FAQs
Accessibility
Are your products accessible to those with print impairments?
Our books are available in print, ePDF download and ePUB download (ePUB2 for pre-2018 titles, ePUB3 for titles published after 2018). We are able to provide your preferred version on request. Our journals are available in print, ePDF online and ePDF download. Depending on the software used, you are able to search content, change font size, change background colour and navigate directly to a chapter or link. We have no restrictions on using text-to-speech or screen reader technology with our products. Our website is designed in line with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 requirements. For full details on our ongoing commitment to improving Accessibility, visit our Accessibility page.
Books
How do I submit a book proposal?
On our Publish Your Book page, you will find specific proposal forms for book authors and book editors. Please complete one of these in with as much information as possible and return it to us. Every proposal is given full consideration at a monthly meeting, after which we will get back to you.
How long does it take to publish a book?
Production takes around twelve months once the book has been resubmitted after peer review revisions. Do note that peer review can take up to twelve weeks – we do not include this and the revision period in the book production schedule.
What referencing technique should I use?
We recommend using the Intellect House Style for books, which follows a Harvard system. We are also able to accept books in Chicago, APA, MLA and MHRA style.
Should I include an index in my book?
It is up to you whether you include an index or not. Some books clearly require them while it's not so important for others. Intellect does not produce these in-house or cover the cost, although we can help you produce your own, or recommend a trusted freelancer to you.
Can I help promote my book?
Yes! Authors that work with our Marketing team to promote their books will tend to have higher sales overall. Some suggestions on how to promote your book are: using e-mail signatures; using JISCmail, your university websites and other mailing lists; adopting the book on your courses and in your library; sending us a list of places to review your book; informing us of any relevant conferences; using social media.
Do I need permission to include images in my book?
It is the author’s responsibility to clear any rights or permissions for images included in their book. Intellect does not pay for image rights.
What is Intellect’s peer review process for books?
Once submitted, all Intellect books require at least two positive, blind peer reviews before we take them into production. We approach experts within the book’s subject area and ask them to complete a full report. A first peer review can be a lengthy process, taking up to twelve weeks in some cases.
Do you accept submissions from authors whose first language is not English?
Yes, we encourage writers across the globe to submit books and journal articles. If authors write in a language other than English, we may ask that authors or editors work with a language editor, or are able to pay for a translator before we submit the work for peer review.
How can I get copies of my book?
When we contract your book, we will negotiate a number of advance copies with you, which will be sent as soon as the book has been printed. Contributors to an edited collection are usually entitled to a free e-book. Once the book has been published, authors and contributors can order extra copies with a 30% discount from our main distributor (with these additional orders the author will be responsible for shipping and customs charges.)
Do you allow authors to upload their books to a repository?
Yes, authors can upload a copy of the accepted version of their book or chapter to an institutional or subject repository. Access must be restricted for a twelve-month embargo period after publication, to agree with our Green Open Access policy. The accepted version can incorporate changes made during peer review, but is not the copyedited or PDF version. See more on our Open Access page.
How can I make order payments to Intellect?
If you need to make a payment directly to Intellect, our preference would be by bank transfer, please seek advice from our acounts team, invoices@intellectbooks.com.
How do I submit to a journal?
Full submission details can be found on each journal’s webpage. Please read the Aims & Scope, Notes for Contributors and Call for Papers for the journal before you submit and follow their guidance.
What metadata is needed in a journal article?
Full metadata is an entry requirement for many abstracters and indexers. The following needs to be supplied with every article:
- Article title
- Contributor name.
- Contributor institutional address and email address
- Contributor biography
- ORCID iDs
- Publishing agreement
- Abstract
- Keywords – six to eight words, or two-word phrases
- References – Intellect requires the use of Harvard references embedded in the main text
- ‘References’, containing only works that have been cited in-text. Any entries that have not been cited directly should appear in a second ‘Further Reading’ list
- Funding statement, including funder name and grant number if applicable
- Ethical Statement and Conflict of Interest Statement.
What metadata is needed in a review?
