Submission Guidelines

At Quantum Nexus International, we believe breakthrough innovation cannot exist in a vacuum. We actively invite technologists, social scientists, ethicists, policy researchers, and defense analysts to contribute original work that bridges the gap between technical velocity, human values, and responsible governance.

1. Our Focus: Technology, Society & Statecraft

We are looking for compelling insights at the intersection of rapid technological advancement, societal transformation, and international relations. Our platform explores how emerging technologies are fundamentally reshaping the global order, geoeconomics, and the fabric of modern society.

2. Submission Categories

We accept two primary formats of written contributions:

A. Research & Policy Briefs (1,500 – 3,000 words)

B. Opinion & Analytical Commentaries (800 – 1,200 words)

Opinion Pieces: Do not use academic footnotes. Integrate high-quality hyperlinks directly into the text referencing primary sources (e.g., official policy documents, peer-reviewed journals, reputable news outlets).

Research Pieces: All research submissions must adhere to the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition referencing format.

3. How to Submit

Please attach your submission as a single Microsoft Word (.docx) file containing:

Author Information: Full name, institutional/professional affiliation, and a 2-line biography.
Article Details: Working Title, Article Category (Research or Opinion), and Abstract/Summary.
Keywords: 4 to 6 specific keywords.
Manuscript: The full body text formatted in 12pt font, 1.5 line spacing.
Conflict of Interest Statement: A brief note confirming any funding or institutional support.

Editorial Review Process

Opinion Pieces: Reviewed within 3–5 business days.
Research: Subject to internal editorial and peer review within 7–14 business days.
Our editorial team reserves the right to edit accepted pieces for clarity, style, headline impact.

Plagiarism, AI Use & Editorial Integrity

If Generative AI tools were used at any stage of the research, drafting, or editing process, authors must include a dedicated AI Disclosure Statement directly above the reference section. For Example:

"During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [Name of Tool/Model] to [describe specific task, e.g., edit grammar/rephrase paragraph X]. The author(s) reviewed, fact-checked, and edited all output, and take full institutional and ethical responsibility for the contents and factual accuracy of this publication."

The Generative AI tools should not account for more than 20% of the overall manuscript creation or assistance.

Send us here: editorial@qunexus.com

When submitting your manuscript, please use the following email subject line format:

Subject Line: [Submission: Category] Proposed Title — Author Name