Phoenix Scholar

The following are active and current members of the editorial board for the Phoenix Scholar.

Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D.-Vice Provost for the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies-Editor-at-Large

Erik Bean, Ed.D.-Associate Chair for the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research-Editor

Challie Facemire Ph.D.-Editor and Designer

Rodney Luster, Ph.D., LPC-Senior Director of Research Strategy, Innovation, and Development, Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research, and Phoenix Scholar Director and Lead Designer.

Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D.-Chair for the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research-Special Edition Editor

Kimberly Underwood, Ph.D.-Special Edition Editor-Chair for the Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research-Special Edition Editor

Eve Billings, Ph.D.-Dean of Academic Innovation and Evaluation-Special Edition Editor

Associate Peer Review Staff

Stella Smith, Ph.D.-Associate Research Chair for the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research

Louise Underdahl, Ph.D.-Fellow for the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research

Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Ed.D.-Fellow for the Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research

Joy Taylor, Ed.D.-Fellow for the Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research

The Phoenix Scholar allows for the submission of research articles, thought pieces, and original research. Publishing in the Phoenix Scholar is voluntary and we offer no compensation or guarantees of acceptance to prospective authors. Please review our process below if you plan to submit.  

Submitting research work to the Phoenix Scholar periodical involves a series of steps designed to ensure that the submission is thorough, adheres to the Phoenix Scholar guidelines, and has the highest chance of acceptance. Here is the current process for research authors:

Step 1: Selecting the Appropriate Journal

1.1 Research Periodical Issue "Scope and Aims}

• Identify the theme of the issue: Ensure you read each call for proposed work and the the theme of the "call" to ensure the scope and aims align with your article topic.
• Evaluate audience: Consider the Phoenix Scholar's target audience [Researchers, Students, Faculty, Alumni, General Public] and whether your research will be of interest to them.

1.2 The Phoenix Scholar Guidelines

• Read submission "call for article" guidelines: Thoroughly read the submission guidelines provided by the Phoenix Scholar, which typically include formatting, word count, and any APA style guidelines.
• Review recent publications: We encourage you to look at any of the former Phoenix Scholar periodicals to understand the type and quality of articles published.

Step 2: Preparing the Manuscript

2.1 Manuscript Structure and formatting- Please review the tab for author guidelines.

• Adhere to guidelines: Follow Phoenix Scholar's formatting instructions regarding font type, size, margins, and headings. We will turn it back to authors who do not follow these prescriptives.
  
• Consistent style: Ensure consistency in writing style, terminology, and units of measurement.
• Language: If necessary, seek professional language editing services to ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy. We ask that you proof, proof, and proof your work to minimize the time it takes to get your work ready for publishing.
  

Step 3: Supplementary Materials

3.1 Figures and Tables

• Quality and clarity: Ensure that all figures and tables are high-quality, clear, and correctly labeled. We will turn down blurry imaging.
  
• Separate files: Prepare figures and tables in separate files if required by the journal.
• Legends and captions: Provide detailed legends and captions for all figures and tables.
• Ensure that the work is your own construct: Your tables and graphs should be your work, and if you are using someone else's tables/charts you must have express permission to do so before submitting.

3.2 Additional Files

• Supplementary information: Include supplementary data or additional materials that support the main manuscript.
• Compliance with guidelines: Ensure all supplementary files comply with the Phoenix Scholar's requirements for format and file type.

Step 4: Ethical Considerations

4.1 Author Contributions

• Authorship criteria: Ensure all listed authors meet the criteria for authorship and agree to the submission.

Step 5: Submitting the Manuscript

6.1 Submission Portal

• Typical "Calls for Artciles" will be posted on the website: Each Phoenix Scholar may have a different Editor, thus, we encourage you to look at the featured theme each time to ensure the correct editor of the issue you want to submit for is listed. You may also reach out to rodney.luster@phoenix.edu for more information.
  
• Follow instructions: Carefully follow the instructions for submitting your manuscript and supplementary materials. Most times we will use Dropbox as a receptacle for receiving works.
  
• Metadata entry: Enter all required metadata, including author information, keywords, and abstract during the call for articles.

6.2 File Upload

• Manuscript file: Upload the main manuscript file in the required format (e.g., Word).
• Supplementary files: Upload all supplementary files, including figures, tables, and additional data.

