ISSN: 3135-6095 (Print)
Publication place: Hong Kong, China
Publication period: Bimonthly
Joumal Type: Open Access
Language: Chinese
Call for Papers
Chinese New Mass Literature and Art
ISSN：3135 6095（print）
Chinese New Mass Literature and Art is a comprehensive academic journal focusing on the development of new mass literature and art. Rooted in the contemporary context and local foundations of new mass literature and art, the journal integrates academic rigor, practical value and popular orientation. Committed to grassroots oriented scholarship, creative empowerment and in depth research, it aims to build a high quality professional platform for the presentation of new mass literary artistic works, academic criticism and industry wide exchanges. Submissions are now invited from scholars, literary art researchers and creators at home and abroad.
I. Scope of Submissions
1. Work Reviews: Studies and critiques of literary works, including amateur writing, grassroots authors and non fiction literature.
2. Front Line Theories: Research on literary art aesthetics, literary theory, theories, trends and criticism of mass literature and art.
3. Folklore, Intangible Cultural Heritage and Regional Literature Art: Field studies of folk literature art, folk art research, living inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and local cultural art studies.
4. Traditional Popular Literature and the History of Mass Literature Art: Research on popular literature documents, storytelling and folk performing arts, modern mass art historical materials, and textual research on the history of mass literature art.
5. New Media Domains: Studies on online literature art and cross media mass culture.
6. Sino Foreign Literary Art Comparison and Translation: Research on overseas mass literature art, theoretical translations and research reviews of Sino foreign comparative studies.
7. Book Reviews and Research Summaries: Relevant book reviews and thematic research overviews.
II. Manuscript Requirements
1. Submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism, intellectual property theft and simultaneous submission to multiple journals are strictly prohibited. Authors shall abide by academic ethics and bear full responsibility for their manuscripts.
2. Preferred length: 5,000 15,000 words for research articles; 2,000 8,000 words for book reviews and research summaries; no more than 20,000 words for literary works.
3. Format Specifications: Submit manuscripts in Word format. Provide Chinese English titles, abstracts (300 500 words) and 3 5 sets of Chinese English keywords. Footnotes and references shall follow the general academic conventions for domestic humanities and social science journals, with complete bibliographic information for references.
4. Attach author biography at the end of the manuscript: full name, academic title / educational background, affiliation and research interests. Also include mailing address and e mail address. Overseas authors should indicate their country / region of affiliation.
5. Figures and tables must be clear with proper captions.
III. Submission Guidelines
1. Submission E mail: zgxdzwy@163.com
2. E mail subject format: Author’s Full Name + Manuscript Title
3. Send your manuscript as a Word attachment, do not paste text directly into the e mail body. Place all images in a separate compressed folder and attach it together with the manuscript file. Name attachments consistently with the e mail subject.
IV. Acceptance and Copyright Notice
1. During the journal’s inaugural call for papers period, high quality original academic papers will enjoy priority in peer review and publication.
2. Upon acceptance, authors are deemed to have granted the journal the right to publish and disseminate the work in print and via online databases.
3. Academic misconduct is firmly opposed. Manuscripts verified to involve academic misconduct will be rejected, and the corresponding authors will be blacklisted.
