| Title |
Name of journal. |
| Previous Title |
Previous name of journal, if applicable. |
| Editorial Focus |
The types of articles (research, review, theoretical, and so forth) that the
editor or editorial board seek, in addition to such features as letters, notices, research in brief, book
reviews, and so forth. |
| Audience |
Discipline and types of subscribers, such as practitioners, faculty, libraries,
etc. |
| Special Themes |
Content or subject areas of particular interest to the journal. |
| Where Indexed/Abstracted |
Sources where the journal is indexed or abstracted. |
| Year Established |
Year of first volume; if there have been interruptions or if the journal has
been retitled at any point, please note. |
| Circulation |
Size of subscriber list. |
| Frequency |
How often the journal is published each year. |
| Months Issued |
The months or seasons the journal is published. |
| No. of Articles |
Number of articles per issue. |
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SUBMISSION |
| Address |
Full address for submission of manuscripts. |
| Number of Copies |
Number of copies the author should submit. |
| Disk Submission |
Are disks required for submission? Are they required for accepted manuscripts?
What word processing formats are accepted? |
| Online Submission |
Is online submission required? What word processing formats are accepted? What
is the Web site used for submissions? |
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FORMAT OF MANUSCRIPT |
| Cover Sheet |
Information to be included on cover sheet, if required. |
| Abstract |
Number of words needed, if an abstract is required. |
| Key Words |
Are key words required? How many? |
| Length |
Desired or maximum number of pages. |
| Margins |
Correct margin settings. |
| Spacing |
Spacing—single, double, or triple—required. |
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STYLE |
| Name of Guide |
Suggested style guide or statement of availability of style requirements from editor
or publisher. |
| Subheadings |
How much to include, if required. |
| References |
Proper style. |
| Footnotes | How to include, if required or accepted. |
| Tables or Figures |
Format. Is camera-ready required for all art? Or does the journal provide
graphic services for a fee? |
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REVIEW PROCESS |
| Type |
Information on review process, whether it is anonymous or not. Peer review? |
| Queries |
Does the editor welcome or accept query letters? |
| Acknowledgment |
Method by which manuscripts are acknowledged; also, instructions for including
a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard, if required. |
| Review Time |
Estimate length of time from receipt of manuscript to the time the author is notified
of a decision. |
| Revisions |
How revisions are handled; requirements for resubmission. |
| Acceptance Rate |
Estimate of the approximate percentage of manuscripts accepted. |
| Return of Manuscript |
Are manuscripts returned? Should authors include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope for return of manuscript? |
| Lag Time to Print |
Estimate of the usual length of time between acceptance and publication. |
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CHARGES TO AUTHOR |
| Author Alterations |
Does the journal charge authors for alterations in proofs? If so, what are
the charges? |
| Page Charges |
Does the journal issue page charges? If so, are they for expedited publication? What
are the charges? |
| Processing |
Does the journal charge for processing manuscripts? |
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REPRINT, SUBSCRIPTION, AND CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Reprint Policy |
Policy on purchase of reprints or free provision of reprints; address for
reprints? |
| Book Reviews |
Does the journal publish book reviews? Does it accept unsolicited book reviews?
How should books for review or reviews be submitted? To whom and where? |
| Subscriptions |
Directions for obtaining subscription orders and cost of one-year
subscription. |
| Affiliation |
Name of professional association or institution, if any, with which the journal
is affiliated. |
| E-Mail Address |
Editor’s or publisher’s address and purposes for use. |
| Web Site |
Home page of publisher or journal. |
