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Phoenix Scholar
Journal for research & scholarship
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Phoenix Scholar showcases the commitment of 果冻视频 faculty, students and alumni to help foster the process of leading research through evidence-based practice. It serves as a dynamic and robust platform for sharing research results and outcomes and exploring their relationship to the broader scope of learning and scholarship.
The Phoenix Scholar is an open-access journal, which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles or use them for any other lawful purpose without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access. Additionally, there is no charge for researchers who seek to publish within the periodical.
Introducing DOIs for The Phoenix Scholar: A Strategic Advancement in Scholarly Publishing
We鈥檙e proud to announce that The Phoenix Scholar is now a registered member of Crossref, enabling us to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to all future articles. This marks a major step forward in our commitment to research excellence and global visibility.
What鈥檚 a DOI?
A DOI is a unique, permanent link assigned to each article, thus ensuring it can always be found, cited, and shared reliably.
Example of a DOI in APA format. Source:
Why This Matters:
- Stable Linking: Articles remain accessible even if URLs change.
- Expanded Reach: Our content is now indexed by major academic platforms and discoverable worldwide.
- Professional Credibility: DOIs are standard in scholarly publishing and required by many indexing services.
- Interoperability: Works seamlessly with ORCID, citation managers, and metadata harvesters.
This move strengthens the scholarly integrity of The Phoenix Scholar and amplifies the impact of our contributors鈥 work across disciplines and borders.
Current issue
fall 2025
Developing Dynamic Workforce Talent from Within聽
This edition highlights the importance of organizations identifying and nurturing their internal talent. While many employees strive for career advancement and skill enhancement, there remains a significant disconnect between employer offerings and employees' perceptions of these opportunities. Research indicates that although 62% of employers claim to offer paths for internal mobility, only 36% of workers recognize this as a reality. This discrepancy underscores the need for meaningful dialogue on this topic.
Calls for Spring 2026 Issue -聽Cultivating Institutional Engagement and Trust
We encourage the following article [type] submissions:
- Original Research (Research Article/Original Paper)
- Review Articles (Narrative, Systematic, or Meta-analysis) - Synthesis of existing literature
- Short Reports (Early stage research findings)
- Methods, Data, and Design-Focused Papers (Research Methods, Tools or Analytical Approaches)
- Conceptual (Theory-backed view points, perspectives, field trends)
- Clinical/Applied (Case Study/Case Reports)
The Phoenix Scholar accepts submissions for article content within and external to the university. For further details on submission criteria, see the requirements below, or you may contact the Editor, Dr. Juana Lang at聽vickyhavana@email.phoenix.edu聽or the Managing Editor Dr. Mark McCaslin at聽mlmccasl@email.phoenix.edu
Find out more about the Spring 2026 Issue
Started in 2017, the Phoenix Scholar began as a periodical created to showcase research conducted within the 果冻视频, College of Doctoral Studies. Since then, the Phoenix Scholar has developed into a robust research periodical with its own ISSN from the National Library of Congress. The primary areas for research the periodical seeks are contained within the following disciplines:
- Education
- Technology
- Engagement and Belonging
- Healthcare
- Psychology
- Business
- Leadership
- Organizational Studies
Additionally, the focus remains on scholarship and practice within research where authors can share their current research, article reviews, conceptual papers, and empirical research, thereby extending to the academic community at large and on a much broader scale to all communities with issues that affect society and the world.
The benefits of engaging the journal include:
- Access to current topical issues within the social sciences.
- Gaining a greater understanding of a variety of social science issues.
- Helping support the readers' own research interests as reference material.
- Helping guide those seeking to understand a specific topic or issue.
For researchers submitting, the periodical is a conduit for sharing and expanding their findings, exploring the potential of connecting with a broader audience, enhancing their own writing and authoring credentials, and contributing to the body of research on specialized topical matter.
Publication Frequency
The Phoenix Scholar publishes two scheduled issues during the Spring and Fall quarters, plus one or more special issues annually. The special issue themes and deadlines are generally published at least six months before the publication date.
Open Access Policy
The Phoenix Scholar is an open-access journal, meaning that all content is freely available to the user or his/her institution without charge. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles or use them for any other lawful purpose without asking the publisher's or the author's prior permission. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access. There is also no charge for researchers seeking to publish within the periodical.
Open Archive All past issues of the Phoenix Scholar are available for review at Phoenix Scholar Archive.
Sponsors
Center for Leadership Studies & Organizational Research
The Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) regards the spectrum of business and organization as all-encompassing, where the potentials of scholar-practitioner engagement intersect with industry dynamics to uncover the possibilities that emerge when research is applied. Our focus is on the core competence of UOPX regarding leadership and organizational practice. These aspects covers a wide range of disciplnes from all aspects of industry including healthcare, technology, psychology, and so much more, where business is at the intersectional fulcrum. In a world where business practices and leadership have become an even greater imperative, we seek to engage research that always reflects some of the most innovative and relevant topical matters.
Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement and Belonging
CO-WEB serves as the research home for faculty, students and alumni who have an expressed interest or have an existing research agenda related to organizational functioning in workplaces and communities of practice. At our center, we generate interdisciplinary research and scholarship that examines factors that contribute to organizational and workplace wellness, and stakeholder engagement and belonging. We conduct rigorous studies, synthesize the latest findings for scholarship, and collaborate with thought leaders to provide actionable recommendations and guidance for organizations in all communities of practice. Our work not only explores the individual and organizational benefits of wellness, engagement, and belonging but also provides a roadmap for organizations to unlock the full potential of their workforce.
Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research
The CEITR is the go-to department for faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are passionate about using technology-based tools, learning theories, and instructional strategies to promote quality teaching and learning. With a strong focus on K-12, higher education, and corporate settings in both online and face-to-face formats, the center proactively tackles the challenges related to online teaching and learning, as well as global trends and issues in education.聽 The center is a place where students, alumni, and faculty will find the collegiality and socialization necessary for an advanced community of learning. The research will be cultivated and supported in a variety of ways including offering the center membership, research fellowship, or student assistantship.
The Career Institute
果冻视频 Career Institute庐 was created to address broad, persistent and systemic barriers to career advancement through research-based solutions and impactful partnerships that break down barriers Americans face in their careers.
The Phoenix Scholar allows for the submission of research articles, thought pieces, and original research. Publishing in the Phoenix Scholar is voluntary, and we offer no compensation or guarantee of acceptance to prospective authors. Please review our process below if you plan to submit.
Submitting research work to the Phoenix Scholar periodical involves a series of steps designed to ensure that the submission is thorough, adheres to the Phoenix Scholar guidelines, and has the highest chance of acceptance. Here is the current process for research authors:
Step 1: Selecting the Appropriate Journal [Theme]
1.1 Review a Periodical Issue [Scope and Aims]
- Read through a Phoenix Scholar: It is important to look through an edition of the Phoenix Scholar to get an idea of the kind of articles that go into each issue.
- Identify the theme of the issue: Ensure you read each call for proposed work and the theme of the "call" to ensure your article submission aligns with the scope and aims of the periodical.
- Evaluate the audience: Consider the Phoenix Scholar's target audience [Researchers, Students, Faculty, Alumni, General Public] and whether your research or writing target (content) will be of interest to them.
1.2 The Phoenix Scholar Guidelines
- Read submission "call for article" guidelines: Thoroughly read the submission guidelines provided by the Phoenix Scholar, which typically include formatting, word count, and any APA style guidelines.
- Faculty Journal Submission Agreement (JSA): Should we accept your work you will be provided a JSA to fill out and return to us. The agreement allows us to utilize your work in the scope of the Phoenix Scholar but does not preclude you from using it elsewhere. You can read the sample JSA here. Sample JSA [not for submission unless received through Docusign].
Step 2: Preparing the Manuscript
2.1 Manuscript Structure and Formatting- Please review the tab for author guidelines.
- Adhere to guidelines: Follow Phoenix Scholar's formatting instructions regarding font type, size, margins, and headings. We will turn it back to authors who do not follow these prescriptives.
- Consistent style: Ensure consistency in writing style, terminology, and units of measurement.
- Language: If necessary, seek professional language editing services to ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy. We ask that you proof, proof, and proof your work to minimize the time it takes to get your work ready for publishing.
Step 3: Supplementary Materials
3.1 Figures and Tables
- Quality and clarity: Ensure that all figures and tables are high-quality, clear, and correctly labeled. We will turn down blurry imaging.
- Separate files: Prepare figures and tables in separate files if required by the journal.
- Legends and captions: Provide detailed legends and captions for all figures and tables.
- Ensure that the work is your own construct: Your tables and graphs should be your work, and if you are using someone else's tables/charts, you must have express permission to do so before submitting.
3.2 Additional Files
- Supplementary information: Include supplementary data or additional materials that support the main manuscript.
- Compliance with guidelines: Ensure all supplementary files comply with the Phoenix Scholar's requirements for format and file type.
Step 4: Ethical Considerations
4.1 Author Contributions
- Authorship criteria: Ensure all listed authors meet the criteria for authorship and agree to the submission.
4.2 Plagiarism Policy
- Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
- Plagiarism: The intentional or unintentional use of work that is not one鈥檚 own, in whole or in part, without acknowledging the source and presenting that material as one鈥檚 own original academic work. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Reproduction and submission of work which is not one鈥檚 own, whether published or unpublished. This includes using materials from third parties that sell or provide academic papers or assignments, regardless of how the third party describes their mission, purpose, or materials. This also includes output generated by artificial intelligence tools.
- Using another鈥檚 ideas, written words, or intellectual property without properly acknowledging the source:
- 聽Quoting a source word-for-word without providing quotation marks and citations.
- 聽Submitting work that is substantially identical to another source in content or organization without appropriately citing the source.
- Using other intellectual property in a work without appropriate citations, permissions, or rights (when applicable). Intellectual
- property includes but is not limited to images, presentations, videos, software programs, computer code, charts, figures, illustrations, and artistic or musical composition.
- Authors must disclose any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation. AI may assist with editing or clarity but cannot be the authoring agent of your submitted work. Human authors retain full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content associated with their work.
Step 5: Submitting the Manuscript
5.1 Submission Portal
- Typical "Calls for Articles" will be posted on the website: Each Phoenix Scholar may have a different Editor. Thus, we encourage you to look at the featured theme each time to ensure the correct editor of the issue you want to submit for is listed. You may also reach out to rodney.luster@phoenix.edu for more information.
- Follow instructions: Carefully follow the instructions for submitting your manuscript and supplementary materials. Most times we will use Dropbox as a receptacle for receiving works.
- Metadata entry: Enter all required metadata, including author information, keywords, and abstract during the call for articles.
5.2 File Upload
- Manuscript file: Upload the main manuscript file in the required format (e.g., Word).
- Supplementary files: Upload all supplementary files, including figures, tables, and additional data.
5.3 Confirmation
- Submission confirmation: Ensure that you receive a submission confirmation from the Editor.
Step 6: Post-Submission
6.1 Review Process
- Initial editorial check: The Phoenix Scholar staff will perform an initial check to ensure the manuscript fits the scope and meets basic requirements.
- Administrative review: The manuscript will be sent to the designated Editor and staff for evaluation of its quality, originality, and significance.
- Revisions: Be prepared to receive feedback and revise your manuscript based on reviewer comments.
6.2 Decision and Response
- Editorial decision: The editor will make a decision based on peer reviews, which could be acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection.
- Revisions and resubmission: If revisions are requested, carefully address all comments and resubmit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe.
- Acceptance: Once accepted, follow any additional instructions for final submission, including copyright transfer and proof corrections.
6.3 Post-Acceptance
- Proofreading: Review the proofs of your manuscript carefully for any errors or required corrections.
- Publication: Your article will be published in an upcoming issue of the Phoenix Scholar depending on our needs, both online and in print (if applicable).
- Faculty Journal Submission Agreement
- For potential authors, you should submit your proposed article to the Editor/or link for contact information when provided. Articles will go through the review process and if accepted, potential authors will be sent a Docusign document to sign for release.聽
- Promotion: Consider promoting your published work through academic networks, social media, and conferences.
Conclusion
- Submitting a piece of work to a periodical or journal like the Phoenix Scholar requires meticulous preparation, adherence to guidelines, and responsiveness to feedback. By following this detailed process, authors can enhance the likelihood of their work being accepted and published, contributing valuable knowledge to their field.
The following are active and current members of the editorial board for the Phoenix Scholar.
Executive Editor
Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., Vice Provost for the 果冻视频 College of Doctoral Studies
Editor-in-Chief
Mark McCaslin, Ph.D., Associate Chair for the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research
Editor
Juana Lang, Ed.D., General Studies Faculty
Editor and Designer
Challie Facemire Ph.D.
Phoenix Scholar Director and Lead Designer
Rodney Luster, Ph.D., LPC, Senior Director of Research Strategy, Innovation, and Development, Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research
Associate Editors
Kimberly Underwood, Ph.D. Chair for the Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement and Belonging
Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D., Chair for the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research
Editorial Board
Stella Smith, Ph.D.-Associate Research Chair for the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research
Louise Underdahl, Ph.D.-Fellow for the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research
Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Ed.D.-Fellow for the聽Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement and Belonging
Joy Taylor, Ed.D.-Fellow for the Center for聽Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement and Belonging
Reviewers
Dr. Lucinda Hines
Dr. Louise Underdahl
Dr. Kayla Tennin
Dr.聽 Kim Sanders
Dr. Pamela Darbyshire
Dr. Stephen Notaro
Dr.Tamika Fuller
Dr. Michelle Reeves
Dr. Donald Munday
Dr. Karolina Achirri
Dr. Tina Miller
Dr. Lisa Thompson
Early Spring [Special Edition]聽2025
KWB Summit [Open]-Editor in Residence-Dr. Kimberly Underwood
This will be a special edition that is a collective of conference proceedings from the 2024 Research Conference known as "KWB Summit," alongside keynote hghlights and interviews.
A full 2025-2026 Calendar will be published soon!
The following is our Peer Reviewer rubric which is used to review all articles submitted for the Phoenix Scholar. For Peer Reviewers, you may download it here.
Past issues [2025-2023]
spring 2025
Volume 8, Issue 1
This special anthology edition of the Phoenix Scholar celebrates the 2024 Knowledge Without Boundaries (KWB) annual research summit. As a reflection of this transformative three-day research summit, this edition celebrates a period marked by curiosity, collaboration, and a collective commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
Fall 2024
Volume 7, Issue 2
In an era of significant global challenges, the call for transformative research and practice has never been more urgent. The Fall 2024 edition of Phoenix Scholar delves into the advancements reshaping our understanding of the world and fostering innovative solutions.
sPRING/SUMMER 2024
Volume 7, Issue 1
This issue offers a number of perspectives on AI's potential to enhance teaching methodologies, streamline classroom processes, and the possibility to catalyze groundbreaking research endeavors.
Winter 2023/2024
Volume 6, Issue 3
In this Special Proceedings Edition, we鈥檝e assembled the peer-reviewed presentation abstracts from the 2023 KWB Summit, including the 2023 College of Doctoral Studies "Dissertation of the Year" winners and a special interview with the KWB Keynote Speaker Dr. Cheryl Lentz.
Summer 2023
Volume 6, Issue 2
In this issue, we look at how the role of education in shaping future leaders and thinkers has gained even more prominence and how, where, and when to assess is an important part of the metrics and dialog.
Spring 2023
Volume 6, Issue 1
In this special edition of the Phoenix Scholar, we focus on exploring adult learners鈥 teaching and learning challenges and approaches.
Archived editions
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Phoenix Scholar鈩 is published biannually, May and November, by the Office of Scholarship Support in conjunction with the College of Doctoral Studies (CDS). All rights reserved. The views expressed in articles do not necessarily reflect that of the editorial board or CDS.