Ethnic and Racial Studies

期刊简介：Ethnic and Racial Studies is the leading international journal for the analysis of the role of race, racism, ethnicity, migration and forms of ethno-nationalism. These social phenomena are at the heart of many of the major social and political issues in the modern world. As the leading journal in these areas we seek to provide an interdisciplinary academic forum for the presentation of original research and theoretical analysis, drawing particularly on sociology, social policy, anthropology, political science, international relations, geography, history, social psychology and cultural studies. We welcome contributions from established scholars and early career researchers who are producing cutting edge empirical and theoretical work in our main areas of interest in all areas of the world. Our global orientation is evidenced in the wide range of articles we publish by scholars from all over the world as well as in the variety of special issues we produce. We particularly welcome contributions from scholars based in the Global South. Articles in the journal are normally 9000 words. All are peer reviewed by two or more referees. Each volume is composed of sixteen issues, and is typically made up of a mixture of regular and special issues, and three Review issues. Proposals for special issues are considered by the editors on a regular basis and we work with the guest editors to peer review the issue and produce it to the highest standard. The ERS Review issues offer expert guidance to the latest research through the publication of book reviews, symposia on books of current interest or issues of current contention, discussion pieces and longer articles of up to 12000 words that provide an overview of particular fields of research and analysis. Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal. Peer Review Policy: Ethnic and Racial Studies operates a double-anonymous peer review system whereby the authors’ and reviewers’ identities are concealed from each other. All submissions receive an initial desk assessment by the Editor in Chief to ensure the paper makes an original contribution and is a good fit with the journal’s Aims and Scope and follows the Instructions for Authors. If an article doesn’t pass these initial checks the Editor in Chief might reject the article immediately. This is known as a ‘desk reject’, and is a decision made at the editor’s discretion based on their substantial experience and subject expertise. Having this initial screening in place facilitates a quick decision if a manuscript isn’t suitable for the journal, enabling the author to submit to another journal without delay. Desk reject decisions are normally communicated within two weeks of submission. If an article does pass the initial assessment it will move to the next stage being the Peer Review process. All Peer Reviewers are asked to submit their feedback within one month and on average a first decision is communicated to authors within two months. Peer Reviewers complete an online form which includes a decision recommendation, optional space for confidential comments to editors and comments to authors. They can also upload an anonymised file as part of their feedback. Ethnic and Racial Studies has an extensive database from which to select suitable reviewers as well as access to a 'Reviewer Locator' tool inbuilt within the Peer Review system. Guest Editors of Special Issues supply names of reviewers which are used in conjunction with the journal’s own selections. If a reviewer suggests rejecting a paper they are not typically asked to comment on a revised version of that paper. All reviewers are granted 30-day access to Taylor & Francis content; reviewing activity can be recorded in Web of Science Reviewer Recognition Services (formerly Publons); the option for inclusion in the annual list publicly thanking reviewers. Papers accepted for publication are published online ahead of a print issue normally within one month of acceptance. In 2025 the acceptance rate for standard papers was 13%; the average time from submission to first decision for all standard papers was 11 days, and submission to desk reject was four days. The table below details the process for each article type published. • Standard papers are published in Standard issues. They are up to 9,000 words. They are submitted papers and if they pass the initial process go through double anonymous peer review. Number of peer reviews: 2 • Revised papers are those that make it through the initial peer review process, and typically receive recommendations of Revise and Resubmit or Major Revision. They are up to 9,000 words. They are submitted papers and those with an initial recommendation of Revise and Resubmit go through double anonymous peer review for a second time. Number of peer reviews: 2 • Special Issue papers are published in Special Issues. They are up to 9,000 words. Special Issues are proposed by Guest Editors, and they go through double anonymous peer review. Number of peer reviews: 2 • Themed issue papers are published in Themed Issues. These are standard papers that are selected by the Editor in Chief to be part of a Themed Issue because they coalesce around a particular theme. Number of peer reviews: 2 • Review papers /Debates/Discussion papers are published in Review issues. They are up to 12,000 words. They are submitted, invited or proposed papers. They go through double anonymous peer review. Number of peer reviews: 2 • Article Commentaries are typically published in Review issues and are up to 4,500 words. They go through an internal review by the Journal office and the Editor in Chief. Number of peer reviews: 0 • Editorials are published in Standard issues. These are usually around 1000 words. Editorials are authored by the Editor in Chief and highlight developments