Author Guidelines
The editors invite contributors from any discipline or transdisciplinary area that is likely to contribute towards a thriving future.
It would be counterproductive to further define a thriving future here. We expect that visioning a thriving future will be a key part of the discussion in many contributions. However, as a start point authors might begin by referring to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a source of commonly referenced concepts associated with a thriving future.
Submission will be considered on a rolling submission basis (no annual deadline). There will be one volume per year, and contributions will be added individually as they complete the review and publication workflow. Publication is online only.
TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS
The following types of submission are accepted:
- articles or essays (5000 words or less)
- early research notes on emerging projects
- curated audio such as podcasts
- infographics
- videos of presentations
- visual arts
- others subject to prior discussion with editors.
EXPECTATIONS OF SUBMISSIONS
All submissions, of all forms, must have an associated abstract of no more than 300 words which include the following information:
- an introduction to the submission
- a description of the problem the submission addresses
- why you think there is a gap which this submission addresses
- how the research was undertaken
- what the implications or impact of the research are
Given the transdisciplinary nature of many projects aligned with the purpose of this journal, authors should use inclusive language and explanations that where possible do not exclude those without an in depth understanding of a specific area. There are many journals better aligned with more discipline specific of research. For all submissions, non-discriminatory language is mandatory. Sexist or racist terms must not be used. English is the default langauge. Should you wish to submit in another language, please contact the editor to discuss how this could be supported.
All sources must be referenced in accordance with the referencing style commonly adopted within the most relevant discipline. Where available, URLs should be included in the reference list. All non text submissions (such as audio or video) should also have an associated text file with a reference list.
Pre-print sharing of work to gain feedback is encouraged. Work that has been submitted for assessment is also acceptable. However, the submission must not have been previously published, nor be before another journal for consideration.
All text submissions and associated files should be in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
Articles or essays: Articles or essays should be of no longer than 5000 words excluding references. The structure of articles should provide a clear and sequential overview of the rigorous approach undertaken. Essays should use the creative writing techniques that best support the presentation of the new ideas or perspectives they put forwards.
Early research notes on emerging projects: Research notes are intended to be an early exposure of emerging research. This might be the initial plan for a post-graduate project, or the first thoughts on a possible collaboration. The aim is to share and gain peer feedback as early as possible. Research notes should be no longer than 1000 words excluding references.
Curated audio such as podcasts: Audio submissions that capture interviews, podcasts, spoken word, poetry, music, or other performances will be considered. This media offers the opportunity to recognise the significant contribution of knowledge from cultures with an oral tradition. Audio submissions are not viewed in any way as less than text submissions, and are therefore subject to the same expectations of rigour and quality. Audio submissions should be of no longer than 25 minutes. There is no minimum duration.
Videos of presentations: Similar to audio submissions video offers an alternative medium to text, which when appropriately used can add meaning to the submission. Video submissions are not viewed in any way as less than text submissions, and are therefore subject to the same expectations of rigour and quality. Video submissions should be of no longer than 25 minutes. There is no minimum duration.
Infographics: Infographics can capture the main points of a research project very concisely and make them accessible to a wider audience. All infographics should be in a single page format suitable for online viewing.
Visual arts: Visual arts such as digital design or images of sculptures are welcome additions to Pūhau ana te rā. As per all submissions visual arts will require an associated abstract and reference list.
Where researchers have a proposal for others forms of submission, or a combination of forms, we welcome a discussion with the editors to ensure we can accommodate the proposed project, and that it aligns with the intent of the journal.
REVIEW PROCESS
Blind peer review: Upon receipt of submissions, the editors will decide whether the work is aligned with the intent of the journal. If the research is not aligned the contributor will receive an email declining the contribution. If the research is aligned the editors will send the contribution to two reviewers. No identifying information will be made available to them (they will not know whose work they are reviewing). The reviewers will make recommendations using the review template, and those recommendations will be forwarded to the contributor through the submission workflow.
Feedback from reviewers: Contributors should expect this process to be positive and developmental. The reviews will be anonymous (you will not know who the reviewers are). The feedback you receive will be provided in a constructive manner, more focussed on how to improve the work, than on what is lacking. It is likely that the majority of submissions will require some rework. This opportunity for improvement is part of the purpose of Pūhau ana te rā.
Responding to reviewer feedback: Take some time to consider the reviewers comments. Often it requires some reflection to fully understand how they have interpreted the work. Their fresh eyes on the work are likely more similar to other readers than your own eyes, which will be very familiar with the work. Make your adaptations, but where you see the reviewer’s comments as incompatible with your intentions, please add some explanatory comment to allow the editors to understand your position.
Final submission: Authors are responsible for final copy editing and checking (it will reflect on your if there are errors). The editors still have the final decision on whether the submission is ready for publication.
Publication: On successful completion of the blind peer review process your work will be published. contributions are published on a rolling basis throughout the year.