INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AUTHORS
1.
ORIGINAL ARTICLES ONLY. Submission
of a manuscript to this Journal represents a certification on the part
of the author(s) that it is an original work, and that neither this
manuscript nor a version of it has been published elsewhere nor is being
considered for publication elsewhere.
2.
MANUSCRIPT LENGTH. Each
journal has different manuscript length. To obtain manuscript
length submission information, please search
our special manuscript submissions form.
3.
MANUSCRIPT STYLE. Each journal has different manuscript style. To obtain
manuscript style submission information, please search
our special manuscript submissions form.
If
an author wishes to submit a paper that has been already prepared in
another style, he or she may do so. However, if the paper is accepted
(with or without reviewer’s alterations), the author is fully
responsible for retyping the manuscript in the correct style as
indicated above. Neither the Editor nor the Publisher is responsible for
re-preparing manuscript copy to adhere to the Journal’s style.
4.
MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION.
Margins:
leave at least a one-inch margin on all four sides.
Paper: use clean, white
8-1/2” x 11” bond paper.
Number of copies: 4 (the
original plus three photocopies).
Cover page: Important—staple
a cover page to the manuscript, indicating only the article title (this
is used for anonymous refereeing).
Second
“title page”: enclose a
regular title page but do not staple it to the manuscript. Include the
title again, plus:
•
full authorship
•
an ABSTRACT of about 100 words. (Below the abstract provide
3–10 key words for index purposes).
•
a header or footer on each page with abbreviated title and pg
number of total (e.g., pg 2 of 7)
•
an introductory footnote with authors’ academic degrees,
professional titles, affiliations, mailing and e-mail addresses, and any
desired acknowledgment of research support or other credit.
5.
RETURN ENVELOPES. When you submit your four manuscript copies, also include:
•
a 9” x 12” envelope, self-addressed and stamped (with
sufficient postage to ensure return of your manuscript);
•
a regular envelope, stamped and self-addressed. This is for the
Editor to send you an “acknowledgement of receipt” letter.
6.
SPELLING, GRAMMAR, AND PUNCTUATION.
You are responsible for preparing manuscript copy which is
clearly written in acceptable, scholarly English and which contains no
errors of spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Neither the Editor nor the
Publisher is responsible for correcting errors of spelling and grammar.
The manuscript, after acceptance by the Editor, must be immediately
ready for typesetting as it is finally submitted by the author(s).
Check
your paper for the following common errors:
• dangling
modifiers
• misplaced modifiers
• unclear antecedents
• incorrect or
inconsistent abbreviations
Also,
check the accuracy of all arithmetic calculations, statistics, numerical
data, text citations, and references.
7.
INCONSISTENCIES MUST BE
AVOIDED. Be sure you are
consistent in your use of abbreviations, terminology, and in citing
references, from one part of your paper to another.
8.
PREPARATION OF TABLES, FIGURES, AND ILLUSTRATIONS.
Any material that is not textual is considered artwork. This
includes tables, figures, diagrams, charts, graphs, illustrations,
appendices, screen captures, and photos. Tables and figures (including
legend, notes, and sources) should be no larger than 4 1/2 X 6 1/2
inches. Type styles should be Helvetica (or Helvetica narrow if
necessary) and no smaller than 8 point. We request that
computer-generated figures be in black and white and/or shades of gray
(preferably no color, for it does not reproduce well). Camera-ready art
must contain no grammatical, typographical, or format errors and must
reproduce sharply and clearly in the dimensions of the final printed
page (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches). Photos and screen captures must be on disk
as a TIF file, or other graphic file format such as JPEG or BMP. For
rapid publication we must receive black-and-white glossy or matte
positives (white background with black images and/or wording) in
addition to files on disk. Tables should be created in the text document
file using the software’s Table feature.
9.
SUBMITTING ART: Both a printed hard copy and a disk copy of the
art must be provided. We request that each piece of art be sent in its
own file, on a disk
separate from the disk containing the manuscript text file(s), and be
clearly labeled. We reserve the right to (if necessary) request new art,
alter art, or if all else has
failed in achieving art that is presentable, delete art. If submitted
art cannot be used, the Publisher reserves the right to redo the art and
to change the author for a fee of $35.00 per hour for this service. The
Haworth Press, Inc. is not responsible for
errors incurred in the preparation of new artwork. Camera-ready artwork
must be prepared on separate sheets of paper. Always use black ink and
professional drawing instruments. On the back of these items, write your
article title and the journal title lightly in soft-lead pencil (please
do not write on the face of art). In the text file, skip extra lines and
indicate where these figures are placed. Photos are considered part of
the acceptable manuscript and remain with the Publisher for use in
additional printings.
10.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA.
Haworth’s in-house typesetting unit is able to utilize your final
manuscript material as prepared on most personal computers and word
processors. This will minimize typographical errors and decrease overall
production time. Please send the first draft and final draft copies of
your manuscript to the journal Editor in print format for his/her final
review and approval. After approval of your final manuscript, please
submit the final approved version both on printed format (“hard
copy”) and floppy diskette. On the outside of the diskette package
write:
1)
the brand name of your computer or word processor
2) the word processing program and version that you used
3) the title of your article, and
4) the file name.
NOTE:
Disk and hard copy must agree. In case of discrepancies, it is The
Haworth Press’ policy to follow hard copy. Authors are advised that no
revisions of the manuscript can be made after acceptance by the Editor
for publication. The benefits of this procedure are many with speed and
accuracy being the most obvious. We look forward to working with your
electronic submission which will allow us to serve you more efficiently.
11.
ALTERATIONS REQUIRED BY
REFEREES AND REVIEWERS. Many
times
a paper is accepted by the Editor contingent upon changes that are
mandated by anonymous specialist referees and members of the Editorial
Board. If the Editor returns your manuscript for revisions, you are
responsible for retyping any sections of the paper to incorporate these
revisions (if applicable, revisions should also be
put on disk).
12.
TYPESETTING.
You will not be receiving galley proofs of your article.
Editorial revisions, if any, must therefore be made while your article
is still in manuscript. The final version of the manuscript will be the
version you see published. Typesetter’s errors will be corrected by
the production staff of The Haworth Press. Authors are expected to
submit manuscripts, disks, and art that are free from error.
13.
REPRINTS. The senior
author will receive two copies of the journal issue and complimentary
reprints of his or her article. The junior author will receive two
copies of the journal issue. These are sent several weeks after the
journal issue is published and in circulation. An order form for the
purchase of additional reprints will also be sent to all authors at this
time. (Approximately 4–6 weeks is necessary for the preparation of
reprints.) Please do not query the Journal’s Editor about reprints.
All such questions should be sent directly to The Haworth Press, Inc.,
Production Department, 37 West Broad Street, West Hazleton, PA 18202. To
order additional reprints (minimum: 50 copies), please contact The
Haworth Document Delivery Center, 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY
13904–1580;
1-800-429-6784 or Fax (607) 722–6362.
14.
COPYRIGHT. Copyright ownership of your manuscript must be transferred
officially to The Haworth Press, Inc. before we can begin the
peer-review process. The Editor’s letter acknowledging receipt of the
manuscript will be accompanied by a form fully explaining this. All
authors must sign the form and return the original to the Editor as soon
as possible. Failure to return the copyright form in a timely fashion
will result in a delay in review and subsequent publication.
