SUBMISSION

GENERAL INFO:
The Journal of Pan African Studies seeks work that: present original research methods/theory, add to a body of research, announce research findings, guide future research, explore theories, distribute new knowledge, present new ideas, invite discussion, introduce research reviews, and provide new Pan African Studies centered terminology. Hence, submitted articles should have: an introduction, literature review (annotated bibliographies accepted), a methodological construct, results, discussion, conclusions, and suggested steps for further research that can intellectually engage scholars, students and others with interest in African world community studies (Pan African Studies). The Journal of Pan African Studies is published four times a year (March, June, September, December), with occasional supplemental special issues. The Journal of Pan African Studies is indexed via ProQuest, Thompson Gale, and EBSCO products.

As a trans-disciplinary scholarly journal devoted to a synthesis of African world community studies and research that works to ask questions and seek answers to critical contemporary and historical issues, based on an affirmative African centered logic and language of liberation, we have decided not to use the term 'tribe' or slaves in reference to the African experience. Therefore all contributors should acknowledge this policy before submitting content. The preferred alternative terms-concepts include 'ethnic group' and 'the enslaved'. In regards to the use of the word black, when it is used to indicate people of African heritage, we recommend that it be capitalized.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
All manuscripts must be original (hence, not under consideration anywhere) and submitted to the editor in MS word format via e-mail (jpanafrican@yahoo.com). The entire work should not exceed twenty-five double-spaced pages with a concise title, abstract, and a standard scholarly citations (see past issues for format organization); do not place page numbers or paper title (on each page) on the manuscript; place all end notes, footnotes and the bibliography at the end of the manuscript; articles (or parts of articles) in languages other than English will be considered, however they must also be presented in English, and all submissions must list the author's current affiliation and contact points (location, e-mail address, etc.). In regards to style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.), use what is standard in your area of study. Camera ready manuscripts will receive first preference in the publishing cycle.

LEGAL NOTICE:
The content of The Journal of Pan African Studies is copyrighted, thus all rights are reserved, requiring that no portion of the contents be reproduced in any form for profit without documented permission of the publisher or the author. The opinions and conclusions of the authors herein do not represent the views of the publisher. The Journal of Pan African Studies is a unit of Amen-Ra Theological Seminary Press and Amen-Ra Community Assembly of California, a non-profit organization. The California Institute of Pan African Studies, Inc. was the first publisher of The Journal of Pan African Studies via vol.1, no.1 1987 and vol.1, no.2, 1988.

The Journal of Pan African Studies is a brand name used in commerce to identify and distinguish itself from other business enterprises, and thus the name The Journal of Pan African Studies and Journal of Pan African Studies indicates the source of services. Therefore, the claim and sole ownership of the brand name The Journal of Pan African Studies and Journal of Pan African Studies rest exclusively with Amen-Ra Community Assembly of California, Inc., and all unauthorized identical or similar use of the brand name The Journal of Pan African Studies and Journal of Pan African Studies that may confuse consumers or the public regarding who has produced The Journal of Pan African Studies and Journal of Pan African Studies is strongly discouraged.