NJMS accepts the following submission types:

• Research Articles
  Traditional scholarly essays presenting original research or theoretical interventions.

• Poster Papers
  Academic posters presenting research visually, accompanied by a written research statement. 

• Oral Presentations
  Recorded lectures or research presentations supported by a written abstract and research summary.

• Scholarly Podcasts
  Audio-based research discussions or interviews grounded in academic scholarship and accompanied by a transcript and critical introduction.

• Practice-Based and Creative-Critical Work
  Creative, digital, or practice-led research presented alongside a critical reflection outlining the scholarly context and methodology.

• Special Issue Proposals
  The journal welcomes proposals for themed issues that explore emerging topics or underexamined areas of humanities research.

• Research Conversations (Scholarly Dialogues)

NJMS welcomes recorded scholarly conversations between two or more researchers that engage critically with a shared research question, theoretical problem, or emerging debate in the Arts and Humanities.

• Book Reviews

Critical reviews of recent publications in the Arts and Humanities. Reviews should engage substantively with the text and assess its contribution to current scholarly debates.

All submissions should be forwarded to njmseditors@gmail.com

1. Articles up to 10,000 words (including notes) should be submitted as .docx files.

2. Follow MHRA Handbook 4th Edition (citation in notes, without bibliography)

3. We do not accept simultaneous submissions or previously published work.

4. Format all material—including quotations, notes, references, and poetry—as follows: single-sided, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font. 

5. Write an abstract (150–250 words) on its own page 

NJMS welcomes proposals for special issues that develop new perspectives on topical questions through innovative methodologies, critical inquiry, or focused engagement with understudied areas of research. Before submitting a full proposal, prospective special issue editors should contact the co-editors at NJMSeditors@gmail.com with a preliminary query. These inquiries should be as detailed and robust as possible so the editors can assess the special issue’s potential fit for the journal and offer feedback, but need not include full article abstracts nor a complete list of contributors. 

Special issue proposals should include:

• A title

• Name(s) and short bio(s) of the editor(s)

• A description of the special issue topic and statement as to why NJMS is an ideal venue (around 400-800 words)

• Article abstracts (around 250 words each), with contributors’ names

• A brief explanation of how the editor(s) solicited and selected contributions (2-3 sentences)

• (Optional) names of potential peer reviewers

Should NJMS‘ general editors approve a special issue proposal, the editorial team will work with the guest editor(s) to plan a process and timeline for peer review and publication. Guest editors are expected to write an introduction, and may also submit an article for inclusion in the issue, subject to the same anonymous peer-review process as other submissions.

1. Submissions must include a video or audio no longer than 40 minutes in length. Audio submissions should be provided in MP3 format, and video submissions in MP4 (H.264 codec) to ensure compatibility with online publication. Video recordings should ideally be submitted in 1080p resolution, while audio files should have a minimum bitrate of 192 kbps. 

2. Include a written abstract (150–250 words) 

3. Be accompanied by a research statement (approx.1,500-2,500, including notes)

4. Full transcript or subtitles / captions

5. Follow MHRA Handbook 4th Edition (Citation in notes, without bibliography)

6. We do not accept simultaneous submissions or previously published work.

7. Format all material—including quotations, notes, references, and poetry—as follows: single-sided, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font. 

8. Presentations should demonstrate scholarly rigour and engagement with relevant academic debates. 

1. Articles up to 10,000 words (including notes) should be submitted as .docx files.

2. Follow MHRA Handbook 4th Edition (citation in notes, without bibliography)

3. We do not accept simultaneous submissions or previously published work.

4. Format all material—including quotations, notes, references, and poetry—as follows: single-sided, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font. 

5. Write an abstract (150–250 words) on its own page 

Practice-based and creative-critical submissions combine creative or applied work with scholarly reflection, demonstrating how artistic or practice-led methods can generate new forms of knowledge within the humanities. 

1. Submissions should include the creative or digital work

2. Be accompanied by a critical reflection (approx. 2,000-4000 words, including notes) outlining the research context, methodology, and contribution .

3. Follow MHRA Handbook 4th Edition (Citation in notes, without bibliography)

4. We do not accept simultaneous submissions or previously published work.

5. Format all material—including quotations, notes, references, and poetry—as follows: single-sided, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font. 

1. Posters should be submitted as a PDF in A1 portrait format (594 × 841 mm). Alternative formats such as A0 portrait will also be considered. Posters should be designed for both digital viewing and print clarity and should be submitted at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi 

2. Be accompanied by a research statement (approx. 2,000-3000 words, including notes). Include references where appropriate.

3. Write an abstract (150–250 words) on its own page 

4. Follow MHRA Handbook 4th Edition (Citation in notes, without bibliography)

5. We do not accept simultaneous submissions or previously published work.

6. Format all material—including quotations, notes, references, and poetry—as follows: single-sided, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font. 

7. Posters should clearly communicate the research question, methodology, and key findings. 

1. Research Conversations should demonstrate clear engagement with existing scholarship and contribute to ongoing academic debates 

2. A recorded discussion (audio or video): Audio submissions should be provided in MP3 format, and video submissions in MP4 (H.264 codec) to ensure compatibility with online publication. Video recordings should ideally be submitted in 1080p resolution, while audio files should have a minimum bitrate of 192 kbps. 

3. Full transcript or subtitles / captions.

4. Include a critical introduction (1,000-2000 words, including notes) outlining the research context and key themes and references where appropriate.

5. We do not accept simultaneous submissions or previously published work.

6. Format all written material—including quotations, notes, references, and poetry—as follows: single-sided, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font. 

1. Reviews should focus on recent publications (typically within the last 3–5 years). 

2. Texts may originate from any geographic or intellectual context, reflecting the journal’s international scope but should remain relevant to the Arts and Humanities.

3. Reviews should be  approx. 1,000 words (including notes) and should be submitted as .docx files.

4. We do not accept simultaneous submissions or previously published work.

5. Format all written material—including quotations, notes, references, and poetry—as follows: single-sided, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font.