in the journal. Number of peer reviews: 0 • Guest Editorials are published in Review issues. They are submitted, invited or proposed papers. They go through an internal review by the Journal office and the Editor in Chief. Number of peer reviews: 0 • Special/Themed Issue Introductions/Commentary/Afterword : They are published in Special Themed Issues and are up to 9000 words. These pieces are proposed by Guest Editors and go through internal review by the Journal office and the Editor in Chief. Number of peer reviews: 0 • Book Reviews are published in Review issues and are up to 1,000 words. They are invited/proposed pieces and go through internal review by the Journal office and the Editor in Chief. Number of peer reviews: 0 • Book Review Articles are published in Review issues. They are typically around 3000 words in length and cover a number of books. They are invited/proposed pieces that go through internal review by the Journal office and the Editor in Chief. Number of peer reviews: 0 • Book Symposia items are published in Review issues and are up to 3,000 words. They are invited/proposed works that go through internal review by the Journal office and the Editor in Chief. Number of peer reviews: 0 • Supplemental Files are online only and they vary in length. They are included by some authors. No review is required for supplemental files. Referee Decisions We ask referees to make one of the following recommendations to the Editor in Chief: Accept : The paper is suitable for publication in its current form. Provisional Accept : Authors are asked to optimize their paper for publication. At this stage requested changes are mainly stylistic. Minor Revision : The paper will be ready for publication after light revisions. In the case of this recommendation the final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief Major Revision : The paper needs substantial changes such as expanded data analysis, widening of the literature review, or rewriting sections of the text. In the case of this recommendation the final decision about the paper is made by the Editor-in -Chief. Revise and Resubmit : The paper requires a substantial revision to remedy weaknesses in the data analysis, the literature review or the structure of the paper. In the case of this recommendation the paper will be returned to the reviewers for a 2nd round of peer review. Reject : The paper isn’t suitable for publication with this journal, or the revisions are too fundamental for the submission to continue. Endorsements " Ethnic and Racial Studies plays a crucial role in the development of several interrelated fields of research, and stimulates international scholarly exchange. The quality and the diversity of the research it features is simply remarkable." Michèle Lamont, Professor of Sociology and of African and African American Studies, Harvard University "At a time when ethnic and racial relations shape the social life of so many parts of the world, Ethnic and Racial Studies has consistently been a premier scholarly venue for discussion of these vital topics. Interdisciplinary in approach, international in focus, rigorous, lively and unafraid of controversy, it is essential reading for anyone hoping to understand the contemporary world. I am proud to have been associated with it." Philip Kasinitz, Presidential Professor of Sociology, City University of New York, Graduate Center "One of the most valuable aspects of Ethnic and Racial Studies is that the editors (and wider board) genuinely strive to include a wide range of scholars and voices. As a longstanding editorial board member, I feel listened to, and heard. It is rare that a top journal such as ERS balances scholarly rigour with concerns about capturing under-researched topics, authors from the global south, and innovative methodologies." Miri Song, Visiting Professor in Social Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science " Ethnic and Racial Studies remains a leading journal in the field. It offers innovative articles from different academic disciplines using very different methodologies. It is also truly global and open to contributors from all over the planet. It is an essential tool for scholars at all the stages of their career and it will continue to be a source of inspiration for many years to come." Marco Martiniello, FRS-FNRS and University of Liège "I still remember the sense of excitement with which I checked the typeset proofs of my first ever article in Ethnic and Racial Studies , and twenty year later I still rely on the journal as a student and teacher, reader and contributor, always enriched by its rigorous, boundary-crossing intellectual pluralism; its methodological range; and its insistence that concepts meet evidence. Here’s to the next fifty years of grounded, adventurous and socially consequential scholarship!" Nasar Meer, Professor School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow "The leading international journal for cutting-edge conceptual and empirical work on all matters relating to - and interconnected with - race, ethnicity, and racism." Professor Peter Hopkins, Newcastle University " Ethnic and Racial Studies is a vital antidote to parochialism that opens my mind to conversations about migration across nation and discipline." David Scott FitzGerald, Theodore E. Gildred Chair in U.S.