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Submission of Manuscripts

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to Prof. Leonard Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief, Democracy and Security, e-mail: weinbrl@unr.nevada.edu. All other correspondence should be addressed by e-mail or to Prof. Leonard Weinberg, Department of Political Science, University of Nevada, Reno, Mailstop #302, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA.

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more that 100 words that avoids abbreviations, diagrams, and references to the text.

Authors are required to submit manuscripts by e-mail. Attached files should be prepared using MS Word or WordPerfect and should be clearly labeled with the authors' names and file extension. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

All manuscripts should also include a biographical sketch of the author, not to exceed 100 words, in a separate file. All authors must include a complete mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

Book Review should be submitted electronically to Dr. Rogelio Alonso, Book Review Editor, Democracy and Security, e-mail: rogelio.alonso@urjcs.es. All other correspondence should be addressed by e-mail or to Dr. Rogelio Alonso, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Campus de Vicalvaro, Paseo de los Artilleros s/n, Madrid 28032, Spain.

References

Cite references in the text by author and year enclosed in parantheses. At the end of the article, list the references alphabetically. Endnotes should be included in the reference list. Examples:
Chong, Dennis (1991) Collective action and civil rights movement. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Clark, R. (1983) “Patterns in the lives of ETA members.” Terrorism,. 6: 423–54.
Crenshaw, Martha (1981) “The causes of terrorism.” Contemporary Politics. 13: 379–99.

Illustrations

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

• 300 dpi or higher
• sized to fit on journal page
• EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
• submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good-quality color prints or files should be provided in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.

Reprints

Each corresponding author will receive one copy of the issue in which the article appears. Reprints of individual articles are available to authors who order before print publication.