Publication Terms
BRAMS is an academic journal published by the BRAMS Institute in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is a peer-reviewed international quarterly that welcomes original, preferably interdisciplinary research across the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, formal sciences, and applied sciences. Submissions must address at least one of the following: American Studies, British Studies, or Kartvelian (Georgian) Studies. The full list of countries covered by the Institute’s research is provided here.
The journal publishes quarterly. Both online (eISSN 2960‑9348) and print (ISSN 2667‑9299) issues are available as PDFs on the BRAMS Institute website.
BRAMS has an open call for submissions. Authors may submit manuscripts in Georgian or English at any time throughout the year. To submit, authors should prepare a manuscript that demonstrates thorough research qualities and ensure it is unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere. Next, authors should review the detailed submission guidelines on the publisher’s website. There are no strict deadlines or specific compositional requirements. Once ready, manuscripts should be submitted via the online process outlined.
- Submit the manuscript (no submission fee).
- If accepted, pay the Article Processing Charge (APC).
- Note: APCs are non‑refundable if the author withdraws after payment.
- If the author requests an invoice, a signed document will be emailed within three working days.
BRAMS operates under the Gold Open Access model, funded primarily by author fees (or their institutions/funders). All articles are made available immediately for free access and download at https://brams.ge. Users may copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts for lawful purposes. When citing BRAMS content, include the URL and the DOI.
Responsibilities of Authors and Reviewers
Authors must ensure originality and that the work is not under consideration elsewhere. Cite all sources and comply with ethical standards for human or animal research. Disclose any conflicts of interest and cooperate with editors and reviewers.
Reviewers must provide constructive, honest, and unbiased feedback, maintain confidentiality, disclose any conflicts of interest, and refrain from using ideas or text from the manuscript for personal gain.
The Editor‑in‑Chief and editorial board oversee peer review, make final decisions based on reviewers’ reports, manage submissions impartially, and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists. All manuscripts and review discussions are treated as confidential in accordance with applicable data‑protection and privacy regulations. Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest; failure to disclose conflicts may lead to the rejection or retraction of a paper.
If authors dispute a decision, they may submit a formal appeal with a clear, detailed explanation; a senior editor not involved in the original decision will review the appeal impartially.
Complaints about ethics or misconduct will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines. Authors should consult the Submissions page before contacting the editorial office.
Complaints about ethics or misconduct will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines. Authors should consult the Submissions page before contacting the editorial office.
Contact Information
Manuscripts should be emailed to bramsjournal@gmail.com. Authors are encouraged to reach out with any questions related to their submission or for further inquiries about publication. All correspondence should be directed to the editorial office.
