Submission Guidelines, Ethics Policy, and Policy on Special Issues Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
Manuscript Submission
Submit manuscripts electronically to ManuscriptCentral: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/hk_apaq. Do not submit the manuscript to another journal at the same time. Authors are advised to check the typing of the final copy, particularly the accuracy of references, and to retain a duplicate copy to guard against loss. Authors of manuscripts accepted for publication must transfer copyright to Human Kinetics, Inc. Address general correspondence to APAQ@csusb.edu
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Preparing Manuscripts
In preparing manuscripts for publication in the Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ) authors should adhere to the guidelines in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition, 2001). Copies of PMAPA are available in most university libraries or obtained through the APA Order Department, P.O. Box 92984, Washington, DC 20090-2984 (www.apa.org/books). Tel: 800-374-2721. Contributors from U.K., Europe, Africa, and the Middle East may obtain copies from APA, 3 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8LU England.
Using the PMAPA as a guide, pay particular attention to manuscript content and organization (pp. 3–30), editorial style (pp. 77–268), and manuscript preparation (pp. 283–305). Format papers with a 1-in. margin, 12-point font, and double spacing, including quotes. Papers should not exceed 30 pages including tables and figures. Check format against APA sample paper (pp. 305–320). Note that Method is singular, and the heading, Participants, is preferred over Subjects. Insert line numbers 1–27 in the left margin of each page, beginning with the abstract page. This facilitates providing line-by-line feedback. All submissions should show evidence of good scholarship, judged by the explanation and rationale for the study, topical relevance and interest to the readership, the design and conduct of the project, and the presentation and discussion of results.
Indicate relevance by referring to theories, paradigms, or conceptual frameworks and by briefly reviewing the existing knowledge base. Use person-first, nonsexist language in your writing, according to PMAPA standards (pp. 61–76). Refer to disabled citizens as individuals with disabilities. Avoid using characteristic and attribute. Instead, use demographic data, diagnostic criteria met, behaviors, or indicators. Do not assume commonalities; base language on individual assessment. For studies involving humans, the method section must include a statement regarding institutional approval of the protocol and obtaining informed consent. Avoid creating groups for statistical analysis that combine individuals representing different etiologies (e.g., people with and without Down syndrome), genders, or a wide range of age groups. PMAPA (pp. 24–26) requires reporting both statistical significance and effect size, when appropriate. Carefully check the accuracy of citations and references. To enable blind reviews, verify that your manuscript does not indicate the author’s identity and upload your cover sheet to ManuscriptCentral as a separate file.
Prepare artwork professionally and make it camera ready. Freehand and typewritten lettering are not acceptable. Dot patterns do not reproduce well during the printing process and should not be used to create shading in figures. Figures should be submitted in TIF or JPEG format, and resolution should be 300 dpi.
Complimentary Copies: Authors of APAQ will be provided with a 30-day complimentary online subscription to APAQ rather than a complimentary print issue. This will allow authors to access content that could only appear online, as well as giving them an opportunity to view the entire archive of back issues of APAQ, which is available to every subscriber during the 30 days of free access. The new system of providing 30-day online complimentary subscriptions to authors will take effect beginning with the first issue of the 2009 volume year.
Review Process
Manuscripts are read by at least one member of the editorial board, with the review process expected to take from 9 to 12 weeks. There are no page charges to contributors. Manuscripts are evaluated through blind review.
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Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
Policy on Special Issues
Occasionally the Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ) presents a series of papers relating to a specific theme. This is considered a Special Issue, providing a valuable addition to the APA knowledge base.
APAQ encourages individuals to submit proposals for a Special Issue to the Editor. The Editor will work with the Editorial Council (i.e. Associate and Emeritus Editors) to determine the viability of the proposal/plan. A member of the Editorial Council developing a proposal will not participate in discussions or decisions about that Special Issue. Approval to develop a special issue is granted by the Editor in consultation with the Editorial Council and selected experts (as needed) on the theme or subject suggested.
A proposal/plan must include:
1. The name and brief description of the theme with a rationale/need for the theme;
2. Historical issues, status, and future research and applications with strategies and implications related to the theme;
3. An outline of the proposed contents, including possible titles;
4. A statement of how the different papers/sub-topics fit together to cover the theme comprehensively;
5. Suggestions for possible authors who will submit papers into the Special Issue, including brief details of the individual’s qualifications and suitability to serve as an author of a paper.
The Editor will invite and assign a Guest Editor for a Special Issue. Topics, issues, or studies are established around the proposed theme. The theme and general contents require approval by consensus of the Editor in consultation with the Editorial Council and selected experts (as needed) prior to the development of the papers.
The Guest Editor will then identify and invite prospective authors to contribute to the content of the proposed Special Issue. The contribution of the Guest Editor for a Special Issue notwithstanding, the Editor and/or Associate Editor(s) will make the final decision regarding which manuscripts are to be included in the Special Issue.
In conforming to APAQ policy, papers submitted to the thematic Special Issue are subject to the usual blind peer review process that results in a status of acceptance. Papers to be included in a Special Issue are held to the same evaluative standards as for Regular Issues unless there is compelling reason to make adjustments. Any such adjustments require approval by the Editor and the Editorial Council and Human Kinetics.
Papers for a Special Issue must be submitted electronically to Manuscript Central: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/hk_apaq. As with any issue of APAQ, a Special Issue will comprise of four to six papers and with an 88-page minimum. and submission of papers will conform to the usual Instructions to Contributors.
30 January 2008
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