INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

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Introduction

The journal will include research-based papers and case studies, as well as papers aimed at developing theory and good practice (3,000 - 5,000 words) and where appropriate, shorter pieces describing work under consideration or in progress (1,000 - 2,500 words).

Authors are asked:

  • to review literature only in as far as it supports the argument being discussed;
  • to avoid, where possible, specialist terminology;
  • and to consider as far as possible the practical implications of the work described. Articles should not have been published, nor be under consideration for publication, elsewhere.
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Submissions

Authors should ideally send a copy of their article as a word document attached to an e-mail to the editor (RMawby@plym.ac.uk). Alternatively they may submit four copies of their article (and retain a copy for themselves). In order that these may be reviewed anonymously they are asked to ensure that two copies include the title but do not identify the author(s). The four copies of the typescript should be sent to the editor:

Professor Rob Mawby,
School of Sociology, Politics and Law,
University of Plymouth,
20 Portland Villas,
Plymouth
Devon PL4 8AA, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1752 233208
E-mail: RMawby@plym.ac.uk

Please provide the full address and telephone number of the person to whom correspondence and the proofs should be sent. Proofs need to be returned to the publishers within 48 hours. The publishers will provide 3 copies of the issue in which the article appears free of charge.

The editor is happy to respond informally to suggestions for articles.

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Reviews

If you would like to review a book or if you are a publisher wishing to submit an item for review (N.B. please send a copy of the book) please contact the Reviews Editor:

Elaine Campbell,
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology,
Bridge Building,
University of Newcastle upon Tyne,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 191-222-5030
E-mail: Elaine.Campbell@ncl.ac.uk

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Preparation of manuscripts

Articles should not have been published elsewhere, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere. They should be word-processed in English, double-spaced throughout, allowing at least three centimetres on all sides of the text, on one side of A4 white paper, with the pages numbered consecutively.

An abstract of 100-150 words, should accompany the manuscript. After the abstract five 'key words' should be included. The current position and affiliation of the author or authors should be included on the title page.

Keep textual notes to a minimum, indicate them with superscript numbers, and provide the note text as a list at the end of the article before the references. Please do not use footnotes.

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References

Authors are asked to take particular care in following the House Style for references:

Each reference should be in Harvard style:

I. References in the text (Jones, 1997) to include surname and date. Et al should be used where there are more than two authors (Jones et al, 1997).

II. Full references should be listed alphabetically at the end of the paper. All authors should be identified by surname and initial(s). Et al should not be used in full references.

Titles of books, journals and reports should be italicised.

References to journal articles should include both volume and issue numbers, and the page range (thus 'Vol. 2, No. 3, pp 7-33').

Page ranges should use the en-rule rather than dashes (shown in the above example); the same applies to such cases as 'during the period 1977-81' or 'on some 25-30 occasions'.

References to specific points in a work, or to direct quotations, should give the relevant page number(s).

Examples:

  • Sherman, L.W., Gartin, P. and Beurger, M. (1989) Hot Spots of Predatory Crime: Routine Activities and the Criminology of Place. Criminology. Vol. 27, No. 1, pp 27-56.

  • Manunta, G. (1998b) Security: An Introduction. Cranfield: Cranfield University Press, pp 45-52.

  • Friedman, S.B. and Darragh, A.J. (1988) Economic Development. In So, F.S. and Getzels, J. (eds) The Practice of Local Government. Washington, DC: International City Management Association.

  • Winchester, S. and Jackson, H. (1982) Residential Burglary: The Limits of Prevention. Home Office Research Study No. 74. London: Home Office.

Referencing different types of publication:

  • Book:

    May, E. (1997) Terrorism. Basingstoke: Macmillan, p 43.

  • Article in journal:

    Smith, D. and Hope, A.E. (1984) Fear and Trembling: Terrorism in Three Religious Traditions. American Political Science Review. Vol. 78, pp 658-677.

    (Please note the use of capitals and that the title of the journal is in italics.)

  • Essay in a book:

    Ivianski, Z. (1988) The Terrorist Revolution; The Roots of Modern Terrorism. In Rapoport, D. (ed.) Inside Terrorist Organizations. London: Cass.

  • Newspaper:

    The Mail on Sunday, 12 January 1986.

  • Research studies, papers or reports:

    Winchester, S. and Jackson, H. (1982) Residential Burglary: the Limits of Prevention. Home Office Research Study, 74. London: Home Office.

  • A reference from the Internet:

    Details of this call can be obtained from http://www.cordis.lu/infosec/

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Tables, figures and diagrams

All tables, figures and diagrams must be discussed or mentioned in the text and numbered in the order in which they are mentioned. Each should have a brief descriptive title and should be understandable even without reference to the text. They should all be typed on separate sheets, not included within the text. All data should be defined in the column heads and all footnotes placed at the end of the table. Note: tables should be created using tabs for columns, not spaces or column formats in Word. All text should be 12pt Times, paragraphs should have a line space between and titles and subheads should have a line space above and below.

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Proofs

The corresponding author will be sent an email containing a link to an online PDF proof of the article. Please print a copy of the PDF proof, correct within the time period indicated and return as directed. Please make no revisions to the final, edited text, except where the copy editor has requested clarification.

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Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from copyright holders for reproducing through any medium of communication those illustrations, tables, figures or lengthy quotations previously published elsewhere. Add your acknowledgements to the typescript, preferably in the form of an "Acknowledgements" section at the end of the paper. Credit the source and copyright of photographs or figures in the accompanying captions.

The journal's policy is to own copyright in all contributions. Before publication, authors assign copyright to the Publishers, but retain their rights to republish this material in other works written or edited by themselves, subject to full acknowledgement of the original source of publication.

The journal mandates the Copyright Clearance Center in the USA and the Copyright Licensing Agency in the UK to offer centralised licensing arrangements for photocopying in their respective territories.