In judging articles referees should consider the following aspects of a manuscript:

• Appropriateness for Issues in Integrative Studies in topic and quality.
• Originality and timeliness.
• Relevance to pertinent theories and bodies of knowledge.
• Appropriateness and adequacy of the approach and execution of the study.
• Soundness of conclusions and interpretations.
• Adequacy of documentation.
• Adequate attention paid to integrative methodology and framework.

In dealing with institutional case studies, look for some attention to the larger, cross-institutional issues and problems suggested by any single example.

Should you suggest revisions, please be as explicit as possible and distinguish revisions you consider necessary from those you consider desirable but optional. Distinguish also between suggested changes that an editor can make and those requiring additional work by the author.

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Finally, to facilitate production of Issues in Integrative Studies, please submit your review within one month of receiving a manuscript. Undo delay in assessing a manuscript hampers the product and evaluation process.

Unless otherwise instructed, return manuscript to:

Professor Jay Wentworth
Editor, Issues in Integrative Studies
IDS / East Hall
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC  28608
 
828-262-2419
 
wentworthja@appstate.edu