FAQs
Accessibility
Are your products accessible to those with print impairments?
Our books are available in print, ePDF download and ePUB download (ePUB2 for pre-2018 titles, ePUB3 for titles published after 2018). We are able to provide your preferred version on request. Our journals are available in print, ePDF online and ePDF download. Depending on the software used, you are able to search content, change font size, change background colour and navigate directly to a chapter or link. We have no restrictions on using text-to-speech or screen reader technology with our products. Our website is designed in line with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 requirements. For full details on our ongoing commitment to improving Accessibility, visit our Accessibility page.
Books
How do I submit a book proposal?
On our Publish Your Book page, you will find specific proposal forms for book authors and book editors. Please complete one of these in with as much information as possible and return it to us. Every proposal is given full consideration at a monthly meeting, after which we will get back to you.
How long does it take to publish a book?
Production takes around twelve months once the book has been resubmitted after peer review revisions. Do note that peer review can take up to twelve weeks – we do not include this and the revision period in the book production schedule.
What referencing technique should I use?
We recommend using the Intellect House Style for books, which follows a Harvard system. We are also able to accept books in Chicago, APA, MLA and MHRA style.
Should I include an index in my book?
It is up to you whether you include an index or not. Some books clearly require them while it's not so important for others. Intellect does not produce these in-house or cover the cost, although we can help you produce your own, or recommend a trusted freelancer to you.
Can I help promote my book?
Yes! Authors that work with our Marketing team to promote their books will tend to have higher sales overall. Some suggestions on how to promote your book are: using e-mail signatures; using JISCmail, your university websites and other mailing lists; adopting the book on your courses and in your library; sending us a list of places to review your book; informing us of any relevant conferences; using social media.
Do I need permission to include images in my book?
It is the author’s responsibility to clear any rights or permissions for images included in their book. Intellect does not pay for image rights.
What is Intellect’s peer review process for books?
Once submitted, all Intellect books require at least two positive, blind peer reviews before we take them into production. We approach experts within the book’s subject area and ask them to complete a full report. A first peer review can be a lengthy process, taking up to twelve weeks in some cases.
Do you accept submissions from authors whose first language is not English?
Yes, we encourage writers across the globe to submit books and journal articles. If authors write in a language other than English, we may ask that authors or editors work with a language editor, or are able to pay for a translator before we submit the work for peer review.
How can I get copies of my book?
When we contract your book, we will negotiate a number of advance copies with you, which will be sent as soon as the book has been printed. Contributors to an edited collection are usually entitled to a free e-book. Once the book has been published, authors and contributors can order extra copies with a 30% discount from our main distributor (with these additional orders the author will be responsible for shipping and customs charges.)
Do you allow authors to upload their books to a repository?
Yes, authors can upload a copy of the accepted version of their book or chapter to an institutional or subject repository. Access must be restricted for a twelve-month embargo period after publication, to agree with our Green Open Access policy. The accepted version can incorporate changes made during peer review, but is not the copyedited or PDF version. See more on our Open Access page.
How can I make order payments to Intellect?
If you need to make a payment directly to Intellect, our preference would be by bank transfer or cheque – please seek advice from the Intellect staff member who has been assisting you. We can also take payment via Paypal by clicking on this link (in the following Paypal pages, please enter the amount you would like to pay and your payment details, together with any payment instructions as appropriate).
How do I submit to a journal?
Full submission details can be found on each journal’s webpage. Please read the Aims & Scope, Notes for Contributors and Call for Papers for the journal before you submit and follow their guidance.
What metadata is needed in a journal article?
Full metadata is an entry requirement for many abstracters and indexers. Every article needs to have: article title; author name and affiliation; abstract; 6-8 key words or phrases; references in Intellect’s House Style; author bio; author’s institutional contact details.
What metadata is needed in a review?
The list of required information varies for different submission types. Exhibition/Conference/Performance reports require: event title; author name; author addresses; and author biography. Book/DVD/Film reviews require: full reference for item under review; page count; ISBN/ISSN number; format; price; reviewer name; reviewer affiliation.
