About the Journal

The Logo: Interpretation and Analysis

The logo for Iyunade: Journal of Philosophy and Culture is thoughtfully designed to align with the journal's ethos, which emphasises the treasure of wisdom, cultural analysis and philosophical inquiry. Below is an analysis of the key elements:

Symbolism of the Bead

The central element of the logo is a bead, symbolising "Iyunade" - a Yorùbá term for treasure. In Yorùbá culture, beads are often associated with value, dignity and heritage, making them a fitting representation of the journal's dedication to philosophical treasures and cultural richness. The bead is a powerful metaphor for wisdom and knowledge—core tenets of the journal’s mission. The smooth and polished appearance of the bead also suggests refinement and intellectual depth, reflecting the journal's commitment to rigorous academic exploration.

Colour Palette: Green

The predominant use of green conveys growth, renewal and vitality, as it aligns with the journal’s focus on fostering intellectual growth and revitalising cultural and philosophical discourses. The monochromatic approach emphasises simplicity and clarity, which are essential in philosophy and scholarly endeavours.

Circular Design

The logo's circular layout suggests inclusivity, unity and continuity, mirroring the journal’s aim to encompass diverse philosophical perspectives and cultural insights.

Typography

The use of a serif font for the journal's name, Iyunade: Journal of Philosophy and Culture, conveys a sense of tradition, authority and academic rigour. The text encircling the bead creates a cohesive design, guiding the viewer’s focus toward the central symbolic element while maintaining balance.

Over-all Design Impact

The logo effectively communicates the journal’s identity and mission. The combination of cultural symbolism (bead), intellectual growth (green colour) and academic rigour (typography) encapsulates the essence of scholarly publications devoted to philosophy and culture. The minimalist yet meaningful design ensures that the logo is memorable and professional.

“About the Logo”

Design Inspiration: The logo draws inspiration from the journal's name, "Iyunade" symbolising treasure and wisdom, while incorporating elements that reflect cultural heritage and intellectual pursuits.

Key Message: The bead represents the treasure of wisdom and cultural richness, central to the journal's focus on philosophy as the foundation of all disciplines.

Visual Representation: The clean and timeless design reflects the journal's dedication to clarity, truth and the pursuit of knowledge.

This logo embodies the vision and mission of Iyunade: Journal of Philosophy and Culture and serves as a visual representation of its commitment to academic excellence and cultural preservation.

On the basis of its various conceptualisations, it must be known that real treasure is wisdom, of which philosophy stands for. Hence, what makes treasurable vault a significant part and process towards the attainment of wisdom is its adequate attention to all aspects of human comprehension with the sole aim of understanding man and the phenomena world, along with the noumena realities. Therefore, Iyunade: Journal of Philosophy and Culture is interested in the publication of imaginative and novel manuscripts, which are oriented towards the interpretation of real challenges of humanity in which man continues to seek for truth, reality, ethos and knowledge to the attainment of the Logos – wisdom.

The journal started with its maiden edition in December 2024, and is housed in the Department of Philosophy, with two issues every year (June and December). Manuscripts are welcome in all areas of philosophy and other allied disciplines with specific relations and nuances in philosophical discipline. Special editions devoted to specific issues will also be considered. Deadlines for submission of manuscripts are March 31 for June edition and September 30 for December edition respectively.

Guidelines for Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word and should be between 5,000 and 12,000 words with the inclusion of reference/bibliography. The submission should include the following: title page with author’s full name along with institutional and e-mail addresses. Manuscripts must also include abstract of less than two hundred and fifty (250) words and maximum of 5 key words.

Contributions should be formatted as follows: Times New Roman font style; 12 pt. font size; 1.5 pt.; margins (1cm for top, bottom, right and left) justified margins throughout the text. Instead of line breaks, please use internal paragraph indentations to introduce new paragraphs. Authors should please refrain from the use of blocked paragraphs and avoid any use of special or exceptional text formatting like various fonts, framing, and pagination, among others. The author bears the responsibility for the content of the manuscript submitted for publication consideration.

