Aims and Scope: The purpose of Sequential Analysis is to publish contributions in both theoretical and applied aspects of sequential methodologies in all areas of statistical science. The journal highlights developments of new and important sequential methods as well as novel use of existing sequential methods. Interdisciplinary articles and articles emphasizing methodologies that are expected to be of practical value to applied researchers and statistical consultants are especially encouraged. Articles that deal with contemporary areas of applications including animal abundance, bioequivalence, clinical trials, communication science, computer simulations, data mining, directional data, disease mapping, environmental sampling, finance, genome, imaging, microarrays, networking, parallel processing, pest management, sonar detection, spatial statistics, tracking, and engineering are highly encouraged. Expository, review articles critically synthesizing broad-based statistical issues are deemed particularly valuable. Novel case-study articles are also welcome. The published articles should emphasize both readability and relevance in the eyes of ALL statisticians. All papers are refereed.

Submission of Manuscripts: Manuscripts may be sent to the Editor-in-Chief: Professor Nitis Mukhopadhyay, Department of Statistics, UBox 4120, CLAS Building, University of Connecticut, 215 Glenbrook Road, Storrs, CT 06269-4120, U.S.A.; E-mail: nitis.mukhopadhyay@uconn.edu; http://merlot.stat.uconn.edu/~nitis/. Authors are requested to submit manuscripts by email or by mail on disk, in MS Word or PDF format. The disk should be clearly labeled with the authors' names, file name, and software program. 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, double-spaced, with margins of at least 1.5 cm on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened 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 200 words. Consult a recent journal issue. For detailed instructions, visit online: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/lsqaauthdetail.pdf

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 Reproduction: 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.

Reprints: A corresponding author of an article will receive a PDF file of the article via email. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Abraham Wald Prize in Sequential Analysis: This prestigious prize is awarded to author(s) of an article that is judged the best among all published articles in Sequential Analysis journal during the preceding year. The winning paper is normally announced in a special ceremony held during the joint statistical meetings.