CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION

Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education: An International Journal is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal focused on critical discourse and research in diaspora, indigenous, and minority education. The journal is dedicated to researching cultural sustainability in a world increasingly consolidating under national, transnational, and global organizations. It aims to draw attention to, and learn from, the many initiatives being conducted around the globe in support of diaspora, indigenous, and minority education, which might otherwise go unnoticed.

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts. Submissions must be original research involving either empirical or analytical (conceptual) research, framed within a well-developed theoretical context. Manuscripts must adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.) guidelines and should be double-spaced, including title page, text, tables, charts, references, notes, and appendixes. The first page should include the title, name(s) and affiliation(s) of author(s), and full contact information for correspondence (street address and e-mail). The second page should include the title, an abstract of not more than 150 words, a 40-word bio for each author, and a character count. Use either American or British spelling consistently. Manuscripts should not exceed 8,000 words in length (including references, notes, and tables). Direct quotation in another original language should be followed immediately by the English translation. Alternative formats will be considered if appropriate and well-executed. Tables should be placed after the references, each labeled and on a separate page. Placement should be marked in the manuscript. Figures accepted for publication must include legends and be submitted in camera-ready form. 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 figure is $1,200. Subsequent figures, totaling no more than 4 text pages, are $500.00 each. Good- quality color prints should be provided, in their final size. Figures needing reduction or enlargement will be charged an additional 25 percent. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of any artwork deemed unacceptable.

Perspectives

Submissions in this category include well-developed scholarly reflections on a key issue. Possible topics include current issues in the field affecting research (methodology), theory, policy, educa-tional administration, or curriculum and pedagogy. This category also includes critical reflections on articles previously published in the journal. In such cases, the author of the original article will be invited to respond in 1,000 words or less. Critical reflection pieces should be no longer than 3,000 words.

Program Studies

This type of submission is for case studies of specific instances of innovative programs or initiatives. In this section we invite both program and case studies. In other words, the studies can be of a particular program or of a particular people. Program studies should be no longer than 5,000 words.

Research Reports

This category is for reports of research or inquiries of relevance to diaspora, indigenous, or minority education. Reports should be no longer than 5,000 words.

Book Reviews

Please contact the editors to inquire about serving as a reviewer. Unsolicited reviews will not be accepted. Reviews should be between 500 and 1,000 words in length. The title page should include the name of the reviewed book and its author(s), publisher, number of pages, and ISBN (if available).

Only original work not previously published and not currently under review will be considered. Contributions should be in English and will be reviewed anonymously.

For all submissions, please send one electronic version (Word format) to each editor at the following addresses:

• Zvi Bekerman, Ph.D., School of Education, Melton Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel 91905. E-mail: mszviman@mscc.huji.ac.il
• Seonaigh MacPherson, Ph.D. E-mail: seonaigh@telus.net