Astarte actively encourages the submission of policy briefs that translate scholarly research into actionable insights for decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates.
The journal welcomes work that informs and influences policy agendas on gender and LGBTQ+ justice, including but not limited to:
A policy brief is a strategic tool that distils rigorous research into a concise, accessible format aimed at shaping public policy, institutional practice, and advocacy.
Publishing a policy brief in Astarte provides an opportunity to engage with:
Policy briefs published in Astarte may emerge from:
Policymakers and advocates are rarely academics. Your policy brief should therefore communicate with clarity, precision, and relevance. To achieve this:
鈼� Keep your writing concise (no more than 1,500 words including figures and tables).
鈼� Focus on results, implications, and recommendations rather than detailed theory or methodology.
鈼� Use clear and accessible language—avoid jargon, long sentences, and unnecessary citations.
鈼� Define the problem concisely and explain why it is significant.
鈼� Assess and summarise evidence from multiple credible sources.
鈼� Present policy options or actions logically and persuasively.
鈼� Reflect diverse perspectives, noting the social impact of your recommendations across gender, class, culture, and region.
Policy briefs should be concise, clear, and compelling. Below is the recommended structure for submission to Astarte:
Choose a title that is memorable, specific, and impactful. It should convey the essence of your brief and capture the attention of policymakers and advocates.
A clear overview to orient busy readers. Summarize:
Bullet points are encouraged for brevity and clarity.
In 4–5 sentences, describe:
Present your policy position supported by evidence and argumentation. Demonstrate understanding of:
Use subheadings to guide the reader, and incorporate:
Outline the potential consequences of your findings. Discuss possible courses of action under current or alternative policy conditions.
This is the core of your brief. Clearly articulate what should be done, by whom, and how.
List sources cited and recommended for additional context. Use the APA 7th edition style consistently and include open-access references where possible, so policymakers can easily follow up.
Provide your professional contact details (email, institutional affiliation, and a short biography footnote) and be prepared to share supplementary materials or data upon request.
