1. Topics, Originality

We welcome original articles of interest to Southeast Asian specialists yet accessible to a diverse and educated audience. Articles should not have been published or be under consideration elsewhere.

Articles on Southeast Asian topics will be considered for Crossroads. Authors with articles on Burmese topics may specify whether they wish to be considered for the Journal of Burma Studies, Crossroads, or both. Collections of articles on a similar topic may be published as a special issue or monograph (See also Book-length works).

2. Submission Process

All articles must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (may be either PC- or Mac-generated). E-mail your article as an attachment to the editor (SEAPEditor@niu.edu), including an abstract and reference list. If your article contains a special font or fonts, include the font file as an attachment and send a hard copy of the article by mail to: Editor, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115.

3. Article Contents

Abstract, Introduction, Conclusion
All articles should begin with a brief abstract of the article’s scope, no longer than 250 words. The introduction should orient readers to the topic and theoretical framework of the article. It should raise the question to be addressed and outline the organization of the article’s argument. The conclusion should close the question. It should discuss the implications of the article’s findings and distinguish the limits of the present work from possible future work.

Body
The body of the article should provide the analysis that answers the posed question. The writing should be firm and logical, with concrete details—names, dates, oft-used terms, quotations, specific case examples, figures, and statistics—included to build one’s argument.

Tables, Figures, Maps
The use of tables, figures, and maps is encouraged. Pre-scanned work should be provided in the initial stages, either as part of the text file or in an accompanying file. Hard copies also are acceptable. Original hard copies may be requested in the pre-publishing stage and will be returned. Authors will be required to secure any relevant copyright permission.

4. Formatting

Length, Spacing, Font, Margins
Articles should be no more than 30 pages in length, double spaced, in 12-point Times Roman. Leave a 1.5-inch margin all around.

Citations, Footnotes, Reference Lists
Use Citation-in-Text format for references within the body of the article (see SEAP Author’s Guidelines for style). Keep footnotes to a minimum (follow the Chicago Manual of Style’s footnote style). Use clear stylistic differentiation for headings, subheadings and sub-subheadings. Use italics for non-English words as necessary. All cited works in the body of the article should be included in the reference list.

5. Publication Process

Peer Review
Submitted articles are first reviewed by the editor. Articles of an acceptable standard will be sent out for review by three anonymous reviewers. We request reviewers return their review within one month. Articles requiring further work will be returned to the author with editorial advice based upon reviewers’ comments and the editor’s discretion.

Acceptance, Copyright, Proofing
Upon acceptance, the author will be required to make any relevant revisions, provide a brief biographical statement, and transfer copyright to the Center for Southeast Asian Studies. The author will be provided an edited, fully formatted final version for proofing and approval before publication.