Focus and Scope
As the official journal of the Society for Ethnomusicology, Ethnomusicology is the premier publication in the field. Its scholarly articles represent current theoretical perspectives and research in ethnomusicology and related fields, while playing a central role in expanding the discipline in the United States and abroad. Aimed at a diverse audience of musicologists, anthropologists, folklorists, cultural studies scholars, musicians, and others, this inclusive journal also features book, recording, film, video, and multimedia reviews. Peer-reviewed by the Society’s international membership, Ethnomusicology has been published three times a year since the 1950s.
Section Policies
Articles
 Open Submissions |
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Peer Reviewed |
Peer Review Process
A manuscript is read first by the editor, who determines if it is of sufficient interest to proceed further. If not, the editor notifies the author that this is the case. If the manuscript is of sufficient interest, it is sent to outside referees who send written evaluations and recommendations, sometimes with suggestions for revision, to the editor. The editor may reject the manuscript, delay a decision while encouraging revisions, or accept it substantially as is. Ordinarily, the editor will forward the referees evaluations (anonymously) along with their decisions. Authors of articles may suggest names of appropriate (and inappropriate) referees.
The review process is intended to be a "double blind" peer-review. Authors have the responsibility for removing information that might reveal their identity to reviewers, and may choose to omit or abbreviate acknowledgements or notes that contain personal information such as the names of advisors, institutions, or spouses/partners. (If the article is accepted for publication, this information can be reinserted.) Requests by authors or reviewers to have their names revealed to the other party will, of course, be honored.
The review process is generally completed within four months. Authors will be notified if there is a delay.