What Happens Next?

Thank you for submitting your work to The Schola. Our editorial team undertakes a thorough and carefully considered review of every submission. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive from talented young researchers like you, we will only directly contact authors whose manuscripts have been accepted for publication within the 2-3 week decision period.

Understanding the Decision

If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your manuscript was not selected for publication following our thorough review. Please know that this is a common experience in the world of academic publishing, and it does not diminish the value of your effort or your potential as a researcher. You may then submit your manuscript to other journals that might be a better fit.

Navigating Rejection: An Important Part of the Research Journey

Receiving a decision that isn’t what you hoped for can be challenging, especially when you’ve put significant time and effort into your work. Here are a few important things to keep in mind:

• The Impersonal Nature of Selection: Rejection in academic publishing is often based on factors such as the journal’s scope, the number of available publication slots, or the alignment with the journal’s thematic priorities. It’s rarely a judgment of your intellect or potential.
• Rejection as a Point of Learning: Every submission, regardless of the outcome, provides valuable experience. Take some time to reflect on the process – from research and writing to submission. What did you learn? What could you do differently next time?
• The Importance of Persistence: Many successful researchers have faced numerous rejections throughout their careers. Persistence and a willingness to learn and improve are key to long-term success in academia. See this as one step in your broader educational journey, a minor hurdle that builds resilience.
• Considerations for Future Submission: Due to the high volume, individual feedback on unsuccessful submissions is generally not feasible. However, inquiries after the decision period about the general suitability of your work may receive broad guidance.

Supporting Your Academic Growth

Regardless of the outcome of this particular submission, we commend you for taking the initiative to engage in research and the publishing process. We strongly encourage you to explore the academic resources provided on our site as you continue to develop your research skills and strengthen the foundation of academic excellence. Your willingness to share your work is a significant step toward academic excellence, and we hope you will continue to pursue your scholarly interests.

Opportunities for Improvement

If your essay partially meets the selection criteria, we may ask for a revision. A revise and resubmit decision is preferable to a rejection. It indicates that your manuscript has potential and could be deemed publishable with suggested changes. Consider it an opportunity to enhance your writing skills and improve your essay. Editorial comments and revision timelines vary per manuscript. Only those that have successfully fulfilled the revision requests are ultimately published.

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 usually published in the first week of each issue month: March, June, September, and December. Journals and disciplinary collections in the archives are accessible to subscribers. Authors are provided with digital copies of their published essays to facilitate scholarly sharing and verify publication, yet they are not assigned a DOI. The official author’s copy issued by the journal is characterized by distinct front and back covers to deter tampering.

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