About the Journal
The Journal of Student Leadership (JSL) is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarship on ideas, theories, and issues of leadership. JSL distinguishes itself by welcoming high-quality contributions from students, faculty, professionals, and practitioners across all relevant disciplines.
Focus and Scope
JSL publishes papers, essays, poems, and artwork on leadership topics drawn from a wide range of fields, including business, education, law, policy, social sciences, arts, humanities, history, and technology. The journal serves two core purposes:
- To contribute to the scholarship and discussion on leadership
- To provide an engaging outlet for research, writing, editing, and publishing
Perspectives on leadership from every sector of the academic community are welcome. Academicians and students are equally encouraged to contact the editors prior to formal submission for feedback and an assessment of fit.
Peer Review Policy
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.
Open Access Policy
JSL is an open-access journal. All published content is freely available to readers worldwide at no cost, in support of the principle that research should be accessible to the global academic community.
Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright of their work published in JSL. By submitting to the journal, authors grant JSL a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the work in print and electronic formats.
Publication Frequency
JSL is published biannually, with issues released in Spring/Fall.
Sponsorship and Affiliations
JSL is published under the auspices of Utah Valley University, USA. The editorial decisions are made independently of any financial considerations.
Digital Preservation
JSL is committed to the long-term preservation of its published content. The journal participates in the LOCKSS / CLOCKSS archival system to ensure permanent, secure access to all published issues.
Privacy Statement
All personal information submitted to JSL, including names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations, is used solely for the purposes of editorial communication and is not shared with third parties or used for commercial purposes.
