Types of Contributions
Etnografie sonore/Sound Ethnographies accepts contributions in Italian and English in the following categories:
- Articles, which may include audio and/or video examples published in the online version of the journal;
- Audiovisual essays, in which a written text functions as a critical framework accompanying a film accessible through the online platform;
- Arguments, presenting reflections, viewpoints, or proposals related to cultural policy and ongoing debates;
- Institutions, introducing the organisation and activities of archives, museums, research centres, and similar bodies;
- Reviews of academic books, CDs, films, websites, and other multimedia products of ethnomusicological interest.
Peer Review Process
All proposals are initially evaluated by the Main Editor in collaboration with the Scientific Committee. Articles and audiovisual essays deemed suitable for the journal are submitted to a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers’ reports are communicated to the authors, who may be asked to revise their submissions accordingly. Other contribution types are subject to editorial review.
Submission Procedure
Proposals for publication should be submitted to: soundethnographies@gmail.com.
Detailed editorial guidelines are available here.
Authors are strongly encouraged to consult a recent issue of the journal as a model before submitting their work.
Policies on the use of Artificial Intelligence
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Copyright, Licensing, and Archiving Policy
Etnografie Sonore/Sound Ethnographies does not charge authors any submission, processing, or publication fees. Authors retain copyright of their individual contributions, including all associated audio, visual, and multimedia materials published in the journal.
In the event that a submission is accepted for publication, authors are responsible for securing all necessary permissions for the use of third-party copyrighted material that is not covered by statutory exceptions such as fair use.
The journal is published in print, and each author receives a copy of the issue to which they have contributed. All contents are made available in open access for reading and downloading on the journal’s website. ES/SE does not currently publish under Creative Commons licences.
For long-term digital preservation and accessibility, past issues of the journal are deposited in the Zenodo repository.
Advertising Policy
The journal does not accept external advertising. Any announcements that appear are exclusively related to other ethnomusicology publications from the same publisher. These editorial communications are clearly distinguished from the journal’s scholarly content and have no influence on editorial decisions.