Submissions & Guidelines
Information for Contributors
The Journal of Eastern Caribbean Studies (JECS) accepts original Articles, as well as Commentaries, Technical Reports, Research Notes and Academic Book Reviews.
Presentation
Articles submitted for publication should be less than 9000 words, with an abstract of no more than 100 words, setting out the main concerns and findings along with key words of the article.
Authors should submit to using the form on the make a submission tab of this page,or to the email address jecs@cavehill.uwi.edu
- An electronic copy only of the manuscript – including references, with double-spaced typing on one side of each page only, Times New Roman 11pt, with page numbers;
- Brief biographical notes with full name and associated organisation, on a separate page.
- Contributors should use the Chicago Manual of Study 16th Edition which is the reference of choice for JECS’ house style.
Please see:
Quick Guide
Full submission guidelines will help to prepare your text, notes, bibliography and references and may also be found at
https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/salises/publication/jecs/call-for-papers/aspx.
Copyright
Contributors are reminded that the articles are accepted with the understanding that they do not in any way infringe on any existing copyright, and further, that the contributor or contributors will indemnify the publisher regarding any such breach. By submitting their manuscript, the authors agree that the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute their articles have been given to the Publishers, including reprints, photographic reproductions, microfilm or any other similar reproductions.
Refereeing of Articles
All articles submitted to the Journal will be anonymously reviewed to determine their suitability for publication. The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editorial Committee. Unaccepted articles will not be returned.
The Editorial staff reserves the right to make any corrections or alterations considered necessary. Authors will receive two complimentary copies of the Journal of Eastern Caribbean Studies.
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