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Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal (Faculty Publications)

ISSN 2165-4611

Authors, please send new submissions through this website, using the Submit Article link on the left.

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International Journal of Regional Issues in the Arts (Faculty Publications)

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Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive (Faculty Publications)

ISSN 0890-8052

The Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal Archive serves as the digital repository for publications of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society. The archive consists of the digitized journals from 1973 to the present.

The Jackson Purchase Historical Society was established in 1958 by amateur historians with an interest in preserving and promoting the regional history of southwestern Kentucky and northwestern Tennessee. The primary region of interest includes the present day counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Calloway, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, and McCracken in Kentucky and Henry, Lake, Obion, and Weakley in Tennessee.

Journal of Agricultural Hemp Research (Faculty Publications)

ISSN 2688-5182

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The Journal of Agricultural Hemp Research is a forum for scholarly, original, and creative work on the economics of hemp, scientific and technological advancement in the production of hemp, plant and soil science work in hemp, rural and community development as it relates to this industry, and the implications for management of natural resources and the environment.

Papers should relate to one of these areas, should have a problem orientation, and should demonstrate originality and innovation in analysis, methods, or application.

Analyses of problems pertinent to research practices, extension, and teaching are equally encouraged. All articles published, regardless of their nature, will be held to the same set of scholarly standards.

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Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children (Faculty Publications)

Kentucky Teacher Education Journal

The purpose of the Kentucky Teacher Education Journal (KTEJ) is to provide a forum for the dissemination of original research, critical issues, information and ideas concerning teacher preparation to advance instruction for educators of exceptional and gifted children, for a positive impact on the education of students with and without disabilities. This journal has a focus of national, regional and state perspectives and research related to teacher education issues in special education and gifted education. In addition to periodical calls for submissions to special issues, KTEJ accepts general papers and proposals on a year-round basis.

Call for Proposals

Kentucky Teacher Education Journal (KETJ)

KTEJ will be accepting proposals for any and all submission types from July 1, 2022 to October 15, 2022. 15 page limit, APA 7.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Jamie Mahoney at ; Editor-in-Chief.

ORCA Travel & Research Grants (The Office of Research and Creative Activity)

The Office of Research and Creative Activity is pleased to announce the return of Research and Travel Grants for our students, mentored by faculty members, working on research or creative activity beyond the classroom.

NOTICE: Proposal acceptance for the 2022-2023 academic year closed as of November 10, 2022. Please check back during the start of the Fall 2023 semester for a new round!

Before you begin your submissions on this Digital Commons page, be sure to download and complete either the Travel Grant form (click to access) or the Research Grant form (click to access). Use the Research application if you are applying for funds to conduct research (even if that includes travel). Use the Travel application if you have been accepted to present at a professional conference. Once the appropriate document is completed, submit it to this page by going to "Author Corner" in the left sidebar and clicking on "Submit Research and Travel Grant Application."

Accepted award funding information will be displayed on this page, including the student's name, faculty mentor name, and a brief student-submitted abstract or summary of the research or creative activity. Read more about the grants here.


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Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal (The Office of Research and Creative Activity)

ISSN 2572-388X

Steeplechase is a semi-annual digital publication showcasing the research and creative activity of Murray State University undergraduate and graduate students. This open-access journal features works across all disciplines. It includes theses, dissertations, and general research papers, some of which have been presented at the University’s Scholars Week and Posters-at-the-Capitol event. Select articles feature multimedia elements, including interviews with students concerning their experiences with the research and creative process. Steeplechase is edited by both faculty and undergraduate students in conjunction with Murray State University’s Office of Research and Creative Activity (ORCA).

See the Aims and Scope for a complete coverage of the journal.