Submission Guidelines

Narrative Studies Review (NSR) invites original, unpublished, and ethically sound research contributions in the ever-expanding discipline of narrative studies. Contributions from researchers, scholars, academicians, independent scholars, and doctoral candidates all over the world are highly encouraged.

Our journal features studies that provide new interpretations, develop narrative theory, investigate storytelling from an interdisciplinary perspective, and discuss current problems through the lens of narrative analysis.

Before You Submit

Authors should ensure that their manuscript meets the journal's basic requirements before submission.

Please confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original and has never been published before.
  • The manuscript is not being considered by any other journal.
  • All the authors listed have approved the manuscript for submission.
  • References and citations are all correct.
  • Any copyrighted material used has been done with the proper permission.
  • Proper ethical considerations have been made during the course of research.
  • The manuscript is within the scope of the journal.
  • The language is professional and academic.

Manuscript Preparation

In order to facilitate a smooth and streamlined review and publishing process, the authors are advised to structure their manuscripts academically.

A typical manuscript should include:

  • Title of the article
  • Author name(s)
  • Institutional affiliation(s)
  • Corresponding author details
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
  • Four to six keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature review (where applicable)
  • Methodology (where applicable)
  • Analysis and discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References & Tables/Figures/Appendices (if applicable)

Authors are expected to cite and reference recent scholarly sources throughout the manuscript.

Types of Manuscripts We Accept

Categories of Articles Published in Narrative Studies Review

Research Articles

Studies containing original findings, theories, or perspectives of analysis.

Review Articles

Articles containing a comprehensive review of existing literature on certain topics, themes, and directions for future research.

Systematic Literature Reviews

Reviews of literature based on research methods and procedures.

Theoretical Papers

Studies containing new theoretical ideas, concepts and/or frameworks for narrative studies.

Critical Essays

Essays containing critical analyses of important narrative issues.

Case Studies

Research that was based on particular texts, communities, events in history, media or cultural environments.

Book Reviews

Reviews of recently published books of an academic nature related to the journal's subject matter.

Research Notes

Brief reports presenting innovative ideas, early findings, or methodological developments.

Submission Process

The journal maintains an efficient and effective editorial process aimed at providing a fair review process for each submission.

Step 1 – Prepare Your Manuscript

Make sure your manuscript meets the formatting and ethical requirements of the journal.

Step 2 – Online Submission

Submit your manuscript using the online submission system of the journal along with all necessary details about the authors.

Step 3 – Editorial Screening

The editorial office performs an initial screening to find out if the manuscript:

  • Falls within the scope of the journal.
  • Meets basic quality criteria.
  • Is submitted according to guidelines.
  • Abides by ethical standards.

Step 4 – Double-Blind Peer Review

Qualified manuscripts are reviewed by qualified experts independently.

Step 5 - Editorial Decision

Depending on the reviewers’ suggestions, any of the following decisions is taken:

  • Accept
  • Accept with Minor Modifications
  • Substantial Changes are Required
  • Reject

Step 6 - Production and Publication

Selected manuscripts go through:

  • Copy editing
  • Proofreading
  • Typesetting
  • Author’s final approval
  • Online publication

Authors get updates at each stage of editing and publishing.