What is Contemporary Review of Political Thought?

《当代政治思想评论》是什么类型的期刊？

CRoPT is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal focusing on political thought, political philosophy, intellectual history, Marxist theory, ideological and political education, higher education governance, and the normative and intellectual dimensions of modern public life.

CRoPT 是一份国际同行评审开放获取学术期刊，重点关注政治思想、政治哲学、智识史、马克思主义理论、思想政治教育、高等教育治理，以及现代公共生活中的规范性与思想性问题。

Who publishes the journal?

本刊由谁出版？

The journal is published by Panorama Scholarly Group. The journal identifies Berlin, Germany, as its editorial location.

本刊由 Panorama Scholarly Group 出版，期刊所列编辑所在地为德国柏林。

How often is the journal published?

本刊的出版频率是什么？

CRoPT is published annually.

CRoPT 为年刊，每年出版一期。

Is the journal online only?

本刊是否仅在线出版？

Yes. CRoPT is an online-only journal. Its published scholarly content is made available through the journal's online platform.

是。CRoPT 是仅在线出版的学术期刊，已发表的学术内容通过本刊在线平台提供访问。

How can I submit a manuscript?

如何投稿？

Authors should submit manuscripts through the journal's designated online submission system. Submissions sent by email are not normally treated as formal submissions unless the editorial office specifically authorizes an alternative procedure.

作者应通过本期刊指定的在线投稿系统提交稿件。除编辑部明确授权采用替代投稿程序外，直接发送至电子邮箱的稿件通常不视为正式投稿。

Does the journal charge a submission fee?

本刊是否收取投稿费？

No. Manuscript submission, initial editorial screening, and peer review are free of charge. An Article Processing Charge (APC), where applicable, is payable only after formal acceptance.

不收取。稿件提交、编辑初审及同行评审均不收费。对于适用文章处理费（APC）的稿件，仅在正式录用后进入付款程序。

Can I submit a manuscript that is under review elsewhere?

可以一稿多投吗？

No. Manuscripts under concurrent consideration by another journal, book series, conference proceedings publisher, or other publication venue are not eligible for submission. Authors must disclose relevant overlapping manuscripts and prior dissemination.

不可以。稿件不得同时接受其他期刊、书系、会议论文集出版机构或其他出版渠道的审查。作者还应如实披露内容相关的其他稿件及先前传播情况。

Can I submit a previously published article?

可以提交已经发表过的文章吗？

CRoPT considers original, unpublished scholarly manuscripts. Previously published articles, duplicate publications, and submissions with substantial undisclosed overlap are not acceptable. Authors should explain any relevant prior dissemination or closely related publication.

本刊接受原创且未正式发表的学术稿件，不接受已经发表的同一学术成果、重复发表或存在重大未披露内容重叠的稿件。对于相关的先前传播或密切相关的出版成果，作者应作出说明。

Can I submit a revised version of a conference paper?

会议论文经过修改后可以投稿吗？

A substantially revised conference paper may be considered if the manuscript has not already been formally published as the same scholarly work and otherwise satisfies the journal's originality requirements. Authors should disclose relevant conference presentations, proceedings, or overlapping materials.

如果会议论文尚未作为同一学术成果正式出版，并经过实质性修改，同时符合本刊原创性要求，可以考虑投稿。作者应披露相关会议报告、会议论文集及其他重叠资料。

Which citation style should I use?

本刊采用哪一种参考文献格式？

CRoPT requires the PSG Author–Date Citation Format. Authors should apply it consistently to in-text citations and the reference list, verify all bibliographic information, and follow the official PSG Format Guide for multilingual references, DOI links, datasets, software, and AI tools.

本刊要求采用 PSG 作者—日期引用格式（PSG Author–Date Citation Format）。作者应在正文及参考文献表中统一使用该格式，并按照官方指南核查多语言文献、DOI、数据集、软件及人工智能工具的引用。

What languages does the journal accept?

本刊接受哪些语言的稿件？

CRoPT accepts manuscripts written in English or Chinese. English is the journal's primary language for international presentation, while Chinese supports the participation of Chinese-speaking scholars and readers.

CRoPT 接受英文及中文学术稿件。英文主要用于期刊的国际化展示，中文则用于支持中文学者与读者参与学术交流。

Do Chinese-language manuscripts need English metadata?

中文稿件需要提供英文元数据吗？

Authors of Chinese-language manuscripts are encouraged to provide an English title, abstract, and keywords to support international discoverability and cross-language scholarly communication. Any required submission metadata should be completed according to the applicable submission instructions.

本刊建议中文稿件提供英文题名、英文摘要与英文关键词，以促进国际检索及跨语言学术交流。对于投稿系统明确要求填写的元数据，作者应遵守相应投稿说明。

Do English-language manuscripts need Chinese metadata?

