Humanities Spectrum

About the Journal

Humanities Spectrum is a bi-annual peer-reviewed academic journal of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC), Bamenda. It is an official Faculty publication dedicated to rigorous, original scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, with particular emphasis on African perspectives and Global South experiences.

The journal is published online as an open-access journal. All articles are freely available to readers without subscription or paywall barriers. Authors retain copyright while granting the journal a license to publish their work.

Mission and Aims

• Advance high-quality, critical, and innovative research in the humanities and social sciences
• Foster interdisciplinary dialogue across fields that investigate culture, society, language, ideas, and human experience
• Provide a credible platform for established and early-career scholars, especially from Africa and the wider Global South
• Contribute to ongoing debates on culture, ethics, identity, development, governance, conflict, peace, and social transformation

Scope

The journal covers a broad range of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, including:

• Philosophy, history, religious studies, and ethics
• Philosophy and education
• Literature, linguistics, and cultural studies
• Sociology and anthropology
• Political science, international relations, and governance
• Psychology (social, cultural, and community perspectives)
• Geography and environmental humanities
• Gender studies, feminist and queer studies
• Development studies, peace and conflict studies
• African studies and Global South studies
• Economics and Management-related Studies

Publication Frequency

The journal appears twice a year (biannually) as an online-only, open-access journal. Each article is published as a separate PDF and includes full citation details.

Author Guidelines

Types of Submissions and Length

• Research Articles: 6,000-8,000 words (including references)
• Review Essays: 4,000-6,000 words
• Short Communications / Research Notes: 2,000-3,000 words
• Book Reviews: 1,000-1,500 words
• Special Issue Contributions: As specified in call for papers

Manuscript Preparation

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
• Abstract: 150-250 words
• Keywords: 4-6 keywords
• Referencing: APA style (7th edition)

Submission Procedure

Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal's online submission system or via the official journal email: spectrum@catuc.org

The submission should include:

• Main anonymized manuscript file (no author identifiers)
• Title page with author information
• Completed cover letter with originality statement

Review Process

All eligible manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two experts. Authors will receive one of the following decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

40,000 FCFA for accepted articles. This fee covers publication costs and is supported by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Peter Takov - Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC)

Deputy Editor

Dr. Giles Ngwa Forteh - Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC)

Managing Editors

Fr. Angu Niba - Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC)

Mr. Syracuse Lee - Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC)

Dr. Florence Ngie - Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC)

Associate Editors

Dr. Remi Prospero Fonka - African Epistemology

Dr. Franklin Berinyuy - Politics and Ethics

Prof. Nelson Shang - Metaphysics & Epistemology

Dr. Fabien Sundjo - Health and Development Economics

Dr. Ebune Raphael - Anthropology

Dr. Rene Wongbi - Ethics and Anthropology

Guest Editors

Prof. Charles Romain Mbele - University of Yaoundé I

Prof. Ngalim Valentine - University of Buea

Editorial Board Members

Prof. Peter Takov, Dr. Rene Wongbi Wirnkar, Dr. Remi Fonka, Prof. Mbih Jerome, Dr. Ankia Emmanuel, Prof. Nelson Shang, Mr. Syracuse Lee

Contact Us

Address: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC), P.O. Box 852, Bamenda, Cameroon

Email: spectrum@catuc.org | ispectrum@catuc.org

Phone: +237 676 900 243

Website: www.catuc.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (WAT)

Motto: "Mens et Manus: Educating for Practical Application"