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Keystone Journal

Published by the Connors Institute for Nonpartisan Research & Civic Engagement at Shippensburg University

KJ is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to showcasing outstanding intellectual work. This includes original empirical research, theory, lit reviews/meta-analyses, creative pieces, book reviews, and more. We welcome a wide range of heterodox points of view from scholars at any stage of their career — from undergraduates and graduate students to seasoned professors to practitioners out in the field. 

Submissions must follow the submission instructions. Manuscripts can be submitted at any time.

Keystone Journal Volumes

Keystone journal publishes research several times a year with volumes published on this website dating back to 2012.

Keystone Journal Articles

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Editorial Staff

Editorial Board
Lawrence M. Eppard, Chief Managing Editor
Thomas Hatvany, Associate Managing Editor  
Jacob L. Mackey, Associate Managing Editor  
Carla Kungl, Review Editor & Web Content Manager
Lynn Baynum
Cynthia Botteron
Laurie Cella
Aaron Dobbs
Sally Paulson
Dan Predecki
Marc Renault
Ashley Seibert
Mark Spicka
Richard (JR) Stewart
Nathan Thomas

Associate Editors
Lynn Baynum
Cynthia Botteron
Laurie Cella
Liz Fisher
Dan Predecki
Marc Renault
Ashley Seibert
Mark Spicka
Richard (JR) Stewart

Contact the Connors Institute

Horton Hall, Room 324 Shippensburg University