What Happens Next?

Thank you for submitting your work to The Schola. All submissions are reviewed within a 2–3 week period. Manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening for compliance and scholarly suitability, with selected manuscripts proceeding to external blind review.

Decision Notification

Authors whose work is accepted will receive an email from the editorial office outlining the outcome and any next steps. For submissions that are not selected, individual notifications or status updates are not provided.

Understanding the Decision

If your manuscript is not selected for publication, it reflects the outcome of a competitive editorial process. Editorial decisions are final and are not subject to appeal. Selection is influenced by a range of editorial considerations, including a manuscript’s contribution, its fit with the journal’s scope, and the limited number of papers that can be published in each issue.

Feedback and Communication Policy

Due to the volume of submissions, individualized feedback is not provided for manuscripts that are not selected for publication. The editorial office is unable to respond to inquiries regarding specific submissions, editorial decisions, or post-decision correspondence.

Continuing Your Work

We commend all authors who undertake the challenge of research and scholarly writing. The process of developing and sharing original work is an important part of intellectual growth, and we encourage you to continue refining your ideas and pursuing further research.

Revision and Resubmission

If a manuscript partially meets the selection criteria, we may invite the author to revise and resubmit. Revision invitations are issued solely at the discretion of the journal, are not available upon request, and do not guarantee acceptance.

Recognition of Outstanding Work

In the fall, we celebrate outstanding student work by recognizing notable essays published in the previous academic year. These essays, formerly known as Magna essays, are selected for their intellectual courage and ingenuity, showcasing original thought and critical thinking. Authors of these distinguished pieces are recognized each September. While the Magna distinction was previously awarded quarterly, it is now an annual honor bestowed upon the most exceptional essays.

Publication

The journal is published in the first week of each issue month: March, June, September, and December. Authors receive digital copies of their published essays to facilitate scholarly sharing and verify publication, though works are not assigned a DOI. The official author’s copy issued by the journal features distinct front and back covers to deter tampering.

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