ASR Manuscript Submission Information for Authors

Manuscript Format:

You must submit an electronic file of the manuscript saved onto floppy disk or CD. Acceptable program files include MS Word, WordPerfect, and Excel. (Please do not send PDF files.)

If you are affiliated with two institutions at the time you submit your manuscript, please let us know to which address you would like us to send correspondence.

The hardcopy manuscript must be in English, typed, double-spaced, on 8-1/2 by 11 inch white paper. All margins must be 1 inch. On the title page, note the manuscript's total word count (include all text, references, and footnotes; do not include word counts for tables or figures). Manuscripts should meet the format guidelines specified in the Notice to Contributors published in the February and August issues of each volume (see also link below). You may cite your own work, but do not use wording that identifies you as the author.

Do not send double-sided copies. Send SEPARATE page for the title page, the author biography page (<100 words per author bio), and the abstract page (150 to 200 words). Include the title of the manuscript on the abstract page. It is assumed that the author has retained a copy of his or her paper.

For more detailed information, see the ASA Style Guide, which can be downloaded free of charge by ASA members on the ASA Members Only page. For more information on manuscript format, see Notice to Contributors (PDF format). Before submitting manuscript to ASR, see the Submission Checklist.

Preparation of Manuscript:
For more in-depth details of our guidelines for preparation of a manuscript, see the Preparation Checklist for ASR Manuscripts (PDF format).

Permission:
The author is responsible for securing permission to reproduce all copyrighted figures or materials for printing in ASR before they are published by ASR. A copy of the written permission must be included with the manuscript submission. ASR cannot and will not use anything for which an author has not obtained written permission (and provided our office with a copy of that written permission). See also the ASA Reprint Permissions page for information regarding permission to reprint ASR materials in other publications.

Figures, Tables, and Graphic File Requirements:
To see details of electronic file submission requirements for figures and tables, please click here.

Electronic Blinded Peer Review Process:
To maintain a timely review process, we e-mail a blinded read-only PDF file version of the manuscript to a reviewer. For more complete information, please click here to view the ASR Electronic Review Process page.

Acknowledgment of Manuscript Receipt:
ASR will acknowledge the receipt of your manuscript if you provide your e-mail address. Manuscripts are not returned after review. In your cover letter, you may recommend specific reviewers (or identify individuals that ASR should not use). Do not recommend colleagues, collaborators, or friends. ASR may choose to disregard your recommendation.

Ethics of Manuscript Submission:
Submission of a manuscript to another professional journal while it is under review by the ASR is regarded by the ASA as unethical.
Significant findings or contributions that have already appeared (or will appear) elsewhere must be clearly identified.
All persons who publish in ASA journals are required to abide by ASA guidelines and ethics codes regarding plagiarism and all other issues.
For more information about ASA manuscript guidelines, contact the ASA:

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