Use this page to propose an edited volume or scholarly book with ScholarVertex Publications, in connection with the Vertex International Journal of Law, Management & Social Sciences (VIJLMSS). Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.

What we publish

• Edited volumes: multi-author collections organised around a coherent theme in law, management, public policy, governance, or the social sciences.
• Scholarly monographs: single- or co-authored book-length works presenting original research or synthesis.
• Reference and methods works: handbooks, methodological guides, and curated companions of lasting scholarly value, including work by postgraduates, doctoral researchers, and early-career scholars.

What to include in a proposal

1. Rationale: the contribution the book makes, its relationship to existing literature, and why it fits our scope.
2. Annotated table of contents: chapter titles with a short paragraph describing each chapter's argument and contributors (if known).
3. Editor / author details: affiliations, ORCIDs, and a one-line statement of editorial responsibility.
4. Audience and positioning: intended readership and comparable titles.
5. Timeline: expected manuscript delivery and any external constraints.
6. Open-access disclosure: confirmation that you are willing to publish open access, in line with the journal's Open Access Policy.

How to submit

Email the proposal as a single PDF to [email protected] with the subject line:

VIJLMSS Book Proposal: [Working Title]

What happens next

• Acknowledgement: the editorial office acknowledges each proposal and writes back with a decision on a rolling basis.
• Peer review: accepted proposals proceed to scholarly review of the full manuscript before publication.

Questions about a possible book, including informal scoping conversations, are welcome before a full proposal is submitted. See also Propose & Partner.