The Midwest Quarterly invites submissions for the January 2026 issue focusing on Contemporary Issues & AI. We seek articles that explore the multifaceted impacts of artificial intelligence on society, culture, and ethics.
Important Dates
Brief Statement of Interest/Intent & Abstract Deadline: July 1, 2025
Full Manuscript Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025
Submission Guidelines
Length: 12–18 double-spaced pages, including bibliography.
Format: Typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins.
References: MLA or APA style.
Footnotes: Avoid using footnotes.
Audience: Content should be engaging and understandable to non-specialist readers.
Submission: Send as a Word document attachment via the submission form.
Priority Consideration: Submissions from authors based in the Midwest region will receive first consideration.
Contact Information:
For inquiries please contact:
Alicia Mason, Ph.D.
(Incoming) Editor-in-Chief, The Midwest Quarterly
Email: amason@pittstate.edu
ISSN 0026-3451
Published in October, January, April, and July by Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762.
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