-Mexican Relations, Professor of Sociology, and honorary Sergio Vieira de Mello Chair in refugee studies at the University of California San Diego "Being part of the Ethnic and Racial Studies Editorial Board has been a wonderful journey with inspirational colleagues! As the leading international journal in the areas of race, racism, ethnicity, migration and forms of ethno-nationalism, Ethnic and Racial Studies addresses these issues through publishing cutting edge empirical and theoretical work. It’s very rewarding to be involved in this journal. Happy 50th birthday Ethnic and Racial Studies !" Dr Irene Zempi (She/Her), Associate Professor in Criminology, Nottingham Trent University ! ERS has reshaped my understanding of race and ethnicity in the context of migration and inclusion. As a white European scholar, I needed this recalibration, and I know of many colleagues who experienced this similarly. In the current political climate, rigorous research that pushes us beyond familiar categories and national frames is more necessary than ever. ERS provides exactly that. As a member of the international editorial board, I have the privilege of engaging early on with intellectually challenging contributions that deliver careful empirical work. I particularly value ERS 's commitment to publishing high-quality scholarship from the Global South, thereby fostering dialogue across regions. Happy birthday, ERS !" Verena Seibel, European Research Centre on Migration and Ethnic Relations (ERCOMER), Utrecht University "As Ethnic and Racial Studies celebrates its 50th anniversary, I am delighted to recognize its remarkable contribution to our field. Over the decades, the journal has served as a vital forum for advancing ideas, fostering dialogue, and shaping the contours of scholarly inquiry. Its pages have hosted some of the most stimulating and influential exchanges in research on Race and Ethnicity, and the discussions that take place beyond them—particularly in its vibrant board meetings—have been equally inspiring. These conversations have continually reaffirmed the journal’s spirit of intellectual curiosity, rigor, and openness. I also wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the editorial office staff, whose professionalism, dedication, and care make the journal’s ongoing success possible. Together, they have built and sustained a truly vibrant academic community. Congratulations to everyone involved in reaching this milestone, and best wishes for the next fifty years of innovation and impact." Graziella Moraes Silva, Sociology Professor of the Geneva Graduate Institute (Switzerland) and Research Associate of the Nucleo de Estudos Interdisciplinares sobre Desigualdades of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) "As Ethnic and Racial Studies approaches its 50th anniversary, I find myself thinking about how much the journal has meant to me personally. Since my very first step in academia, E&RS has been a constant reference point; an intellectual home where the topics I care deeply about, from race and ethnicity to migration and diaspora politics, were taken seriously and explored with depth and care. Since then, it has truly been a pleasure to publish with the journal. The editors have always been supportive and constructive, especially towards early-career scholars, and they have created a space where innovative and interdisciplinary work can flourish. I have always felt that my voice was genuinely welcomed. E&RS ’s outreach is rich and far-reaching, helping important conversations travel well beyond academic circles. For me, it will always remain a vital platform for our scholarly community that is interested in understanding the evolving dynamics of identity, belonging, and power in an ever-changing world." Professor Bahar Baser, Durham University "The journal has been a key space to engage in critical reflection on issues of race and racism throughout its history. Its ongoing importance is that it continues to remain relevant, rigorous and engaging. Its international scope and prodigious output is without peer in the field. It is testament to the editor and team that it continues to educate, provoke and inform. Now more than ever the space for the kind of scholarship that emerges from within its pages needs to be acknowledged, cherished and shared." Dr William Ackah, Birkbeck, University of London " Ethnic and Racial Studies nears its 50th anniversary in some troubling and very challenging times rife with discord and misinformation. In this context, it is more important than ever to provide evidence-based knowledge on the topics of migration, race and ethnicity and such research by both early career and established academics is the trade mark of the journal. Thus, Ethnic and Racial Studies gives me hope. I feel that, today, we as a community of scholars need those spaces that cherish scientific knowledge on issues of great importance to our societies, spaces that thrive on nuanced stories, in-depth analysis as well as understanding of the bigger picture. Ethnic and Racial Studies is that space for me." Neli Demireva, Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of Essex "I always look to ERS for cutting-edge critical research on race, ethnicity, and immigration. And I encourage my students to do so as well." Tahseen Shams, Author of Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World " Ethnic and Racial Studies remains, after 50 years, a leading journal for exploring the changing formations of race, ethnicity, and migration in a global context. It has shaped critical debates and brought together original insights, diverse voices, and critical perspectives from across disciplines and regions. The journal continues to publish theoretically rich and empirically grounded research that challenges conventional thinking and extends the boundaries of the field. What stands out is its global scope and openness to new ways of understanding social change, alongside its commitment to examining processes of racialisation, power, and inequality. Ethnic and Racial Studies remains an essential forum for dialogue, reflection, and debate on the complex and evolving realities of race and racism across different contexts." Doğuş Şimşek, Senior Lecturer, Kingston University London

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