Submission guidelines
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Instructions for Authors
Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts, in English, should be submitted to the Editor preferably by e-mail attachment (if hard copy, provide the original and one copy):
Robert E. Baensch
Editor, Publishing Research Quarterly
11 Whitman Street
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
e-mail: BaenschRE@gmail.com
Manuscripts should be checked for content and style (correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar; accuracy and consistency in the citation of figures, tables, and notes/references; stylistic uniformity of entries in the Notes and References sections; etc.), as the typesetter is instructed to follow (accepted) manuscripts as presented. Page proofs are sent to the designated author for proofreading and checking. Typographical errors are corrected; authors' alterations are not allowed.
Copyright
Submission is a representation that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. A statement transferring copyright from the authors (or their employers, if they hold the copyright) to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC is required. Upon commencement of typesetting, the contract author will receive an e-mail directing him/her to a webpage where the transfer-of-copyright form can be signed online. Such a written transfer of copyright, which previously was assumed to be implicit in the act of submitting a manuscript, is necessary under the U.S. Copyright Law in order for the publisher to carry through the dissemination of research results and reviews as widely and effectively as possible.
Manuscript Format
Number all pages consecutively with Arabic numerals, with the title page being page 1. In order to facilitate masked (previously termed "double-blind") review, leave all identifying information off the manuscript, including the title page and the electronic file name. Upon initial submission, the title page should include only the title of the article.
An additional title page should be provided as a separate submission item and should include the title of the article, author's name, and author's affiliation. Professional affiliations of all authors should be included. The affiliation should comprise the department, institution (usually university or company), city, and state (or nation) and should be typed as a footnote to the author's name. This title page should also include the complete mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the one author designated to review proofs.
An abstract is to be provided, preferably no longer than 100 words.
A list of 3−5 key words is to be provided directly below the abstract. Key words should express the precise content of the manuscript, as they are used for indexing purposes.
Illustrations
Illustrations (photographs, drawings, diagrams, and charts) are to be numbered in one consecutive series of Arabic numerals, and cited in numerical order in the text. Photographs should be high-contrast and drawings should be dark, sharp, and clear. Artwork for each figure should be provided on a separate page. Each figure should have an accompanying caption. The captions for illustrations should be listed on a separate page.
Tables should be numbered (with Arabic numerals) and referred to by number in the text. Each table should be typed on a separate page. Center the title above the table, and type explanatory footnotes (indicated by superscript lowercase letters) below the table.
All acknowledgments including those for grant and financial support should be typed in one separate paragraph (so-headed) that directly precedes the Notes and/or References sections.
All illustrations should be in black and white; please do not send color illustrations.
Notes and References
Notes (if any) should be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals and should be typed on a separate page(s) in a section headed Notes. Use the appropriate superscript numeral for citation in the text. References (if any) should be listed alphabetically at the end of the paper in a section headed References.
Manuscript Style
In general, the journal follows the recommendations of The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition (University of Chicago Press), and it is suggested that contributors refer to this publication.
No Page Charges
This journal makes no page charges. Reprints are available to authors. Upon commencement of typesetting, the contact author will receive an e-mail directing him/her to a webpage that provides reprint ordering information, including the current price schedule, and where reprints can be ordered online.
Editing Services
English
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Korean (한국어)
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Research Data Policy
This journal operates a type 1 research data policy. The journal encourages authors, where possible and applicable, to deposit data that support the findings of their research in a public repository. Authors and editors who do not have a preferred repository should consult Springer Nature’s list of repositories and research data policy.
General repositories - for all types of research data - such as figshare and Dryad may also be used.
Datasets that are assigned digital object identifiers (DOIs) by a data repository may be cited in the reference list. Data citations should include the minimum information recommended by DataCite: authors, title, publisher (repository name), identifier.
If the journal that you’re submitting to uses double-blind peer review and you are providing reviewers with access to your data (for example via a repository link, supplementary information or data on request), it is strongly suggested that the authorship in the data is also blinded. There are data repositories that can assist with this and/or will create a link to mask the authorship of your data.
Authors who need help understanding our data sharing policies, help finding a suitable data repository, or help organising and sharing research data can access our Author Support portal for additional guidance.
Springer Open Choice
In addition to the normal publication process (whereby an article is submitted to the journal and access to that article is granted to customers who have purchased a subscription), Springer now provides an alternative publishing option: Springer Open Choice. A Springer Open Choice article receives all the benefits of a regular "subscription-based" article, but in addition is made available publicly through Springer's online platform, SpringerLink. After acceptance and upon commencement of typesetting, the contact author will receive an e-mail directing him/her to a webpage that provides Springer Open Choice ordering information, including the current price schedule, and where Springer Open Choice can be ordered online. Payment must be received in full before publication or articles will be published as regular subscription-model articles. We regret that Springer Open Choice cannot be ordered for published articles. For more information, please visit
Open access publishing
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