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                       The Sinocultural Review
A Journal of Language, Culture, Humanities, and Global Understanding

                                                              Call For Submission 

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                     “Where Language, Culture, Humanities, and Global Perspectives Converge”

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The Sinocultural Review is an annual interdisciplinary journal dedicated to exploring the intersections of language, culture, humanities, education, technology, and global understanding. We welcome contributions that engage Chinese, Sinophone, and cross-cultural perspectives across historical, literary, artistic, educational, strategic, and contemporary contexts.

As a bilingual publication, the journal seeks to foster meaningful dialogue among scholars, educators, professionals, artists, writers, and students from diverse backgrounds. We believe that language serves not only as a means of communication but also as a bridge connecting cultures, ideas, communities, and global perspectives.

The journal publishes scholarly research, cultural criticism, creative works, educational innovation, arts commentary, and interdisciplinary reflections. We particularly encourage submissions that promote intercultural understanding, public humanities, cultural diplomacy, and responsible engagement with emerging technologies.

Submissions may be written in English, Chinese, or bilingual formats. Translation support may be available for selected creative works. Scholarly articles should be submitted in their final publication language.

Editor in Chief:​

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Dr. Claire Y. van den Broek

Dr. Claire Y. van den Broek holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Indiana University Bloomington, with research focused on comparative literature of the long nineteenth century and the history of psychiatry. She currently teaches in the Master’s Program in English at Southern New Hampshire University and is also a linguist and consultant, working primarily with the U.S. Department of Defense and universities across the United States.

She is the president of Huxley & Hiro bookstore in Wilmington, Delaware, where she has been recognized for her leadership and community engagement. Her honors include being named Business Woman of the Year by Delaware Today and one of Delaware’s Most Influential in Business by the Delaware News Journal.

Dr. van den Broek serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Global Mandarin Academy Journal, where she oversees submissions in comparative literature, creative writing, and cross-cultural scholarship, bringing her extensive academic and editorial experience to support a diverse and inclusive publication.​

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Editorial Board

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Dr. Christopher Lupke

Professor of Chinese Cultural Studies

Department of East Asian Studies

University of Alberta

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Submission Categories:

​1. Scholarly Articles

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       Peer-reviewed research in:

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  • Chinese and Sinophone Studies

  • Language Education and Applied Linguistics

  • Comparative Literature

  • Cultural Studies

  • Philosophy and Intellectual History

  • International Relations and Global Affairs

  • Strategic Studies and Classical Thought

  • Cross-Cultural Communication

  • Public Humanities

  • AI and Education

  • Media and Technology Studies

  • Translation and Interpretation Studies

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       Recommended Length: 5,000–8,000 words

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2. Creative Writing
 

       Original creative works, including:

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  • Poetry

  • Short Fiction

  • Creative Nonfiction

  • Literary Essays

  • Bilingual Writing

  • Translation Projects

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       Recommended Length: 500–2,500 words

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3. Language, Culture & Society

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    Essays exploring the relationship between language,  culture, identity, and     everyday life.

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    Topics may include:

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  • Food and Culinary Traditions

  • Travel Writing

  • Festivals and Rituals

  • Folklore and Mythology

  • Proverbs and Cultural Wisdom

  • Heritage and Community

  • Language and Identity

 

     Recommended Length: 1,000–3,000 words

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4. Arts & Aesthetics

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  • Critical and reflective writing on:

  • Visual Arts

  • Painting

  • Calligraphy

  • Film and Media

  • Theater and Performance

  • Museum and Exhibition Studies

  • Traditional and Contemporary Arts

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      Recommended Length: 1,000–3,000 words

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5. Strategy, Society & Global Affairs

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    Essays examining strategic thought, leadership,    

    diplomacy, and global challenges.

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    Topics may include:

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  • The Art of War

  • The Thirty-Six Stratagems

  • Leadership and Decision-Making

  • Cultural Diplomacy

  • Global Citizenship

  • International Relations

  • East–West Dialogue

  • Strategic Communication

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       Recommended Length: 1,500–4,000 words

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6.  AI, Education & Technology

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     Research and reflections on the impact of emerging    

     technologies on learning, communication, and society.

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       Topics may include:

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  • Artificial Intelligence and Education

  • AI and Language Learning

  • Digital Humanities

  • Media Literacy

  • Technology Ethics

  • Human–Machine Communication

  • Global Digital Culture

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      Recommended Length: 1,500–4,000 words

 

 7. Reviews

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    Analytical reviews of:

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  • Books

  • Films

  • Exhibitions

  • Performances

  • Conferences

  • Cultural Events

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    Recommended Length: 800–1,500 words

 

8.  Perspectives & Reflections

 

     Short-form essays and commentaries on:

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  • Language Learning

  • Teaching Experiences

  • Cross-Cultural Encounters

  • Community Engagement

  • Personal and Professional Development

  • Comparative Cultural Perspectives

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     Recommended Length: 800–1,500 word

 

9. Photography & Visual Arts Showcase

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     We welcome submissions of:

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  • Photography

  • Painting

  • Calligraphy

  • Mixed Media

  • Digital Art

  • Visual Storytelling Projects

  • Selected works may appear in both digital and special exhibition editions.

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Submission Guidelines:

Languages

English, Chinese, or bilingual (English–Chinese)

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Formatting

  • Times New Roman, 12-point font

  • Double-spaced

  • Chicago Style citations for scholarly submissions

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Submission Deadline

October 1, 2026

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Publication Date

January 2027

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Submission Fee

USD $15 per submission

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Submission Email

globalmandarinacademy@gmail.com

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Email Subject Line

Submission for The Sinocultural Review

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Why Submit?

  • Interdisciplinary Visibility

       Publish alongside scholars, educators, artists, writers,        and professionals working across disciplines and    

       cultures.

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  • Global Dialogue

       Contribute to conversations that connect language,    

       culture, humanities, education, technology, and I.      

        international understanding.

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  • Editorial Support

        Receive constructive editorial feedback from

        experienced scholars and editors.

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  • Emerging Voices Welcome

       The journal actively supports students, early-career.

        scholars, independent researchers, educators, artists,         and writers while maintaining rigorous academic and         editorial standards.

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  • International Audience

        Reach readers interested in Chinese studies, cross-    

        cultural communication, humanities, education, arts,            strategy, and global affairs.

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Editorial Philosophy:

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The Sinocultural Review is committed to intellectual rigor, cultural curiosity, interdisciplinary inquiry, and meaningful dialogue across languages, cultures, and perspectives.

We believe that language, literature, culture, technology, and the humanities play vital roles in fostering understanding in an increasingly interconnected world.

By bringing together diverse voices and experiences, the journal seeks to promote scholarship, creativity, cultural literacy, and global citizenship for the twenty-first century.

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The Sinocultural Review

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Exploring Language, Culture, Humanities, Strategy, Technology, and Global Understanding.

©2022 by Global Mandarin Academy . 

3030 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218

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