The IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication welcomes submissions from researchers who wish to extend the body of knowledge in the field of professional communication. Inquiries about potential manuscripts should be directed to the editor-in-chief, Dr. George Hayhoe, at ieee-tpc@ieee.org.
Authors need not be members of IEEE or of the IEEE Professional Communication Society.
Articles
The Transactions publishes four major types of articles:
- Research articles—Manuscripts should observe the requirements in our Guidelines for Research Articles, and will be peer-reviewed using the Rubric for Research Articles.
- Case studies—Manuscripts should observe the requirements in our Guidelines for Case Studies, and will be peer-reviewed using the Rubric for Case Studies.
- Teaching cases—Manuscripts should observe the requirements in our Guidelines for Teaching Cases and will be peer-reviewed using the Rubric for Teaching Cases
- Tutorials—Manuscripts should observe the requirements in our Guidelines for Tutorials, and will be peer-reviewed using the Rubric for Tutorials.
Manuscripts should be prepared according to our Guidelines for Formatting Manuscripts. Citations should observe the IEEE style for formatting references; see TPC Citation Style.
Please send manuscripts to Dr. George Hayhoe, editor-in-chief, at ieee-tpc@ieee.org.
Each manuscript is reviewed by peer reviewers with expertise in the subject matter, using a double-blind process (the reviewers do not know the author’s identity, and the author does not know the reviewers’ identities). The review process typically takes 4 weeks (it may be slightly longer in December and early January, and from mid-May through mid-August).
Book Reviews
The Transactions typically reviews new books in our field—books published within two years from the date of review submission. Our readers comprise an international group of engineers and professional communication specialists, including academic and industry readers in a variety of institutions and organizations. We intend to review books of use and interest to this particular readership of practitioners, teachers, engineers, and communicators. Contact Aimee Kendall Roundtree to find out books available for review or to suggest books to review.
The Transactions does not accept unsolicited book reviews. Anyone interested in writing a review should contact Aimee Kendall Roundtree.
Book reviews should observe the requirements in our Guidelines for Book Reviews. Manuscripts should be formatted like the manuscript example and will appear in print like the published example.
Book review manuscripts should be accompanied by a completed and signed IEEE copyright form.
ORCID
In compliance with IEEE policy, the IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication requires an Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) for all authors and co-authors. ORCID is a persistent unique identifier for researchers and functions similarly to an article’s Digital Object Identifier (DOI). ORCIDs enable accurate attribution and improved discoverability of an author’s published work. The author will need a registered ORCID in order to submit a manuscript or review a proof in this journal. See orcid.org to register.
English Language Editing Services
English language editing services can help refine the language of your article and reduce the risk of rejection without review. IEEE authors are eligible for discounts at several language editing services; visit the IEEE Author Center to learn more. Please note these services are fee-based and do not guarantee acceptance.