Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

EKOPOLIS: Journal of Political Ecology, Social Justice, and Human Rights publishes original and critical works related to political ecology, social justice, democracy, and human rights. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

1. General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in English.

  • The work must be original and free from plagiarism.

  • Submissions should reflect critical, analytical, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

  • Articles may use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods approaches.

  • Manuscripts are submitted through the OJS online system.

2. Manuscript Structure

Title

  • Concise and informative.

  • Maximum 20 words.

  • Reflects the main issue and research contribution.

Author(s) Name and Affiliation

  • Full name (without academic titles).

  • Institutional affiliation.

  • Email address and ORCID (if available).

  • One author should be designated as the corresponding author.

Abstract (150–250 words)

  • Written in one paragraph.

  • Includes background, purpose, method, main findings, and implications.

  • Avoid citations and abbreviations.

Keywords (3–5 words)

  • Use specific and relevant terms.

  • Separated by semicolons (;).

Introduction

  • Presents the research background and problem statement.

  • Explains research objectives and significance.

  • Shows the gap in existing studies.

Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

  • Reviews relevant theories and previous studies.

  • Builds analytical or conceptual framework.

  • Positions the study within political ecology, justice, and human rights discourse.

Methodology

  • Describes research design and approach.

  • Explains data sources, sampling, instruments, and procedures.

  • Includes data analysis techniques and ethical considerations.

Results and Discussion

  • Presents findings clearly and systematically.

  • Interprets results using theory and previous studies.

  • Discusses implications for policy, practice, and social transformation.

Conclusion

  • Summarizes key findings.

  • Highlights theoretical and practical contributions.

  • Provides recommendations and future research directions.

Acknowledgements (Optional)

  • Recognize funding bodies, institutions, or individuals who supported the research.

References

  • Use APA Style (7th Edition).

  • Include only cited sources.

  • At least 80% from recent scholarly journals (last 10 years).

  • Use reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero).

3. Formatting

  • Length: 6,000–8,000 words.

  • Paper size: A4.

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12.

  • Spacing: 1.5.

  • Margins: 2.5 cm.