Manuscript Submission Guidelines:INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE AUTHORS
The Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies (JLOS) is published quarterly to advance the knowledge and practice of leadership and organizations. JLOS deals with all aspects of leadership and organizations. Our intent is to serve as a forum for the expression of theory, research and practice, with special emphasis given to emerging ideas, issues, trends, and innovations. An issue that deals with leadership and/or the functioning of organizations is appropriate for JLOS. This could include such diverse topics or organizational settings as: civic, grassroots, corporate, non-profit, philanthropic, educational, international, political, or military.
FORMAT
As a matter of editorial policy, we will not decline to review (or return without review) any manuscript submitted solely on the basis of format. However, it is our expectation that final versions of papers submitted for publication will follow the style of the American Psychological Association in terms of headings, referencing, etc.
INITIAL SUBMISSIONS
Manuscripts submitted for publication consideration should be typed on a standard size paper (8.5 by 11) and should be double-spaced throughout. These manuscripts should include a title page that includes the title of the article and appropriate contact information for the author. The second page should repeat the title of the article and include a brief (not to exceed 100 words) abstract. We recognize and understand that sometimes length of the article does not reflect value or content. There is, therefore, no minimum length. However, complete manuscripts (including references) normally should not exceed 25-30 pages in length. Please submit your article through the Sage Publications website, http://jlo.sagepub.com/ . Click on the "SAGETRACK" link or visit http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jlos to begin the submission process.
REVIEW
Manuscripts receive a screening review for appropriateness and then at least two reviews in the process. Authors will receive acknowledgement of receipt of manuscripts and will (under normal circumstances) be notified within 60 days of the results of the review. If reviewers recommend revision, authors will receive a copy of suggested changes and a timeline for re-submission of their manuscripts.
ASSUMPTIONS
The Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies assumes the following (and the author affirms): At time of acceptance and before publication, authors will sign a copyright release form to JLOS. Authors have made every effort to ensure accuracy of documentation. Manuscripts submitted for consideration are not under concurrent review with any other journals or publications. Generally accepted ethical standards of conduct have been met in the research and/or preparation of the manuscript submitted for publication. The author has submitted original work so that the publication of the manuscript would not violate any copyright or other personal or proprietary rights of others. Authors have made every attempt to use nondiscriminatory language.
COPYRIGHT
All articles and materials printed in the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies are copyrighted by JLOS and Sage Publications. Permission requests to reprint any materials from the Journal must be sent to Sage Publications.
E-MAIL
All authors must provide an e-mail address to facilitate communications with JLOS.
DIRECT SUBMISSION QUESTIONS TO:
Dr. Julia Teahen, Managing Editor
Journal of Leadership and Orgnizational Studies
Baker College
1116 W. Bristol Road
Flint, MI 48507-9843
e-mail: journal@baker.edu