Manuscripts should adhere to the author-date source citation system according to the rules of The Chicago Manual of Style, 17^th edition. Footnotes should be embedded using designated Microsoft Word functionalities. Notes should be indicated by consecutive superscript numbers placed in the text immediately after the punctuation mark or the preceding word. Check below for examples:

Books:

For footnotes:

Jean-Paul Sartre, Being and Nothingness. New York: Pocket Books, United States of America, 1956: 156

Repeating the citation

Sartre, Being and Nothingness, 184.

For bibliography:

Jean-Paul Sartre, Being and Nothingness. New York: Pocket Books, United States of America, 1956.

Singular Author in more than one volume.

For footnotes:

Frederick Copleston, A History of Philosophy: Greece and Rome, Vol. 1 (Kent: Burns and Oates, 1999): 26.

Repeating the Citation

Copleston, A History of Philosophy, vol. 1, 26.

Bibliography

Copleston, Frederick. A History of Philosophy: Greece and Rome, vol. 1. Kent: Burns and Oates, 1999.

Chapters in Books

For footnotes:

Vandana Shiva, “Western Science and Its Destruction of Local Knowledge”, The Post-Development Reader, Majid Rahnema and Victoria Bawtree (eds). London and New Jersey: Zed Books, 1997, 162.

Repeating the citation

Shiva, “Western Science”, 165.

Bibliography

Vandana Shiva, “Western Science and Its Destruction of Local Knowledge”, eds., The Post-Development Reader, Majid Rahnema and Victoria Bawtree, 161-167. London and New Jersey: Zed Books, 1997.

Journals

For footnotes:

Felix Olatunji and Adetunji Oni, “Thomas Hobbes’ – Georg Hegel’s Ideas of Knowledge in Development Narratives and the Challenge of Human Security in Sub-Saharan Africa”, Philosophical Alternatives, XXXI(1), 2022: 44.

Repeating the citation

Olatunji and Oni, “Thomas Hobbes’ – Georg Hegel’s Ideas of Knowledge”, 50.

Bibliography

After submission, contributions are initially evaluated by the editorial board and may be immediately rejected if they are considered to be out of the journal’s scope or otherwise unfit for consideration. The processes of review include an editorial opinion and a double-blind peer review by at least two experts in the area. The articles that do not report original research are subject to the decision of the editorial board.

Editorial Board

Felix Olusanjo Olatunji – Editor-in-Chief

Nurudeen Adeshina Lawal – Editor I

Michael Olatunji Oni – Editor II

Anthony Taiye Akinsumbo – Production Manager

Emmanuel Oyewole Oyeniyi – Artist

Solomon Kolawole Awe – Secretary

Editorial Consultants

Anselm Jimoh – Rev. Fr. (Saints Peter and Paul Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria)

Ebunoluwa Oduwole (Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria)

Gbenga Fasiku (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria)

Gerald Cipriani (National University of Ireland, Galway, Republic of Ireland)

Kidzu Oweh (Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria)

Miroslaw Pawliszyn, CSsR – Rev. Fr. (University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn,

Republic of Poland)

Muyiwa Falaiye (University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria)

Nigina Shermuhamedova (National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan)

Olatunji Oyeshile (University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria)

Olukoya Ogen (Osun State University, Ikire Campus, Nigeria)

Peter Omonzejele (University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria)

Philip Olayoku (West African Transitional Justice Centre, Abuja, Nigeria)

Philip Ujomu (Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria)

Temisanren Ebijuwa (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria)

Tyukmaeva Maratovna (National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan)

Vihren Bouzov (St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria)

Journal Address

Iyunade: Journal of Philosophy and Culture

Department of Philosophy

College of Humanities and Culture

Osun State University, P. M. B. 4494, Osogbo

Ikire Campus, 221104, Nigeria

E-mail addresses: iyunadejpc@uniosun.edu.ng & iyunadejpc@gmail.com