What Social Text specifies
These figures apply to every manuscript type at Social Text. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.
- All manuscript types 4 rules, including: word limit (8000 words).
Read from Social Text's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.
About Social Text
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- ISSN
- 0164-2472, 1527-1951
- h-index
- 103
- Citations
- 57,356
- Articles indexed
- 1,420
Citation figures from OpenAlex.
Preparing a submission for Social Text
Scraiber has 4 requirements on file for Social Text, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.
Select Social Text and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.
Retargeting a manuscript to Social Text may require changes to length, structure, references and declarations. Scraiber suggests revisions to your existing draft; authors must check the scientific meaning and supply any missing factual declarations.
Changes to review in your manuscript
Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by Social Text’s recorded requirements. Check each change for scientific meaning, references and missing declarations. Authors remain responsible for the final manuscript.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the word limit for Social Text?
- Select your manuscript type to see the recorded length figures for Social Text. Check the official guidance for exclusions, recommendations and any updated limits.
- How do I check my manuscript against the Social Text guidelines?
- Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for Social Text. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
- What are the submission requirements for Social Text?
- Scraiber has 4 requirements on file for Social Text. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
- Which citation style does Social Text use?
- Consult Social Text’s official guidance for its citation style. Scraiber can suggest revisions using the recorded requirements; check citations and the bibliography before submission.
- Can I automatically format my paper for Social Text?
- Upload your draft and select Social Text and your manuscript type. Scraiber proposes text changes for review. Check the final manuscript against the official guidance; the preview does not guarantee complete compliance or acceptance.
- How do I reformat a paper rejected by another journal for Social Text?
- Select Social Text and the manuscript type, then upload your existing draft. Review the proposed revisions and check references, declarations and scientific meaning before submission.
- How long does it take to prepare a manuscript for Social Text?
- Preparation time depends on your draft, the journal’s requirements and the author review needed. A preview lets you inspect proposed changes before deciding to continue.
- Do I have to redo my references for Social Text?
- Review your citations and bibliography against Social Text’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
- Who publishes Social Text?
- Social Text is published by Duke University Press.
- What is the ISSN of Social Text?
- Social Text is listed under the ISSNs 0164-2472, 1527-1951.
Official author guidelines: read.dukeupress.edu
