Initial Submission: electronic file

The review process takes at least three months. Receipt of the electronic copy of your manuscript is acknowledged via email.  The co-editors initially read all manuscripts to assure that they are appropriate to the audience of the journal. Authors are notified by email if a manuscript is deemed inappropriate and suggestions for other publication sources are made.

• To find out if your article is appropriate before submittal, discuss the topic with the editors first.

After the Editors read the manuscripts

• Copies are emailed to at least two outside reviewers whose interests and expertise are matched to the subject of the manuscript.
• The Reviewers make recommendations for publication and revision.
• After receiving all recommendations, final decisions are made by the Editors.

If your manuscript is selected

Our decision will be communicated to you via email. The letter will summarize the reviewers ’ comments, and suggest revisions. A "supervising editor " will be assigned to you. This person will assist you in revisions and the details of preparing the final copy of your manuscript for publication.
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How to contact the editors

 

Address Manuscripts and correspondence to:

Jeff Buchanan, English Department, Youngstown State University,
One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio 44555

Send electronic files, with "OJELA Manuscript" in the subject line to:

jmbuchanan@ysu.edu

Or contact the Editors personally by phone, fax or e-mail below:
Editors Name Phone Fax E-mail

Jeff Buchanan

 330-941-1641   jmbuchanan@ysu.edu
Meg Silver     margaret.silver@columbianaschools.org