The Review of Global Studies (RGS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the scholarly exploration of global developments and international relations. Published three times a year in English by Manohar Publishers and Distributors on behalf of the Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI), New Delhi, the journal presents advanced analyses of global issues drawing insights from across the social sciences, including international relations, economics, politics, public policy, development studies, transnational mobility, migration, identity, history, and critical theory. The Review of Global Studies examines the roles of state and non-state actors, international organisations, and civil society in shaping global processes, and maintains rigorous double-blind peer review involving a minimum of two reviewers. The journal is scheduled for publication from May 2026 and welcomes submissions for both regular and special issues.
Scope of the Journal: Comprehensive Security Studies (CSS)
The Comprehensive Security Studies journal has global coverage and multidisciplinary approach to the study of security, beyond traditional state- centric and military frameworks. It covers both external and internal dimensions of security, including political, socio-cultural, environmental, human rights, food, livelihood, and gender-related concerns. The journal particularly focuses on emerging security challenges shaped by globalization, transnationalism, migration, diaspora linkages, and the role of non-state actors. It welcomes theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented research that critically engages with contemporary security discourses, issues of legitimacy, and the evolving nature of conflict and peace at global, national, and community levels.
Ethical and Legal Conditions
The publication of a manuscript in a peer-reviewed work is expected to follow standards of ethical behaviour for all parties involved in the act of publishing: authors, editors, and reviewers.
Online Submission
Comprehensive Security Studies uses online submission. Authors should submit their manuscript online via the Editorial Manager (EM) online submission system at: editorialmanager.com/rdst.(change) First-time users of this submission platform must register first. Please go to the website and click on the ‘Register Now’ link in the login menu. Enter the information requested. When you register, select e-mail as your preferred method of contact. Upon successful registration, you will receive an e-mail message containing your Username and Password. If you forget your username and password, click on the ‘Send Username/Password’ link in the login section, and enter your first name, last name and email address exactly as you had entered it when you registered. Your access codes will then be e-mailed to you. Prior to submission, authors are encouraged to read the ‘Instructions for Authors’. When submitting via the website, you will be guided stepwise through the creation and uploading of the various files. A revised document should be uploaded in the same way as the initial submission. The system automatically generates an electronic (PDF) proof, which is then used for reviewing purposes. All correspondence, including the editor’s request for revision and final decision, is sent by e-mail.
Double-anonymous Peer Review
Comprehensive Security Studies uses a double-anonymous peer-review process. To facilitate anonymity in peer reviewing, the author’s name or similar identification marks should not appear on any page of a manuscript other than on a separate title page file, with the title of the article, the name(s) of the author(s), contact addresses, and a short biographical note. Initially, the Editor-in-Chief receives a manuscript and does an in-house review to ensure it conforms to the scope and policies of the journal. If the manuscript conforms to the scope and policies of the journal, the editor sends it out to two reviewers who are anonymous to the author. The review focuses on the quality of the manuscript in terms of its scholarly content, structure, and originality. This process takes a minimum of eight weeks. Depending on the outcome of the review process, the author will be required to undertake major or minor corrections as suggested by the reviewers. In case major corrections are suggested, the author will be required to resubmit the revised work, and this will be sent back to the reviewers for vetting. In some cases, the manuscript may be rejected outright. Once the review process is over, the editors make the final decision.
Contact Address
For any queries, please contact Comprehensive Security Studies editorial office: css.editorial@gmail.com
File Format
Authors should use MS Word format. The files should be submitted in Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Submission Requirements
Types and Length of Manuscripts
The journal carries full length articles (6,000-8,000words, including notes and references), Book Reviews (1,000-2,000 words) and some creative work in different formats
Comprehensive Security Studies does not accept manuscripts simultaneously under review elsewhere.
Language
The journal uses British English.
Manuscript Structure
It is the responsibility of authors to ensure that their manuscripts strictly adhere to the journal style. Manuscripts that do not conform to the journal style will not be accepted.
The main text is single spaced with one-line space between paragraphs. Authors are responsible to ensure that their papers are readable and their academic content is fully understood by the editor and reviewers. It is therefore advisable for authors to take their papers to professional language editors before submission if required.
The journal uses footnotes, which should be kept to a minimum.
Author’s Name
On the title page file, immediately below the title on the first page, the authors name should be given in italics flush left, followed by the author’s position and institutional affiliation (in roman); followed by the e-mail address.
Abstract and Keywords
Each article should be accompanied by an abstract of about 150 words and five key words.
Headings
All headings should be flush left, and not numbered, using headline style for titles, headings and sub- headings. The first level heading should be in bold.
