The Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology (JCCP) publishes material in four categories: (1) regular, unsolicited manuscripts, (2) brief reports, (3) special issues, and (4) book reviews. Summary details of each category are as follows:
1. Regular, Unsolicited Manuscripts. This is JCCP’s main emphasis.
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jccp. Authors will be required to set up an online account on the SageTrack system powered by ScholarOne. Manuscripts will be sent out anonymously for editorial evaluation. Obtaining permission for any quoted or reprinted material that requires permission is the responsibility of the author. Submission of a manuscript implies commitment to publish in the journal. Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal should not simultaneously submit them to another journal, nor should manuscripts have been published elsewhere in substantially similar form or with substantially similar content. Authors in doubt about what constitutes prior publication should consult the Editor.
Manuscript length should normally be 15 to 35 double-spaced, typewritten pages. Longer papers will be considered and published if they meet the above criteria. The American Psychological Association’s Publication Manual (5th ed.) should be followed when preparing manuscripts. Manuscripts are reviewed by the Editorial Advisory Board. Allow up to 3 months for a publication decision and up to 1 year for publication.
2. Brief Reports. Accepted Brief Reports should be no more than 10 double-spaced manuscript pages long, including title page, references and any tables. Further information can be obtained from the Editor, David Matsumoto (dm@sfsu.edu).
3. Special Issues. An important part of JCCP’s publication policy is the periodic publication of special issues or special sections of regular issues. Current needs, emerging trends, and readership interest guide the publication of material in this category. Ideas or suggestions for special issues or special sections should be discussed with Senior Editor, Walter J. Lonner. His address is: Center for Cross-Cultural Research, Department of Psychology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington USA 98225-9089, walt.lonner@wwu.edu.
4. Book Reviews. Reviews of selected, current books are specifically commissioned. Books that may be candidates for review should be sent to Dr. Pawel Boski, Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Psychology, 03-815 Warsaw, Chodakowska 19-31, Poland.
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