After extensive searching on the Internet, I failed to find a venue for Hispanists to share with colleagues their myriad of experiences with publishing, particularly the handling of the review and publication processes by refereed journals. My motive is not to encourage irrational venting sessions for rejected authors, but to prompt an intelligent and useful exchange that might assist scholars with choosing prospective journals that exemplify professionalim and integrity; journals that conduct the entire review process expeditiously and provide authors with useful feedback for improving their manuscripts. Many true horror stories have been shared at academic conferences and within language and literature departments across the country, and these should indeed be shared here to help each other avoid potential pitfalls. Besides assisting our fellow scholars, if this blog also succeeds at ultimately improving the management of certain refereed journals, then many in the profession will benefit.
Terrific journal, run by a very competent, responsive editor. The turn-around time is among the fastest I have ever seen- usually around 2 months. Email communication with the journal is also very quick- I always get a reply within 24 hours, if not 1-2. The comments are always helpful, and the review board composed of the cream of the crop in the field.
Very interesting and useful, thank you. To add to the recent discussions:
I am the editor (since 1993) of DIECIOCHO, a journal (now in its 34th year) dedicated to the study of the Enlightenement and Long Eighteenth Century in Spain and Latin America. Here is the website:
http://faculty.virginia.edu/dieciocho/
DIECIOCHO believes strongly in mutual respect and professional behavior, and for that reason we promise authors that we will have a double peer review of their submission within 60 days of electronic receipt. My experience as editor is that it is possible to identify evaluators for anonymous review and that the reviewers will complete their work within the allotted time. Our evaluations strive to be respectful and constructive.
It is unconscionable to ask a colleague to wait for 6 or 12 months for an evaluation of their submission. All of the excuses ("I'm busy," "I have a lot of work," "I didn't have time") strike me as egocentric whining (who is NOT busy??) and completely unprofessional. We can (and should) do better.
Thank you.
David T. Gies Commonwealth Professor of Spanish Editor, DIECIOCHO
This journal is a model for professionalism and responsible management of scholarship in Academia. They did tell me that I would hear from them within 60 days. I received their feedback (positive) in 2 weeks (two, yes, two weeks dear colleagues). Great suggestions, prompt responses, no games.
I invite editors of other journals and their board members to behave in the same responsible manner. If you are not willing to do your job, leave that spot for those who are--and there are plenty of academics willing to do so.
Agree with all the comments. Even during summer break, editor was quick to respond to submission, and review board was equally expedient. The suggested revisions were insightful, well thought-out, and very helpful. I'm very pleased to have picked Dieciocho and I look forward to the next time down the road I can work with them.
Terrific journal, run by a very competent, responsive editor. The turn-around time is among the fastest I have ever seen- usually around 2 months. Email communication with the journal is also very quick- I always get a reply within 24 hours, if not 1-2. The comments are always helpful, and the review board composed of the cream of the crop in the field.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and useful, thank you. To add to the recent discussions:
ReplyDeleteI am the editor (since 1993) of DIECIOCHO, a journal (now in its 34th year) dedicated to the study of the Enlightenement and Long Eighteenth Century in Spain and Latin America. Here is the website:
http://faculty.virginia.edu/dieciocho/
DIECIOCHO believes strongly in mutual respect and professional behavior, and for that reason we promise authors that we will have a double peer review of their submission within 60 days of electronic receipt. My experience as editor is that it is possible to identify evaluators for anonymous review and that the reviewers will complete their work within the allotted time. Our evaluations strive to be respectful and constructive.
It is unconscionable to ask a colleague to wait for 6 or 12 months for an evaluation of their submission. All of the excuses ("I'm busy," "I have a lot of work," "I didn't have time") strike me as egocentric whining (who is NOT busy??) and completely unprofessional. We can (and should) do better.
Thank you.
David T. Gies
Commonwealth Professor of Spanish
Editor, DIECIOCHO
This journal is a model for professionalism and responsible management of scholarship in Academia. They did tell me that I would hear from them within 60 days. I received their feedback (positive) in 2 weeks (two, yes, two weeks dear colleagues). Great suggestions, prompt responses, no games.
ReplyDeleteI invite editors of other journals and their board members to behave in the same responsible manner. If you are not willing to do your job, leave that spot for those who are--and there are plenty of academics willing to do so.
Agree with all the comments. Even during summer break, editor was quick to respond to submission, and review board was equally expedient. The suggested revisions were insightful, well thought-out, and very helpful. I'm very pleased to have picked Dieciocho and I look forward to the next time down the road I can work with them.
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