英文稿件需要提供中文元数据吗？

English-language manuscripts may include a Chinese title, abstract, and keywords where appropriate. These are not normally mandatory unless requested by the editorial office or required by the applicable submission arrangements.

英文稿件可根据需要提供中文题名、摘要及关键词。除编辑部另有要求或适用的投稿安排明确规定外，通常不作强制要求。

What types of manuscripts does the journal accept?

本刊接受哪些文章类型？

CRoPT accepts eight principal manuscript categories:

• Original Research Articles / 原创研究论文
• Theoretical Essays / 理论论文
• Review Articles / 综述论文
• Review Essays / 综述与专题评论
• Policy and Institutional Analysis / 政策与制度分析
• Forum Contributions / 理论论坛文章
• Book Reviews / 学术书评
• Special Issue Articles / 专题论文

The journal may also invite scholarly contributions. An invitation describes the submission arrangement and does not automatically create a ninth article category.

本刊亦可开展学术约稿，但“约稿”属于稿件征集方式，并不自动构成第九种正式文章类型。

Are Book Reviews accepted?

本刊接受书评吗？

Yes. CRoPT accepts critical scholarly reviews of books relevant to political thought, political philosophy, intellectual history, Marxist theory, education, governance, and related fields. Book Reviews should assess arguments, methods, contributions, and limitations rather than merely summarize the publication.

接受。本刊欢迎政治思想、政治哲学、智识史、马克思主义理论、教育、治理等相关领域的批判性学术书评。书评应评价著作的论证、方法、贡献及局限，而不应仅进行内容概述。

Can I submit a Forum article?

可以提交理论论坛文章吗？

Yes. Forum Contributions may address significant theoretical debates, recent publications, unresolved intellectual questions, and emerging public issues relevant to the journal's scope. They should present focused scholarly arguments supported by appropriate literature and evidence. An abstract is required and must not exceed 150 English words.

可以。理论论坛文章可围绕重要理论争论、新近出版成果、尚未解决的思想问题及相关新兴公共议题展开研究。文章应提出聚焦且具有文献或证据支持的学术论证。论坛文章必须提供摘要，英文摘要不超过 150 词。

What are the abstract requirements for different article types?

不同文章类型的摘要要求是什么？

Research-oriented manuscripts normally require an abstract of approximately 150–250 English words, with an upper limit of 300 words. Forum Contributions require an abstract of no more than 150 English words. For standard Book Reviews, an abstract is optional; if provided, it must not exceed 150 English words. Special Issue Articles follow the requirements of their underlying article type.

研究类稿件通常须提供英文摘要，建议篇幅为 150–250 词，最高不超过 300 词。论坛文章须提供不超过 150 词的英文摘要。标准书评摘要可选，如提供则不超过 150 词。专题论文根据其实际文章类型适用相应要求。

Does the journal conduct peer review?

本刊是否进行同行评审？

Yes. All submissions first undergo editorial screening. Original Research Articles, Theoretical Essays, Review Articles, Policy and Institutional Analysis articles, and research-oriented Special Issue Articles normally undergo double-anonymous external peer review. Forum Contributions, Book Reviews, and certain shorter or invited contributions may be assessed through editorial review, external peer review, or a combined process.

是。所有来稿首先接受编辑初审。原创研究论文、理论论文、综述论文、政策与制度分析文章，以及研究性质的专题论文通常实行双匿名外部同行评审。论坛文章、书评及部分较短篇幅或约稿类稿件，可采用编辑评审、外部同行评审或两者结合的方式。

What decisions may be made after peer review?

同行评审后可能有哪些决定？

Depending on the assessment, the editorial decision may be Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Revise and Resubmit, or Reject. A request for revision does not guarantee eventual acceptance.

可能的编辑决定包括录用（Accept）、小修（Minor Revision）、大修（Major Revision）、修改后重投（Revise and Resubmit）或退稿（Reject）。收到修改要求并不意味着稿件最终必然获得录用。

Does a reviewer recommendation automatically determine the final decision?

审稿人意见是否自动决定最终结果？

No. Reviewer recommendations inform the editorial assessment, but the final decision is made by the responsible editor or editorial office after considering the manuscript's scholarly merit, originality, relevance, ethics, and review results.

不是。审稿意见是编辑评估的重要参考，但最终决定由负责编辑或编辑部在综合考虑学术价值、原创性、相关性、伦理合规性及评审结果后作出。

Standard APC · Including Processing Surcharge

CNY 1,320

USD 165

标准文章处理费，已包含 10% 付款处理附加费。

What is the APC?

本刊 APC 是多少？

The standard APC is CNY 1,320 or USD 165. This comprises a base APC of CNY 1,200 or USD 150 plus a 10% standard payment processing surcharge. The currency amounts use the journal's fixed internal pricing conversion of 1 USD = 8 CNY, which is not a representation of the current market exchange rate.

