Submission of Manuscripts

Death Studies uses an online submission and review system, ScholarOne, through which authors submit manuscripts and track their progress up until acceptance for publication. Authors will enter pertinent information into the system and submit the following files:

(a) cover letter file; (b) manuscript file containing the entire text of the article, including title page, abstract, all text, references, footnotes, and appendixes; (c) figures and tables, which should be submitted as separate files. Please log on to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/udst for information and instructions regarding registration and manuscript submission.

Style

Manuscripts should be prepared according to the guidelines in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Ed.). Authors should follow style and ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA). Sources cited in the text must be included in the reference list and acknowledgments; grant numbers or other credits should be included as a separate, asterisked footnote. Included in the discussion section should be an overview of the implications of the results for policy, practice, and future research.

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
• 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 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 should be provided in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable.

Proofs and Reprints

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 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.