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FORM AND LENGTH

Manuscripts should be word processed with wide margins (1 inch or 2.5 cm) on A4 or letter-sized paper. Pages of each copy must be numbered sequentially. Type section headings all in capitals and underlined, ranged left; for sub-section headings only the first letter of main words should be capitalised and the entire heading underlined. In either case, the text should start on the next line.

Articles longer than 10,000 words will be accepted only in exceptional cases. We are also looking for shorter Research Reports of no more than 2,000 words, such as conference reports and review papers, shorter pieces on methodological advances or research findings and field reports from law enforcement officials. Beyond that, we will be publishing Debates on key issues as well as Book Reviews of the latest works.

For anonymity in the review process, please put the names, affiliations, and complete mailing addresses (including e-mail and telephone) for each author on a separate title page, as well as a short (c. 100 words) biographical note for each contributor. If affiliations differ, list addresses separately beneath each author's name. Indicate which author will check proofs. Authors should also provide an abbreviation of the article's title (no more than 35 characters) for use as a running head. Include acknowledgments under a separate head at the article's end, before the reference list.

Each article should be accompanied by an abstract of no more than 150 words presented on a separate sheet. Abstracts should also be accompanied by up to 6 key words or phrases that characterise the contents of the article. These will be used for indexing and data retrieval purposes.

FIGURES

All figures should be numbered with consecutive arabic numerals, have descriptive captions, and be mentioned in the text. Keep figures separate from the text, but indicate an approximate position for each in the margin. It is the author's responsibility to obtain permission for any reproduction of other sources. Figures must be of high enough quality for direct reproduction, prepared in black (india) ink on white (or tracing) paper, with all lettering and symbols included. Alternatively, good sharp photoprints (or "glossies") are acceptable. Photographs must be good glossy original prints of maximum contrast. Using pencil, clearly label each figure with the author's name and figure number: Indicate top where this is not obvious. Redrawing or retouching of unusable figures will be charged to authors. Figures should be submitted as close to final size as possible to minimise reduction; figures will be sized to a maximum of 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide or less, according to subject matter. Artwork should be labeled so that after reduction, lettering does not exceed 1/8 inch (4 mm) in height.

TABLES

Tables should be kept to a minimum and contain only essential data. Tables should be typed on separate sheets, numbered consecutively with arabic numerals. Include a short descriptive caption at the top, capitalizing the first letter of the first word. Indicate in the text where tables are to appear. Avoid the use of vertical rules. Extensive and/or complex tables and computer printouts will be reproduced as illustrations. Therefore, they should be typed carefully and in the exact format desired.

Style guidelines
Description of the Journal's article style
Description of the Journal's reference style, Quick guide
Please use British spelling (e.g. colour, organise) and punctuation. Use single quotation marks with double within if needed.
This journal requires a short paragraph of bibliographical details for all contributors.
If you have any questions about references or formatting your article, please contact authorqueries@tandf.co.uk (please mention the journal title in your email).

PROOFS

Authors will receive page proofs (including figures) for correction, which must be returned within 48 hours of receipt. Authors' alterations over 10% of the original composition will be charged to authors.

Free article access:

Corresponding authors will receive free online access to their article through our website (www.informaworld.com) and a complimentary copy of the issue containing their article. Reprints of articles published in this journal can be purchased through Rightslink® when proofs are received. If you have any queries, please contact our reprints department at reprints@tandf.co.uk

COPYRIGHT

It is a condition of publication that authors assign copyright or license the publication rights in their articles, including abstracts, to Taylor & Francis. This enables us to ensure full copyright protection and to disseminate the article, and of course the Journal, to the widest possible readership in print and electronic formats as appropriate. Authors may, of course, use the article elsewhere after publication without prior permission from Taylor & Francis, provided that acknowledgement is given to the Journal as original source of publication, and that Taylor & Francis is notified so that our records show that its use is properly authorised. Authors retain a number of other rights under the Taylor & Francis rights policies documents. These policies are referred to at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authorrights.pdf for full details. Authors are themselves responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyright material from other sources.