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Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies
ISSN 2474-9621 · Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies · United States
Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 29 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies is published by Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Latin American Literature Analysis, Latin American Literature Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies, together about 36.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Cultural Studies. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary, peer reviewed, open access online journal focusing on the dissemination of scholarly work about Latin America and the Caribbean. The editors also welcome submissions focusing on relations among Latin American and Caribbean countries and with other states and regions of the world. MARLAS publishes research findings aimed at a multidisciplinary audience and invites submissions based on rigorous analysis from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives. The journal publishes scholarly articles, essays, research notes, book reviews, and periodic special issues examining specific topics in Latin American studies. MARLAS accepts submissions in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The Editorial Board asks prospective authors to examine carefully the guidelines for submissions. Previously published as Latin American Essays, a printed journal, since 1988, MARLAS represents a continuation of a 30-year tradition of high-quality scholarly contributions to the field of Latin American studies. MARLAS is co-published by the Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies (MACLAS) and the Hispanic Leadership Center (CRECE) at Kean University. For inquiries, please contact middleatlanticreviewlas@gmail.com Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies es una revista académica en línea, revisada por pares, interdisciplinar y de acceso libre dedicada a la difusión de estudios sobre América Latina y el Caribe. Los editores también consideran trabajos que tratan de las relaciones entre los países de América Latina y el Caribe con otras naciones y regiones del mundo. MARLAS se dirige a un público multidisciplinar y acepta trabajos que contienen un análisis riguroso y con una variedad de perspectivas teóricas y metodológicas. La revista publica artículos científicos, ensayos, notas de investigación, reseñas de libros y, periódicamente, cuadernos especiales que examinan temas específicos en estudios latinoamericanos. MARLAS publica en inglés, español y portugués. El Consejo Editorial pide a los autores para examinar cuidadosamente las directrices para la presentación de trabajos. Publicada previamente, desde 1988, como Latin American Essays, una revista impresa, MARLAS mantiene y sigue una tradición de 30 años de contribuciones académicas de alta calidad en el campo de los estudios latinoamericanos. MARLAS es co-publicado por el Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies (MACLAS) y
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Arts and Humanities (all)
Editor-in-chief Jeffrey D. PughPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 24, Canada 1 (25 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Latin American Literature AnalysisArts and Humanities17.9%
- Latin American Literature StudiesSocial Sciences10.5%
- Latin American and Latino StudiesSocial Sciences8.3%
- Politics and Society in Latin AmericaSocial Sciences7.5%
- Spanish Literature and Culture StudiesArts and Humanities5.4%
- Latin American socio-political dynamicsSocial Sciences5.1%
- Historical Studies in Latin AmericaSocial Sciences5.1%
- Afro-Latin American StudiesSocial Sciences3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Arts and Humanities | Q3 | 124/175 | 29th |
| General Social Sciences | Q4 | 252/286 | 11th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, Crossref, Sherpa Romeo, HAPI, MLA Directory of PeriodicalsPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.11LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.06LetPub ·
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.33OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 338 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 18 | 37 |
| 2025 | 29 | 29 | 34 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 45 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 44 |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 82 |
| 2021 | 32 | 32 | 119 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- Chicago
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- book reviewBook reviews are commissioned by the editors from experts on the field. They focus on interesting books on Latin American Studies that other major journals are …main text ≤ 800 words
- commentariesCommentaries are commissioned by the editors from experts in the field. Commentaries are short scholarly pieces (1,000-1,500 words) that analyze relevant themes…Length not stated
- commentarythe editors from experts in the field. Commentaries are short scholarly pieces (1,000-1,500 words) that analyze relevant themes in Latin American Studies (inmain text ≤ 1,500 words
- comprehensive perspective essaysThis section is peer reviewed.Length not stated
- dossiersThis section is peer reviewed.Length not stated
- espacio creación/creation spaceCreative literature (preferably unpublished) by emerging authors, preceded by an introductory essay on the author’s works or interview (editorial board reviewed…Length not stated
- interviewsInterviews are published with the approval of the editorial team. These are pieces focusing exclusively on key themes in Latin American Studies.Length not stated
- research notesResearch Notes include submissions such as reports on fieldwork findings, new methodologies, recent research directions or emerging areas of interest, works in …Length not stated
- special essaysThis section is peer reviewed.Length not stated
- special issuesSpecial Issues are focused on a specific theme or event. Such issues can be organized by the journal or proposed by editors for a group of scholars to publish a…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright NoticeAuthors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms. If a submission is rejected or withdrawn prior to publication, all rights return to the author(s):Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Diamond-level open access, peer-reviewed journal. Model summary
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Authors of articles published remain the copyright holders and grant third parties the right to use, reproduce, and share the article according to the Creative Commons license agreement, and MARLAS does not charge Author Pu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer reviewed, open access online journal. Model summary
The Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary, peer reviewed, open access online journal
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
- ISSN
- 2474-9621
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies
How long does peer review take at Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 6; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Chicago. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies based?
Of the 25 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (24) and Canada (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies open access, and what is the APC?
Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .