All Southern Spaces essays pass through a rigorous
peer review. Our peer review process is designed to provide assurance
to readers that all essays published in Southern Spaces have
attained a high standard of excellence, as judged by researchers who
have expert
knowledge in the pertinent field. (Submissions other than essays, i.e.,
events and conferences, gateways, and interviews and performances, may
also be subjected to peer review at the discretion of the editorial board
in appropriate circumstances.)
Upon submission, each proposed Southern Spaces essay is screened for conformation to the journal's submission guidelines. After determining that the submission's format and content are appropriate for the journal, the proposed essay is then sent through a double-blind peer review by two reviewers selected by the editorial board. Names of reviewers will not be released to authors, nor will reviewers know the identities of authors whose work they review.
Reviewers are asked to evaluate the submission critically with respect to conformance to the journal´s scope. Other factors considered include an examination of the work's significance, methods, academic rigor, responsiveness to the latest literature and debates, conclusions, references and overall presentation (including the use of audio-visual and web-based materials when available and pertinent). Southern Spaces editors may forward questions from reviewers to the authors for clarification. After the initial review process has been completed, the editorial board will decide whether to accept, reject, or ask for revisions to the submission. If revisions are called for, authors may review shared comments, and have the option of re-submitting or withdrawing their submission from consideration. The Managing Editor of Southern Spaces will keep all authors informed as to the status of their submissions throughout the process.
Submissions will be published individually at the time of their acceptance by the Editorial Board. Published items will not be affiliated with a volume or issue, but will be identified by date of publication.
Upon submission, each proposed Southern Spaces essay is screened for conformation to the journal's submission guidelines. After determining that the submission's format and content are appropriate for the journal, the proposed essay is then sent through a double-blind peer review by two reviewers selected by the editorial board. Names of reviewers will not be released to authors, nor will reviewers know the identities of authors whose work they review.
Reviewers are asked to evaluate the submission critically with respect to conformance to the journal´s scope. Other factors considered include an examination of the work's significance, methods, academic rigor, responsiveness to the latest literature and debates, conclusions, references and overall presentation (including the use of audio-visual and web-based materials when available and pertinent). Southern Spaces editors may forward questions from reviewers to the authors for clarification. After the initial review process has been completed, the editorial board will decide whether to accept, reject, or ask for revisions to the submission. If revisions are called for, authors may review shared comments, and have the option of re-submitting or withdrawing their submission from consideration. The Managing Editor of Southern Spaces will keep all authors informed as to the status of their submissions throughout the process.
Submissions will be published individually at the time of their acceptance by the Editorial Board. Published items will not be affiliated with a volume or issue, but will be identified by date of publication.
