Aims and Scope:
The Journal of Radio & Audio Media is a semiannual publication designed to promote scholarly dialogues generated by various disciplinary and methodological points of view. The Journal welcomes interdisciplinary inquiries regarding radio's contemporary and historical subject matter as well as those audio media that have challenged radio's traditional use. Scholars are invited to submit articles pertaining to any area of radio and audio media. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, formats and programming, new technology, policy and regulation, rating systems, commercial and noncommercial networks, radio history, management and innovation, personalities, popular cultures, uses and effects studies, propaganda, social movements, advertising and sales, market concentration, Internet and satellite radio, podcasting, alternative formats, diversity, gender and international radio.
All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by two or more anonymous referees. Submitted work is evaluated according to its conceptualization, importance to radio studies and mass communication theory, contribution to the mass media literature, interest to Journal readers, soundness of research and methodological procedures, and clarity of presentation. Most Journal submissions are 20 to 25 manuscript pages, including references and tables. Special care should be taken with documentation of data and assertions. Opinions should be labeled clearly as such (usually in a “Discussion” section). The reader must be provided with adequate information to judge the scope, content, validity, and reliability of the literature presented.
Authors normally will receive an editorial decision within 3 to 4 months. Because manuscripts are sent to expert referees for evaluation, the consideration time may vary. The Editor reserves the right to make minor changes in any accepted manuscript that do not alter the substantial meaning or results of the article or the expressed views of the author.
Address manuscripts to the Editor: Michael Brown, Editor, Journal of Radio & Audio Media, Communication and Journalism, University of Wyoming, 1000 University, Dept. 3904, Laramie, WY 82071 (phone: 307-766-3122 or 307-766-6277; fax: 307-766-3812; e-mail:
mrbrown@uwyo.edu).
Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts using Scholar One's Manuscript Central submission Website at
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/hjrs. Any references that might identify the author(s) should be removed from the manuscript. 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 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. Manuscripts should not exceed 6,500 words.
References
Complete citations for references should be supplied. Cite in the text by author and date (Smith, 1983). Prepare reference list in accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 4th ed. 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 (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be submitted as digital files and should follow these guidelines:
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300 dpi or higher
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Sized to fit on journal page
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EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
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Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files
Color Reproduction
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 C online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print C online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies. Print C Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.
Tables and Figures
Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate 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 double-spaced. The number of tables should be kept to a minimum. No table should be included if the equivalent information can be communicated in a few sentences in the text.
Proofs and Reprints
Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking System (CATS). Each contributing author will receive a PDF of the final article and 2 complimentary copies of the issue in which the article appears. 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.