The list of required information varies for different submission types. Every review must include the reviewer name and affiliation, reviewer bio, institutional address and email, and ORCID iD.
Book reviews must include:
- Title
- Author and/or Editor Name/s
- Year
- Edition number if not first
- City: Publisher
- number of pages
- ISBN 123-1-12345-123-1
- Format (h/bk, p/bk, ePUB, etc.)
- Price
Film reviews should include:
- Title
- Director Name
- Year
- Country: Production Company
Exhibition/performance or conference review should include (if available):
- Title
- Artist Name
- curated/performed/directed/organised by Name
- Location
- City
- Date or date range
- Year
Can I include colour images in my article?
We can print a limited number of pages in each journal issue in colour, although our journals appear in full colour online. The production manager and the journal editor will make the decision on whether to print an image in colour or not.
Do I need permission to include images in my journal piece?
It is the author’s responsibility to clear any rights or permissions for images included in their article or review. Intellect does not pay for image rights. Please see the Rights and Permissions FAQs below.
What is Intellect’s peer review process for journal articles?
All Intellect articles are peer reviewed externally by experts in the field, who are independent from the team responsible for making editorial decisions. Peer review is organized and overseen by the Editors of each journal.
Can I republish my Intellect article elsewhere?
Yes. You may not use the format and designs of the final PDF version of the article, but may rework and republish the text itself. We ask that you let us know about your intention to republish, and that you waive these rights until 12 months after the journal is published and distributed. Embargo waivers are possible on request, please see our Green Open Access policy. A full citation should be given for the original journal article. See our Licence and Usage Policy page.
Can I publish my article open access?
Yes – please visit our Open Access page for full details.
How do I guest edit a journal?
On our Publish Your Journal page, you will find a guest editor proposal form. Please complete and return a form with details about the Intellect journal you would like to guest edit and your chosen theme.
How do I propose a new journal?
We have proposal forms for new journals on our Publish Your Journal page. Please complete and return a form with as much information as possible.
Do you allow authors to put their articles in a repository?
Yes, authors can upload a copy of the accepted version of their article to an institutional or subject repository. Access should usually be restricted for a twelve-month embargo period after publication. However, we are able to waive the embargo on request in line with funder or institutional mandates, or Author Rights Retention, as stated in our Green Open Access policy. Go to our Licence and Usage Policy page for more information on how you can use the versions of your article.
Am I able to upload articles to an e-learning platform or for use on a university course?
Yes, we encourage authors and editors’ institutions to subscribe and make use of their journals in courses. Articles can be uploaded to an e-learning platform provided that all users are current students/staff at the subscribing institution, and the PDFs are only stored for the duration of the course.
Will I get a free PDF version of my article?
All contributors will get online access to the journal issue that they contributed to as soon as this is published online. This access is strictly for personal use, and all authors should follow our Green Open Access policy and Licence and Usage policy.
Do your journals comply with the REF2029 OA Policy?
Yes. Our standard Green Open Access policy is REF compliant, as authors are able to deposit the accepted version of their work to a repository with a Creative Commons licence. Access should usually be restricted for a twelve-month embargo period after publication, which is allowed under REF2029 policy. However, we are able to waive the embargo in line with funder or institutional mandates, or Author Rights Retention policies, as stated in our Green Open Access policy. Authors may also comply by opting for Gold Open Access with Intellect. See more on our Licence and Usage Policy page.
How is the REF supplied with copies of authors’ work?
Intellect supplies the REF system with free access to Intellect journals directly. Authors need to mention the DOI and other bibliographic information, but do not need to supply their own PDF.
Do you allow photocopying?
Yes, photocopying for internal or personal use is allowed for users registered with the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) in the United Kingdom, or the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) in the United States. The base fee must be paid directly to the relevant organization.
Do you accept articles from authors whose first language is not English?
Yes, we encourage writers across the globe to submit books and journal articles. If authors write in another language, we may ask that authors or editors work with a language editor before we start production or are able to pay for a translator. Intellect has partnered with Enago to offer a 20% discount on their services for our authors and contributors. Enago provide English editing services, including copy editing and translation. This service is intended for potential contributors who would like translation and/or copy editing assistance prior to submitting their work for consideration. Visit Enago's page to find out more. We sometimes publish articles in their original language, as long as they have been peer reviewed in the original language and are able to provide abstracts and keywords in English.
