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An International Journal of Research
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Guide for Authors
Body Image is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, scientific articles on body image and human
physical appearance. Body Image is a multi-faceted concept that refers to persons' perceptions and attitudes about their own body, particularly
but not exclusively its appearance. The journal invites contributions from a broad range of disciplines psychological science, other
social and behavioral sciences, and medical and health sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports,
theoretical and review papers, and science-based practitioner reports of interest. Dissertation abstracts are also published online,
and the journal gives an annual award for the best doctoral dissertation in this field.
Submission of an article implies that the
work described has not been published previously (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture or academic thesis),
that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication is approved by all authors and tacitly or explicitly
by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that, if accepted, it will not be published elsewhere in the same
form, in English or in any other language, without the written consent of the Publisher.
Submission
Authors can upload
their article as a LaTeX, Microsoft® (MS) Word®, WordPerfect®, PostScript or Adobe® Acrobat® PDF document
via the "Author Gateway" page of this journal ( http://ees.elsevier.com/bodyimage/ through the "submit online to this journal"
link), where you will also find a detailed description on its use. The system generates an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of the article which
is used for the reviewing process. It is crucial that all graphical and tabular elements be placed within the text, so that the file
is suitable for reviewing. Authors, Reviewers and Editors send and receive all correspondence by e-mail and no paper correspondence is
necessary.
Note: Electronically submitted manuscripts are converted into PDF for the review process but may need to be edited after
acceptance to follow journal standards. For this an "editable" file format is necessary. See the section on "Electronic format requirements
for accepted articles" and the further general instructions on how to prepare your article below.
Online submission is strongly preferred
but authors can also submit via mail. Four (4) copies of the manuscript, plus the file on computer disk, including one set of high-quality
original illustrations, suitable for direct reproduction, should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief, Thomas F. Cash, Ph.D. Department
of Psychology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA Tel: +1 757 683 4439, Fax: +1 757 683 5087, Email: tcash@odu.edu . (Copies of the illustrations are acceptable for the other sets of manuscripts, as long as the quality permits refereeing.)
Electronic format requirements for accepted articles
Wordprocessors - General points
We accept most wordprocessing
formats, but Word, WordPerfect or LaTeX is preferred. Always keep a backup copy of the electronic file for reference and safety. Save
your files using the default extension of the program used.
Wordprocessor documents
It is important that the file be saved
in the native format of the wordprocessor used. The text should be in single-column format. Keep the layout of the text as simple as
possible. Most formatting codes will be removed and replaced on processing the article. In particular, do not use the wordprocessor's
options to justify text or to hyphenate words. However, do use bold face, italics, subscripts, superscripts etc. Do not embed 'graphically
designed' equations or tables, but prepare these using the wordprocessor's facility. When preparing tables, if you are using a table
grid, use only one grid for each individual table and not a grid for each row. If no grid is used, use tabs, not spaces, to align columns.
The electronic text should be prepared in a way very similar to that of conventional manuscripts (see www.elsevier.com/locate/guidepublication).
Do not import the figures into the text file but, instead, indicate their approximate locations directly in the electronic text and on
the manuscript. See also the section on Preparation of electronic illustrations.
To avoid unnecessary errors you are strongly advised
to use the 'spellchecker' function of your wordprocessor. Although Elsevier can process most wordprocessor file formats, should your
electronic file prove to be unusable, the article will be typeset from the hardcopy printout.
Brief Reports
These should
not exceed 2,500 words (excluding abstract, references, and tables). Up to two one-page tables of figures are permitted, and the number
of references should not exceed 25.
Presentation of manuscript
Please write your text in good English (American or British
usage is accepted, but not a mixture of these).
Style. Manuscripts must adhere to the instructions on references, preparation
of tables and figures, abstracts, manuscripts format, etc. as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association,
5th ed., ISBN 1-55798-790-4, copies of which may be ordered from http://www.apa.org/books/4200061.html or APA Order Dept.,
P.O.B. 2710, Hyattsville, MD 20784, USA or APA, 3 Henrietta Street, London, WC3E 8LU, UK. Manuscripts that do not conform to the style
set forth in the Manual will be returned for revision. The title of the paper, the author's name and full postal address to
which proofs should be sent and the name and address of the institute, hospital, etc., where the work was carried out should be indicated
on the cover sheet of the paper. Please supply the corresponding author's telephone and fax numbers, and E-mail.
Computer Disks.
Authors who choose to submit their manuscript by mail are encouraged to submit a 3.5" HD/DD computer disk to the editorial office. Please
observe the following criteria:
1. Make sure that the disk and the hard copy match exactly (otherwise the diskette version will prevail).
2. Specify what software was used, including which release, e.g., WordPerfect 6.0a. 3. Specify what computer was used (IBM compatible
PC, Apple Macintosh, etc.). 4. The article file should include all textual material (text, references, tables, figure captions, etc.)
and separate illustration files, if available. 5. The file should follow the general instructions on style/arrangement and, in particular,
the reference style of this journal as given in the Instructions to Contributors. 6. The file should be single-spaced and should use
the wrap-around end-of-line feature, i.e., returns at the end of paragraphs only. Place two returns after every element such
as title, headings, paragraphs, figure and table call-outs. 7. Keep a backup disk for reference and safety.
Tables and Figures.
All tables and figures should be numbered separately using Arabic numerals, and grouped together at the end of the manuscript. Clearly
visible notes within the text should indicate their approximate placement. Figures must be camera-ready; photocopies, blue ink, or pencil
are not acceptable. Use black India ink, and type figure legends on a separate sheet. Write the article title and figure number lightly
in pencil on the back of each.
Abstract. A concise and factual abstract is required (maximum length 150 words). The abstract
should state briefly the purpose of the research, the principal results and major conclusions. An abstract is often presented separate
from the article, so it must be able to stand alone.
Keywords. Authors should include up to six keywords with their manuscript,
placed on the same page beneath the abstract.
References. References in the text and reference list should follow the guidelines
laid out in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed. (details above).
Examples:
Reference to a journal publication:
Feingold, A., & Mazzella, R. (1998). Gender differences in body image are increasing. Psychological Science, 9, 190-195.
Reference to an authored book:
Phillips, K. A. (1996). The broken mirror: Understanding
and treating body dysmorphic disorder. New York: Oxford University Press.
Reference to an edited book:
Cash, T. F., &
Pruzinsky, T. (Eds.). (2002). Body image: A handbook of theory, research, and clinical practice. New York: Guilford Press.
Reference to a chapter in an edited book:
Sarwer, D.B. (2001). Plastic surgery in children and adolescents. In J. K. Thompson & L. Smolak (Eds.), Body image, eating disorders, and obesity in youth: Assessment prevention, and treatment (pp. 341-366).
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Preparation of illustrations.
Submitting your artwork in an electronic
format helps us to produce your work to the best possible standards, ensuring accuracy, clarity and a high level of detail.
General
points• Always supply high-quality printouts of your artwork, in case conversion of the electronic artwork is problematic.
• Make sure you use uniform lettering and sizing of your original artwork.
• Save text in illustrations as "graphics"
or enclose the font.
• Only use the following fonts in your illustrations: Arial, Courier, Helvetica, Times, Symbol.
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Number the illustrations according to their sequence in the text.
• Use a logical naming convention for your artwork files,
and supply a separate listing of the files and the software used.
• Provide all illustrations as separate files and as hardcopy
printouts on separate sheets.
• Provide captions to illustrations separately.
• Produce images near to the desired
size of the printed version.
Files can be stored on 3.5 inch diskette, ZIP-disk or CD (either MS-DOS or Macintosh). This journal
offers electronic submission services and graphic files can be uploaded via: http://ees.elsevier.com/bodyimage/.
A detailed
guide on electronic artwork is available on our website: http://www.elsevier.com/artworkinstructions
You are urged
to visit this site; some excerpts from the detailed information are given here.
Formats
Regardless of the application
used, when your electronic artwork is finalised, please "save as" or convert the images to one of the following formats (Note the resolution
requirements for line drawings, halftones, and line/halftone combinations given below.):
EPS: Vector drawings. Embed the font or
save the text as "graphics".
TIFF: Colour or greyscale photographs (halftones): always use a minimum of 300 dpi. For colour images
always use RGB.
TIFF: Bitmapped line drawings: use a minimum of 1000 dpi.
TIFF: Combinations bitmapped line/half-tone (colour
or greyscale): a minimum of 500 dpi is required.
DOC, XLS or PPT: If your electronic artwork is created in any of these Microsoft
Office applications please supply "as is".
Please do not:
• Supply embedded graphics in your wordprocessor (spreadsheet,
presentation) document;
• Supply files that are optimised for screen use (like GIF, BMP, PICT, WPG); the resolution is too
low;
• Supply files that are too low in resolution;
• Submit graphics that are disproportionately large for the content.
Non-electronic illustrations
Provide all illustrations as high-quality printouts, suitable for reproduction (which may
include reduction) without retouching. Number illustrations consecutively in the order in which they are referred to in the text. They
should accompany the manuscript, but should not be included within the text. Clearly mark all illustrations on the back (or - in case
of line drawings - on the lower front side) with the figure number and the author's name and, in cases of ambiguity, the correct orientation.
Mark the appropriate position of a figure in the article
Proofs. When your manuscript is received by the Publisher
it is considered to be in its final form. Proofs are not to be regarded as 'drafts'. One set of page proofs in PDF format will be
sent by e-mail to the corresponding author, to be checked for typesetting/editing. No changes in, or additions to, the accepted (and
subsequently edited) manuscript will be allowed at this stage. A form with queries from the copyeditor may accompany your proofs. Please
answer all queries and make any corrections or additions required.
Elsevier will do everything possible to get your article corrected
and published as quickly and accurately as possible. In order to do this we need your help. When you receive the (PDF) proof of your
article for correction, it is important to ensure that all of your corrections are sent back to us in one communication. Subsequent corrections
will not be possible, so please ensure your first sending is complete. Note that this does not mean you have any less time to make your
corrections, just that only one set of corrections will be accepted.
Reprints.
Reprints may be purchased at a reasonable price
if ordered on the form which will accompany the proofs. Twenty-five (25) free reprints are provided. Orders for additional reprints must
be received before printing in order to qualify for lower prepublication rates.
NIH voluntary posting policy
US National
Institutes of Health (NIH) voluntary posting (" Public Access") policy
Elsevier facilitates author response to the NIH voluntary
posting request (referred to as the NIH "Public Access Policy", see http://www.nih.gov/about/publicaccess/index.htm) by
posting the peer-reviewed author's manuscript directly to PubMed Central on request from the author, 12 months after formal publication.
Upon notification from Elsevier of acceptance, we will ask you to confirm via e-mail (by e-mailing us at NIHauthorrequest@elsevier.com)
that your work has received NIH funding and that you intend to respond to the NIH policy request, along with your NIH award number to
facilitate processing. Upon such confirmation, Elsevier will submit to PubMed Central on your behalf a version of your manuscript that
will include peer-review comments, for posting 12 months after formal publication. This will ensure that you will have responded fully
to the NIH request policy. There will be no need for you to post your manuscript directly with PubMed Central, and any such posting is
prohibited.
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