标准 APC 为人民币 1,320 元或美元 165 元，包括基础 APC 人民币 1,200 元或美元 150 元，以及 10% 标准付款处理附加费。两种币种金额依据本刊内部计价标准 1 美元 = 8 元人民币确定，不代表实际外汇市场汇率。

When should authors pay the APC?

作者什么时候支付 APC？

Only after formal manuscript acceptance. Authors should wait for the official invoice or payment instructions. For chargeable articles, required payment is normally completed and confirmed before final production and publication.

仅在稿件正式录用后支付。作者应等待编辑部提供正式发票或付款说明。对于适用 APC 的文章，通常须在完成并确认所需付款后进入最终制作与正式出版。

Are Book Reviews free of APC?

书评是否免收 APC？

Yes. Accepted manuscripts formally classified as Book Reviews are exempt from the standard APC. The exemption is based on the formal manuscript category, rather than the section in which an article appears.

是。正式归类为 Book Reviews 且已获录用的稿件免收标准 APC。豁免资格取决于正式稿件类别，而非仅由发表栏目决定。

Are other article types eligible for an APC waiver?

其他文章类型是否可以减免 APC？

No general waiver is currently available for other article categories. The editorial office may determine an exception under special circumstances in accordance with the published APC policy. Such exceptions do not establish an automatic discount or a general waiver entitlement.

本刊目前不向其他文章类别提供普遍适用的 APC 豁免。编辑部可根据已公布政策对特殊情况作出个别决定，但不构成自动折扣或普遍减免费用的权利。

Who pays bank or transaction fees?

银行或交易手续费由谁承担？

The standard APC already includes the journal's 10% processing surcharge. Any separately imposed bank charges, currency conversion costs, intermediary deductions, platform fees, or other third-party transfer expenses remain the responsibility of the author or payer. The publisher should receive the net APC amount specified on the official invoice.

标准 APC 已包含本刊 10% 付款处理附加费。银行、货币兑换、中转机构、支付平台或其他第三方另行收取的费用，由作者或付款方承担。出版商实际到账净额应符合正式发票所列 APC 总金额。

Can authors request an APC refund?

作者可以申请退还 APC 吗？

A refund request may be submitted for individual consideration. Under the current policy, APCs are generally non-refundable once an accepted manuscript has entered production or related publication processing. The editorial office and publisher assess refund requests on a case-by-case basis.

作者可以提出退款请求，由编辑部与出版商进行个案评估。根据现行政策，已录用稿件进入出版制作或相关处理程序后，APC 通常不予退还。

Is the journal open access?

本刊是否开放获取？

Yes. CRoPT provides immediate open access to its published articles without a reader subscription fee or embargo. The journal supports continued online access and scholarly dissemination in accordance with its open-access and preservation policies.

是。本刊发表的文章在正式出版后立即开放获取，不设置读者订阅费用或开放延迟期，并按照本刊开放获取与数字保存政策支持持续在线访问及学术传播。

Do authors retain copyright?

作者是否保留版权？

Yes. Authors retain copyright of their published scholarly work and grant the journal the necessary publication rights. Unless otherwise stated, articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Third-party materials may carry separate rights or permissions.

是。作者保留已发表学术作品的版权，并向本刊授予必要的出版权利。除非另有说明，文章依据知识共享署名 4.0 国际许可协议（CC BY 4.0）出版。第三方材料可能适用独立的版权或授权条件。

Can authors share their published articles?

作者可以传播已发表文章吗？

Yes. Authors may share the published version of record through institutional repositories, personal academic websites, and appropriate scholarly platforms without a journal-imposed embargo. The journal citation, DOI or permanent article link where available, applicable license, and any separately licensed third-party materials should be identified.

可以。作者可在本刊不设置禁运期的情况下，通过机构知识库、个人学术网站及适当学术平台传播正式出版版本，同时注明期刊出版信息、DOI 或永久文章链接（如有）、适用许可，以及第三方材料的独立授权情况。

Does the journal accept manuscripts involving plagiarism or duplicate publication?

本刊是否接受存在抄袭或重复发表问题的稿件？

No. Plagiarism, duplicate publication, inappropriate text recycling, fabrication or falsification of data, manipulation of evidence, misleading citations, and other forms of research misconduct are unacceptable. Suspected integrity concerns may be examined under the journal's publication ethics procedures.

不接受。本刊不接受抄袭、重复发表、不当文本重复、伪造或篡改数据、操纵证据、误导性引用及其他学术不端行为。对于可能存在的研究诚信问题，将按照本刊出版伦理程序处理。

Are authors required to disclose conflicts of interest?

作者是否需要披露利益冲突？

Yes. Authors must disclose financial and non-financial interests, including relevant personal, institutional, professional, or academic relationships that could reasonably influence, or be perceived to influence, the research or publication process.

是。作者应披露可能实际影响或被合理认为影响研究及出版过程的财务与非财务利益，包括相关个人、机构、职业及学术关系。

Are ethical approval and informed consent required?

是否需要伦理审批和知情同意？

Where applicable, research involving human participants, interviews, surveys, personal data, or sensitive records should include appropriate ethical approval or exemption information and relevant informed-consent statements. Authors should explain confidentiality and data-protection arrangements where necessary. Ethical approval is not automatically required for every theoretical or historical manuscript.

如适用，涉及人类研究参与者、访谈、问卷、个人数据或敏感记录的研究，应提供适当的伦理审批或豁免信息及知情同意声明，并在必要时说明保密与数据保护安排。理论研究或历史研究并非一律需要伦理审批。

Can authors use AI tools when preparing manuscripts?

作者可以在准备稿件时使用人工智能工具吗？

Authors may use AI tools where appropriate, provided that substantive use is disclosed in accordance with the journal's AI and Research Integrity Policy. Authors should identify the tool and its purpose where relevant, verify generated content and citations, and remain responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and ethical compliance of their work.

作者可以在适当情况下使用人工智能工具，但须按照本刊《人工智能与研究诚信政策》披露其实质性使用情况。作者应根据实际情况说明所用工具及用途，核验生成内容与引用，并对稿件的原创性、准确性、完整性和伦理合规性负责。

Can AI tools be listed as authors?

人工智能工具可以被列为作者吗？

No. AI tools cannot be designated as authors because they cannot accept responsibility for scholarly content, approve a manuscript, or fulfil the journal's authorship obligations. Authorship is restricted to qualifying human contributors.

不可以。人工智能工具无法承担学术内容责任、批准稿件或履行期刊作者义务，因此不得列为作者。作者身份仅限于符合本刊作者资格标准的人类贡献者。

What happens after a manuscript is accepted?

稿件录用后会发生什么？

After formal acceptance, the editorial office completes the applicable publication arrangements, including author information, declarations, licensing, and APC processing where required. The manuscript then proceeds through appropriate copyediting, reference and metadata checks, layout preparation, proofing, and online publication. The precise sequence may vary according to article type and production needs.

正式录用后，编辑部将办理适用的出版手续，包括核对作者信息、相关声明、许可安排及必要的 APC 处理。随后稿件将进入文字编辑、参考文献与元数据核查、排版制作、校样和在线出版等程序。具体顺序可根据文章类型及制作需要调整。

Will authors receive proofs?

作者是否需要校对清样？

Authors may be asked to review proofs before publication. Proof corrections should ordinarily concern typographical errors, formatting, bibliographic information, author metadata, or minor factual inaccuracies.

编辑部可能要求作者在正式出版前核对校样。校样修改通常涉及排印错误、格式问题、参考文献信息、作者元数据或轻微事实性错误。

Can authors make major changes at the proof stage?

校对阶段可以大幅修改正文吗？

Substantial rewriting is generally not permitted during routine proof correction. Proposed changes affecting the central argument, research methods, analysis, or findings must be referred to the editorial office for assessment before implementation.

一般校样阶段原则上不允许大幅重写正文。涉及核心论点、研究方法、分析或研究结果的重大修改，应先提交编辑部评估，不得直接作为常规校样修改处理。

What should authors do if they encounter technical problems during submission?

投稿时遇到技术问题怎么办？

Authors should contact the editorial office with a description of the issue, the submission stage, and the manuscript identifier where available. Relevant error screenshots may be included, provided that passwords, access tokens, confidential documents, and sensitive personal information are removed or concealed.

作者应联系编辑部，说明具体问题、所处投稿阶段及已有的稿件编号。必要时可附上错误截图，但须移除或遮盖密码、访问令牌、保密文件及敏感个人信息。

Can I contact the editorial office before submission?

投稿前可以联系编辑部吗？

Yes. Authors may contact the editorial office regarding the journal's scholarly scope, manuscript classification, submission requirements, or technical difficulties. An editorial enquiry does not constitute formal submission or guarantee an editorial outcome.

可以。作者可就期刊研究范围、稿件类别、投稿要求或技术问题联系编辑部。编辑咨询不等于正式投稿，也不构成对任何编辑决定的保证。

Editorial Enquiries / 编辑部咨询

[email protected]

This address is intended for editorial enquiries and submission-related assistance. Formal manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's designated submission system unless an alternative is expressly authorized.

上述邮箱用于编辑咨询及投稿相关协助。正式稿件应通过本期刊指定的投稿系统提交，除非编辑部明确授权替代程序。