Partner with UC Press

As an innovative publisher of open access and subscription journals in a wide range of subjects, UC Press is always interested in exploring new opportunities, including launching new journals or digital products and partnering on existing titles. We are a respected leader amongst university presses and scholarly publishers, and partner with individuals, societies, associations, universities, and businesses. Whether you have a proposal or are simply interested in exploring a new idea, please contact us:

David Famiano, Journals Director, [email protected]

New Journal Proposals

If you are preparing a proposal for an entirely new journal, please include the following:

Title

• Your preferred title for the journal and alternate suggested titles

Mission/Aim and Scope

• A brief description of the journal’s proposed mission, aims, and scope

Journals Landscape

• List of similar or competitive journals in the field, including their age, frequency, publisher, and (if possible) average number of articles published each year

Academic/Scholarly Landscape

• Overview of academic programs and courses appropriate to the journal’s subject area
• Evidence that research and scholarship in this area is increasing
• Short list of appropriate societies, conferences, and meetings for this title

Rationale

Please provide a succinct case for launching this journal, including:

• Why is this journal needed?
• What void does it address in the field?
• What benefit does the journal provide to the academic and/or professional community?
• How will this journal differ from other journals in the field?

Editorial Structure

• Outline of the proposed editorial structure (Executive Editor, Editor, Associate Editors, Editorial Advisory Board, Editorial Board, etc.)
• Name, title, affiliation, and brief bio for proposed editor(s) and other key members of the editorial team
• Proposed Editorial Board with affiliations (noting any guaranteed acceptances or confirmations if applicable)

Publishing Format

• Open Access or paid subscription?
• Proposed frequency
• Proposed number of articles per year or issue (and pages)
• Is a print component required? If so, please explain why

Content

• Describe the type of content to be published in the journal (articles, essays, book reviews, etc.)
• Indicate what types of content will be refereed and what type of review will be implemented (double blind, open, etc.)
• If multimedia elements or multimedia scholarship is expected, please provide a brief description

Support

• Describe any support (financial or otherwise) that is, or might be, available for the journal
• Please detail what support (financial or otherwise) is requested or required from UC Press