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Publications such as our scholarly journal and member newsletter feature the latest developments in the field. Browse our specialized books or serials on various topics in conservation.

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Deadline: Ongoing (Rolling basis)

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Scope

We publish the following types of peer-reviewed (short or long) submissions:

  • practical or technical notes
  • research papers
  • treatment case studies
  • topical reviews
  • material studies
  • book reviews
  • ethics and standards discussions

We publish articles relating to the broad field of conservation and preservation and on particular subjects of interest to preservation and conservation professionals, especially those in the following areas: Architecture, Archaeology, Books and Paper, Collections Care, Conservation Education, Electronic Media, Paintings, Photography, Preventive Conservation, Objects, Research and Technical Studies, Textiles, and Wooden Artifacts. Please send Letters to the Editor directly to Editor-in-Chief Julio del Hoyo-Meléndez at jdelhoyo@mnk.pl.

Submissions

We encourage submission of articles presented at AIC's annual meeting, including those articles already published in AIC's postprints, as well as those presented at other conferences or published in non-peer-reviewed publications.

Process

  • We review manuscripts for interest and overall suitability, as well as for accuracy, clarity, and uniqueness.
  • We do not have manuscript cycles and accept articles on a rolling basis, so you may submit your article at any time using the Taylor & Francis Submission Portal.
  • We begin reviewing articles as soon as they are submitted and publish articles online as soon as the abstracts are translated.

Guidelines

  • Authors should follow our guidelines below and the JAIC Style Guide.
  • Authors should use our new citation format based on the Chicago Manual of Style. Personal communications should be included within the text, not in references.
  • Authors should also see Tips for Preparing Articles and Notes, which includes links to scholarly writing sessions given at our annual meeting.
  • Please note: Abstracts should be 200 words maximum and 8 keywords should be provided.

Support

  • Taylor and Francis provides support throughout your writing process, from drafting to publishing.
  • The JAIC administrative team can answer most questions about your submission. Email Carmina Lamare if your questions aren't answered in these pages.
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JAIC Guidelines for Peer ReviewersPDF114.68 KB26 Apr, 2024 Download
Peer Review and AIC PublicationsPDF2.12 MB25 Oct, 2021 Download
JAIC Short Communications and Technical NotesPDF205.48 KB08 Mar, 2019 Download
JAIC Style Guide with Sample ReferencesPDF488.51 KB08 Mar, 2019 Download
JAIC Guidelines for Special Issue AuthorsPDF141.09 KB08 Mar, 2019 Download
JAIC Guidelines for Individual AuthorsPDF329.81 KB08 Mar, 2019 Download
JAIC Guidelines for Book ReviewersPDF206.33 KB08 Mar, 2019 Download
JAIC Guidelines for Special Issue OrganizersPDF139.79 KB08 Mar, 2019 Download
Scholarly Writing From Abstract to Publication Presentation (2018)PDF1.23 MB06 Feb, 2019 Download
JAIC Style GuidePDF184.64 KB09 Apr, 2013 Download

Journal Staff

If you have questions about whether your topic or manuscript is a good fit for the journal, email our staff below.

Julio del Hoyo-Meléndez, Editor-in-Chief
Carmina Lamare-Bertrand, Managing Editor

You may also contact subject specialists on our Editorial Board.