Manuscript Submission:

Journal of Health Communication is now exclusively using an online submission and review system, Manuscript Central, http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/uhcm through which authors submit double-spaced manuscripts and track their progress. Hard copies of manuscripts will not be considered. Authors should enter the requested information into the system and submit the following files: (a) a cover letter file, containing any comments to the editor; (b) a manuscript file (submitted in Word or WordPerfect), containing the entire text of the article, including the title page (authorship omitted), the abstract, all text, references, footnotes, and appendixes; (c) figures and tables, which may either be included at the end of the manuscript file or submitted as separate files. Manuscripts, abstracts, references, figure and tables must conform to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001, Fifth Edition) guidelines.

Only original manuscripts submitted to Journal of Health Communication will be considered for publication. The cover letter should include a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere.. All manuscripts submitted to this journal undergo editorial screening and blind peer review. Authors will be notified of the disposition of their manuscripts expeditiously.

Articles should be no more than 5,000 words plus appropriate charts, tables, and references. All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch 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 no more than 200 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text. Manuscripts, including tables, figures, and references, should be prepared in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th Edition.

The editors cannot respond to individual queries regarding the appropriateness of planned contributions. Please consult recent issues of the Journal regarding our scope of coverage of health communication issues. On our web site, you can view abstracts in specific subject areas at no charge. All other questions should be e-mailed to Wendy Meltzer at journalofhealthcommunication@gmail.com.  

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.

 

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 reproduction or for print þ online reproduction.Color reprints can only be ordered if print þ online reproduction costs are paid.Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies. Print +Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color;$450 for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.

Tables and Figures

 

Tables and figures (illustrations)should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled,taking into account necessary size reduction.Captions should be typed, double-spaced, 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.

Proofs

 

Page proofs are sent to the designated author. They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

Reprints and Complimentary Copies

 

Each corresponding author of an article will receive 3 complimentary copies 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 on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication.