Editorial Process

OVERVIEW

Once a manuscript is submitted, there will be a Desk Review, or Pre-Check Review. The Desk Review is carried out by the journal Editor or Deputy Editor in the case of Research Articles and Notes and Documents, and by the Assistant Editor (Book Reviews) in the case of Review Essays and Book Reviews. The Desk Review and determines if the manuscript is within scope of the journal and meets the basic requirements outlined in Author Instructions.

If the manuscript is to be subject to Peer Review, the Editors will send out requests to peer reviewers with relevant expertise, who, once accepting the request, will have two months to return their reports. Based on the reports, the Editors will either approve or reject the manuscript for publication, or request corrections. Corrections may be subject to a further round of peer review if substantial, or may be accepted at the discretion of the Editors.

Once an article has been accepted for publication, it will be subject to Copyediting and Typesetting by the Editors, in coordination with the author/s. The author/s will have the opportunity to make minor amendments to the text, but no substantial adjustments.

Manuscripts will be prepared for Publication and proofs will be distributed to authors. Articles will be published as a whole volume on the designated publication date.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Editorial Process, please contact the Editors at jhr@jamaicanhistoricalsociety.org.jm.