The Myth of Zheng He: Kenya-China Encounters in Yvonne Owuor’s The Dragonfly Sea
The text. Second level headings are bold italic. The other lessons from the Tanzania coffee industry The text.
The other lessons from the Tanzania coffee industry The text.
In-Text Citations
Published Works with Authors
The author-date referencing style should be used. In-text citations should be indicated in the text by giving the author’s name, with the year of publication in brackets, e.g. Mushi (2003) or (Mushi, 1997) or (Clay, 1997: 123; Juma and Wachira, 1967: 23; Pot, 1888: 45), (Bayart et al, 1997: 53).
Interviews
For interview if respondent’s identity is not disclosed:
(Interview, 20.12.2020)
If identity is disclosed:
(John, Interview, 20.12.2020)
If an end note is preferred, then the citation should indicate name (in case identity
is disclosed), position of the respondent, place and date of interview.
Newspapers
(Daily News, 10.5.2023).
Footnotes
The journal uses footnotes and not endnotes.
Archival sources should be rendered as complete, concise and clear as possible through footnotes. The author can add brief acknowledgements as a first numbered footnote.
References
All references cited in the text should be listed in full at the end of the paper. The reference section should be two line spaces below the conclusion of the article. Authors should make absolutely sure that all reference information is complete. References should be in the following standard form:
Books
Kimambo, I. 2000. Humanities and Social Sciences, Dar es Salaam: Dar es Salaam University Press. Bayart, J.F., S. Ellis and B. Hibou 1997. La criminalisation de l’État en Afrique, Paris: Editions Complexe.
Edited Book
Colclough, C. and J. Manor, eds. 1991. States or Markets? Neoliberalism and the development policy debate. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Chapters in Edited Book
Grosh, B. 1988. ‘Comparing parastatal and private manufacturing firms: would privatisation improve performance?’, in Coughlin, P. and Ikiara, G.K. eds. Industrialisation in Kenya: in search of a strategy. Nairobi: Heinemann Kenya.
Articles
Hyden, G. 2002. ‘Public Policy and Governance in East Africa’, the African Review, 28 (2): 32-50.
Dissertation
King, A. J. 1976. ‘Law and Land Use in Chicago: A pre-history of Modern Zoning’ Ph.D. Dissertation: University of Wisconsin.
Newspapers
A list of newspapers and magazines referred to, with their place of publication, should be as follows: The New York Times. (13.8.2017). ‘The real suspense in Kenya’, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/13/opinion/the-real-suspense-in kenya.html, accessed: 2.10.2021. New Vision. (10.1.2006). ‘MPs Okumu, Ocula acquitted’, Uganda.
Official Publications
United Nations Centre for Environment and Development (UNCED). 1992. Agenda 21: Rio Declaration, Forest Principles. Rio de Janeiro: UNCED.
United Republic of Tanzania (URT). 1997. Agriculture and Development Policy, 1997.
Dar es Salaam.
Unpublished Sources
Myers, G. 1995. ‘Survey of Construction Industry Operators’, (unpublished fieldwork). Zanzibar.
Interview with Mr. E. Mshiu, Director of Marketing, Business Times, 17.10.2004, Arusha, Tanzania. Interview with Youth Group Leader, 17.8.2017, Nairobi, Kenya.
Italics
Italics should be used for the titles of publications, such as books and journals, as well as for non-English words which are not commonly used.
Per Cent
Per cent’ should be used where the figure preceding it is given in words: ‘two per cent’; % where it is given in numbers: 25.1%.
Quotations
All quotations, except those set off from the text by indents, should be enclosed by quotation marks. For quotes over three lines in length, indent, single-space, and do not use quotation marks.
Single quotation marks should be used only for quotations within quotations. As Nnoli (2003: 128) said: ‘… the basis of constitutions shifted from arguments about natural law to the functional utility of these constitutions’.
As Nnoli (2003: 128) explained:…
Longer citations of three full lines or longer are given as a block quote, without quotation marks and indented, with one white line of space above and below the quote.
Thus, the dominant social class has, throughout history, manipulated the political system to ensure outcomes that favour their material interests. This
stands in direct contradiction to pluralist or liberal democratic notions of the state as an impartial referee deciding political contests on the basis of logic as opposed to the power of the conflicting parties.
Figures
Tables, figures and illustrations should convey their full meaning independent of text. If unable to transmit figures electronically, authors should send them in a finished form that is suitable for reproduction. High resolution images (300 dpi or higher) are required for printing.
Production
Proofs
Upon acceptance, a PDF of the article proofs will be sent to each author by e-mail to check carefully for factual and typographic errors.
In the event of a multi-authored contribution, proofs are sent to the first- named author unless otherwise requested.