6.3 Confirmation

• Submission confirmation: Ensure that you receive a confirmation of submission from the Editor.

Step 6: Post-Submission

7.1 Review Process

• Initial editorial check: The Phoenix Scholar staff will perform an initial check to ensure the manuscript fits the scope and meets basic requirements.
• Administrative review: The manuscript will be sent to the designated Editor and staff for evaluation of its quality, originality, and significance.
• Revisions: Be prepared to receive feedback and revise your manuscript based on reviewer comments.

7.2 Decision and Response

• Editorial decision: The editor will make a decision based on their review, which could be acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection.
• Revisions and resubmission: If revisions are requested, carefully address all comments and resubmit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe.
• Acceptance: Once accepted, follow any additional instructions for final submission, including copyright transfer and proof corrections.

7.3 Post-Acceptance

• Proofreading: Review the proofs of your manuscript carefully for any errors or required corrections.
• Publication: Your article will be published in an upcoming issue of the Phoenix Scholar depending on our needs, both online and in print (if applicable).
• Promotion: Consider promoting your published work through academic networks, social media, and conferences.

Conclusion

Submitting a piece of work to a periodical or journal like the Phoenix Scholar requires meticulous preparation, adherence to guidelines, and responsiveness to feedback. By following this detailed process, authors can enhance the likelihood of their work being accepted and published, contributing valuable knowledge to their field.

2024 Editorial Calendar

For the 2024 Year, we have 3 PS editions in the planning stages. Themes are chosen by the editors and will be published as calls for papers are released periodically.

TENTATIVE PUBLISHING CALENDAR

Spring 2024

May Edition [Exact date of publishing tbd]

Theme-[Artifical Intelligence] The Phoenix Scholar, a publication dedicated to fostering scholarly discourse within the University of Phoenix community and beyond, invites submissions for a special issue on the burgeoning realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancements, AI stands as a transformative force with profound implications across various sectors, including academia.

Summer 2024

Aug-Sept Edition [Exact date of publishing tbd]

[Education]-Editor in Residence-Dr. Mansureh Kebritchi

Fall 2024

Nov-Dec Edition [Exact date of publishing tbd]

KWB Summit [Open]-Editor in Residence-Dr. Kimberly Underwood

Submissions must follow all protocol outlined for the periodical and applicants should understand that the publication does receive a number of submittals and reserves the right to decline submissions that are not matching the quality or content objectives of issues in planning.

• All articles must be submitted in APA style using Microsoft Word.
• We recommend maintaining a third person voice.
• Please proofread all materials before submitting and do not use a double space after a period.
• Maximum word count for feature type stories is 1,200 to 1,500. Any exceptions to this must be approved before submission with the editors. Do not include images or figures inside the document.
  
• Images must be emailed separately. Articles should include cutlines that are correspondingly numbered to each image. No more than three images per article, please.
• All accompany images and figures must be guaranteed royalty free and be of the highest resolution possible. We suggest a minimum of 8 mega-pixels, but prefer 18. All images and figures must be sent separately as a jpeg, jpg, or png, not within the Word document. Email images using the same naming convention of the article, but include the cutline number separated by a hyphen: 1, 2, and 3 at the of the file name. Example: smith-leadership-styles-of-01-15-18-1.
• All in-text links need to be added as comments in the word document. So the comment should be over the word the link should be associated with.
• Limit the use of bold or italics in text to a max of three. This does not include the reference section or section headers.
• If using scare quotes use quotation marks and not single quotes, as required in APA.
• Each submission must be a separate word document.
• Do not double space after periods.
• Do not offset new paragraphs or the reference section, all paragraphs and references should sit flush with the margin of the word document.
• Save article name using author last name, underscore, the first three words of the proposed title, underscore, and the six digit date of the preceding publication quarterly deadline, for example: Smith_LeadershipStylesOf_01-15-18
• Articles are only accepted under first rights and should not be under consideration from any other publication nor have been previously published (Center chairs and their fellows are exempt from this stipulation if the piece had been published on The Hub). If accepted all materials are copyrighted by Phoenix Scholar™ under first rights. Once published authors may submit such pieces to other publications of their choice.
• The editorial deadline for consideration is March 15 and September 15, respectively before the next published edition.
• Final publication dates are May 15 and November 15.
• These guidelines are subject to change at any time.