Journal Details
Adoption Quarterly
Published By: Routledge
Volume Number: 13
Frequency: 4 issues per year
Print ISSN: 1092-6755
Online ISSN: 1544-452X
Instructions for Authors
Aims and Scope
Adoption Quarterly is an unparalleled forum for examining the issues of child care, the relationships between nature and nurture, and the psychological and social meanings of the word family. This international, multidisciplinary journal features conceptual and empirical work, commentaries, and book reviews from the fields of the social sciences, humanities, biological sciences, law, and social policy. In addition to examining ethical, biological, financial, social and psychological adoption issues, Adoption Quarterly addresses continuity in adoption issues that are important to both practitioners and researchers, such as: the intermediary task of matching adoptee, prospective adoptive parents and–most recently–birth parents, the adoptive parent's task of telling their adoptee of his/her adoption, the reality of loss as experienced differently by the individual members of the adoptive triad and the possibility of bonding on the basis of "shared fate", adoption as a premier paradigm for studying the interactions of nature, nurture, and the lifelong development of the adoptee, adoptee adjustment (now viewed in a life-span perspective), adjustment issues for birth and adoptive parents. Adoption Quarterly also explores: the ideology of adoptive kinship, adoption as an institution, infertility solutions and reproductive technologies, future trends for adoption - and much more! The complexity modern adoption issues is daunting and challenging, but also extraordinarily exciting. The place to follow this excitement is Adoption Quarterly!
Submission of Manuscripts
Authors must submit manuscripts electronically. Please submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word format to Scott D. Ryan, MSW, MBA, Ph.D., Dean & Professor, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 211 S. Cooper Street, Arlington, Texas 76019-0129, adoptionquarterly@hotmail.com. 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. Any data that has been used in the manuscript was obtained under the approval of an IRB for Human Subjects. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher. Manuscripts Length—No longer than 30 pages–including abstract/keywords, tables/figures, and references. Manuscript Style & Preparation APA 5th Edition–Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The Manuscript should use Times New Roman, 12-point font. The text should be Double-Spaced, including endnotes and references. The use of footnotes within the text is discouraged. Leave a one Inch Margins on all four sides. Include the manuscripts title an abstract (no more than 100 words) and keywords (up to 5) as the document's first page. Also include a document header on each page with an abbreviated title and page number of total (e.g., pg 2 of 7). Do NOT include any identifying information within the manuscript. Title Page: Important–Submit a separate cover page with the manuscript, indicating the article title, plus: full authorship, an introductory note with authors' academic degrees, professional titles, affiliations, mailing and e-mail addresses, and any desired acknowledgement of research support or other credit (50 words).
References
References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 5th ed. Cite in the text by author and date (Smith, 1983) and include an alphabetical list at the end of the article. Examples:
Journal: Tsai, M., & Wagner, N. N. (1978). Therapy groups for women sexually molested as children. Archives of Sexual Behaviour, 7(6), 417-427.
Book: Millman, M. (1980). Such a pretty face. New York: W. W. Norton.
Contribution to a Book: Hartley, J. T., & Walsh, D. A. (1980). Contemporary issues in adult development of learning. In L. W. Poon (ed.), Ageing in the 1980s (pp. 239-252). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Illustrations
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:
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:
- 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
Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge at $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color.
Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge at $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color.
Tables and Figures
Tables and figures (illustrations) 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.
Proofs
Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking System (CATS). They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.
Reprints and Issues
Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication. Each corresponding author will receive 3 complete issues in which the article publishes and a complimentary PDF. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
