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About JOE
JOE FAQ's
Following are answers to some frequently asked questions about the
Journal of Extension (JOE). If you have further questions,
please contact editor Laura Hoelscher by e-mail at joe-ed@joe.org or
phone at (765) 494-8405.
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Is the Journal of Extension a refereed journal? (answer)
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What's the acceptance rate for the journal? (answer)
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How many articles are submitted to JOE annually? (answer)
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Does JOE have a copyright policy? (answer)
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Is JOE widely read? (answer)
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Where can I find information about submitting an article? (answer)
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How does JOE define authorship? (answer)
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Do authors have to hold Extension appointments to submit an article to JOE? (answer)
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Does JOE accept international submissions? (answer)
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How Should JOE and Other Internet Sources Be Cited in JOE? (answer)
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Does JOE publish book reviews? (answer)
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How long does it take for authors of articles that are suitable for review to receive their review results? (answer)
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How can I become a JOE reviewer? (answer)
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When did JOE enter the electronic age? (answer)
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Does JOE provide PDF's of articles for posting on Web sites? (answer)
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Does the journal supply the author with a printed copy of his or her article? (answer)
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How can I find the page numbers for JOE articles? (answer)
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How permanent and secure is JOE? (answer)
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Who oversees the publication of JOE? (answer)
1. Is the Journal of Extension a refereed journal?
Yes. Feature and Research in Brief manuscripts are reviewed by three members of the Editorial Committee in a blind review process. Ideas at Work submissions are reviewed by one member of the committee, also in a blind review. Manuscripts submitted for the Commentary section (opinion pieces) or the Tools of the Trade section (book reviews and other resources) are reviewed by the editor.
2. What's the acceptance rate for the journal?
JOE's current acceptance rate is 36%.
Note: This figure is the average of submission data from 2003 through 2007.
3. How many articles are submitted to JOE annually?
1999: 144 articles
2000: 167 articles
2001: 212 articles
2002: 188 articles
2003: 256 articles
2004: 279 articles
2005: 275 articles
2006: 283 articles
2007: 285 articles
4. Does JOE have a copyright policy?
Yes. When the editor notifies the corresponding author that his or her article has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Extension (JOE), the corresponding author will also be instructed to go to the Journal of Extension Copyright Agreement page and fill out the form affirming compliance with the agreement. The agreement stipulates, among other things, that the work is original, that it violates no copyrights, that it has been submitted to no other journal, and that the manuscript's copyright is fully transferred to JOE. If the corresponding author declines to affirm the agreement, the accepted article will not be published in JOE.
Single copies of articles published in JOE may be reproduced in electronic or print form for use in educational or training activities. Inclusion of articles in other publications and electronic sources, or systematic, large-scale distribution may be done only with prior electronic permission from the editor, Laura Hoelscher <joe-ed@joe.org>.
5. Is JOE widely read?
Yes. See JOE Usage Statistics for many answers to your question.
6. Where can I find information about submitting an article?
Your best resource is the JOE Web site, especially the JOE Submission Guidelines and the Help for JOE Authors page.
7. How does JOE define authorship?
JOE defines authors as those individuals who have been involved in the preparation of an article, not all of the individuals who may have been involved in the project or program the article discusses. The latter individuals should be acknowledged in an Acknowledgements section to be placed between the text proper and the References section.
8. Do authors have to hold Extension appointments to submit an article to JOE?
No. Outreach and adult-education professionals who do not hold formal Extension appointments may well have insights, information, and research results to share that would be of significant interest to JOE readers. However, articles submitted to JOE should display an understanding of Extension and discuss the topic within the context of Extension or with reference to Extension.
9. Does JOE accept international submissions?
As a refereed publication of U.S. Cooperative Extension, JOE accepts international submissions that have clear implications for U.S. Cooperative Extension or U.S. Extension professionals. Authors should discuss these implications in their articles.
10. How Should JOE and Other Internet Sources Be Cited in JOE?
JOE Citations
JOE has made a commitment to permanence. Thus, JOE citation style for JOE articles is not the APA-mandated "Retrieved (date) from (URL)" style.
