Online Article Submissions
The Oxford Review of Latin American Studies (ORLAS) welcomes for online publication short, original pieces that engage critically with contemporary and historical issues relating to Latin America and the Caribbean. Short pieces are intended to be timely, analytically sharp, and accessible to a broad scholarly and policy-oriented readership.
Submissions must be between 1,000 and 2,000 words. Manuscripts should be prepared using standard academic formatting and submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx). All online sources should be hyperlinked, and include Chicago Style citations for any printed publications. Authors should include their name, institutional affiliation (if applicable), a short bio, and contact information in the body of the submission email.
Submission Process
- Email your submission as a Word document to orlasjournal@gmail.com
- Use the subject line “Short Piece Submission”
- Allow at least 14 working days to receive a decision
ORLAS accepts short pieces on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of submissions, the editorial team regrets that it cannot provide detailed feedback on pieces that are not accepted.
All submissions must be original work and not under consideration elsewhere at the time of submission. By submitting to ORLAS, authors confirm that the piece has not been previously published in any form.
All submissions are subject to editorial review. The editorial team reserves the right to request revisions, suggest edits for clarity and style, or decline submissions that fall outside the scope of the journal.
Accepted submissions will be published on the ORLAS website and affiliated social media accounts.
Peer-Review Journal Article Submissions
The Oxford Review of Latin American Studies welcomes original, unpublished manuscripts that contribute to scholarly understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean. Submissions should present rigorous research, a clearly articulated argument, and engagement with relevant academic literature. We accept interdisciplinary work across the humanities and social sciences, including but not limited to political science, history, economics, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and international relations. Manuscripts must not be under consideration at another journal at the time of submission.
Articles submitted to the Peer-Reviewed Journal should typically be between 6,000 and 10,000 words, inclusive of footnotes and references, unless otherwise specified in a call for papers. Submissions must include an abstract of no more than 250 words and a list of 4–6 keywords. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscript adheres to the journal’s citation and formatting guidelines, which will be detailed in our style guide (below). To preserve the integrity of the double-blind review process, manuscripts must be anonymized, with all identifying information removed from the text and file metadata.
All submissions undergo an initial screening by the editorial board to assess fit, originality, and adherence to submission guidelines. Manuscripts that pass this stage are sent for double-blind peer review, in which both the author and reviewers remain anonymous. Reviewers evaluate submissions on the basis of originality, methodological rigor, clarity of argument, engagement with relevant scholarship, and contribution to the field. Based on reviewers’ reports, the editors will issue one of four decisions: accept, accept with minor revisions, revise and resubmit, or reject.
Authors invited to revise and resubmit will receive consolidated feedback and a specified timeline for revisions. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation. Once a manuscript is accepted, it proceeds to copyediting and proof preparation. Authors will have the opportunity to review page proofs prior to publication. Through this structured and transparent process, the journal seeks to uphold high academic standards while supporting emerging scholars in developing and refining their work.
Style Guide
The Oxford Review of Latin American Studies follows the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition (Notes and Bibliography system). All submissions must conform to Chicago-style footnote citations and include a full bibliography. Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts are properly formatted prior to submission. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s stylistic and formatting requirements may be returned for revision before entering peer review.
Submissions must be sent as Microsoft Word documents (.doc or .docx) to orlasjournal@gmail.com before the deadline. They must be fully anonymized for double-blind review. Identifying information should be removed from the manuscript itself, including the title page, headers, acknowledgments, and document metadata. Author names, institutional affiliations, and contact information should be provided in a separate cover document. All text, including footnotes and block quotations, should be double-spaced in a standard 12-point font (such as Times New Roman) with one-inch margins.
Articles should typically range between 6,000 and 10,000 words, inclusive of footnotes, unless otherwise specified in a call for papers. Each submission must include a title, an abstract of no more than 250 words, and four to six keywords. Section headings should be used judiciously to enhance clarity and organization, though excessive subdivision should be avoided.
The journal requires the use of footnotes rather than endnotes. Full publication details must be provided upon first citation, with shortened citations used thereafter. All quotations must be accurately cited with page numbers. Quotations longer than 100 words should be formatted as indented block quotations without quotation marks. Authors are expected to use clear, precise academic prose and to italicize foreign-language terms upon first use, providing translations where appropriate.
Tables and figures must be clearly labeled, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by descriptive titles and complete source information. Authors are responsible for securing any necessary permissions for copyrighted materials. Upon acceptance, manuscripts will undergo copyediting for consistency and clarity, and authors will have the opportunity to review proofs prior to publication.
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