What options are there for institutional subscriptions?
We have Print and Online (institutional) and Online only (institutional and personal). Individual print orders are temporarily suspended. To register interest for print subscriptions please email journalsubscriptions@intellectbooks.com and we will email you once they become available. For further information, go to our subscriptions page.
Do you have subject area collections available?
Yes, we have set journal packages in our main subject areas, as well as a Full Journals Collection, all of which offer considerable discounts compared to buying journals separately. Alternatively, you can design your own Tailored Collection if you are planning to subscribe to seven or more journals. Collections provide complete back-issue access for as long as the current subscription year is maintained. Go to our Collections page.
Can I get access to past volumes of a journal?
There are several ways you can get access:1. If you subscribe to a Full Journals, Subject or Tailored Collection of seven or more journals, access to back volumes is included, free of charge, for as long as the current subscription year is maintained. Go to our Collections page for more information.2. You can purchase perpetual access to back volumes for a one-off fee. Please see journal pages on Intellect Discover to purchase directly. If you are purchasing the full archive, and there are seven or more back volumes of the journal, you should also be eligible for an archive discount of 20% or more. Please contact us on journalsubscriptions@intellectbooks.com for more information. Note: Online only subscriptions are available for any volume, but only the most recent three volumes are available as a Print and Online subscription.3. For print volumes and print issues older than the most recent three volumes, please contact Periodicals Service Company, 351 Fairview Avenue - Ste 300, Hudson, NY 12534, USA. T: 518 822 9300 E: psc@periodicals.com W: www.periodicals.com.
How do I order a subscription?
Links to ordering can be found on each individual journal’s webpage. You can order directly via Intellect Discover or your usual subscription agent. If you have a discount code, please ensure your agent has this when they place the order for you.
Is access to subscribed volumes perpetual? What happens to our access if we don’t renew our subscription?
Access to any subscribed volumes is perpetual. You will always retain access to any volumes you have paid for, even if you don’t renew your subscription for following volumes. This also applies if you have purchased an archive collection. If you have been granted free back-volume access as part of a collection, you will retain back-volume access for as long as the current subscription year is maintained. If you decide not to renew the collection, you will retain access to any previously subscribed volumes and back volumes (including the years for which you held the collection) but will lose access to unsubscribed back volumes. This also applies if you retain subscriptions to some of the journals in the collection, but don’t renew the collection as a whole.
Example: Our institution subscribes to four journals between 2014 and 2016. We then add three new journals and subscribe to these as a Tailored Collection of seven journals in 2017. With the collection, we receive full archive access to all journals in the collection. In 2018, we cancel the collection but continue subscribing to the original four journals. In this case your institution would retain permanent access to all seven journals for the 2017 volume, as well as access to the 2014–2016 volumes for the four journals. You would lose all other access outside of these volumes. Your ongoing 2018 subscription would continue as normal.
Example: Our institution subscribes to four journals between 2014 and 2016. We then add three new journals and subscribe to these as a Tailored Collection of seven journals in 2017. With the collection, we receive full archive access to all journals in the collection. In 2018, we cancel the collection but continue subscribing to the original four journals. In this case your institution would retain permanent access to all seven journals for the 2017 volume, as well as access to the 2014–2016 volumes for the four journals. You would lose all other access outside of these volumes. Your ongoing 2018 subscription would continue as normal.
Where can I find pricing information for your journals?
Prices for the current volume, including for single issues, are listed under the ‘Purchase’ section of each journal’s home page. For back volume prices please navigate to the required volume on Intellect Discover and purchase directly. Alternatively, check our Intellect journals catalogue. You can also download a complete current year's pricelist here.
Do I have to pay for shipping?
For subscriptions with a print component, postage is included for UK, US and Canadian customers. Please add £12 for EU postage, £16 per volume for 1-2 issue journals for Rest of World, and £18 per volume for 3-4 issue journals for Rest of World. For Rest of Americas, please add $10 per volume for 1-2 issue journals, and $12 per volume for 3-4 issue journals. Subscriptions/orders may be subject to VAT where applicable.
How are Online subscriptions accessed? Do they work on mobile/tablet?
All Intellect journals will be migrated from Ingenta Connect to Intellect Discover. Access can be set up via IP address and/or password (for remote access) using Athens or Shibboleth. Institutions using EZproxy are able to gain access to subscribed content. Content can be accessed on any device and works well on phones and tablets. The content is pdf only, which will deliver on all devices. Compatibility for screen readers or voice recognition software will depend on the software used on the mobile device.
How do I activate our institution’s subscriptions?
Any subscriber with an Online component will need to activate their subscriptions via Intellect Discover. Please see here for more information on activating and managing your account.
How do I update my institution’s IP ranges?
Please see here for more information on activating and managing your account.
How do we make changes to our institution’s account?
Please see here for more information on activating and managing your account.
Do you support Athens and/or Shibboleth?
Yes, both Athens and Shibboleth are supported via Intellect Discover. Please check here for instructions.
I have forgotten my administrator password/username
Please email contact@intellectdiscover.com. Our Digital Products Manager will resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Is online access valid for multiple sites and users?
Yes. Online access is multi-user, provided all users are members of the subscribing institution. Online access covers all sites, provided they are managed under one central administration, and are within one country.
Is access allowed for sites in more than one country?
Yes. Please contact us, providing details of FTEs, if access is needed in more than one country.
Can we use SERU in place of a licence?
All Intellect journal sales follow the SERU guidelines, as published on the NISO SERU website here. Intellect Discover Terms of use can be found here. For terms of use for the preprint, accepted manuscript and final published version of journal articles, please go to our Self-Archiving Policy page.
How do we download usage statistics for the journals we subscribe to?
You can download usage statistics from Intellect Discover. Please see here for more information.
Do you allow use of electronic versions of content in e-learning platforms and online course packs?
Yes, provided all users are current students/staff at the subscribing institution, and the PDFs are only stored for the duration of the course.
Is distance use education allowed?
Yes, provided users are current students/staff at the subscribing institution.
Do you allow interlibrary loans?
Institutions with a Print subscription of a journal or a print copy of a book may share these via interlibrary loan. Institutions with an Online only subscription or e-book version of any Intellect copyright material are not permitted to share their electronic copy or to manufacture a print copy to supply a third party. Please note: online access covers all sites within the subscribing institution, provided they are administered under one central administration and are within one country.
Can we access individual articles without subscribing to a journal?
Yes. Institutions can access individual articles to journals either via pay-per-view from Intellect Discover, via Copyright Clearance Center's Get It Now service, or from the British Library's Document Supply Service.
Do you allow authors to put their articles in a repository?
Yes, authors can upload a copy of the accepted version of their article to an institutional or subject repository. This may be subject to an embargo. Please view our Green Open Access policy for advice and exceptions. Go to our Licence and Usage Policy page for more information on how you can use the versions of your article.
Do you allow photocopying?
Yes, photocopying for internal or personal use is allowed for users registered with the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) in the United Kingdom, or the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) in the United States. The base fee must be paid directly to the relevant organization.
Do you allow alumni access?
No, alumni access is not usually allowed. However, if you have a specific request for access, please contact us at journalsubsciptions@intellectbooks.com.
How do I order a sample issue of a journal?
A volume of each journal is available to view for free online from IngentaConnect. Print sample copies can be obtained by contacting our subscriptions manager at nicola@intellectbooks.com. Sample copies are limited at three per institution.
Do you provide free access to institutions in developing countries?
Yes. Intellect works in partnership with Research4Life to allow institutions in developing countries free online access to our Full Journals Collection. See our Subscribe to Our Journals page for more information.
Do your journals comply with the REF2029 OA Policy?
