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Instructions for peer reviewers

Peer review is the foundation of quality in research for both books and journals, ensuring that published research is rigorous and ethical. Peer reviewers can access a number of resources to assist them with their peer reviewing duties:

The journal administrator is also happy to help with any queries regarding undertaking peer review assignments. Please contact the Editorial Office with any questions.

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Online peer review system     

Journal of Black Language and Culture uses ScholarOne for online submission and peer review. ScholarOne is a “comprehensive workflow-management system for scholarly journals, books and conferences”. 

Further information on ScholarOne can be found on the ScholarOne website, and queries about the peer review process can be directed to the Editors (jblac@lsadc.org).

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Guidelines for reviewers

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Black Language and Culture (JBLAC) undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Submissions are evaluated by two external reviewers and an internal editor based on the criteria outlined in the guidelines for reviewers. Reviewers are selected for their expertise in subject areas pertinent to the submitted manuscript, ensuring a high standard of scholarly evaluation. The primary goals of the review process are to assess the manuscript's quality, validity, and relevance to the journal's readership, which includes teacher educators, educational researchers, faculty, graduate students, and other education professionals. You can find our full reviewer guidelines here.

We typically request that reviewers provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback within 4-6 weeks of receiving a manuscript. JBLAC maintains a commitment to publishing high-quality research in a timely manner, with the goal of making decisions on submissions within 3-6 months.