The Piedmont Interdisciplinary Studies Journal
The Piedmont Interdisciplinary Studies Journal is a peer-reviewed journal created to highlight undergraduate researchers, although graduate researchers and professionals are welcomed to submit. The journal publishes scholarly work from various academic fields including education, social sciences, natural sciences, culture, and business. The journal accepts empirical research, literature reviews, theoretical analysis, book reviews, and literature supported student topic papers. The journal is published bi-annually by Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina.
ISSN 2997-8823
Submission period begins November 1, 2024.
Revisions requested by April 30, 2025.
Final acceptance notifications by June 15, 2025.
Call for Reviewers
We are looking for submission reviewers interested in reading, editing, and providing feedback. This is a perfect professional development and service to the college opportunity for your Individual Development Plan (IDP).
Submit an Article
- All articles undergo a blind peer-review process by a pool of experts from various fields to ensure the quality of the articles meets the journal publishing requirements and is formatted correctly. The editorial staff makes final publishing decisions.
- Questions regarding revisions are accepted via email.
- Articles can be resubmitted once revisions are completed.
Submission Guidelines
We accept/review manuscripts twice a year in spring, and fall. There is no cost associated with submissions.
- We prefer manuscripts to use APA 7th edition.
- Visit: APA Style
- Include a 100-150 word abstract
- Submit manuscripts (with abstract) and bio, as attachments via email
Submissions should be prepared according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Seventh Edition, including title page, abstract, keywords, in-text citations, pagination, headings, tables, figures, and reference list. Title page, references, tables, and figures are not included in the word count.
Submission length:
- Literature Supported Student Topic Papers (2000-3000)
- Undergraduate Research Papers (2000-4000 words)
- Graduate Research (3000-5000 words)
- Literature Reviews (1000-2000 words)
- Book Reviews (1000-1500 words)
Author is responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce tables and figures. A copy of the permission(s) should accompany the manuscript submission.