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Journal Submission Guide

State of the World for Female-Headed Households is The Refugee Archive’s annual journal focused on displaced single mothers and female-headed households (FHHs) across refugee and IDP contexts. We publish original research, rigorous reviews, and short commentary that help improve policy, programs, and accountability. We welcome submissions from academics, practitioners, and local researchers, including teams working in displacement settings.
 

Our first issue will set the foundation for future volumes. If you have questions before submitting, email us at contact@therefugeearchive.org.

DEADLINE: 30 September 2026
PUBLICATION 11 December 2026

  • Original Research: New research with a clear methodology, findings, and discussion (primary source).

  • Review Articles: Analytical reviews of existing research (literature reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses).

  • Letters to the Editor / Commentaries: Short pieces responding to published debates, policy shifts, or emerging evidence.

  • Book Reviews: Critical reviews of recently published scholarly books relevant to FHHs and displacement.

  • Editorial / Opinion Pieces: Expert viewpoints (often invited, but we will consider unsolicited proposals for the first issue).

Step 1: Confirm fit

Your submission should directly relate to female-headed households, displaced single mothers, or the gendered impacts of displacement (refugees, asylum seekers, or IDPs). We also welcome pieces that connect evidence to practical program or policy recommendations

Step 3: Prepare your files

Please submit:
  1. Manuscript file (Word .docx preferred; PDF acceptable)
  2. Title page with author details (name, affiliation, email, short bio, ORCID if you have one)
  3. Abstract (150–250 words) + 5–7 keywords
  4. Tables/figures embedded in the manuscript and also attached separately if possible (PNG/JPG for images)
File naming: JournalSubmission_LastName_FirstName_Type_Date
Example: JournalSubmission_Riggs_Kristi_OriginalResearch_2026-09-30

Step 5: Citations and formatting

  • Use APA (7th edition) unless another style is essential to your discipline (tell us if so).
  • Include full citations and DOIs/URLs where available.
  • Use clear headings and keep formatting simple (no heavy styling needed).

Step 2: Choose your submission type and length

Use these ranges as guidance (we can be flexible for the first issue):
  • Original Research: 4,000–8,000 words
  • Review Articles: 4,000–8,000 words
  • Commentaries / Letters: 800–1,500 words
  • Book Reviews: 800–1,500 words
  • Editorial / Opinion: 1,200–2,500 words

Step 4: Ethics and protection check

If your work involves human participants or sensitive contexts, include a short statement describing:
  • Consent approach and privacy protections (including de-identification)
  • Any IRB/ethics review (if applicable)
  • How you minimized risk to participants and communities
If you cannot share certain details publicly, tell us what you can provide and why.

Step 6: Email your submission

Send your files to: contact@therefugeearchive.org
Subject line (required): Journal Submission_NAME
Example: Journal Submission_Amina Yusuf

In your email body, include:

  • Submission type

  • Title of the piece

  • A 1–2 sentence summary

  • Confirmation you have the right to submit this work and that it is not under review elsewhere (or clearly state if it is)

Ready to Submit? 

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