Send manuscripts via e-mail in PDF or mail hard copy manuscripts in duplicate on 8.5" x 11" paper. The cover page must show title, author name(s) and affiliation(s), e-mail address(es), and work phone number(s). The first page of text should begin with the title only. A one-paragraph abstract of no more than 100 words must be included. Manuscripts must be double-spaced on one side of the page. All sections of the paper, beginning with the introduction and ending with a conclusion or summary, must be numbered with Roman numerals. Subsection headings must be lettered A, B, C, etc.
The manuscript should explain its relation to other research in the field, especially recently published material. References cited in the text should be noted by the last name(s) of the author(s) followed by the publication year enclosed in parentheses without punctuation: Smith (1988). When a particular page, section, or equation is referred to, the reference also should be placed within parentheses: (Smith and Jones (1988), p. 222), (Green (1988a), eq. 3).
Lengthy mathematical proofs and extensive tables should be placed in an appendix or omitted from the manuscript entirely. In the latter case, the author may indicate in a footnote that proofs or tables are available on request. The author should make every effort to explain the meaning of mathematical proofs.
The author should check the manuscript for clarity, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to minimize editorial changes and the necessity of extensive corrections at the proof stage. All abbreviations must be defined.
Equations
All but very short mathematical expressions should be displayed
on a separate line and centered. Important displayed equations must
be identified by consecutive Arabic numerals in parentheses on the
left. Expressions should be aligned and subscripts and superscripts
clearly marked to avoid confusion.
Tables
Each table must be titled and numbered consecutively
with Arabic numerals. Please check the text to make sure there is a
reference to each table. General footnotes should be marked as a, b, c,
etc., for specific footnotes. Asterisks * or ** indicate significance at
the 5% and 1% levels, respectively. The author should check tables to be
sure that totals are correct and that the title, column headings, and
footnotes clearly explain the content of the table. If tables
are on separate pages at the end of the article, indicate approximate
placement within the text.
Figures
Figures must be titled and numbered consecutively with Arabic
numerals. Captions should present sufficient information to
describe the purpose of the figure. Figures for accepted
manuscripts must be of professional quality and ready for
reproduction.
Footnotes
Footnotes must be double-spaced. Footnotes must not be used for the
purpose of citation. Footnotes with extensive content should be avoided.
References
All works cited in the text must be alphabetically arranged in
a double-spaced list at the end of the manuscript. Examples: