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Journal of Appalachian Studies
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The Journal of Appalachian Studies seeks articles based on original empirical research, including applied research, as well as literary criticism and reflections on conceptual, theoretical, and methodological issues in Appalachian studies. Given the journal’s broad readership, we encourage consideration of the wider implications of each study. Submissions must be written in a style that can be understood by non-specialists.

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We will consider rigorous scholarship from scholars, teachers, activists, and others whose work focuses on the Appalachian region. The current editor invites scholarship which compares the Appalachian region to other regions in the world and places the region in a critical, global context. All submissions are expected to demonstrate an understanding of relevant Appalachian Studies literature.

Manuscripts must be submitted to our online submission and review portal.

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Word Count Limits:

  • Articles should be between 5,000 - 7,000 words (approximately 20 to 25 pages) including notes, citations, and references.

  • Teaching / Research / Community Notes should not exceed 4,000 words (approximately 12-15 pages) including notes, citations, and references.

Manuscripts that significantly exceed the above word counts should be discussed with the editor before submission; some may need to be shortened before they are accepted for publication.

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Types of Submissions:

  • Articles the Journal of Appalachian Studies seeks articles based on original empirical research, including applied research, as well as literary criticism and reflections on conceptual, theoretical, and methodological issues in Appalachian studies. 

  • Research notes are short essays on topics related to research. These may include reflections on works in progress, methodological reflections, or experimental reflections on various problems in research.

  • Community notes are short essays on experiences working with communities, reports on community projects, or reflections on issues that arise in community work.

  • Teaching notes are short essays reflecting on questions, problems or discoveries that arise through teaching at all levels. These may include methodological innovations, pedagogical problems or innovations, interventions in curricula, etc.

All notes should be grounded in appropriate Appalachian Studies scholarship and should demonstrate significant links to issues in Appalachian Studies through referencing and bibliography.


As with full articles, note topics should be appropriate for JAS, offer a new and focused contribution that is not simply a review, and acknowledge previous and current related works as appropriate for context.

 

Please note that file submissions must adhere to the JAS author guidelines before being uploaded.

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