Articles

Articles (English and Non-English) are managed by the Area Editor that most closely aligns with the subject’s subfield. Articles are subjected to double-blind peer review. Articles should be between 3,000-8,000 words, but exceptions can be made when necessary. The article’s organization should generally include an Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Bibliography. Figures and tables are encouraged if they contribute to aiding the readers’ understanding of the material. When necessary, supplemental information can be submitted with the article. 

The Submission should be submitted as separate files (Text, Figures and Tables, Tweetable Summary, and Supporting Information). Each figure should not be submitted as a separate file; all figures should be submitted as a single file separate from the text. Figures should be submitted as editable files, not images. To ensure ADA compliance, authors should include the alt-text with the image. More information about alt-text can be found on the American Anthropological Association website.

Figure and table files should be accompanied by their respective captioning. Organization in this manner allows the editor to format the document for publication easily. The Text file should include: 

• Title 
• Full name(s) of the author(s) 
• Institutional affiliations 
• Abstract 
• Keywords (no more than 5)
• Main body text
• Acknowledgments 
• References 

Conference Review

Conference Reviews will vary depending on the submission type. Authors may review a single presentation, an entire session, or an entire conference summary. All should be between 600-2,000 words, although exceptions can be made.

These submissions are not peer-reviewed, and the editorial board will decide on inclusion in the journal. When necessary, outside counsel may be sought by experts in the field to assess suitability for publication. The Review Editor manages conference submissions. Please see the review criteria below for details on how your Submission will be evaluated.

Single presentations or session reviews should include a concise summary of the discussion clearly stating the aims and findings of the research, as well as an overview of the methodology employed. It should also include a review of the broader impact the research might have. Finally, it should include the author’s opinion on the research presented. 

Conference summaries should clearly state the name, date(s), location, keynote speakers, and conference focus. It should cover the main highlights of the conference and any exciting or novel developments in the field which arose. Be sure to summarize the overall thematic events and any impressions you (and other conference attendees) may have felt. 

Book Reviews

Book reviews should be around 750 words or within 600-2,000 words. They should include a statement about the book’s significance and its central themes but not simply summarize the book. Consider the impact the piece of work might have on the respective field of research. 

NFJA accepts submissions for book reviews as non-peer review content. The Review Editor manages book reviews. When necessary, outside counsel may be sought by experts in the field to assess suitability for publication.

Dissertation and Thesis Abstracts

Submissions must be accompanied by a statement that includes (1) the name of the department and University where the thesis/dissertation was submitted, (2) the full and correct name of the author at the time they submitted their thesis/dissertation to the University, (3) the date in which they submitted their thesis/dissertation to the University.

Submissions must be from an officially accepted dissertation. These submissions are not peer-reviewed, and the editorial board will decide on their inclusion in the journal.

Films and Videos

Ethnographic films and videos are works created from ethnographic fieldwork or those that use, are informed by, or illustrate the principles of anthropological theory or methods. Submissions are subject to the peer-review process, considering their technical merits and contribution to scholarship. The Visual Media Editor manages these submissions.

Films should be less than 40 minutes long, but exceptions may be made for films of exceptional quality. The submission must include a link to the film. You may use a trusted file-share service or a video-sharing website like Vimeo, Dropbox, or YouTube (hosting platform). Please make sure the film is viewable by anyone with a link. If the film is password protected, please provide the password in your comments.

Photographic Essay

NFJA accepts visual media submissions relating to visual anthropology, including the sub-fields of anthropology and tangentially associated fields. These include, but are not limited to, history, biology, sociology, geology, linguistics, women and gender studies, literature studies, and regional disciplines. Visual media should:

• The media engages with visual anthropological methods and theory.
• Is it the result of fieldwork, or is it informed by or illustrates the principles of anthropological theory or methods?
• Contributes to anthropological scholarship at large.
• Includes all relevant components (abstract of the work as well as a biographical note, a list of the role(s) of contributors, if applicable (producer, director, photographer, editor, production assistant, academic advisor, writers, and any other persons of note in the production).
• Imagery of participants is done with their consent.

Submission to NFJA implies that the content has not been published elsewhere except in cases of scientific meetings or symposiums. Visual media projects may also be submitted as a “showcase.” A showcase does not include a peer-review process. Please reach out to nfja@anthro.ufl.edu with any questions regarding submissions.

Photographic essays present a series of images gathered through field research. They should reflect the ethnographer's field site and perspectives with image descriptions.

Submissions may include 5-20 images, captions of up to 350 words per caption, and up to 2,000 words of introductory text. The text should be in 12pt font, Helvetica, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins. American English spelling is preferred. APA 7 citation style is required for both in-text citations and bibliographies. We encourage the use of bias-free language in all submissions. All images are required to have robust and accessible alt-text. Information about accessibility compliance can be found here.