The American Journal of Dance Therapy (AJDT) is the official journal of the American Dance Therapy Association. Published twice a year, all members of ADTA receive print copies and complete, full-text access to the journal starting with Volume 1 via the members-only area of this website. Non-members interested in purchasing single articles from any volume of the AJDT can accomplish this directly through the publisher on the journal website. Submission Guidelines for AuthorsGeneral: Manuscripts, in English, should be submitted to the Editor’s Office via the journal’s web-based online manuscript submission and peer-review system: http://ajod.edmgr.comManuscript Submission: Inquiries regarding journal policy, manuscript preparation, and other such general topics should be sent to the co-editors: Dr Thania Acarón, PhD BC-DMT LCAT R-DMP FHEA Co-EditorAisha Robinson, BC-DMT, LCPC, Co-Editor Contact both co-editors at: [email protected] The online system offers easy straightforward log-in and submission; supports a wide range of submission file formats [such as Word, WordPerfect, RTF, TXT, and LaTeX for manuscripts; TIFF, GIF, JPEG, EPS, PPT, and Postscript for figures (artwork)]; eliminates the need to submit manuscripts as hard-copy printouts, disks, and/or e-mail attachments; enables real-time tracking of manuscript status by author; and provides help should authors experience any submission difficulties.Manuscripts should be checked for content and style (correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar; accuracy and consistency in the citation of figures, tables, and references; stylistic uniformity of entries in the References section; etc.), as the typesetter is instructed to follow (accepted) manuscripts as presented. Page proofs are sent to the designated author for proofreading and checking. Typographical errors are corrected; authors’ alterations are not allowed. CopyrightSubmission is a representation that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. A statement transferring copyright from the authors (or their employers, if they hold the copyright) to the American Dance Therapy Association is required. Upon commencement of typesetting, the contact author will receive an e-mail directing him/her to a webpage where the transfer-of-copyright form can be signed online. Such a written transfer of copyright, which previously was assumed to be implicit in the act of submitting a manuscript, is necessary under the U.S. Copyright Law in order for the publisher to carry through the dissemination of research results and reviews as widely and effectively as possible. Manuscript StyleType double-spaced using generous margins on all sides. The entire manuscript, including quotations, references, figure-caption lists, and tables, should be double-spaced. Number all pages consecutively with Arabic numerals, with the title page being page 1. In order to facilitate masked (previously termed “double-blind”) review, leave all identifying information off the manuscript, including the title page and the electronic file name. Appropriate identifying information is attached automatically to the electronic file. Upon initial submission, the title page should include only the title of the article.An additional title page should be uploaded as a separate submission item and should include the title of the article, author’s name (with degrees), and author’s affiliation. Academic affiliations of all authors should be included. The affiliation should comprise the department, institution (usually university or company), city, and state (or nation) and should be typed as a footnote to the author’s name. This title page should also include the complete mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of the one author designated to review proofs.
No Page ChargesThe journal makes no page charges. Reprints are available to authors. Upon the commencement of typesetting, the contact author will receive an e-mail directing him/her to a webpage that provides reprint ordering information, including the current price schedules and where reprints can be ordered online.
Springer Open ChoiceIn addition to the normal publication process (whereby an article is submitted to the journal and access to that article is granted to customers who have purchased a subscription), Springer now provides an alternative publishing option: Springer Open Choice. A Springer Open Choice article receives all the benefits of a regular subscription-based article, but in addition, is made available publicly through Springer’s online platform SpringerLink. After acceptance and upon commencement of typesetting, the contact author will receive an e-mail directing him/her to a webpage that provides Springer Open Access ordering information, including the current price schedule, and where Springer Open Access can be ordered online. Payment must be received in full before publication or articles will publish as regular subscription-model articles. We regret that Springer Open Choice cannot be ordered for published articles. For more information, please visit www.springeronline.com/openchoice Call for PapersSpecial Issue: Social Justice in Dance/Movement TherapyAs the Co-Editors of the American Journal of Dance Therapy, we are convinced that scholarship and publication can contribute to the role of dance/movement therapists as advocates and leaders. We can help each other learn, grow, and continue to explore the meaning of ethical principles related to justice, respect for persons and autonomy, and how they are actualized in our practice through scholarship—through publication. Supported by our own ethical commitment to social justice, a special issue on social justice is planned, currently envisioned to comprise the December 2019 issue. American Journal of Dance Therapy is the official publication of the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) and is designed to meet the needs of clinicians, researchers, and educators in dance/movement therapy. Noting these professionals are currently deeply involved in the health of communities, the global survival of human rights, and the well-being of individuals struggling to live fulfilling lives in a changing world, we invite articles specifically about this work. Original research papers, narratives, case studies, book/film/materials reviews, editorials, and other submissions are welcomed and must be received by February 28, 2019. The submission of a manuscript does not ensure peer review or acceptance for publication. All manuscripts submitted will follow the standard peer-review and publication processes. Special-issue submissions that have been accepted but are not ready for publication in the special issue will be published in Online First when ready and included in a future issue. Inclusion in the special issue is at the discretion of the Co-Editors. Please visit the journal homepage at www.springer.com/10465. All manuscript submissions should be made via https://www.editorialmanager.com/ajod. For further information, please contact the Co-Editors: Dr Thania Acarón, PhD BC-DMT LCAT R-DMP FHEA, Co-Editor |