Submission Guidelines
These guidelines provide detailed requirements for preparing and submitting chapters to Northeast Langchive publications. All submissions must meet these standards to be considered for peer review.
Important: Submissions must be original work not published elsewhere or currently under consideration by another publisher. Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a declaration confirming originality and granting publication rights under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Chapter Requirements
Length & Structure
- Word Count: 4,000-7,000 words (including references, excluding appendices)
- Abstract: 150-250 words summarizing your chapter’s key arguments and findings
- Keywords: 4-6 keywords for indexing purposes
- Structure: Introduction, main body (with subsections as appropriate), conclusion, references
Required Components
All chapters must include:
- Title (clear and descriptive)
- Author name(s) and affiliation(s)
- Abstract
- Introduction establishing context and objectives
- Clear argumentation or presentation of findings
- Conclusion with implications for the field
- Complete reference list
Formatting & Style
Formatting & Style
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or OpenDocument (.odt)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
- Headings: Use consistent heading levels (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.)
- Page Numbers: Include page numbers in footer
Citation Style: APA 7th Edition
Ensure all in-text citations have corresponding entries in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures, Tables, & Multimedia
General Requirements
- Number all figures and tables consecutively (Figure 1, Table 1, etc.)
- Provide descriptive captions for all visual elements
- Reference all figures/tables in the main text
- Submit high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi for print quality)
- Ensure you have permission to reproduce any third-party materials
Author Information
Each submission must include:
- Full name(s) of all authors
- Institutional affiliation(s) (or “Independent Researcher” if unaffiliated)
- Email address of corresponding author
- ORCID iD (optional but encouraged – register free at orcid.org)
- Author bio (50-100 words per author) highlighting relevant expertise
- Acknowledgments (if applicable – funding sources, research assistants, community partners)
Originality & Rights
Original Work Requirement
All submissions must be:
- Original research or scholarship not published elsewhere
- Not under consideration by any other publisher or journal
- Not submitted simultaneously to other publications
If your work builds on previously published material (e.g., conference papers, reports), you must:
- Substantially expand and revise the content (50%+ new material)
- Disclose the prior publication in your cover email
- Obtain any necessary permissions
Copyright Declaration
Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a Copyright and Licensing Agreement stating that:
- You are the original author(s) or have obtained rights from all contributors
- The work does not infringe on any third-party rights
- You grant Northeast Langchive (MWire Labs) the right to publish under CC BY 4.0 license
- You retain copyright and can reuse your work with proper attribution
Note: CC BY 4.0 allows anyone to share and adapt your work with attribution. See our Ethics Statement for details.
What Happens After Submission
- Acknowledgment – You’ll receive an email confirmation within 48 hours
- Initial Review – Editor assesses fit with volume scope (1-2 weeks)
- Peer Review – If suitable, your chapter undergoes double-blind peer review (2-8 weeks)
- Decision – You’ll receive one of the following:
- Accept with minor revisions
- Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)
- Reject
- Revisions – If requested, you’ll have 3 weeks to revise
- Final Acceptance – Sign copyright declaration
- Copyediting – Professional editing for clarity and consistency
- Publication – Chapter published in open access volume