Yes. Our standard Green Open Access policy is REF compliant, as authors are able to deposit the accepted version of their work to a repository with a Creative Commons licence and set an embargo date of twelve months after the publication date. This restricts access until after the embargo period ends and is allowed under REF policy. We are also able to waive the embargo on request. Authors may also comply by opting for Gold Open Access with Intellect. To check the compatibility of any Intellect journal, consult the SHERPA/REF tool. Go to our Open Access page and our Licence and Usage Policy page for more information.
How is the REF supplied with copies of authors’ work?
Intellect supplies the REF system with free access to Intellect journals directly. Authors need to mention the DOI and other bibliographic information, but do not need to supply their own PDF.
How do I order an Intellect book for course use?
Exam and desk copies are available through University of Chicago Press. Full instructions are available on their website through this link. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Try our Information for Librarians page or e-mail us on journalsubscriptions@intellectbooks.com.
What happens when I sign up to the mailing list?
You can keep updated on your choice of subject areas and Call for Papers when you sign up to Intellect newsletters. Go to our Newsletters page here. When you sign up, we will send you a verification e-mail in compliance with the new GDPR legislation that has come into effect from May 2018 (more information can be found on the EU GDPR page). Intellect will only send you what you have signed up to. If you have any questions or would like more information, please e-mail info@intellectbooks.com.
How does Intellect use my e-mail address or other personal information?
If you have signed up to the mailing list, we will only send you the newsletters you have signed up to, and occasionally some news if we have something exciting to share! You can e-mail us to check what information you have previously supplied at any time. If you would like us to amend, update or remove this information, please e-mail info@intellectbooks.com.
Please see our OA FAQs on our Open Access page.
How do I order an Intellect book?
Please visit the Order Our Books page.
How do I order an Intellect journal?
Please visit the Subscribe page.
How do I order a press or review copy of a book?
To request a review copy from Intellect, please e-mail our marketing team with the title of the book you’d like to review and the publication you will review it for.
How do I order an Intellect book for course use?
Exam and desk copies are available through University of Chicago Press. Full instructions are available on the University of Chicago Press website.
How can I make order payments to Intellect?
If you need to make a payment directly to Intellect, our preference would be by bank transfer – please seek advice from the Intellect staff member who has been assisting you.
How do I request permission to reuse Intellect content?
Requests to reuse content from an Intellect publication are handled by PLSclear. Please go to our Rights and Permissions page.
Can I reuse my own content after it has been published with Intellect?
Book or journal authors may re-publish or rework their contributions, but may not use the copyedited version, or the format and designs of the final PDF version. We ask that you let us know about your intention to republish, and that you waive these rights until a year after the book/journal is published and distributed. A full citation should be given for the original source. For more information on how you can use the preprint, accepted manuscript or full published version of your journal article, please go to our Licence and Usage Policy page.
If it’s on the internet, is it free to use/public domain?
Just because a text/image/illustration is widely accessible to view for free on the internet does not remove its copyright protection. To republish copyrighted material, you must have the permission of, or a licence from, the copyright holder. Bear in mind that the person who uploaded the material online might not be the copyright holder. Take a little time to research the original source and make sure you know where it came from originally. In copyright, ‘public domain’ does not refer to whether the public can access the material. Instead, it means that the material was never, or is no longer, protected by copyright. As a great deal of the material you can view freely online is still protected by copyright, you will need permission to reuse it. Certain materials will be in the public domain but only in certain circumstances.
As long as I use fewer than X words, can I copy text without permission?
The text is still subject to copyright regardless of how many words you copy, and there is no hard-and-fast limit on how many words you can reproduce without permission. It can be helpful to ask yourself whether the extract represents the author’s own intellectual creation. If it does, then you are more likely to need permission. The distinction between quoting and reproducing text depends on factors like the length of the excerpt, the purpose of use and the country of publication’s Fair Use or Fair Dealing policies. A quote is typically used for purposes like criticism, commentary, research or reporting, is no longer than as is necessary for these purposes, and is properly attributed.
I am using a photograph of a work that is out of copyright. Is there anything else I need to consider?
