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International journal of intercultural relations
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AIMS AND SCOPE The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OFINTERCULTURAL RELATIONS is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of theory, practice, and research in inter- and intra-group 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. Issue-oriented and cross-discipline discussion is encouraged. The highest priority is given to manuscripts which join theory, practice, and field research design. By theory, we mean conceptual schemes focused on the nature of cultural differences and similarities. Practice refers to techniques of intercultural training which are both theoretically well-founded and usable in the field. The research design we are looking for should: (1) be field-based rather than laboratory-based and (2) pit the training technique under consideration against other approaches. While 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 ofZJZR. Because the audience includes both scholars and practitioners in a variety of fields, the use of specialized jargon is kept to a minimum. ZJZR 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. Abstmcts of all articles appear in English, French, and Spanish. IJIR is published quarterly in the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. 135
MANUSCRIPT
SUBMISSION
1. Manuscripts should be submitted in triplicate to the Editor at the Department of Psychology, Purdue University School of Science, 1201 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205, USA. 2. Authors should follow the style set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (1974) with the following exceptions: (a) no distinction is necessary between “references” and “reference notes; (b) all acknowledgements should be listed in an unnumbered footnote on the first page; (c) the reprint mailing address of the senior author should appear on the first page as part of the acknowledgment footnote. 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 1 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 text should be indicated by a phrase such as “Insert Table 1 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 alphabetically 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. The role of intergroup contact in change of prejudice and ethnic relations. In P.A. Katz (Ed.), Toward the elimination of racism. New York: Pergamon Press, 1976. GAMA, E.M.P., & PEDERSEN, P. Readjustment problems of Brazilian returnees from graduate studies in the United States. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 1977, 1, 46-59. TRIANDIS, H.C. me analysis of subjective culture. New York: Wiley, 1972. 7. An abstract of not more than 250 words must accompany each manuscript; French and Spanish translations will be prepared by IJZR. 8. Twenty-five reprints will be supplied without charge to each senior author. Additional reprints may be purchased with an order form provided with the page proofs. 9. Articles appearing in ZJIR are indexed in ERIC Current Index to Journals in Education, Psychological Abstracts, Sociological Abstracts, and Current Con tents/Social and Behavioral Sciences. 136
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of
AIMS AND SCOPE The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OFINTERCULTURAL RELATIONS is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of theory, practice, and research in inter- and intra-group 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. Issue-oriented and cross-discipline discussion is encouraged. The highest priority is given to manuscripts which join theory, practice, and field research design. By theory, we mean conceptual schemes focused on the nature of cultural differences and similarities. Practice refers to techniques of intercultural training which are both theoretically well-founded and usable in the field. The research design we are looking for should: (1) be field-based rather than laboratory-based and (2) pit the training technique under consideration against other approaches. While 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 ofZJZR. Because the audience includes both scholars and practitioners in a variety of fields, the use of specialized jargon is kept to a minimum. ZJZR 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. Abstmcts of all articles appear in English, French, and Spanish. IJIR is published quarterly in the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. 135
MANUSCRIPT
SUBMISSION
1. Manuscripts should be submitted in triplicate to the Editor at the Department of Psychology, Purdue University School of Science, 1201 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205, USA. 2. Authors should follow the style set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (1974) with the following exceptions: (a) no distinction is necessary between “references” and “reference notes; (b) all acknowledgements should be listed in an unnumbered footnote on the first page; (c) the reprint mailing address of the senior author should appear on the first page as part of the acknowledgment footnote. 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 1 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 text should be indicated by a phrase such as “Insert Table 1 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 alphabetically 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. The role of intergroup contact in change of prejudice and ethnic relations. In P.A. Katz (Ed.), Toward the elimination of racism. New York: Pergamon Press, 1976. GAMA, E.M.P., & PEDERSEN, P. Readjustment problems of Brazilian returnees from graduate studies in the United States. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 1977, 1, 46-59. TRIANDIS, H.C. me analysis of subjective culture. New York: Wiley, 1972. 7. An abstract of not more than 250 words must accompany each manuscript; French and Spanish translations will be prepared by IJZR. 8. Twenty-five reprints will be supplied without charge to each senior author. Additional reprints may be purchased with an order form provided with the page proofs. 9. Articles appearing in ZJIR are indexed in ERIC Current Index to Journals in Education, Psychological Abstracts, Sociological Abstracts, and Current Con tents/Social and Behavioral Sciences. 136