Can I include colour images in my article?
We can print a limited number of pages in each journal issue in colour, although our journals appear in full colour online. The production manager and the journal editor will make the decision on whether to print an image in colour or not.
Do I need permission to include images in my journal piece?
It is the author’s responsibility to clear any rights or permissions for images included in their article or review. Intellect does not pay for image rights.
What is Intellect’s peer review process for journal articles?
All articles must pass a blind peer review, organised by the journal editor, before they are accepted for publication.
Who owns the copyright to a journal article?
The author retains copyright of their contribution, and grants Intellect an exclusive right to publish in print and electronic format.
Can I republish my Intellect article elsewhere?
Yes. You may not use the format and designs of the final PDF version of the article, but may rework and republish the text itself. We ask that you let us know about your intention to republish, and that you waive these rights until 12 months after the journal is published and distributed. A full citation should be given for the original journal article. See our Licence and Usage Policy page.
Can I publish my article open access?
Yes – please visit our Open Access page for full details.
How do I guest edit a journal?
On our Publish Your Journal page, you will find a guest editor proposal form. Please complete and return a form with details about the Intellect journal you would like to guest edit and your chosen theme.
How do I propose a new journal?
We have proposal forms for new journals on our Publish Your Journal page. Please complete and return a form with as much information as possible.
Is the editor’s royalty based on sales or profit?
Your royalty is based on sales, even if the journal makes no profit. None of our expenses are deducted from the net receipts and we pay for copyediting, typesetting, proofreading, printing, project management and marketing from the money left after royalties are paid.
Do you allow authors to put their articles in a repository?
Yes, authors can upload a copy of the accepted version of their article to an institutional or subject repository. Access must be restricted for a twelve-month embargo period after publication, to agree with our Green Open Access policy. The accepted version can incorporate changes made during peer review, but is not the copyedited or PDF version. Go to our Licence and Usage Policy page for more information on how you can use the versions of your article.
Am I able to upload articles to an e-learning platform or for use on a university course?
Yes, we encourage authors and editors’ institutions to subscribe and make use of their journals in courses. Articles can be uploaded to an e-learning platform provided that all users are current students/staff at the subscribing institution, and the PDFs are only stored for the duration of the course.
Will I get a free PDF version of my article?
All contributors will get a free PDF copy of their article as soon as this is published online. This PDF is strictly for personal use, and all authors should follow our Green Open Access policy and Licence and Usage policy. Print copies of the journal, and print subscriptions, can be purchased at half price.
Do your journals comply with the REF2021 OA Policy?
Yes. Our standard Green Open Access policy is REF compliant, as authors are able to deposit the accepted version of their work to a repository and set an embargo date of twelve months after the publication date. This restricts access until after the embargo period ends, and is allowed under REF policy. Authors may also comply by opting for Gold Open Access with Intellect. To check the compatibility of any Intellect journal, consult the SHERPA/REF tool. See more on our Licence and Usage Policy page.
How is the REF supplied with copies of authors’ work?
Intellect supplies the REF system with free access to Intellect journals directly. Authors need to mention the DOI and other bibliographic information, but do not need to supply their own PDF.
Do you allow photocopying?
Yes, photocopying for internal or personal use is allowed for users registered with the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) in the United Kingdom, or the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) in the United States. The base fee must be paid directly to the relevant organization.
Do you accept articles from authors whose first language is not English?
Yes, we encourage writers across the globe to submit books and journal articles. If authors write in another language, we may ask that authors or editors work with a language editor before we start production or are able to pay for a translator. We sometimes publish articles in their original language, as long as they have been peer reviewed in the original language and are able to provide abstracts and keywords in English.
Do Intellect journals have an impact factor?
Impact factors are not commonly available for arts and humanities journals, as the research and citation practices are very different from those in science and social science publications. Impact factor for social sciences journals only is drawn from data in Web of Science’s (WoS) Journal Citation Reports. Journals included in WoS’s Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) or their Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) do not receive impact factors. Scopus has its own form of citation metrics for journals covered in its database, which you can check through the Scopus site.
What options are there for institutional subscriptions?
We have Print and Online (institutional) and Online only (institutional and personal). Print orders are temporarily suspended as we deal with the aftermath of our journals distributor Turpin going into administration in October. To register interest for print subscriptions please email journalsubscriptions@intellectbooks.com and we will email you once they become available. For further information, go to our subscriptions page.
Do you have subject area collections available?
Yes, we have set journal packages in our main subject areas, as well as a Full Journals Collection, all of which offer considerable discounts compared to buying journals separately. Alternatively, you can design your own Tailored Collection if you are planning to subscribe to seven or more journals. Collections provide complete back-issue access for as long as the current subscription year is maintained. Go to our Collections page.
Can I get access to past volumes of a journal?
There are several ways you can get access:1. If you subscribe to a Full Journals, Subject or Tailored Collection of seven or more journals, access to back volumes is included, free of charge, for as long as the current subscription year is maintained. Go to our Collections page for more information.2. You can purchase perpetual access to back volumes for a one-off fee. Please see journal pages on Intellect Discover to purchase directly. If you are purchasing the full archive, and there are seven or more back volumes of the journal, you should also be eligible for an archive discount of 20% or more. Please contact us on journalsubscriptions@intellectbooks.com for more information. Note: Online only subscriptions are available for any volume, but only the most recent three volumes are available as a Print and Online subscription.3. For print volumes and print issues older than the most recent three volumes, please contact Periodicals Service Company, 351 Fairview Avenue - Ste 300, Hudson, NY 12534, USA. T: 518 822 9300 E: psc@periodicals.com W: www.periodicals.com.
How do I order a subscription?
Links to ordering can be found on each individual journal’s webpage. You can order directly via Intellect Discover or your usual subscription agent. If you have a discount code, please ensure your agent has this when they place the order for you.
Is access to subscribed volumes perpetual? What happens to our access if we don’t renew our subscription?
Access to any subscribed volumes is perpetual. You will always retain access to any volumes you have paid for, even if you don’t renew your subscription for following volumes. This also applies if you have purchased an archive collection. If you have been granted free back-volume access as part of a collection, you will retain back-volume access for as long as the current subscription year is maintained. If you decide not to renew the collection, you will retain access to any previously subscribed volumes and back volumes (including the years for which you held the collection) but will lose access to unsubscribed back volumes. This also applies if you retain subscriptions to some of the journals in the collection, but don’t renew the collection as a whole.
Example: Our institution subscribes to four journals between 2014 and 2016. We then add three new journals and subscribe to these as a Tailored Collection of seven journals in 2017. With the collection, we receive full archive access to all journals in the collection. In 2018, we cancel the collection but continue subscribing to the original four journals. In this case your institution would retain permanent access to all seven journals for the 2017 volume, as well as access to the 2014–2016 volumes for the four journals. You would lose all other access outside of these volumes. Your ongoing 2018 subscription would continue as normal.
Example: Our institution subscribes to four journals between 2014 and 2016. We then add three new journals and subscribe to these as a Tailored Collection of seven journals in 2017. With the collection, we receive full archive access to all journals in the collection. In 2018, we cancel the collection but continue subscribing to the original four journals. In this case your institution would retain permanent access to all seven journals for the 2017 volume, as well as access to the 2014–2016 volumes for the four journals. You would lose all other access outside of these volumes. Your ongoing 2018 subscription would continue as normal.
How can we get access to past volumes of a journal?
There are several ways you can get access:
1. If you subscribe to a Full Journals, Subject or Tailored Collection of seven or more journals, access to back volumes is included, free of charge, for as long as the current subscription year is maintained. Go to our Collections page.
2. You can choose to purchase perpetual access to back volumes. Note: online only subscriptions are available for any volume, but only the most recent three volumes are available for a print and online subscription. Please contact Turpin for prices. If there are seven or more back volumes of the journal, you should also be eligible for an archive discount of 20% or more. Please contact us on journalsubscriptions@intellectbooks.com for more information.
3. For print volumes and issues older than the most recent three volumes, please contact Periodicals Service Company, 351 Fairview Avenue - Ste 300, Hudson, NY 12534, USA. T: 518 822 9300 E: psc@periodicals.com W: www.periodicals.com
Where can I find pricing information for your journals?
Prices for the current volume, including for single issues, are listed under the ‘Purchase’ section of each journal’s home page. For back volume prices please navigate to the required volume on Intellect Discover and purchase directly. Alternatively, check our Intellect journals catalogue. You can also download a complete current year's pricelist here.
Do I have to pay for shipping?
For subscriptions with a print component, postage is included for UK, US and Canadian customers. Please add £12 for EU postage, £16 per volume for 1-2 issue journals for Rest of World, and £18 per volume for 3-4 issue journals for Rest of World. For Rest of Americas, please add $10 per volume for 1-2 issue journals, and $12 per volume for 3-4 issue journals. Subscriptions/orders may be subject to VAT where applicable.
How are Online subscriptions accessed? Do they work on mobile/tablet?
All Intellect journals will be migrated from Ingenta Connect to Intellect Discover. Access can be set up via IP address and/or password (for remote access) using Athens or Shibboleth. Institutions using EZproxy are able to gain access to subscribed content. Content can be accessed on any device and works well on phones and tablets. The content is pdf only, which will deliver on all devices. Compatibility for screen readers or voice recognition software will depend on the software used on the mobile device.
How do I activate our institution’s subscriptions?
Any subscriber with an Online component will need to activate their subscriptions via Intellect Discover. Please see here for more information on activating and managing your account.
How do I update my institution’s IP ranges?
Please see here for more information on activating and managing your account.
How do we make changes to our institution’s account?
Please see here for more information on activating and managing your account.
Do you support Athens and/or Shibboleth?
Yes, both Athens and Shibboleth are supported via Intellect Discover. Please check here for instructions.
I have forgotten my administrator password/username
Please email contact@intellectdiscover.com. Our Digital Products Manager Mareike will resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Is online access valid for multiple sites and users?
Yes. Online access is multi-user, provided all users are members of the subscribing institution. Online access covers all sites, provided they are managed under one central administration, and are within one country.
Is access allowed for sites in more than one country?
Yes. Please contact us, providing details of FTEs, if access is needed in more than one country.
Can we use SERU in place of a licence?
All Intellect journal sales follow the SERU guidelines, as published on the NISO SERU website here. Intellect Discover Terms of use can be found here. For terms of use for the preprint, accepted manuscript and final published version of journal articles, please go to our Self-Archiving Policy page.
How do we download usage statistics for the journals we subscribe to?
You can download usage statistics from Intellect Discover. Please see here for more information.
Do you allow use of electronic versions of content in e-learning platforms and online course packs?
Yes, provided all users are current students/staff at the subscribing institution, and the PDFs are only stored for the duration of the course.
Is distance use education allowed?
Yes, provided users are current students/staff at the subscribing institution.
Do you allow interlibrary loans?
Institutions with a Print subscription of a journal or a print copy of a book may share these via interlibrary loan. Institutions with an Online only subscription or e-book version of any Intellect copyright material are not permitted to share their electronic copy or to manufacture a print copy to supply a third party. Please note: online access covers all sites within the subscribing institution, provided they are administered under one central administration and are within one country.
Can we access individual articles without subscribing to a journal?
Yes. Institutions can access individual articles to journals either via pay-per-view from Intellect Discover, via Copyright Clearance Center's Get It Now service, or from the British Library's Document Supply Service.
Do you allow authors to put their articles in a repository?
