JOLLAS currently welcomes the following types of submission:
Monographic research articles: Research articles report on recent empirical research from across the social sciences and humanities, recognizing that “research” is defined differently across disciplines. These articles are double-anonymous peer-reviewed and should be 8,000–10,000 words.
Thematic Reviews: Thematic Reviews examine topics that have seen significant development in recent years, offering comprehensive depth and a balanced perspective. Reviews should provide a clear “state of the field” assessment and should not merely summarize the literature. These articles are double-anonymous peer-reviewed and should be 6,000–8,000 words.
Theoretical and Conceptual Articles: Theoretical and Conceptual Articles explore the concepts and issues that define a field and provide theoretical and epistemological reflections relevant to Latino Studies and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. These articles should extend current knowledge by presenting a novel argument, interpretation, model, or critique. These articles are double-anonymous peer-reviewed and should be 6,000–8,000 words.
Shorter submissions
JOLLAS also publishes shorter submissions in the following categories. These submissions are reviewed by the editorial team; the editors may send them for external peer review at their discretion.
Policy Briefs: Policy Briefs are short contributions (3,000–4,000 words) that evaluate recent policies affecting Latinos in the United States and peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean from an evidence-based perspective. Policy Briefs may include actionable recommendations for practitioners and policymakers.
Research Notes: Research Notes are brief reports (3,000–4,000 words) on relevant recent or historical sources for the study of Latinos in the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean. They may introduce historical archives, new datasets in the social sciences, field reports (e.g., anthropology), or novel sources in the digital humanities. Research Notes may also present new methodological approaches and may include negative results.
Teaching Notes: Teaching Notes present concise (3,000–4,000 words) discussions of pedagogical approaches and critical insights on the scholarship of teaching and learning in Latino Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the Latin American diaspora, and Border Studies in the Americas.
Review Essays: Review Essays (2,000–3,000 words) examine three to five recent books relevant to the journal’s fields. Essays should address the contribution and limitations of each book and the connections among them. Review Essays are reviewed by the journal editors.
Book Reviews (invited): Book Reviews are short, critical assessments of a single recent book relevant to the journal’s fields. Book Reviews are commissioned by the editors; JOLLAS does not accept unsolicited book reviews. Prospective reviewers may contact the editorial office to express interest or to suggest titles for review. Book Reviews are reviewed by the journal editors and should be 1,000–1,500 words.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit via ScholarOne Manuscripts: https://mc04.manuscriptcentral.com/jollas
Authors must submit their peer-review-ready (anonymous) manuscript via ScholarOne Manuscripts. Submissions must include a cover letter with:
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Contact information for all authors in the order of authorship (name; affiliated department or center; university; address; city; state/province/region (if applicable); country; and email address).
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A brief explanation of how the submission fits the journal’s aims and scope.
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A statement indicating whether the article has appeared in prior proceedings and/or has been presented at a professional meeting.
If the manuscript is written in English, JOLLAS uses U.S. spelling and punctuation.
Reference style: True to its interdisciplinary nature, JOLLAS accepts Chicago Author–Date, APA (7th), or MLA (9th). Please choose one style and use it consistently throughout the manuscript. All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and all entries in the reference list must be cited in the text. Submissions with inconsistent formatting or reference/citation mismatches may be returned to authors for correction prior to review. All accepted articles will be copyedited and published in Chicago Author–Date format.
Abstract requirement: Monographic Research Articles, Thematic Reviews, and Theoretical and Conceptual Articles must include a 150–250 word abstract.
File format and style: Please submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word file, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and 1.5 line spacing.
Translated work
JOLLAS primarily publishes original work that is not under consideration, published, or scheduled for publication elsewhere. English translations of previously published Spanish- or Portuguese-language articles may be considered in exceptional cases, provided this is discussed in advance with the editors and all necessary permissions are secured.
If submitting translated work, authors must include in the cover letter:
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Full citation of the original publication (venue, year, volume/issue, pages, and DOI/URL if available).
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A statement confirming whether the original article underwent peer review (and, if available, identifying the venue’s review model and the date of acceptance/publication).
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A statement confirming the author(s) hold the rights needed to submit the translation and that any required permissions have been obtained.
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A brief explanation of why the translation is important for JOLLAS readers.
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The name of the translator (if different from the author[s]) and confirmation that the translation is accurate and authorized.
AI USE POLICY
JOLLAS recognizes that authors may use generative AI tools (e.g., for language editing or formatting support). Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content in their submission, including any text, data, analyses, citations, or translations produced with AI assistance.
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Generative AI tools may not be listed as authors and cannot assume authorship responsibilities.
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Authors must ensure AI use does not introduce fabricated references, inaccurate claims, plagiarism, or confidentiality breaches, and that any copyrighted material is used appropriately.
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If AI tools were used in ways that materially contributed to drafting, revising, translating, generating figures/tables, or preparing analyses, authors should disclose this use in the cover letter (and, when appropriate, in an acknowledgements note).