THE 2-PAGER
Easily share your unpublished research
Get recognition for your hard work
All 2-Pagers published in The Stacks are peer-reviewed, assigned DOI’s, and indexed in scholarly journals so they can be added to your CV.
Contribute to your field
2-Pagers are great for work that you don’t have the time to turn into an in-depth article. This includes datasets, small findings, negative results, or splashier research you just want to easily share.
Easily prepare and submit
The word limit for a 2-pager is 1200 words (not including references, figures, tables, or acknowledgements). Format your research however you’d like.
FAQs
What sections does my 2-Pager need?
Two-pagers in Stacks Journal have the same elements as a standard scientific paper:
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- Title
- Author list (including identifying the corresponding author, up-to-date affiliations, email addresses, and contributions to the article using a CRediT author statement)
- Keywords: 5-7 words or phrases (These identify the areas of expertise needed to peer review your work)
- Abstract and abstract image
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods (including approvals from institutional review boards)
- Results
- Discussion
- Figures & Tables (These can be placed anywhere throughout the article. Each item should include Alternative text to assist readers with disabilities.)
- Acknowledgments
- References (formatted with the Chicago Style Manual citation style. In-line citations should also be used within the article)
- Funding information
- Data Availability Statement (Indicate where your data & code will be made available or why you cannot post it publicly)
- Conflicts of interest (If no conflicts of interest are present in the submission, authors can report: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”)
- Supplemental information
Click here for a sample template of a scientific article.
What fields of research can I publish in The Stacks?
The Stacks is currently publishing original research in all fields of science.
Do I need to write a cover letter?
No. With The Stacks you can spend your time on the science, where it matters. You never need a cover letter with The Stacks.
Can my submission be desk rejected?
Sometimes. We will not desk reject an article based off of its novelty or potential impact. However, we will desk reject articles that are not ready for peer review because they lack the elements of a scientific paper.
Will my article be open access, have a DOI, and be indexed?
Yes. We believe all sound science should be freely shared. Authors retain the copyright and ownership of the article. Publication is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Every article published in The Stacks is assigned a DOI and indexed on Google Scholar and Crossref so your colleagues can find your work and use it in their research.
How does peer review work in The Stacks?
There are two periods of peer review in The Stacks.
First, reviewers have 3 weeks to review the submission on their own.
Then, there is a 1-week period of collaborative review where reviewers upload their feedback in a shared document, respond to each other’s suggestions, and vote to accept the submission for publication, request revisions, or reject the submission.
- If more than 70% of reviewers vote to accept the article, then it is published.
- If more than 70% of reviewers vote to reject the article, then it is rejected.
- In all other cases, the article is returned to the authors to perform revisions and resubmit to The Stacks.
Who are the peer reviewers?
The Stacks invites vetted researchers with peer-reviewed publications and expertise in the topics of each manuscript to serve as reviewers.
What is your policy for plagiarism and unethical behavior?
Reviewers are required to identify any connections or interests that could be interpreted as bias in their work or influence their ability to provide an impartial peer review.
If you believe an article or submission is in violation of this policy, please contact us.
How will I receive feedback from the reviewers?
Authors receive a copy of the collaborative document where all reviewers uploaded their in-line feedback and discussed each other’s recommendations. In addition, authors receive an overarching summary from each reviewer.
What happens if an article receives a revise and resubmit?
The Stacks believes all sound science can be improved through collaboration and that your time is valuable. After receiving a revise and resubmit, authors have 1 chance to improve their manuscript and resubmit to The Stacks. Then, more than 70% of reviewers need to vote to accept a revised manuscript for it to be published. If less than 70% of reviewers vote to accept the manuscript, then it is rejected and cannot be submitted to The Stacks again.
We’re here to help! Please contact us if you have any questions.