One image can have many layers of copyright, so it’s important to be aware of them before reusing. For example, even though the Mona Lisa painting itself is out of copyright, a photograph of it may still be subject to copyright because the photographer who took that particular photo will retain copyright of their photograph.
If I state that I don’t own the work, can I reuse it without seeking permission?
Admitting you don’t own the copyright to the image does not mean you don’t need to seek permission. Before reposting/reusing copyrighted content, you must seek permission from the copyright holder.
I've been given permission to reuse a copyrighted image in my manuscript. Does this also allow me to use it for other related purposes?
If the creator has granted you permission to use their image in a manuscript, that permission does not necessarily extend to other uses. Copyright permissions are often specific to the agreed-upon reuseage, and something like marketing materials (such as advertisements, book covers, social media promotions, etc.), for example, can be considered a different 'use case' than the original agreed reuse in a manuscript. You must have explicit permission to use the item for each intended use case.
Can I use a screenshot of an image without seeking permission?
Taking a screenshot does not bypass copyright. Regardless of how you got the image, there are still copyright considerations and permission to reuse it must be sought from the holder unless you are confident you can rely on a copyright exception such as (in the UK) Fair Dealing for criticism or review. If you have not confident that you can reuse the item and you have not sought copyright, you should link to its legal and authorized original place of publication instead.
I am aware that I accessed an unauthorized version of a copyrighted work online. Can I direct my readers to this version?
In the UK and the EU, knowingly linking to unauthorized versions of copyrighted work is prosecutable by law. In court, it would be incumbent on you to prove that you didn’t know the version you linked to was pirated/leaked. Make sure that you are not linking to any unauthorized versions of copyrighted work in your article or references.
Does embedding a copyrighted work in my article via a URL raise copyright issues?
Embedding copyrighted content (e.g., images/videos) can sometimes be considered reproduction. It is safer to link to the work than to embed it in your article.
Does Fair Use apply to works for reuse in Intellect publications?
Fair Use is part of US law but does not apply worldwide. In the UK we have Fair Dealing, which only applies in specific purposes, for example for criticism or review. This means you may be able to use third-party material without permission in the UK if you are using that material directly for criticism or review within your work. However, it is important to remember that relying on copyright exceptions always comes with some level of risk. If you are not confident that you can reuse the item and you have not sought permission, you should link to its legal and authorized original place of publication instead.
If the rights holder doesn’t reply, is the item an orphan work?
It is important to remember that something is not an orphan work if you know (or think you know) who holds the rights. It can only be an orphan work if, after research, it is impossible to identify the rights holder. This does not apply if they simply fail to reply to your request. If you have contacted someone for permission to use something of theirs, you must await permission before reusing the work or link to the work’s original, authorized place of publication instead. If you believe something is an orphan work, you can apply for an Orphan Work Licence in the UK on the GOV website.
I asked the photographer/author and they said it was fine to reuse their work. Is there anything else to consider?
They may not be the copyright holder. Sometimes, the publication where the work was featured holds an exclusive licence (if the photographer has granted them exclusive rights). In instances where a photographer or author has been asked to create work for a third party, you must ensure that you’re asking the correct copyright holder for permission. Both the photographer/author and the publisher will have this documentation if you need to confirm who owns the rights to the material.
I am the author of this chapter/article, so can I use it however I want?
Your ability to reuse your own copyrighted work depends on many factors: which version you wish to use, when the work was originally published, where it was published, what your agreement with any third parties involved was, etc. You will need to check your author/publisher contract (for books) or Licence to Publish (for journal articles). Many publishers include a range of ways in which you can use your material freely, but some types of use might conflict with rights that the publisher is already licensing. If you are not sure, contact the publisher and they will confirm what you can or cannot do.
I'm not going to make money out of reusing this work – do I still need permission?
Copyright protection still applies even if you do not intend to make money from using the content. There are certain situations where you might not need permission thanks to a copyright exception (for example, see the IPO's page on copyright exceptions), but you still need to check. You might also not need permission if a work is covered by certain Creative Commons licences or if the work is out of copyright. If none of the exceptions apply, you will need to request permission whether or not you expect to make money from using the content.