Proposal Policy

Unsolicited Proposals 
 Unsolicited proposals are sent by email to either or both of the co-directors in charge of acquisition. 
 If an unsolicited proposal is totally inappropriate, not directed specifically to punctum, or otherwise unacceptable/spammy, no response is sent. 
 If an unsolicited proposal is appropriate, a response is sent. Based on the proposal, manuscript, and other materials provided, the acquisition editors decide whether to reject the proposal or invite the submission of a full ms. during the annual submission period from May 1 to July 31. 
 Solicited Proposals 
 Solicited proposals are those actively sought out by the co-directors. Arrangements for the review process are made on an individual basis.  
 Document Control 
 
 
 
 Document ID 
 POL-006 
 
 
 Document Owner 
 Vincent 
 
 
 Version 
 1.0 
 
 
 Last Date of Change 
 November 10, 2025 
 
 
 Next Review Due Date 
 
 
 
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