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Why Publish on the UGoveRN Blog?

Publishing on the UGoveRN Blog offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise, shape contemporary debates, and engage with a dynamic international audience. Here’s why you should consider contributing:

Amplify Your Voice in Governance Debates

Contribute original insights to timely, real-world discussions on urban and regional governance. The blog provides a platform for thought-provoking, evidence-based commentary that speaks directly to scholars and practitioners.

Broad Reach and Accessibility

Unlike traditional academic journals, the UGoveRN Blog offers a more open and accessible format that ensures your ideas reach beyond academia. Your work will be available to a diverse, global audience.

A Professional and Supportive Review Process

All submissions undergo constructive editorial review before publication, offering a collaborative space to refine ideas and present your work at its strongest in public academic writing.

Timely Processing and Publication

Enjoy a rapid turnaround time from submission to publication. We know that timely insights matter in fast-moving academic and policyenvironments, and we are committed to publishing high-quality posts swiftly.

Author Guidelines

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Target Length

Posts should be approximately 1,000 words in length. This allows space for thoughtful analysis while maintaining reader engagement. Submissions significantly shorter or longer may be returned for revision unless otherwise agreed upon in advance.
2

Tone and Style

Authors should adopt a tone that is formal yet accessible. While we encourage scholarly rigor, blog posts should remain readable to a non-specialist audience, including policymakers and civil society actors. Avoid excessive jargon and explain technical terms where necessary. You can cite relevant work when necessary.
3

Visuals and Multimedia

Where applicable, authors are strongly encouraged to enhance their posts with images, videos, charts, or other multimedia that support their arguments or provide relevant context. All visual materials must comply with copyright requirements. Only use visuals you have the right to publish (e.g., original work, public domain, or Creative Commons-licensed). Captions and source attributions should accompany each visual.
4

Content Focus and Perspective

Contributions should ideally include a clearly articulated personal viewpoint or interpretation, supported by evidence or theoretical framing. We value critical insights that challenge assumptions or offer new perspectives. All posts should demonstrate academic or societal relevance, through connections to scholarly literature, policy debates, or broader theoretical frameworks.
5

Internal Interlinking

We encourage dialogue by welcoming posts that explicitly engage with other UGobeRN posts or research. To strengthen the coherence and depth of the UGoveRN Blog, authors are encouraged to include internal links to relevant existing blog posts where applicable.
6

Referencing and Citations

All factual claims, quotations, and external ideas must be appropriately cited. Please include a reference list at the end of your post formatted according to the APA 7th edition style guide. Use in-text citations with URLs wherever possible. Hyperlinked citations should direct readers to open-access sources when available.

Submissions

You will need to :

  • Read the author guidelines and familiarize yourself with the UGoveRN Blog
  • Prepare your blog contribution
  • Submit your contribution via email to info.ugovern@gmail.com