About the Journal

1. Aim and Scope

The Interdisciplinary British and American Studies (IBAS) Journal e-ISSN: 3062-1577 is a rigorously double-blind, peer-reviewed, biannual, open-access international academic journal that fosters innovative scholarship in countries with British and American literary traditions. IBAS Journal welcomes submissions from scholars, researchers, and advanced graduate students working across disciplines, including literature, language, culture, and society of Britain and America. We are particularly interested in any kind of scholarly work from the Medieval Age to the present day. Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of Britain and America through research conducted in a global context, including those from non-anglophone countries.

2. Publication Frequency

IBAS Journal is published biannually, with issues released in June and December of each year.

3. Peer Review Policy

IBAS Journal employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and objectivity of published scholarship.

We are committed to providing a timely and efficient review process for all submitted manuscripts. Authors can expect the following average timeframes:

  • Preliminary Assessment: The initial editorial assessment of manuscripts, including a check for scope and adherence to submission guidelines, typically takes 20 days from the date of submission.

  • Peer Review Process: Following preliminary assessment, manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process, which on average is completed within 60 days.

  • Publication Timeline: From initial submission to final publication, the average time for an article to appear in an issue is approximately 90 days.

Please note that these are average timelines, and actual durations may vary depending on factors such as reviewer availability, the need for revisions, and the volume of submissions. We strive to communicate promptly with authors throughout each stage of the publishing process.

4. Open-Access Policy 

Interdisciplinary British and American Studies Journal adopts the open-access policy. 

5. Publication Cost

Publishing in the Interdisciplinary British and American Studies Journal requires no article processing charges (APC) or other publication fees (e.g. article submission charges). Publishing is free of cost.

6. Archiving Policy

This journal subscribes LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival system based at Stanford University Libraries, United Kingdom, through PKP Private LOCKSS and CLOCKSS Network program.

7. Repository Policy

Interdisciplinary British and American Studies Journal is committed to open access and the dissemination of research. To support these goals, all articles published in the IBAS Journal are deposited in Zenodo, a free and open-access repository hosted by CERN.

For more information please visit The Repository Policy of IBAS Journal. 

8. Generative AI Policy

For Authors:

At IBAS Journal, we embrace technological advancements while upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity and transparency. This policy outlines our guidelines for authors regarding the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.

This guidance applies specifically to the writing of your manuscript, not to the use of AI tools for data analysis or drawing insights as part of your research.

Declaration of Generative AI Use:

If you use generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the writing of your manuscript, you must declare this upon submission. This declaration will be published with your article.

Please add a new section before your References list at the end of your manuscript, titled:

Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies in the Writing Process:

Within this section, include a statement following this example:

"During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON, e.g., improve readability, refine language]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article."

Important Notes:

  • This declaration does not apply to basic tools used for grammar checks, spelling corrections, or reference management.

  • If you have nothing to disclose regarding the use of generative AI in your writing process, you do not need to add this statement.

  • We encourage authors to review broader industry standards. For additional context, you can refer to Elsevier’s author policy on the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies.

Generative AI and Peer Review Policy (For Reviewers & Editors):

To protect authors’ rights and the confidentiality of their research, IBAS Journal currently does not allow the use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies (such as ChatGPT or similar services) by reviewers or editors in the peer review and manuscript evaluation process. We are actively evaluating compliant AI tools and may revise this policy in the future.

9. Content Disclaimer

Interdisciplinary British and American Studies Journal publishes scholarly work solely based on its merit and does not endorse the specific views expressed by the authors.

While rigorous peer review, including plagiarism checks, is conducted, the journal cannot be held responsible for any instances of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, that may occur after publication. Authors are solely responsible for the originality and ethical conduct of their work and warrant that the manuscript is original. The journal reserves the right to retract articles in cases of confirmed plagiarism.

10. Copyright and Licensing

All content in the Interdisciplinary British and American Studies  Journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License CC BY-NC 4.0.

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This means that you are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format  
     
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.  
     
  • NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.  
     

This license does not permit commercial use of the material without permission from the copyright holder.

For further information, please refer to the full terms of the CC BY-NC 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

11. No-Tolerance for Plagiarism

IBAS journal maintains a strict no-tolerance policy for plagiarism in all its forms. Plagiarism, including but not limited to copying text, ideas, or data without proper attribution, is considered a serious ethical violation. To ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts, we utilize advanced plagiarism detection tools like iThenticate and İntihal.net.