This is how JOE articles published before February 2005 should be cited in JOE:
Gorham, E. E., DeVaney, S. A., & Bechman, J. C. (1998). Adoption of financial management practices: A program assessment. Journal of Extension [On-line], 36(2). Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/1998april/a5.html
JOE articles published from February 2005 onward should also contain the appropriate article number. For example:
Fehlis, C. P. (2005). A call for visionary leadership. Journal of Extension [On-line], 43(1) Article 1COM1. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2005february/comm1.shtml
Other Internet Citations
All other Internet citations should follow APA style. For example:
Miller, H. (1998). Managing academics in Canada and the United Kingdom. International Studies in Sociology of Education, 8(1), 3-24. Retrieved August 4, 2005 from http://www.triangle.co.uk/
11. Does JOE publish book reviews?
JOE publishes reviews of books that have direct relevance for a broad Extension audience as Tools of the Trade articles once those articles have been submitted by readers and have been reviewed by the editor.
However, JOE does not accept books for review and solicit reviewers for them.
12. How long does it take for authors of articles that are suitable for review to receive their review results?
It varies. The average time is between 4 and 6 months, although some authors get their review results in fewer than 4 months. Among the factors that influence this are the number of acceptable articles waiting for review and whether the articles are reviewed by three reviewers (Feature and Research in Brief), one reviewer (Ideas at Work), or the editor (Commentary and Tools of the Trade).
13. How can I become a JOE reviewer?
JOE is always ready to admit good reviewers to the JOE Peer Review Committee.
You can apply to become a JOE reviewer by sending the name and e-mail address of a reference who can speak to your ability to serve as a reviewer and a file containing your curriculum vitae to JOE Editorial Committee Chair Deborah Maddy <deborah.maddy@orst.edu>.
The Editorial Committee Chair, the Peer Reviewer Representative, and the Editor serve as the committee to select JOE reviewers. They'll make their selections based on the degree to which candidates meet the criteria for reviewers and on balance in terms of subject-matter expertise and geographical representation.
JOE peer reviewers are appointed for 3-year terms (renewable once) and review approximately 12 to 15 submissions per year. They must meet high standards.
JOE reviewers must:
- Exhibit breadth and depth of subject-area expertise,
- Have published in JOE and/or other refereed journals,
- Demonstrate excellent English grammar and writing skills,
- Be active Extension professionals or retired but still active/current in Extension,
- Be committed to maintaining and enhancing JOE's level of rigor by helping authors to strengthen their articles,
- Complete their reviews in a timely manner, and
- Have digital access (e-mail, Internet, fax) to facilitate the review process.
If you are interested in becoming a JOE reviewer, again, submit your C.V. electronically to Deborah Maddy <deborah.maddy@orst.edu>, and remember to include the name and e-mail address of a reference who can speak to your ability to serve as a reviewer.
14. When did JOE enter the electronic age?
JOE was first published electronically in 1994 after 30 years as a print journal.
15. Does JOE provide PDF's of articles for posting on Web sites?
JOE does not provide PDF (Adobe Portable Document Format) versions of JOE articles. However, because JOE is published on the World Wide Web, readers can seek permission from the JOE editor to provide links to specific JOE articles on their own Web sites.
16. Does the journal supply the author with a printed copy of his or her article?
No. JOE is a Web-based journal, so authors and readers can print articles and entire issues directly from the Web.
17. How can I find the page numbers for JOE articles?
Because JOE is published exclusively on the World Wide Web, its articles have no page numbers. However, beginning with the first issue of 2005, articles published in JOE are assigned article numbers that are unique across a volume (or year) of the journal. Most documentation systems have conventions governing the citation of electronic documents, including the use of article numbers, and readers are encouraged to consult them for guidance.
18. How permanent and secure is JOE?
The Journal of Extension is a professional, refereed journal, and, as such, its back issues are preserved in their entirety. The intent of Extension Journal, Inc. is to maintain all issues of the Journal of Extension in a readily available form. Multiple archives are maintained to ensure content security, information integrity, and long-term access.
19. Who oversees the publication of JOE?
In addition to the editor, JOE operations are guided by a Board of Directors made up of 17 to 21 members. Members represent the Extension Directors of the four regions, six Extension professional organizations (NACAA, NEAFCS, NAE4-HA, ESP, ANREP, and NACDEP), ACE, CSREES/USDA, the site institutions, the 1890 land-grant system, the 1994 land-grant system and ECOP. The Peer Reviewer Representative also serves on the JOE Board.
(Updated August 2008)
This document is online at http://www.joe.org/ques1.html