Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions authors ask us most often. If your question is not covered here, please contact the editorial office.

Is the ACLAS Journal peer reviewed?

Yes. Every submission is screened by an editor and then reviewed under a double-anonymous process by at least two independent reviewers.

Are there any fees to publish?

No. The ACLAS Journal charges no submission fees and no article processing charges (APCs).

Who can submit?

Students, faculty, and alumni of Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ACLAS), as well as researchers and practitioners worldwide.

How long does peer review take?

Editors normally complete an initial screening within about two weeks. A review-based decision typically follows within four to eight weeks of submission.

What kinds of articles do you publish?

Research articles, review articles, case studies and practitioner reports, essays and opinion, and book or media reviews across the liberal arts, sciences, business, and management.

What language and format are required?

Manuscripts must be written in English and prepared following APA 7th edition style, submitted as Microsoft Word or PDF.

Is the journal open access?

Yes. All articles are freely available worldwide under a Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 license, and authors retain copyright.

Do articles receive a DOI?

Yes. Each published article receives a DOI, and published content is archived with Zenodo for long-term preservation.

Do I need an ORCID iD?

Yes. Submitting authors register or connect an ORCID iD during submission so that authorship is correctly attributed.

How do I submit a manuscript?

Register for an account, then click Make a Submission and follow the five-step submission wizard. Our step-by-step guide explains every step.

Can I join the journal as a reviewer?

Yes. Researchers and practitioners with relevant expertise are welcome to register as reviewers through the registration form. Registering does not commit you to anything: editors may invite you to review a manuscript that matches your expertise, and you are always free to accept or decline. Reviews are double-anonymous.