Authors are responsible for checking these proofs and are strongly urged to make use of the Comment & Markup toolbar to note their corrections directly on the
proofs.
At this stage in the production process only minor corrections are allowed.
Alterations to the original manuscript at this stage will result in considerable delay in publication and, therefore, are not accepted unless charged to the
author.
Proofs should be returned within a period of 7 days.
Scope of the Journal: Comprehensive Security Studies (CSS)
The Review of Global Studies journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for examining global developments and international relations within the broader domain of social sciences. It encompasses themes such as global governance, political and economic dynamics, public policy, development studies, migration, identity, transnational mobility, and historical and critical perspectives.
The journal focuses on the interactions between state and non-state actors, international organizations, and civil society in shaping global processes. It encourages comparative, theoretical, and empirical research that contributes to understanding global networks, transnational identities, and evolving global challenges.
Ethical and Legal Conditions
The publication of a manuscript in a peer-reviewed work is expected to follow standards of ethical behaviour for all parties involved in the act of publishing:
authors, editors, and reviewers.
Online Submission
The Review of Global Studies uses online submission. Authors should submit their manuscript online via the Editorial Manager (EM) online submission system at:
editorialmanager.com/rdst.
First-time users of EM must register first. Go to the website and click on the ‘Register Now’ link in the login menu. Enter the information requested.
When you register, select e-mail as your preferred method of contact. Upon successful registration, you will receive an e-mail message containing your
Username and Password.
If you forget your username and password, click on the ‘Send username/password’ link in the login section, and enter your first name, last name and email address exactly as you had entered it when you registered. Your access codes will then be
e-mailed to you.
Prior to submission, authors are encouraged to read the ‘Instructions for Authors’. When submitting via the website, you will be guided stepwise through the
creation and uploading of the various files.
A revised document should be uploaded in the same way as the initial submission. The system automatically generates an electronic (PDF) proof, which
is then used for reviewing purposes. All correspondence, including the editor’s request for revision and final decision, is sent by e-mail.
Double-anonymous Peer Review
The Review of Global Studies uses a double-anonymous peer-review process. To facilitate anonymity in peer reviewing, the author’s name or similar identification marks should not appear on any page of a manuscript other than on a separate title page file, with the title of the article, the name(s) of the author(s), contact addresses, and a short biographical note.
Initially, the Editor-in-Chief receives a manuscript and does an in-house review to ensure it conforms to the scope and policies of the journal.
If the manuscript conforms to the scope and policies of the journal, the editor sends it out to two reviewers who are anonymous to the author.
The review focuses on the quality of the manuscript in terms of its scholarly content, structure, and originality. This process takes a minimum of eight weeks. Depending on the outcome of the review process, the author will be required to undertake major or minor corrections as suggested by the reviewers.
In case major corrections are suggested, the author will be required to resubmit the revised work and this will be sent back to the reviewers for vetting. In some cases, the manuscript may be rejected outright by the journal editor. Once the review process is over, the editors make the final decision.
Contact Address
For any queries, please contact The Review of Global Studies editorial office: editorial.rgs@gmail.com
File Format
Authors should use MS Word files for initial submission, and the final files should be submitted in MS Word format.
Submission Requirements
Types and Length of Manuscripts
The journal carries full length articles (6,000-8,000words, including notes and references), book reviews (1,000-2,000 words) and some creative work in different formats.
The Review of Global Studies does not accept manuscripts simultaneously under review elsewhere.
Language
The journal uses British English.
Manuscript Structure
It is the responsibility of authors to ensure that their manuscripts strictly adhere to the journal style. Manuscripts that do not conform to the journal style will not be accepted.
The main text is single spaced with one-line space between paragraphs. Authors are responsible to ensure that their papers are readable and their
academic content is fully understood by the editor and reviewers. It is therefore advisable for authors to take their papers to professional language editors before submission.
The journal uses footnotes, which should be kept to a minimum.
Author’s Name
On the title page file, immediately below the title on the first page, the authors name should be given in italics flush left, followed by the author’s position and institutional affiliation (in roman); followed by the e-mail address.
Abstract and Keywords
Each article should be accompanied by an abstract of about 150 words and five key words.
Headings
All headings should be flush left, and not numbered, using headline style for titles, headings and sub- headings. The first level heading should be in bold.
The Myth of Zheng He: Kenya-China Encounters in Yvonne Owuor’s The Dragonfly Sea
The text. Second level headings are bold italic. The other lessons from the Tanzania coffee industry The text.
The other lessons from the Tanzania coffee industry The text.
In-Text Citations
Published Works with Authors
The author-date referencing style should be used. In-text citations should be indicated in the text by giving the author’s name, with the year of publication in
brackets, e.g.:
Mushi (2003) or (Mushi, 1997) or (Clay, 1997: 123; Juma and Wachira, 1967: 23; Pot, 1888: 45), (Bayart et al, 1997: 53).
Interviews
For interview if respondent’s identity is not disclosed:
(Interview, 20.12.2020)
If identity is disclosed:
(John, Interview, 20.12.2020)
If an end note is preferred, then the citation should indicate name (in case identity
is disclosed), position of the respondent, place and date of interview.
Newspapers
(Daily News, 10.5.2023).
Footnotes
The journal uses footnotes and not endnotes.
Archival sources should be rendered as complete, concise and clear as possible through footnotes. The author can add brief acknowledgements as a first numbered footnote.
References
All references cited in the text should be listed in full at the end of the paper. The reference section should be two line spaces below the conclusion of the article. Authors should make absolutely sure that all reference information is complete. References should be in the following standard form:
Books
Kimambo, I. 2000. Humanities and Social Sciences, Dar es Salaam: Dar es Salaam University Press. Bayart, J.F., S. Ellis and B. Hibou 1997. La criminalisation de l’État en Afrique, Paris: Editions Complexe.
Edited Book
Colclough, C. and J. Manor, eds. 1991. States or Markets? Neoliberalism and the development policy debate. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Chapters in Edited Book
Grosh, B. 1988. ‘Comparing parastatal and private manufacturing firms: would privatisation improve performance?’, in Coughlin, P. and Ikiara, G.K. eds. Industrialisation in Kenya: in search of a strategy. Nairobi: Heinemann Kenya.
Articles
Hyden, G. 2002. ‘Public Policy and Governance in East Africa’, the African Review, 28 (2): 32-50.
Dissertation
King, A. J. 1976. ‘Law and Land Use in Chicago: A pre-history of Modern Zoning’ Ph.D. Dissertation: University of Wisconsin.
Newspapers
A list of newspapers and magazines referred to, with their place of publication, should be as follows: The New York Times. (13.8.2017). ‘The real suspense in Kenya’, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/13/opinion/the-real-suspense-in kenya.html, accessed: 2.10.2021. New Vision. (10.1.2006). ‘MPs Okumu, Ocula acquitted’, Uganda.
Official Publications
United Nations Centre for Environment and Development (UNCED). 1992. Agenda 21: Rio Declaration, Forest Principles. Rio de Janeiro: UNCED.
United Republic of Tanzania (URT). 1997. Agriculture and Development Policy, 1997.
Dar es Salaam.
Unpublished Sources
Myers, G. 1995. ‘Survey of Construction Industry Operators’, (unpublished fieldwork). Zanzibar.
Interview with Mr. E. Mshiu, Director of Marketing, Business Times, 17.10.2004, Arusha, Tanzania. Interview with Youth Group Leader, 17.8.2017, Nairobi, Kenya.
Italics
Italics should be used for the titles of publications, such as books and journals, as well as for non-English words which are not commonly used.
Per Cent
Per cent’ should be used where the figure preceding it is given in words: ‘two per cent’; % where it is given in numbers: 25.1%.
Quotations
All quotations, except those set off from the text by indents, should be enclosed by quotation marks. For quotes over three lines in length, indent, single-space, and do not use quotation marks.
Single quotation marks should be used only for quotations within quotations. As Nnoli (2003: 128) said: ‘… the basis of constitutions shifted from arguments about natural law to the functional utility of these constitutions’.
As Nnoli (2003: 128) explained:…
Longer citations of three full lines or longer are given as a block quote, without quotation marks and indented, with one white line of space above and below the quote.
Thus, the dominant social class has, throughout history, manipulated the political system to ensure outcomes that favour their material interests. This
stands in direct contradiction to pluralist or liberal democratic notions of the state as an impartial referee deciding political contests on the basis of logic as opposed to the power of the conflicting parties.
Figures
Tables, figures and illustrations should convey their full meaning independent of text. If unable to transmit figures electronically, authors should send them in a finished form that is suitable for reproduction. High resolution images (300 dpi or higher) are required for printing.
Production
Proofs
Upon acceptance, a PDF of the article proofs will be sent to each author by e-mail to check carefully for factual and typographic errors.
In the event of a multi-authored contribution, proofs are sent to the first- named author unless otherwise requested.
Authors are responsible for checking these proofs and are strongly urged to make use of the Comment & Markup toolbar to note their corrections directly on the
proofs.
At this stage in the production process only minor corrections are allowed.
Alterations to the original manuscript at this stage will result in considerable delay in publication and, therefore, are not accepted unless charged to the
author.
Proofs should be returned within a period of 7 days.
