Manuscripts, as well as any other correspondence regarding the Journal,should be addressed to Dr.Tagi Sagafi-nejad, Editor, The International Trade Journal, Texas A&M International University, 5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, TX 78041, USA. Electronic submissions should be addressed to: itj@tamiu.edu.

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 than 100 words.Avoid abbreviations,diagrams,and reference to the text.

 

Upon acceptance,authors are required to submit manuscripts on disk. The disk should be prepared using MS Word or WordPerfect and should be clearly labeled with the authors' names, file name, and software program. A hardcopy printout that exactly matches the disk must be supplied. 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,on a separate page. The corresponding author must include a complete mailing address, telephone number, and fax number.

 

 

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

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.

 

 

Each corresponding author will receive up to three copies of the issue in which the article appears. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs.Adiscount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication.