The journal Intelligence publishes papers reporting work that makes a substantial contribution to an understanding of the nature
and function of intelligence. Varied approaches to the problem will be welcome. Theoretical and review articles will be considered if
appropriate, but preference will be given to original research. In general, studies concerned with application will not be considered
appropriate unless the work also makes a contribution to basic knowledge.
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at intelligence_journal@hotmail.com. Intelligence encourages open review for both authors and reviewers. However,
there is an option for double blind review. Please read the instructions on the website very carefully if you prefer to use the double-blind
option.
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and submitted with the manuscript following the figure legends. Acknowledgments, grant numbers, an author correspondence address, E-mail,
and any change of address should be given in a separate, asterisked footnote, which will appear at the end of text.
5. References.
Contributors should refer to the APA Publication Manual for the correct listing of references in the text and reference list.
The only exception is that unpublished references should not be treated as reference notes, but listed in the same format as published
references. All references must be closely checked in text and lists to determine that dates and spellings are consistent. Please note
that the names of all authors should be given in the list of references, and "et al." used only in the text. Examples for journals,
unpublished papers, and books (in that order) are given below:
Atkinson, R. C., and Shiffrin, R. M. (1971). The control of short-term
memory. Scientific American, 225, 82-90.
Lightburn, L. T. (1955). The relation of critical fusion frequency to age.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of New Jersey.
Riesen, A. H. (1966). Sensory deprivation. In E. Stellar and J. M. Sprague
(Eds.), Progress in physiological psychology (pp 105-112). New York: Academic.
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work when in doubt. Please try to avoid jargon and, whenever possible, abbreviations that are not commonly accepted.
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have seen and approved the original and any revised version of the paper and are in agreement with its content before it is submitted
to the Editorial Office. Each author should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for the content.
The corresponding author should also ensure that all those who have contributed to the research are acknowledged appropriately either
as a co-author or in the Acknowledgements. In addition, the corresponding author has the prime responsibility for ensuring the paper
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9. Supplementary data: Elsevier now accepts electronic supplementary material to support and enhance your scientific research.
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