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International journal of intercultural relations
International Journalof
INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS AIMS AND SCOPE The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTERCULTURAL TIONS is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding
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of theory, practice, and research in inter- and intragroup relations. The contents encompass theoretical developments, field-based evaluation training techniques, and empirical discussions of cultural similarities and differences. Papers appearing in IJIR are selected for their contributions to an understanding of intergroup harmony and reduction of tensions. Issueoriented and cross-discipline discussion is encouraged. The highest priority is given to manuscripts that join theory, practice, and field research design, By theory, we mean conceptual schemes focused on the nature of cultural differences and similarities. fracrice refers to techniques of intercultural training that are both theoretically well founded and usable in the field. The research design we are looking for should: (a) be field-based rather than laboratory-based and (b) pit the training technique under consideration against other approaches. Whereas true experiments in the field are ideal, they are also hard to come by, and we expect many will more closely resemble quasi-experimental models. It is recognized that it may not be possible to include all of the above elements in a given manuscript. However, the authors should attempt such inclusion whenever possible. No restriction is made on the definition of “culture” as proper subject matter for a manuscript. Acceptable studies may deal with any of the following: national, cross-cultural, racial, social class, sex differences, and even management versus union differences, among others. However, it is the responsibility of the authors to show that the groups under consideration actually form a culture.
READERSHIP
AND FORMAT
Researchers, trainers, practitioners, educators, and students in the areas of cross-cultural and cross-group research are among the readers of /J/R. Because the audience includes both scholars and practitioners in a variety of fields, the use of specialized jargon is kept to a minimum. IJfR contains major articles, book reviews, brief reports of current research and evaluations, and features the Intercultural Communication Monitor, which is a forum for announcements of current events in the field of intergroup relations training. Abstracts of all articles appear in English, French, and Spanish. /JIR is published quarterly in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. 397
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I. Manuscripts should be submitted in triplicate to the Editor at the Department of Psychology, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA. 2. Authors should follow the style set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (3rd ed., 1983) with the following exceptions: (a) All acknowledgements should be listed in an unnumbered footnote on the first page; (b) the reprint mailing address of the senior author should appear on the first page as part of the acknowledgement footnote; (c) every effort should be made to avoid the use of content footnotes-such material should be inserted parenthetically within the text or placed in a separate section at the end of the article. 3. The entire manuscript. including abstract, quotations, tabular material, and references must be typed double-spaced on one side of white bond paper with at least I inch (or 3 cm) margins on all four sides. 4. To facilitate blind review by one or more manuscript referees, all indication of authorship should appear on a detachable cover page only. 5. Each table or figure should appear on a separate page, numbered separately using Arabic numerals and placed at the end of the manuscript following references. Placement in the typeset texts should be indicated by a phrase such as “Insert Table I about here” set off from the rest of the text. Tables must be typed according to APA guidelines. Include a clean, camera-ready original of each figure, and list figure legends on a separate page. 6. References to published works must be cited in the text according to the author/date system and listed alphabeticalIy in the reference section at the end of the manuscript. Examples of appropriate format for chapters, articles, and books appear below. For other types, consult the APA Publication Manual. AMIR, Y. (1980). The role of intergroup contact in change of prejudice and ethnic relations. In P. A. Katz (Ed.), Toward the elimination of racism (pp. 245-308). New York: Pergamon Press. GAMA, E.M.P., & PEDERSEN, P. (1977). Readjustment problems of Brazilian returnees from graduate studies in the United States. lnfernationul Journal o_f lnrerculrural Relarions. 1, 46-59. TRIANDIS, H.C. (1972). 7% analysis of subjective culrure. New York: Wiley. 7. An abstract of 250 words or less must accompany each manuscript. French and Spanish translations must also be provided by the author(s). 8. Twenty-five reprints will be supplied without charge to each senior author. Additional reprints may be purchased with an order form provided with page proofs. 9. Articles appearing in lJlR are indexed in Currem Contents, Psyhofogicaf Abstracts, International Bibliographic der Zeitschrifteniiteratur, U.S. Poliiical Science Documents, Adoiescenr ~enfai Health Absrracts, and Sociological Abstracts. 10. Personal Computers: Authors with access to an Apple IIc, He, IBM-PC or compatible personal computer can use Manuscript Manager/APA Style, a software program available from Pergamon Journals that automatically formats manuscripts according to APA requirements.
INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS AIMS AND SCOPE The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTERCULTURAL TIONS is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding
RELA-
of theory, practice, and research in inter- and intragroup relations. The contents encompass theoretical developments, field-based evaluation training techniques, and empirical discussions of cultural similarities and differences. Papers appearing in IJIR are selected for their contributions to an understanding of intergroup harmony and reduction of tensions. Issueoriented and cross-discipline discussion is encouraged. The highest priority is given to manuscripts that join theory, practice, and field research design, By theory, we mean conceptual schemes focused on the nature of cultural differences and similarities. fracrice refers to techniques of intercultural training that are both theoretically well founded and usable in the field. The research design we are looking for should: (a) be field-based rather than laboratory-based and (b) pit the training technique under consideration against other approaches. Whereas true experiments in the field are ideal, they are also hard to come by, and we expect many will more closely resemble quasi-experimental models. It is recognized that it may not be possible to include all of the above elements in a given manuscript. However, the authors should attempt such inclusion whenever possible. No restriction is made on the definition of “culture” as proper subject matter for a manuscript. Acceptable studies may deal with any of the following: national, cross-cultural, racial, social class, sex differences, and even management versus union differences, among others. However, it is the responsibility of the authors to show that the groups under consideration actually form a culture.
READERSHIP
AND FORMAT
Researchers, trainers, practitioners, educators, and students in the areas of cross-cultural and cross-group research are among the readers of /J/R. Because the audience includes both scholars and practitioners in a variety of fields, the use of specialized jargon is kept to a minimum. IJfR contains major articles, book reviews, brief reports of current research and evaluations, and features the Intercultural Communication Monitor, which is a forum for announcements of current events in the field of intergroup relations training. Abstracts of all articles appear in English, French, and Spanish. /JIR is published quarterly in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. 397
398
MANUSCRIPT
SUBMISSION
I. Manuscripts should be submitted in triplicate to the Editor at the Department of Psychology, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA. 2. Authors should follow the style set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (3rd ed., 1983) with the following exceptions: (a) All acknowledgements should be listed in an unnumbered footnote on the first page; (b) the reprint mailing address of the senior author should appear on the first page as part of the acknowledgement footnote; (c) every effort should be made to avoid the use of content footnotes-such material should be inserted parenthetically within the text or placed in a separate section at the end of the article. 3. The entire manuscript. including abstract, quotations, tabular material, and references must be typed double-spaced on one side of white bond paper with at least I inch (or 3 cm) margins on all four sides. 4. To facilitate blind review by one or more manuscript referees, all indication of authorship should appear on a detachable cover page only. 5. Each table or figure should appear on a separate page, numbered separately using Arabic numerals and placed at the end of the manuscript following references. Placement in the typeset texts should be indicated by a phrase such as “Insert Table I about here” set off from the rest of the text. Tables must be typed according to APA guidelines. Include a clean, camera-ready original of each figure, and list figure legends on a separate page. 6. References to published works must be cited in the text according to the author/date system and listed alphabeticalIy in the reference section at the end of the manuscript. Examples of appropriate format for chapters, articles, and books appear below. For other types, consult the APA Publication Manual. AMIR, Y. (1980). The role of intergroup contact in change of prejudice and ethnic relations. In P. A. Katz (Ed.), Toward the elimination of racism (pp. 245-308). New York: Pergamon Press. GAMA, E.M.P., & PEDERSEN, P. (1977). Readjustment problems of Brazilian returnees from graduate studies in the United States. lnfernationul Journal o_f lnrerculrural Relarions. 1, 46-59. TRIANDIS, H.C. (1972). 7% analysis of subjective culrure. New York: Wiley. 7. An abstract of 250 words or less must accompany each manuscript. French and Spanish translations must also be provided by the author(s). 8. Twenty-five reprints will be supplied without charge to each senior author. Additional reprints may be purchased with an order form provided with page proofs. 9. Articles appearing in lJlR are indexed in Currem Contents, Psyhofogicaf Abstracts, International Bibliographic der Zeitschrifteniiteratur, U.S. Poliiical Science Documents, Adoiescenr ~enfai Health Absrracts, and Sociological Abstracts. 10. Personal Computers: Authors with access to an Apple IIc, He, IBM-PC or compatible personal computer can use Manuscript Manager/APA Style, a software program available from Pergamon Journals that automatically formats manuscripts according to APA requirements.