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Article Types Accepted by JIE

The Journal of Institutional Ethnography (JIE) accepts several types of manuscripts that advance institutional ethnography as a method of inquiry and a sociology for people.

Research Articles

Research articles use empirical methods to address significant questions related to students, administrators, faculty, communities, institutions, or institutional processes.

JIE welcomes:

• Institutional ethnography (IE) studies.
• Conceptual or theoretical articles advancing institutional ethnography as a method.
• Critical reviews of existing literature relevant to institutional ethnography.

All research articles undergo double-blind peer review.

Scholarly Essays

Scholarly essays address important issues related to institutional ethnography, including critiques of existing ideas, practices, frameworks, or theoretical approaches.

Essays are evaluated based on:

• Significance of the topic.
• Logical development of the argument.

Scholarly essays undergo double-blind peer review.

Literature Reviews

Literature reviews should synthesize previously unsynthesized research on a topic of importance to institutional ethnography.

Reviews are evaluated based on:

• Scope and coherence.
• Contribution to the field.

All literature reviews undergo double-blind peer review.

Media Reviews

Media reviews are typically commissioned by the editors and undergo editorial review, not peer review. Unsolicited media or book reviews may be submitted with prior approval from the editor.

Recognizing that institutional ethnography appears across digital media, film, television, podcasts, music, and other creative forms, JIE welcomes scholarly media reviews that examine:

• Knowledge production.
• Public scholarship.
• Discourse and representation.

Media reviews are evaluated based on:

• Importance of the work.
• Logical development.
• Contribution to scholarly conversations in institutional ethnography.
• Overall coherence.
Pedagogy, Research Impact, and Practical Implementation Descriptions

These submissions describe innovative or particularly effective approaches to teaching institutional ethnography, applying IE in practice, or demonstrating the impact of IE findings in real-world contexts.

Manuscripts in this category should:

• Clearly describe the pedagogical approach, practice, or implementation.
• Provide sufficient detail to allow replication.
• Explain how institutional ethnography informs the approach or practice.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Course curricula that incorporate institutional ethnography, including descriptions of teaching methods.
• Programs or practices developed as a result of institutional ethnography findings.

Authors should also include:

• A description of the methods used to assess the pedagogy, practice, or implementation.
• Evidence of the impact or outcomes of the approach in practice.

Pedagogy, Research Impact, and Practical Implementation Descriptions are typically subject to editorial review, but may be sent for double-blind peer review at the editors' discretion.

Media Review Manuscripts

The following guidelines apply specifically to media review manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Institutional Ethnography (JIE).

Length
• No more than 4 pages.
• Page limit includes tables, figure captions, and footnotes.
• Manuscripts should be double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.
Abstract
• Include an abstract of fewer than 150 words.
• Describe the approach and purpose of the review.
• Briefly state the media's contribution to institutional ethnography scholarship.
Required Components

Media review manuscripts should include the following components:

Title Page
• Title of the review.

Brief Description
• Overview of the selected media.

Rationale for Selection
• Explain why the media was selected for review.

Contextualization
• Situate the author, creator, or media within broader scholarly, theoretical, or institutional contexts.

Statement of Intent
• Clearly describe the scope of the review.
• Explain the media's importance, relevance, or uniqueness to institutional ethnography.
Analysis

The analysis should address:

• The primary argument, perspective, or approach presented by the media.
• The evidence used to support the argument or perspective.
• The relationship between the media and the broader institutional issue(s) it addresses.
Critical Evaluation

Authors should critically evaluate the media by discussing:

• The strengths and limitations of the work.
• A critique of the primary argument or approach.
• What is engaging, compelling, innovative, or particularly valuable from the reviewer's perspective.
Contribution to the Field

Authors should identify any unique or valuable contributions the media makes to institutional ethnography scholarship.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize or restate the central thesis of the review and offer final reflections on the selected media. Authors are encouraged to introduce new insights or extensions that build upon the logic of their analysis while remaining aligned with the stated rationale and perspective of the review.