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Journal overview

Journal of Borderlands Studies is the primary publication of the Association for Borderlands Studies, which has distinguished itself as a leading forum for border research. Widely consulted by researchers, but also by educators and practitioners, the journal encourages the submission of papers from all social science and humanities focusing on border issues, bordering dynamics and borderlands in any part of the world. The emphasis on borders is global.

The distinctive purpose of Journal of Borderlands Studies as an international journal is to publish original research covering the development of theories and concepts, methodological perspectives, empirical analysis and policy debate in the field of border studies. The journal is a interdisciplinary forum, which showcases diverse perspectives and analytical techniques.

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All submissions to this journal undergo rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and double-anonymized review by at least two referees, although in many instances three referees are used.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

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