Submission Guidelines
JHES follows a corresponding author system. If the manuscript contains multiple authors, the corresponding author is considered to be the research leader and contact person. Please confirm the author's name, author order (including corresponding author designation), author affiliation, author position/title, E-mail address, funding project(s), etc. before submitting the manuscript.
It is recommended that no more than five authors be listed on a submission. The paper must include the title, author name(s), abstract, and keywords in both Chinese and English. References are sorted alphabetically by last name. All manuscripts must follow APA format. Articles (including references) should be between 5,000 and 16,000 words, with English manuscripts not exceeding 8,000 words and Chinese manuscripts not exceeding 16,000 words. Book reviews should be at least 3,000 words in either Chinese or English.
Originality and Copyright
Submissions to JHES must be original works that have not been previously published or submitted for consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for any potential copyright issues. By submitting a manuscript, authors retain copyright and grant the journal a publishing license. All published articles are made immediately available worldwide under the CC BY 4.0 license, which permits unrestricted sharing, adaptation and redistribution with appropriate attribution.
Peer Review Process
JHES employs a double-blind peer review system, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers. All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial review to assess their relevance and adherence to submission guidelines before being sent for external peer review. The typical review process takes 6–8 weeks.
Authors may suggest potential reviewers or request the exclusion of specific individuals during submission, but the editorial team reserves the right to make the final decision.
Manuscript Format Requirements
To ensure consistency and readability, please follow these formatting guidelines:
• Title Page: Include the title of the manuscript, an abstract (150–250 words), and 4–6 keywords. The corresponding author’s contact email should be provided on this page.
• Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman in English, 12-point font, and Line spacing: 1.2 times.
• Margins: Set margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
• Headings and Subheadings: Follow APA format for all headings and subheadings.
• Figures and Tables: Embed figures and tables in the manuscript text near their first citation. Each figure/table must have a descriptive title and caption. High-resolution images should also be submitted as separate files (JPEG or PNG).
• Appendices and Supplementary Materials: If applicable, include appendices at the end of the manuscript. Label them clearly (e.g., Appendix A, Appendix B). Supplementary materials can be submitted as separate files.
• Anonymity: To maintain a double-blind review, authors must remove all identifying information from the manuscript text and file properties. Ensure that the title page is submitted as a separate document to preserve anonymity.
Email Submission
Manuscripts can be submitted via E-mail to HESjournal@163.com. To facilitate the review process, please include “Author Name(s) + Article Title” in the subject line of your submission E-mail.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
This journal levies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of RMB 2,000 per accepted manuscript for publication. All publication-related processes, including peer review management, manuscript editing, typesetting, online hosting, and DOI assignment, are covered by this charge. There are no additional hidden fees of any kind associated with manuscript submission, revision, acceptance, or publication in this journal. Authors are not required to pay extra charges for the open access dissemination of their published articles.
本刊对每篇录用稿件收取 2000 元人民币的论文处理费（APC）。同行评审组织、稿件编辑、排版、线上发布、DOI 分配等全部出版相关流程均由该费用覆盖。稿件投稿、修回、录用、出版环节不存在其他任何隐性费用。作者无需为已刊发论文的开放获取传播另行缴费。
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