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.
Based at Florida Memoral University, this e-journal published its first issue in 2008. In response to a message asking if the current website listing of only two members of the editorial board was indeed complete, Dr. Zoila Clark, Editor-in-Chief, responded that she needed to update the website and "add all the new editors," which she indicated would be done at the conclusion of the fall 2011 semester. Stay tuned...
I am in the process of publishing an article with Hispanet Journal, and so far it has been a pleasant experience. It may be a small operation, but the quick responses and helpful feedback have been a nice change from some others journals where I have submitted work.
Very professional. Less than a month from submission to decision.
ReplyDeleteBased at Florida Memoral University, this e-journal published its first issue in 2008. In response to a message asking if the current website listing of only two members of the editorial board was indeed complete, Dr. Zoila Clark, Editor-in-Chief, responded that she needed to update the website and "add all the new editors," which she indicated would be done at the conclusion of the fall 2011 semester. Stay tuned...
ReplyDeleteThe promised update: there are now 6 listed on the "Board of Editors" to include
ReplyDeleteDr. Wenceslao Gil
Adjunct Faculty - Florida International University
Dr. David C. Julseth
Professor of Spanish - Belmont University
Dr. Iana Konstantinova
Assistant Professor of Spanish - Southern Virginia University
Dr. Mary Salva-RamÃrez
Associate Professor of Communications - Florida Memorial University
Dr. Maida Watson
Professor of Spanish - Florida International University
Dr. Ileana Zendegui
Lecturer of Spanish - Barry University
I am in the process of publishing an article with Hispanet Journal, and so far it has been a pleasant experience. It may be a small operation, but the quick responses and helpful feedback have been a nice change from some others journals where I have submitted work.
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