Uirtus welcomes submissions in the fields of the arts and humanities. The journal publishes articles, notes (short articles), and book reviews.
Issues
We publish three issues annually (April, August, and December)
Submissions are expected on:
• February 28/29 for the April issue
• June 30 for the August issue
• October 31 for the December issue
Article Types and Length
- Articles: Should ideally be approximately 6,250 words, including endnotes and works cited.
- Notes (Short Articles): Should not exceed 2,500 words, including endnotes and works cited.
Submission Guidelines
- Language: Submissions are accepted in both English and French.
- Formatting: Manuscripts should be prepared following the guidelines of the eighth edition of the Modern Language Association (MLA) Manual of Style. A summary of the MLA standards is available for download on the journal’s website.
- Content: The journal welcomes all critical approaches, from the most traditional to the most advanced. However, it generally does not publish fiction, poetry, or other writing that is not the subject of academic research.
- Writing Quality: Uirtus values and publishes technically correct and stylistically graceful writing. The journal believes that academic prose should be pleasant to read and crystal clear.
Submission Process
- How to Submit: Manuscripts should be submitted via email to [email protected].
- Review Process: Upon submission, manuscripts undergo a preliminary assessment by the editorial team to ensure they fit within the journal’s scope and meet quality standards. Suitable manuscripts are then sent for double-blind peer review, where they are evaluated by at least two experts in the relevant field.
- Decision Notification: Authors will be notified of the editorial decision, along with any reviewer comments, within a reasonable timeframe.
Plagiarism Detection
Uirtus maintains a strict policy against plagiarism in all submitted works. The journal expects all authors to submit original research, and any form of plagiarism—whether self-plagiarism or the use of others’ work without proper citation—will not be tolerated.
- Manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism detection software.
- Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected, and the author may be banned from submitting future work to the journal.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are appropriately credited and cited, and that they adhere to academic integrity standards.
Licensing and Copyright Terms
Uirtus is an open-access journal, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide.
- Licensing Terms: Authors retain copyright of their work and grant Uirtus the right to publish the article. The specific licensing terms, including any Creative Commons licenses applied, are detailed on the journal’s website.
- Copyright Terms: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon any existing copyrights. Any use of third-party material within the manuscript must be appropriately credited and accompanied by necessary permissions.
Author Charges
Uirtus charges the following fees for authors:
- Submission Fee: 30 USD
- This fee is required at the time of manuscript submission to cover administrative costs associated with the initial review and processing of the manuscript.
- Article Processing Fee (APC): 70 USD
- This fee applies upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication and covers the cost of peer review, editing, formatting, and open-access publication of the article.
- Payment Details: Instructions for payment will be provided upon submission. Proof of payment must be included with the manuscript submission.
- Waivers & Discounts: Currently, Uirtus does not offer waivers or discounts for submission fees.