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Igbo Studies Review (ISR)

Igbo Studies Review (ISR) cover

Category: Igbo Studies

Publisher: Goldline & Jacobs Publishing

Contact: [email protected]

ISSN: 2325-0801

Frequency: Annually

Established: 2013

Igbo Studies Review (ISR) is the flagship, peer‑reviewed annual journal of the Igbo Studies Association, published each November (ISSN 2325‑0801). Under the leadership of Editor Chima J. Korieh (Marquette University) and Associate Editors Akachi Ezeigbo (University of Lagos) and Apollos Nwauwa (Bowling Green State University), ISR brings together interdisciplinary scholarship on the history, languages, literatures, and diasporic experiences of the Igbo people. With a distinguished Editorial Advisory Board drawn from institutions across Nigeria, North America, Europe, and Africa—among them Princeton, Howard, Michigan State, and the University of the Free State—ISR publishes original research presented at ISA meetings, rigorously vetted by at least two external reviewers. Adhering to the Chicago Manual of Style, each year’s issue features articles up to 8,000 words, accompanied by abstracts, biographies, and minimal, well‑sourced illustrations. Submissions and book review proposals are welcomed year‑round, with the Editorial Office at Marquette University coordinating all correspondence and Goldline & Jacobs Publishing handling subscriptions and permissions.

Indexing & Abstracting

The Igbo Studies Review is proudly indexed and abstracted in a number of leading international bibliographic databases and citation services, ensuring maximum discoverability and impact for every article we publish. 

Submission Guidelines

Editorial Policy

Igbo Studies Review (ISR) (ISSN 2325-0801) is published once a year in November and is the official publication of the Igbo Studies Association. The manuscripts originally presented at a meeting of the Igbo Studies Association are eligible for inclusion. Igbo Studies Review (ISR)is peer-reviewed and publishes original research from scholars across the disciplines on all aspects of Igbo studies, including topics related to the Igbo Diaspora worldwide. Submissions accepted for consideration will be evaluated anonymously by at least two external reviewers. All manuscripts submitted for consideration must be original works that have not been published previously or is currently being considered by any other publication outlet.

Format and Style
The journal uses the Chicago Manual of Style for endnotes and bibliography. Articles must be written in English. Spelling can be either British or American English, but should be consistent throughout. Manuscripts should be typed in 12 pts Times New Roman, double-spaced, with ample margins using MSWord. They must be 8,000 words maximum, inclusive. Articles should include a brief abstract, and a short biography with author's full name, title, current affiliation, and full postal address/phone/email details of author(s). Authors are asked to strictly limit their use of capitals, underlining, and bolding. Tables should be kept to a minimum and should be typed on separate sheets and their position indicated by a marginal note in the text. All images should indicate their source(s) typed below the tables and submitted in grayscale (black and white) in .gif or .jpg format. 

Subscription and Payment 
Institutional and non-members subscriptions are $55 and $35 a year respectively. Add $5 per issue for subscriptions outside the United States. Institutional and subscribers and individual subscribers who are not members of the ISA should direct inquires about subscription (or standing order), claims for missing issues, and notifications of address changes to:

Address for Submission 
Editorial Office: Igbo Studies Review,
Department of History, Marquette University 
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 
Email: [email protected]

Peer Review Process

Editor 

  • Chima J. Korieh, Marquette University

Associate Editors:

  • Akachi Ezeigbo, University of Lagos
  • Apollos Nwauwa, Bowling Green State University

Book Review Editors:
Raphael Njoku, Idaho State University, Pocatello
Akachi Odoemene, Federal University, Otuoke, Nigeria

Editorial Assistant
Cajetan Iheka, Michigan State University

Editorial Advisory Board:
Agozino Onwubiko, Virginia Tech
Chidi G. Osuagwu, Fed University of Tech Owerri
Chika Okeke-Agulu, Princeton University
Chimalum Nwankwo, Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja
Daniel Lis, University of Switzerland
Douglas Chambers, The University of Southern Mississippi
E. C. Ejiogu, The University of the Free State, South Africa
Egodi Uchendu, University of Nigeria
Ernest Emeyneonu, University of Michigan, Flint
G. Ugo Nwokeji, University of California, Berkeley
Godfrey Uzoigwe, Mississippi State University
Ifeanyi Ezeonu, Brock University, Canada
Ijeoma Nwajiaku, Oko Federal Polytechnic, Nigeria
Ihechukwu Madubuike, Gregory University, Uturu, Nigeria
Jude Aguwa, Mercy College, New York
Lucy Apakama, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education
Michael U. Mbanaso, Howard University
Michael Vikers, The Hillfield Agency, UK
Nwando Achebe, Michigan State University
Obi Nwakanma, University of Central Florida
Obioma Nnaemeka, Indiana University, Indianapolis
Obiora Udechukwu, St Lawrence University
Simon Ottenberg, University of Washington, Seattle
Victor Ukaogo, Federal University of Tech. Wukari, Nigeria

Awards & Honors

 

Issues

Igbo Studies Review, 9, 2021

Igbo Studies Review, 9, 2021

Issue 9 – May 2021

Issue Number 9 (2021) of the Igbo Studies Review arrives at a moment of global reflection, bringing together scholarship that interrogates the intersections of tradition, modernity, and resilience within Igbo …

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Igbo Studies Review, 8, 2020

Igbo Studies Review, 8, 2020

Issue 8 – May 2020

Issue Number 8 (2020) of the Igbo Studies Review arrives at a moment of global reflection, bringing together scholarship that interrogates the intersections of tradition, modernity, and resilience within Igbo …

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Igbo Studies Review, 6, 2018

Igbo Studies Review, 6, 2018

Issue 6 – November 2018

Issue Number 6 (2018) of the Igbo Studies Review brings together cutting‑edge scholarship that deepens our understanding of Igbo history, culture, and diasporic experiences. In this special volume, contributors explore …

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Igbo Studies Review, 2, 2014

Igbo Studies Review, 2, 2014

Issue 2 – November 2014

Issue 2 (2014) of the Igbo Studies Review charts new scholarly territory in our ongoing project to understand the dynamic evolution of Igbo culture. This year’s volume opens with an …

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