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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Institutional Publishing in Europe

Thank you for your interest in publishing with Institutional Publishing in Europe, a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by the Association of European University Presses (AEUP). The journal welcomes contributions that engage critically with institutional publishing practices across Europe.

1. Scope and Types of Submissions

We accept original, unpublished manuscripts in the following categories:

  • Research articles (6,000–8,000 words): Original research with a clear methodology and analysis.

  • Case studies (4,000–6,000 words): Descriptive or analytical accounts of specific initiatives or institutional practices.

  • Essays and perspectives (3,000–5,000 words): Thought pieces offering critical or theoretical reflections.

  • Reviews (1,000–2,000 words): Reviews of books, projects, tools, or policies relevant to institutional publishing.

We welcome interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral contributions, especially those reflecting collaboration between researchers and practitioners.

2. Language

The primary language of publication is English, but the journal accepts contributions in French and German as well. Authors are expected to submit manuscripts in clear, grammatically correct English. British or American spelling is accepted, but must be used consistently.

3. Open Access and Licensing

The journal is Diamond Open Access: no fees for authors or readers. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license unless otherwise agreed. Authors retain copyright.

4. Manuscript Submission

Please submit your manuscript in Word (.docx) or OpenDocument (.odt) format via our online submission system [insert link].

Submissions must include:

  • Title

  • Abstract (150–200 words)

  • 5–7 keywords

  • Author(s) name, affiliation, and ORCID iD

  • Main text

  • References (see section 7 below)

  • Acknowledgments and funding disclosures, if applicable

5. Formatting

  • Use a clear, readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt)

  • Double-spacing is preferred

  • Use italics not underlining

  • Headings should follow a logical hierarchy (e.g., Heading 1, Heading 2)

6. Peer Review Process

All research articles and case studies are subject to double-blind peer review. Essays and reviews are evaluated by the editorial team, with external review as needed. Reviewers assess submissions based on originality, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field.

7. References

Please use the Chicago Manual of Style (Author-Date) citation style.

Example (in-text):
(Smith 2021)

Example (reference list):
Smith, John. 2021. Institutional Publishing in Practice. Oxford: University Press.

A full reference list must be included at the end of the manuscript.

8. Ethics and Disclosure

Authors must ensure their work complies with ethical standards for research and publication. Any conflicts of interest, funding sources, or third-party contributions must be disclosed.

9. Editorial Support

The journal supports equitable participation. If you require language or editorial assistance, we encourage you to contact the editors before submission.

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Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with Institutional Publishing in Europe agree to the following terms:

  • Authors retain copyright of their work.

  • All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source, and a link to the license is provided.

  • The authors grant the journal the right of first publication and the non-exclusive right to distribute the published version of the work in all formats and media, including institutional and subject repositories.

  • Authors are encouraged to share and disseminate their work widely, including on personal or institutional websites, in accordance with the terms of the CC BY license.

License details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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