Why Publish With NVJS?

”Definitely! The editors at NVJS understood the challenges and difficulties I experienced as a new researcher and provided guidance through a rigorous editing process. I felt that the NVJS editors were personally invested in my success — and this is not something I would experience if seeking to publish elsewhere.”
—NVJS 10 author

”Absolutely. The editors were so incredibly helpful. They gave me excellent, detailed advice and helped me to further develop my passion for my field and research in general.”
—NVJS 10 author

”YES. Definitely.”
—NVJS 9 author

”Yes. The revisions are challenging but the payoff is a highly polished, quality paper that gets published alongside other quality papers from emerging researchers in your field, and that makes it worth it.”
—NVJS 9 author

”Yes. Publishing is so important for all researchers, in particular those starting out. NVJS is a great choice for postgraduates. The process was very clear and the communication from the journal`s editing team was great.”
—NVJS 8 author

”Yes, definitely. The feedback was very useful and there were good lines of communication maintained by the editors.”
—NVJS 8 author

”Yes! I believe the review process is an invaluable experience, and feel it has greatly improved my academic writing skills.”
—NVJS 8 author

”Recommended by my supervisor; while still being peer-reviewed and having thorough editing processes, NVJS is aimed at new researchers. As an Honours student with no prior publication experience I thought NVJS would be a great place to start.”
—NVJS 10 author

“Since the journal is aimed at research students or early career researchers in Japanese Studies, I thought it would be beneficial to submit a paper for publication.”
—NVJS 10 author

”It seemed like a great fit for my subject matter. I also felt there would be more opportunities to learn about the [publication] process by submitting to a journal that specialises in postgraduate work.”
—NVJS 8 author

“Because of its unique focus on Japanese studies, not limited to one particular area but spanning across various fields.”
—NVJS 8 author

“My supervisor suggested that I consider submitting to the journal at the start of my Honours year. The suggestion was at the back of my mind during the entire year. Later, one of my markers suggested that I consider submitting to NVJS as well. Also, with a core idea of my paper being about generating discussion, publication seemed to be apt.”
—NVJS 8 author

“I was encouraged by my supervisor to submit my work to NVJS. I saw the journal as an excellent opportunity to extend my studies and release my work in the public domain.”
—NVJS 7 author

“I felt it to be a good way to have my work read by those in the Australian Japanese Studies field (and hopefully internationally).”
—NVJS 7 author

”The rigorous revision process, but it is rewarding in the long run.”
—NVJS 10 author

“The tight turnarounds and sometimes large amount of changes.”
—NVJS 10 author

“Incorporating feedback into the article (it was the most challenging but also the most valuable part).”
—NVJS 9 author

”I received a lot of feedback in my first draft. This was very valuable for me, but it also challenged me by requiring me to review the way I was making my arguments. This was a difficult process.”
—NVJS 8 author

”Adjusting the style of the paper so as to make it readable to people who are not familiar with my specific field of research.”
—NVJS 8 author

”As it was my first academic paper, I was surprised by how much time and effort was required to make sure all citations and formatting were correct. This was probably the most challenging aspect for me.”
—NVJS 8 author

”For me, I think it was the editing process. Because the article is based on my Honours thesis which I wrote three years ago, I found there were so many things that I wanted/needed to change. I guess it would have been easier if it was more recently written.”
—NVJS 7 author

”Reading the final version of my article — and comparing it to my original submission. It is a piece of research and writing that I am proud of — much to the credit of the editors and reviewers. The NVJS team has been so supportive and encouraging from the beginning and I am immensely grateful.”
—NVJS 10 author

”The feedback I received was the biggest benefit. The editors helped me to develop my ideas along the way, resulting in a more consistent and structured paper.”
—NVJS 9 author

”The feedback I received was wonderful. It was much more detailed than I anticipated and it really helped me.”
—NVJS 8 author

”I found the revision process quite valuable as it gave me better insight into how I can develop my writing and editing skills. By having multiple perspectives, I felt that I could better reflect on what and how I wrote.”
—NVJS 8 author

”The thorough feedback on my paper. It’s really helped me with my writing.”
—NVJS 8 author

”It is always helpful to get feedback from other academics, and to get a perspective on a particular part of my research. I have completed most of my thesis and am now honing and editing, so such detailed criticism is very useful at this stage of my PhD.”
—NVJS 7 author

”The most valuable part of publishing with NVJS has been having my work scrupulously critiqued by blind reviewers. Initially, I was disheartened by the amount of problems the reviewers found with my work, but after editing it, I realized just how much it had improved, and just how valuable the reviewers’ input had been.”
—NVJS 7 author