| Population Review |
INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS (SUBMISSION GUIDELINES) General information: Population Review, an international peer review journal of social demography (published since 1957), publishes articles from the fields of sociology, demography, political science, social anthropology, communication, and socio-environmental studies. The journal emphasizes empirical research, focusing on analytical sociology and social demography. The journal's focus is not limited by geography. Population Review encourages submission of articles from scholars in both the developing and developed world. Population Review publishes original articles, viewpoints, research reports, and book reviews. Successful submissions tend to have the following qualities: information is important and relevant (often timely); material is original; theory is sound; analysis is fair and accurate; descriptive material is useful; writing is clear and concise; criticisms are constructive; data are valid; research methods are appropriate; conclusions are supported by the data and reasonable. Journal structure: The journal is divided into three main sections: original articles, viewpoints/reports, and book reviews. Submission process: Contact the editor at (haller@ssc.wisc.edu). Explain what you have done and why it is important enough to warrant publication (2-3 paragraphs is normally sufficient). Include the title, abstract, list of keywords, word count, and the titles and affiliations of all authors. If possible, include links to the academic departments and personal websites of all authors. Abstracts are not required for reports. Upon request by the editor, send your submission to the editor via email. Preparing your manuscript for submission: Language: All contributions must be in English. Poorly written submissions will be rejected. Reference citation style:
Direct citation: Chadwick (1985) found that………. Indirect citation: Other research supports this view (Smith 1980). Citing particular pages or chapters: The evidence is not clear (Jones 1985:26–27; Ray 1990: chap. 7). For works with more than four authors: (Davis et al. 1990) Two or more works by the same author (s) cited together: (Dunbar 1984, 1985). Citing more than one reference within parentheses: (Conrad 1984; Jones 1985; Smith 1980). More than one reference to an author in the same year: (Shaw 1992a, 1992b). Personal communications are not included in the reference list, but are cited in the text: (J. Roberts, personal communication, March 18, 2007).
Reference list style:
A complete reference lists the author (s), date of publication, title of work, and publication information. It may also include website information. Examples:
Journal (single author) Richards, Henry C. (1997). “Determinants of Health.” Developmental Process 14 (5):76–98.
Journal (two authors) Miller, J. and Shawna Korenman (1984). “Children’s Health Status in the People Republic of China.” Far Eastern Journal of Epidemiology 140 (3):233–43.
More than four authors Candice, Joan et al. (2006). “Review of Qualitative Research in Demography.” Journal of Population Dynamics 34 (4): 43-88.
Book (non edited) Laughlin, E.P. and Richard B. Jones (1988). Allocation of Wealth among Households in Kenya. Boston: University Press.
Book (edited) Bhasin, Martin, ed. (1995). Resource Exploitation in India. Delhi: Raja Press.
Section of book Cohen, C. P. (1998). “United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child: Relevance for Indigenous Children,” (pp. 173-187) in Children in Contemporary Societies, edited by D.K. Bherea. Delhi: Rajakam Publications.
Meeting paper James, Harrison (2002). “Problems of Social Integration among Lao Migrants in New York.” Paper presented at the International Seminar on Social Change, New York University, October 14 to 16, 2002.
Report UNDP (1984). Report of an Expert Panel on MAB Project 8: Impact of Human Activities on Mountain and Tundra Ecosystems. MAB Report Series No. 18, Paris: United Nations Development Programme.
Online Richards, Wayne C. (1997). “Early Child Care as a Determinant of Mental Health.” Developmental Psychology 14 (5):76–98. [http://www.developmentalpsych.com, assessed January 2, 2004]
UNAIDS, UNICEF, USAID (2002). Children on the Brink 2002. A Joint Report on Orphan Estimates and Program Strategies. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, United Nations Children's Fund, United States Agency for International Development [http://www.unicef.org/publications/files/ pub_children_on_the_brink_en.pdf]
Online (no date provided) UNICEF (online database). HIV/AIDS in the Region: Impacts and Risk Factors. The Mekong Partnership and Beyond: UNICEF and HIV/AIDS in East Asia and the Pacific. [http://www.unicef.org/eapro-hivaids/general/situation_impacts.htm, accessed February 23, 2007]
Tables and figures: Tables and figures may be placed within the main text or on separate pages. Number all tables and figures in the order of their citation in the text. Include a title for each table and figure. Tables and figures should easily fit on a normal (8 1/2 by 11) page. Notes: Use notes or endnotes for substantive comments. Place them either at the bottom of the page (but not in the footer) or at the end of the article. Font type and size: Use Times New Roman 11 point font for the main text. Use Times New Roman 8 - 10 point font for tables and figures (a smaller or larger font size may be used for tables and figures). Page numbering: Page numbers may be inserted at the bottom right corner. Headers and footers: Do not create any automatic headers or footers. Page breaks: Do not insert page breaks in your document. Spacing: Use single spacing. Do not double space. URL links: The URL (universal resource locator) address for a WWW site should not be given directly in the text of your contribution. Full URL addresses should only appear in your references or notes. Diagrams: Diagrams should be submitted as .jpeg, .jpg or .gif files either imbedded in the text file or as attachments. If you send attachments, name each file clearly as to which figure it contains, for example: figure1.gif. The attachments should contain the figure number and caption within the graphic itself. The peer review process: Population Review provides a rapid peer review process. Reviews are carried out by a minimum of two members of the Scientific Review Board. The names of the referees who review a specific contribution are not revealed to the author(s) of the contribution. Referees are not given information about the author(s) of contributions under review. Articles are published online—via Project MUSE—after being accepted for publication. Copyright information: Before contributions can be published, all authors must do a final proofreading of the contribution as it will appear online. With the exception of updating references to links that are no longer active, no corrections can be made to a document after publication. All published materials are copyrighted by Population Review Publications Limited. Citing an article appearing in the online version of Population Review: Please use the following format: Author(s). (Year
of publication). "Article title." Population Review [Online], Example: Smith, John (2002). "An Important Notice for Demographers." Population Review [Online] 38 (1): 15-31 [http://www.populationreview.com, accessed July 20, 2003]. |