Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research 99/397

PEER REVIEW IN THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR ARMY HISTORICAL RESEARCH

The Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research has published ground- breaking scholarly articles on army history for more than ninety years. In the last twenty years it has continued to provide a venue for publication by its non- academic members, many of whom are engaged in focused historical research, but it has also constituted a forum to academics at various grades for whom research and publication constitutes an important part of their professional development. Although the quality and accuracy of everything that the Society publishes is of the greatest importance and standards are maintained at a very high level, it is nevertheless appreciated that different types of material require different treatment. For some years now the pieces in the Journal have been divided into Communications and Articles. Articles are substantial scholarly studies that are subject to anonymous peer review by one or more specialists in the field to ensure academic quality. Peer reviewers are chosen from established academics internationally, and are authorities on the particular subjects of articles. Points arising from this process will be passed to the author for comment, counter argument, clarification or expansion and the results of that process will be incorporated into the article before publication. Articles are subject to initial editorial review and may be referred back to authors for development of some points; once accepted for peer review they are not formally accepted for publication until the peer review process has been completed. Communications are pieces that, by their focused nature, do not lend themselves to peer review. They include studies of equipment, weaponry, uniform or medals, as well as diaries or memoirs and regimental or campaign history. While not peer reviewed, they are subject to a rigorous editorial process to ensure quality, accuracy and clarity of expression. The Honorary Editor may take advice from any other specialist in the field who will be able to assist in the ‘quality control’ of this type of material. Pieces are returned to the authors to address any matters raised and are only published subject to satisfactory adjustment in the light of the comments received.

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