Submission guidance for journal articles and scholarly books.

1. Journal Selection

Selecting the right journal before submission is the first and most important step. A submission to a journal outside its defined scope will typically be desk-rejected without review, delaying your work unnecessarily.

How to assess journal fit

• Review the journal aims and scope statement on the journal home page.
• Check published issues to confirm the journal regularly publishes work comparable to yours in discipline, methodology, and scope.
• Confirm the subject cluster: Technology & Engineering, Health & Sustainability, Policy, Education & Society, or Humanities & Arts.
• Note article types accepted: original research, review articles, theoretical contributions, creative or reflective work (where applicable).

Using the journal directory

The journal directory allows you to filter by subject cluster and keyword. Each journal entry links directly to the journal home page and submission portal. ISSN status is indicated for journals where registration is complete.

2. Before You Submit

Before uploading your manuscript, confirm that you have reviewed and can comply with the publisher's shared policy requirements. Individual journals may apply additional requirements — these are detailed on each journal's home page.

Publication ethics requirements

• The submission must be original and not under review at another journal simultaneously.
• All authors must be listed and must have contributed substantively to the work.
• Conflicts of interest, funding sources, or relationships that could be seen as influencing the work must be disclosed.
• Any overlap with previously published work must be disclosed and appropriately cited.
• All required ethical approvals must be confirmed.

The full ethics policy is available at Publication Ethics.

Open access and licensing

Panorama Scholarly Group journals publish on an open access basis. Authors should confirm the applicable licensing terms, APC status, and rights framework before final submission. This information is available on each journal's home page and in the Open Access Policy.

3. Manuscript Preparation

Formatting requirements vary by journal. Authors should follow the instructions for authors published on the relevant journal home page. The following general principles apply across all journals.

General formatting guidance

• Manuscripts should be submitted in a standard word-processing format (e.g., .docx or .pdf, as specified by the journal).
• Include a structured abstract where the journal requires one.
• Keywords should be included as specified in the journal instructions.
• References should follow the citation style specified by the journal. Include DOIs for all cited works where available.
• Tables, figures, and images should be submitted at the resolution and in the format specified by the journal.

Required declarations

• Author contributions: A statement identifying each author's contribution, where required.
• Conflict of interest: A disclosure statement covering financial, personal, or professional interests relevant to the submission.
• Ethics approval: Confirmation of relevant ethical approvals for studies involving human participants, patient data, or animal subjects.
• Data availability: A statement describing data availability underlying the research, where applicable.
• Funding: Identification of funding sources and grant numbers, where applicable.

4. Submission Process

Submissions are handled at journal level through the journal's editorial submission portal, hosted at journals.panorama-sg.com. There is no centralised submission system for all journals.

Submitting your manuscript

1. Go to the journal's home page via the journal directory or directly at journals.panorama-sg.com/index.php/[journal-id].
2. Click the Submission link and create or log in to an account in the journal's editorial submission portal.
3. Follow the submission steps to upload your manuscript, metadata, and required declarations.
4. Submit for editorial review. You will receive a confirmation email from the journal's submission system.

Initial editorial review

After submission, an editor will assess whether the manuscript is within scope and meets minimum policy requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be desk-rejected at this stage.

5. Peer Review

All journals published by Panorama Scholarly Group use peer review. The specific review model (single-blind, double-blind, or open review) is determined at journal level and described on each journal's home page.

What to expect during review

• After editorial acceptance for review, your manuscript will be sent to independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
• Reviewers are expected to provide objective, evidence-based assessments in accordance with the publication ethics policy.
• Review timelines vary by journal and by the availability of reviewers in the relevant field.
• The editorial decision will be communicated to the corresponding author.

Responding to reviewer comments

• Where revision is requested, submit a detailed response letter addressing each reviewer comment individually.
• Revised manuscripts should clearly indicate all changes made.
• Authors who disagree with a reviewer comment should provide a substantive, evidence-based explanation in the response letter.

Appeals

Authors who consider that a rejection decision was based on a procedural or evaluative error may submit a reasoned appeal through the journal's editorial contact. Appeals should identify the specific basis for the appeal.

6. After Publication

Upon acceptance and publication, the article will receive a Crossref DOI and will be listed on the journal's published content page at journals.panorama-sg.com.

DOI and citation

Each published article is assigned a DOI with the prefix 10.63802, registered with Crossref. Authors should use this DOI when citing their own work and when providing citation information to institutions or funding bodies. DOIs resolve via doi.org.

Author rights

Authors retain rights as specified in the publication agreement for their journal. Authors may share and post their work consistent with the applicable Creative Commons license. Confirm the specific rights applicable to your article in your publication agreement and on the journal's home page.

Repository deposit

Repository deposit of accepted manuscripts or published versions is governed by the Open Access Policy. Authors depositing work should cite the version of record accurately and include the published DOI.

Corrections

If a significant error is identified in a published article, contact the journal editor promptly. The journal will determine whether a correction notice, erratum, or other action is appropriate.

1. Proposal Preparation

A strong proposal is the starting point for any book project with Panorama Scholarly Books. Your proposal should clearly outline the scope, audience, and scholarly significance of the work.

What to include in your proposal

• Working title and subtitle
• Abstract or overview (300–500 words)
• Provisional table of contents
• Target audience and market context
• Comparable works and how yours differs
• Current status of the manuscript (complete, in progress, or planned)
• Lead author CV and co-editor or contributor details (if applicable)

2. Submission

Book proposals can be submitted via the proposal form at books.panorama-sg.com or by email to books@panorama-sg.com. Informal enquiries about scope are welcome before formal submission.

Submission channels

• Via proposal form at books.panorama-sg.com (recommended)
• By email to books@panorama-sg.com with a brief outline

Response timeline

Initial scope assessment is typically communicated within six weeks of receipt.

3. Editorial Review

The Panorama Scholarly Books editorial team reviews all proposals for scope alignment and academic quality. Proposals meeting scope requirements are forwarded for external peer review.

Review stages

1. Scope assessment — Does the proposal align with Panorama Scholarly Books' publishing areas?
2. External peer review — Independent scholars assess academic rigour and significance.
3. Editorial decision — Accept, revise and resubmit, or decline, with feedback provided.

4. Contract & Publication

Accepted proposals receive a publishing contract covering rights, production timelines, and open-access terms. The editorial team guides authors through manuscript preparation, copy-editing, and final publication.

After signing

• Manuscript delivery deadline agreed with your editor
• Copy-editing, typesetting, and proofing managed by the editorial team
• Published books receive an ISBN and DOI
• Distribution through major academic library platforms

Open access

Panorama Scholarly Books publishes under open-access terms. Authors retain rights consistent with the applicable Creative Commons licence. Full rights details are set out in the publication agreement.