject to any dogma, and each article reflects the perspective of its author(s). It publishes in French, English, and Haitian Creole.

Published articles are selected for their rigor and blindly evaluated following the peer review protocol by at least two experts, who may be members of the editorial board or external to the journal.

Ethics

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their articles meet the highest ethical and scientific standards. All individuals who have contributed substantially to the article must be mentioned. Authors must guarantee that their articles contain neither plagiarism nor self-plagiarism. Furthermore, all borrowed ideas, fragments, or other elements must be clearly referenced. Potential conflicts of interest raised by the article must also be declared.

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted via the form available on the journal's website. Manuscripts sent by email will not be considered.

Distribution Policy

The journal Societal Issues is distributed in two formats:

  • The digital version is available in open access on the CHARESSO journals platform, accessible at the following address: journals.charesso.org. This digital version allows broad and immediate access to articles for readers worldwide.
  • A print edition of the journal is also published. This version aims to offer a tangible alternative for institutions, libraries, and readers who prefer this format.

Types of Contributions and Length Societal Issues welcomes a variety of academic contributions, each with specific characteristics and requirements in terms of content and length:

  • Research Articles: These articles present original and in-depth research on specific topics. They must demonstrate methodological rigor and critical analysis. The length of research articles should be between 8,000 and 10,000 words (Bibliography not included).
  • Research Notes: Intended to share preliminary results or observations on ongoing research, research notes offer a concise and precise discussion. They should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words.
  • Essays: Essays offer theoretical reflections or critical discussions on current topics or academic debates. They allow authors to present argued viewpoints and should be between 5,000 and 7,000 words.
  • Book Reviews: These contributions evaluate and analyze recent works. Short reviews, from 700 to 800 words, focus on a single book, while analytical reviews, from 1,500 to 1,800 words, can cover one or more books (maximum of 3), offering a comparative or thematic analysis.
  • Interviews: Interviews with experts or researchers provide unique perspectives and detailed insights on various topics. The length of interviews can vary considerably, from 3,000 to 35,000 words, depending on the depth and breadth of the discussion.

Instructions for Article Formatting

The text must be formatted according to conventional parameters (Page format: letter, Font: Times New Roman, Font size: 12). Authors are recommended to number the subheadings (For example: 1, 1.1, 1.2; 2, 2.1, 2.1).

The journal prefers APA standards for in-text references and bibliography.

Short quotations, less than 40 words, are inserted in quotation marks and are followed by the reference including the page number where the information was found (Author date, page). Textual quotations of more than 40 words are considered long. They should be presented in a block paragraph with a left margin indent. The reference, including the page number, is placed after the final punctuation.

Evaluation Process

All articles submitted to Societal Issues are evaluated according to a rigorous double-blind process, thus ensuring impartiality and scientific quality of publications.

1. Initial Evaluation: Once submitted, each article is first examined by the editorial committee to verify that it complies with the submission guidelines and basic criteria of the journal.

2. Double Evaluation

  • Each article is then evaluated in a double-blind process by at least two anonymous experts:
    • An internal evaluator: member of the editorial committee, scientific committee, or associated with the journal.
    • At least one external evaluator: independent expert not part of the journal's editorial committee.

3. Contradictory Opinions: If the opinions of the first two evaluators diverge, a third evaluator is requested for an additional evaluation. This evaluator can be internal or external, depending on the nature and specialization required for the article.

4. Editorial Decision:

  • Based on the evaluators' reports, the editorial committee makes the final decision regarding the article.
  • This decision can be:
    • Acceptance: the article is accepted as is or with minor modifications.
    • Revision: the author is invited to revise the article based on the evaluators' comments.
    • Rejection: the article is rejected if it does not meet the quality standards or scientific criteria of the journal.

5. Communication with Authors: Authors are informed of the decision and receive detailed comments to guide them in the possible revision of their manuscript.