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.
I have a forthcoming article in a special issue of Letras femeninas (Spring/Summer 2010). I had a pleasant experience publishing here. The turn around time was very quick. Since I was submitting for a special issue, I submitted an abstract and was told within a month whether it had been accepted. I was given from May to October to write the article (more than enough time). I received comments from three readers in November and made changes to submit in late December. The process was very professional, yet cordial and helpful. Letras femeninas is a top-tier journal in hispanic studies and is the premier feminine letters journal in the hispanic world. My professors have been very impressed that I was able to place a paper in that journal and suggest that it is nearly as significant as a paper in Revista Iberoamericana, Revista Hispánica Moderna, or the Hispanic Review. Personally, the only slightly disappointing experience publishing with this journal is that I thought the reader's comments could've been more critical. I liked my article, but thought that there may have been some areas that needed improvement. Nonetheless, I strongly encourage fellow hispanists to publish in this journal as it is both a top-tier journal and an enjoyable publication experience.
This journal reviewed my article very quickly. They only took two months. Although my article was rejected, the reviewer provided respectful and honest feedback. Much like the person above, I think that the comments could have been more critical. Despite my rejection, I would submit to this journal again. I have much respect for it.
While I initially got comments back quickly, and revised to resubmit, the second review took a LONG time and then it was 3 years before the article was in print!
They are efficient, great comments, and the editor is friendly and professional. My timeline has been within 6 months for submission to review of comments.
I have a forthcoming article in a special issue of Letras femeninas (Spring/Summer 2010). I had a pleasant experience publishing here. The turn around time was very quick. Since I was submitting for a special issue, I submitted an abstract and was told within a month whether it had been accepted. I was given from May to October to write the article (more than enough time). I received comments from three readers in November and made changes to submit in late December. The process was very professional, yet cordial and helpful. Letras femeninas is a top-tier journal in hispanic studies and is the premier feminine letters journal in the hispanic world. My professors have been very impressed that I was able to place a paper in that journal and suggest that it is nearly as significant as a paper in Revista Iberoamericana, Revista Hispánica Moderna, or the Hispanic Review. Personally, the only slightly disappointing experience publishing with this journal is that I thought the reader's comments could've been more critical. I liked my article, but thought that there may have been some areas that needed improvement. Nonetheless, I strongly encourage fellow hispanists to publish in this journal as it is both a top-tier journal and an enjoyable publication experience.
ReplyDeleteThis journal reviewed my article very quickly. They only took two months. Although my article was rejected, the reviewer provided respectful and honest feedback. Much like the person above, I think that the comments could have been more critical. Despite my rejection, I would submit to this journal again. I have much respect for it.
ReplyDeleteWhile I initially got comments back quickly, and revised to resubmit, the second review took a LONG time and then it was 3 years before the article was in print!
ReplyDeleteMuy buena experiencia. Rápidos, eficientes... Incluso las correcciones. Un placer trabajar con ellos. Es una lástima que no todos sean así...
ReplyDeleteAny recent info about review time, specifically for general submissions, not for special issues. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteThey are efficient, great comments, and the editor is friendly and professional. My timeline has been within 6 months for submission to review of comments.
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