Journal of the West welcomes original scholarly contributions that advance historical knowledge and interpretation. This page provides essential information for prospective authors regarding submission, review, and publication.

Who May Submit
The journal accepts submissions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world. Early-career researchers and established scholars are equally encouraged to submit work that meets the journal’s academic standards.

Originality Requirement
Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or publisher. Submissions that substantially overlap with previously published work will not be considered.

What to Submit
Authors may submit the following types of contributions:
Research articles presenting original historical scholarship
Review essays engaging with historiographical debates
Research notes based on primary or archival sources
Book reviews (by invitation or prior editorial approval)
Authors should ensure that their submission fits the journal’s scope before submitting.

Preparation Before Submission
Authors are advised to carefully review the Author Guidelines before submitting. Manuscripts that do not follow formatting, citation, or anonymization requirements may be returned for correction prior to review.
Key requirements include:
Chicago Style (Notes and Bibliography) citations
Anonymous main manuscript for blind peer review
Separate title page with author details

Submission Process
Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s official submission channel as indicated on the journal website. Upon submission, authors will receive an acknowledgment confirming receipt of the manuscript.

Peer Review
All research articles are subject to a blind peer review process. The review process typically includes:
Initial editorial screening
Evaluation by independent expert reviewers
Editorial decision based on reviewer reports
Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments.

Editorial Decisions
Editorial decisions fall into one of the following categories:
Accept
Accept with minor revisions
Revise and resubmit
Reject
Final acceptance is determined by the editors based on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the journal.

Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their published work.
All accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing broad dissemination and reuse with proper attribution.

Author Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for:
Accuracy of content and references
Ethical research and citation practices
Obtaining permissions for third-party materials
Responding to editorial and reviewer communications professionally and in a timely manner

Post-Acceptance
Once accepted, authors may be asked to:
Submit a final revised manuscript
Approve proofs for publication
Provide supplementary information if required
Minor editorial changes may be made to improve clarity and consistency.

Queries and Communication
All correspondence regarding submissions, revisions, and editorial matters should be directed to the journal’s editorial office using the official contact details provided on the journal website.