Submissions for review by Homicide Studies should be empirically based, using quantitative or qualitative methods. Theoretical papers, research summaries, and public policy reviews are also welcomed. Submission of manuscripts dealing with violence as a generic issue are discouraged. However, treatments of other areas of violent behaviour would be considered if the central concern is the relationship between the violence and homicide. The editor also welcomes proposals for Special Issues.
Manuscripts should not exceed 30 pages, and should begin with a brief abstract of about 100 words. Figures, tables and references must be on separate pages. Submissions should be typewritten, double-spaced, with footnotes, references, tables, and charts on separate pages, and should follow the format specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition). Manuscripts will be sent out anonymously for editorial evaluation, so the author's name, affiliation, mailing address, and phone number should be included on separate cover page. If possible, please include an e-mail address. A copy of the final revised manuscript saved on an IBM-compatible disk must accompany the final version of any submission accepted for publication. Submission of the manuscript implies that it has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.
Prospective authors should submit two paper copies and an IBM-compatible disk copy to Jay Corzine, Editor, Homicide Studies, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816-1360; email: hcorzine@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu; phone: 407-823-2227.
Beginning September 1, 2007, send all manuscripts submitted for review to Gary Jensen, the incoming editor of Homicide Studies at : Dr. Gary Jensen, Editor, Homicide Studies, Department of Sociology, Vanderbilt University, VU Station B351811, Nashville, TN 37235
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