Submission of Manuscripts

The focus of Leisure Sciences is on the theoretical and empirical investigation and analysisof leisure and leisure behavior. Authors are strongly encouragedto submit appropriate manuscripts through email to: karla_henderson@ncsu.edu

Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published and thatit 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, doublespaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a short-ended 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. Papers should not exceed 9,000–10,000 words.

Affiliation

Include on the title page full names of authors, academic and/or other professional affiliations, and the complete mailing address of the author to whom proofs and correspondence should be sent. Please include phone, fax, and e-mail address. Do not submit position titles.

References and Citations

Format for references and citations should conform to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed., 2001). This manual may be ordered from:

Publication Department
American Psychological Association
750 Firth Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242, USA
Phone: (202)336-5500
Fax: (202)336-5502
www.apastyle.org

Use this reference also for other matters of editorial style.

Citations in Text:
(Howe & Rancourt, 1990) or (Linder, 1970)

Journal:
Howe, C.Z.&Rancort, A.M. (1990). The importance of definitions of selected concepts for leisure inquiry. Leisure Sciences,12, 395-406.

Book:
Linder, S.B. (1970). The harried leisure class. New York: Columbia University Press.

Book:
Dubin, J. A., & Rivers, D. (1990). Selection bias in linear regression, logit and probit models. In J. Fox & J. S. Long (Eds.), Modern methods of data analysis. (2nd edn., pp. 410–442). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

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

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 conversion and 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 of $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. 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. APA Guidelines for tables and figures are to be followed. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, doublespaced, 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.

Research Reflections

In addition to manuscripts, a column entitled “Research Reflections” is published in each issue of the journal. The purpose of this column is to present a persuasive and logical essay from an author's perspective. Essays should not exceed 3,000 words. Please contact Dr. M. Deborah Bialeschki at moon@email.unc.edu for essay guidelines and queries.

Page Proofs

All proofs must be corrected and returned to the publisher within 48 hours of receipt. If the manuscript is not returned within the allotted time, the editor will proofread the article and it will be printed per the editor's instruction.

Reprints

Each corresponding author will receive one copy 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 in reprints is available to authors who order before print publication.