Submission of Manuscripts

Submit manuscripts for the Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet to the Editor:

M. Sandra Wood, MLS, MBA. AHIP, FMLA
Librarian Emerita,
Penn State University Libraries
E-mail: mswl@psu.edu

The subject line of the e-mail should indicate that it is a manuscript submission to JCHI.

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 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 in the abstract.

References

References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the Chicago Publication Manual, 14th ed. [Please use superscripted numbers throughout the text, re-using the same number when something is quoted later in the manuscript]. Examples:

Journal:
Using date (preferred): McCray, A.T. ‘‘Better Access to information About Clinical Trials.'' Ann Intern Med l33 (October 17, 2000): 609–14.

Using issue number (when date is not available): Kakuk. D.J. ‘‘Multi-Type Librarian Workshops: A Consumer Health Outreach Project.'' Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet 7, no. 3 (2003): 1–13.

Book: Walker, J.R., and Taylor, T. The Columbia Guide to Online Style. New York: Columbia University Press, 1998.

Contribution to a Book: Weisiger, R.A. ‘‘Laboratory Tests in Liver Disease and Approach to the Patient with Abnormal Tests.''  In Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 21st ed., edited by L. Goldman and J.C. Bennett, 775–9. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 2000.

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:

• 300 dpi or higher
• Sized to fit on journal page
• JPEG or PDF 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 per page for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum change of $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages or color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than 4 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.