Submission Guidelines
Rubbish welcomes submissions from all disciplines that engage with themes of waste, value, and material culture. We publish original research, reviews, and creative academic works.
Manuscript Preparation
Format: Microsoft Word or LaTeX. Max 8000 words. Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 12pt.
Structure: Title, Abstract (max 250 words), Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References.
Reference Style: APA 7th Edition.
Figures and Tables: Must be cited in text and provided as high-resolution files.
Submission Process
Prepare manuscript according to guidelines
Write a compelling cover letter
Submit via our online portal
Double-blind peer review (6-8 weeks)
Revision (if required)
Acceptance and Publication
Review Timeline
Initial editorial review: 2 weeks. Peer review process: 6-8 weeks. Average time to publication: 3 months.
Publication Ethics
Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest. All work must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.