Yes, authors can upload a copy of the accepted version of their article to an institutional or subject repository. Access must be restricted for a twelve-month embargo period after publication, to agree with our Green Open Access policy. The accepted version can incorporate changes made during peer review, but is not the copyedited or PDF version. Go to our Licence and Usage Policy page for more information on how you can use the versions of your article.
Do you allow photocopying?
Yes, photocopying for internal or personal use is allowed for users registered with the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) in the United Kingdom, or the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) in the United States. The base fee must be paid directly to the relevant organization.
Do you allow alumni access?
No, alumni access is not usually allowed. However, if you have a specific request for access, please contact us at journalsubsciptions@intellectbooks.com.
How do I order a sample issue of a journal?
A volume of each journal is available to view for free online from IngentaConnect. Print sample copies can be obtained by contacting our subscriptions manager at nicola@intellectbooks.com. Sample copies are limited at three per institution.
Do you provide free access to institutions in developing countries?
Yes. Intellect works in partnership with Research4Life to allow institutions in developing countries free online access to our Full Journals Collection. See our Subscribe to Our Journals page for more information.
Do your journals comply with the REF2021 OA Policy?
Yes. Our standard Green Open Access policy is REF compliant, as authors are able to deposit the accepted version of their work to a repository and set an embargo date of twelve months after the publication date. This restricts access until after the embargo period ends and is allowed under REF policy. Authors may also comply by opting for Gold Open Access with Intellect. To check the compatibility of any Intellect journal, consult the SHERPA/REF tool. Go to our Open Access page and our Licence and Usage Policy page for more information.
How is the REF supplied with copies of authors’ work?
Intellect supplies the REF system with free access to Intellect journals directly. Authors need to mention the DOI and other bibliographic information, but do not need to supply their own PDF.
How do I order an Intellect book for course use?
Exam and desk copies are available through University of Chicago Press. Full instructions are available on their website through this link. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Try our Information for Librarians page or e-mail us on journalsubscriptions@intellectbooks.com.
What happens when I sign up to the mailing list?
You can keep updated on your choice of subject areas and Call for Papers when you sign up to Intellect newsletters. Go to our Newsletters page here. When you sign up, we will send you a verification e-mail in compliance with the new GDPR legislation that has come into effect from May 2018 (more information can be found on the EU GDPR page). Intellect will only send you what you have signed up to. If you have any questions or would like more information, please e-mail info@intellectbooks.com.
How does Intellect use my e-mail address or other personal information?
If you have signed up to the mailing list, we will only send you the newsletters you have signed up to, and occasionally some news if we have something exciting to share! You can e-mail us to check what information you have previously supplied at any time. If you would like us to amend, update or remove this information, please e-mail info@intellectbooks.com.
Please see our OA FAQs on our Open Access page.
How do I order an Intellect book?
Please visit the Order Our Books page.
How do I order an Intellect journal?
Please visit the Subscribe page.
How do I order a press or review copy of a book?
To request a review copy from Intellect, please e-mail our marketing team with the title of the book you’d like to review and the publication you will review it for.
How do I order an Intellect book for course use?
Exam and desk copies are available through University of Chicago Press. Full instructions are available on the University of Chicago Press website.
How can I make order payments to Intellect?
If you need to make a payment directly to Intellect, our preference would be by bank transfer or cheque – please seek advice from the Intellect staff member who has been assisting you. We can also take payment via Paypal by clicking on this link (in the following Paypal pages, please enter the amount you would like to pay and your payment details, together with any payment instructions as appropriate).
How do I request permission to reuse Intellect content?
Requests to reuse content from an Intellect publication are handled by PLSclear. Please go to our Rights and Permissions page.
Can I reuse my own content?
Book or journal authors may re-publish or rework their contributions, but may not use the copyedited version, or the format and designs of the final PDF version. We ask that you let us know about your intention to republish, and that you waive these rights until a year after the book/journal is published and distributed. A full citation should be given for the original source. For more information on how you can use the preprint, accepted manuscript or full published version of your journal article, please go to our Licence and Usage Policy page.