Guidelines

Membership Guidelines

Publication Platform: Comparative Global Affairs (CGA)

Publisher: FSI Publishing

Overview:
CGA Network members receive bi-monthly mentoring sessions to prepare original academic articles for publication in Comparative Global Affairs (CGA), pending editorial approval. All activities, including mentoring, editing, and publishing, are conducted in English. Members are required to attend a mandatory orientation session.

Expectations for CGA Members:

Membership Eligibility

Candidates must demonstrate exceptional academic skills, sincerity in their academic pursuits, and a proactive learning attitude.
Membership is granted following an interview process.

2. Membership Responsibilities:

Publish at least two academic articles in CGA annually.
Uphold the dignity and reputation of CGA. Misconduct that harms the network’s reputation may result in membership revocation.
Actively participate in bi-monthly 30-minute mentoring sessions with a senior mentor to prepare articles for publication.
Prepare thoroughly and attend mentoring sessions punctually to maximize their effectiveness.
Submit final versions of academic papers on time, adhering to deadlines announced by CGA.
Ensure all submissions are original works created as part of the CGA mentoring process. Plagiarism or outsourced writing will result in membership termination.
Follow the guidance of the editor-in-chief for proofreading and revisions related to grammar and vocabulary before publication.
Honor scheduled appointments. For unavoidable cancellations, members must arrange alternative email-based correction sessions.
After publication, members may create and present video summaries of their papers for the FSI YouTube channel(If the student wants).

3. Membership Fee:

A membership fee applies. For details, contact here.(eunkoo21@hanmail.net)

4. Certificates and Recommendations:

Participation certificates and recommendation letters are available to members who actively participate for at least one year.
These documents are issued free of charge; however, members are responsible for any mailing costs for domestic or international delivery.