Qualitative Research Journal

Qualitative Research Journal is an international online journal devoted to the communication of the theory and practice of qualitative research in the human sciences. It is interdisciplinary and eclectic, covering all methodologies that can be described as qualitative. It offers an international forum for researchers and practitioners to advance knowledge and promote good qualitative research practices.

Qualitative Research Journal is published twice yearly in May and November.

Qualitative Research Journal is indexed by Scopus and is a member of CrossRef and CrossCheck. As well as being hosted by its primary partner Informit, Qualitative Research Journal is available via Gale, ALPSP Learned Journals Collection, EBSCO and H. W. Wilson journal databases.

ISSN: 1443-9883
EISSN: 1448-0980

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Editorial committee

Editorial board

Dr Mark Vicars, Editor, Victoria University, email: Mark.Vicars@vu.edu.au
Associate Professor Carlene Boucher, RMIT University
Dr Dianne Goeman, Alfred Hosptial and Monash University
Dr Jan Brace-Govan, Monash University
Dr Rosalind Hurworth, University of Melbourne
Dr Helen Marshall, Assistant Editor, RMIT University
Dr Carmel Seibold, Australian Catholic University
Professor Supriya Singh, RMIT University
Dr Julie White, La Trobe University

Editorial advisory board

Professor Ann Becker, Florida Institute of Technology
Professor Barbara Bowers, Australian Catholic University and University of Wisconsin
Dr Jan Browne, Research Consultant
Dr Jenny Bryce, Australian Council for Educational Research
Professor Benjamin Crabtree, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Jo Fletcher, University of Canterbury
Professor Dan Goodley, Manchester Metroploitan University
Professor Pam Green, Swinburne University
Dr Amanda Henderson, University of Sharjah
Dr Chan Lean Heng, University Sains Malaysia
Professor Joy Higgs, University of Sydney
Dr Jennifer Lavia, University of Sheffield
Dr Rebecca Lawthom, Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Christopher Pole, University of Leicester
Dr Lyn Richards, Research Consultant
Professor Annette Street, La Trobe University
Professor Deborah K. van den Hoonard, St Thomas University
A/Professor Ruth Webber, Australian Catholic University
Professor Josef Zelger, University of Innsbruck

Qualitative Research Journal list of issues

Volume 9, Issue 2, 2009

Volume 9, Issue 1, 2009

Volume 8, Issue 2, 2008

Volume 8, Issue 1, 2008

Volume 7, Issue 2, 2007
Volume 7, Issue 1, 2007

Volume 6, Issue 2, 2007
Volume 6, Issue 1, 2006

Volume 5, Issue 2, 2005
Volume 5, Issue 1, 2005

Volume 4, Issue 2, 2004
Volume 4, Issue 1, 2004

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We are currently seeking contributions that explore key issues in qualitative research. This includes both methodological analyses, and articles describing projects that have used qualitative research methods. In addition to peer-reviewed articles, the journal has sections that focus specifically on teaching qualitative research, software reviews, book reviews, and articles that review or revisit classic texts on qualitative research. Before submitting your article, we recommend that you review previous issues of the journal to both engage with ongoing research and also avoid duplication of article topics.

Submission details

Submissions should be 4000–8000 words in length and include a 100-word abstract and brief author bio. Please register and send your submission online via the Journal Management System (JMS).

Submissions are accepted on the basis that they have not been previously published and are not under consideration elsewhere. A style guide and journal guidelines are available on the JMS.

Peer-review policy

Contributions to Qualitative Research Journal are evaluated by the editorial board and two external referees.

Copyright notice

Copyright is vested in each of the contributors in respect of his or her contribution, provided that on re-publication, due acknowledgment is made to Qualitative Research Journal. The editorial board reserves the right to make stylistic alterations in the interests of clarity.