Manuscript Style Guide for Authors
PERSIAN GULF JOURNAL is a bi-annual journal dedicated to the Persian
Gulf and the surrounding region. As an Internet based periodical at
this juncture (its hard print format is envisaged, nevertheless) Persian
Gulf Journal considers submitted manuscripts, news article and analysis,
critique of recent published works, legal writings, and, or artistic
expressions in areas of anthropology, history, arts and sciences, technology,
law, philosophy, culture, geography, politics, economics and environment
as pertaining to the Persian Gulf waters and its region. Persian Gulf
Task Force, a Committee of the Iranians for International Cooperation
holds the copyright on all material published in the Persian Gulf Journal,
unless otherwise so stated. Questions concerning permission to reprint
and, or place a link to any of document must be addressed to the editor.
Unsolicited manuscripts should be sent to the manuscript editor, who
will make an initial decision on the paper’s suitability for review.
Papers are then sent to two or more reviewers who represent a cross-section
of the membership interests. Both solicited albeit invited and unsolicited
papers are reviewed. At least two to three weeks must be allowed for
the completion of the reviewing process. Articles are accepted with
the understanding that they maybe returned to the author(s) for revision
on the reviewers’ recommendations, and edited by the staff for
the sake of clarity and conciseness. Alterations appear on galley proofs
that authors receive before publication.
Writing an Article
Articles published in the PERSIAN GULF JOURNAL are expected to be clear,
concise, informative, and accurate. Organize your material carefully,
making certain to convey the significance of your work as apparent to
readers outside your own area of interest. Avoid specialized jargon
and wordiness: readers will skip a dull article or one they cannot understand.
Standards of good usage can be found in The Chicago manual of style,
14th edition and Skillin’s Words in Type. See manuscript requirements
shown below.
Papers are accepted for publication in one of three general interest
areas. The interest areas cited herein are merely examples and as such,
are not meant to be all-inclusive:
Major Articles: Reviews, narratives or original research of no more
than ten standard pages in length on new or historical developments
or trends of broad significance to Journal readers; descriptions of
a current problem or approach of interest to more than one discipline;
reviews and comparisons of topics pertaining to the Persian Gulf with
specific areas as arts, sciences, technology, economics, politics, environment,
geography, philosophy, culture and history. Supporting data; studies
of an aspect of the practice, history, philosophy, or administration
of engineering technology.
New Ideas: Succinct communications of ideas that have been applied
to the practice or the teaching and sharing of information on the Persian
Gulf with evaluation of their effectiveness. (Average length: 2-3 pages.)
New Findings: Brief reports of recent studies, conferences, symposia
or other decision/policy making pertaining to Persian Gulf while emphasizing
results and implications. (Average length: 2-3 pages.)
News and Announcements: Upcoming or held conferences and symposia and
other pertinent forums pertaining to the Persian Gulf region.
Book Reviews and Critiques: Careful analysis of recently disseminated
information on the Persian Gulf region. Abridged narrative passage and
critique of recently published books on the Persian Gulf and, or its
regional topics.
Links: Evaluation and selection of URL and other data bank links to
sites with information on the Persian Gulf
Manuscript Requirements
Submit 1 original, 12 size TIMES NEW ROMAN fonts typed, 1.5-spaced
manuscript, possibly in both WORD.doc and HTML or PDF, including:
Concise Title in UPPER CASE BOLD
Name(s), title(s) and affiliation of the author(s)
Brief abstract (~150 words)
Key terms (e.g. Persian Gulf, history, sovereignty, etc)
Illustrations, pictures and Table with concise legends, and inserted
in appropriate location within the manuscript, must be of high pixel
and in standard format (GIG, JPEG)
Appropriate headings and subheadings
Consecutively numbered pages
Proper metric (SI) units when used.
Acknowledgment
Author’s biographical sketch of no more than 50 words each with
a possible URL link.
Citations and references numbered sequentially must appear in standard
format, either as footnotes or as endnotes, and in the order each was
cited in text.
Potential Reviewers: The authors may propose three prospective reviewers
who are manifestly qualified to objectively critique the manuscript.
The final choice of reviewers is at the sole discretion of the Editor
In-Chief, however.
Accepted manuscripts
If the manuscript is accepted for publication, the lead author will
receive further instructions for format, graphics, and biographical
sketches of authors, etc., to meet publication requirements.
A certificate attesting to the exclusiveness of the manuscript and its
appearance for the Persian Gulf Journal in its submitted format and
contents.
Responsibilities of Authors: The authors are entirely responsible for
accuracy of all statements and data contained in the manuscript, accuracy
of all reference information, and for obtaining and submitting permission
from the author and publisher of any previously published material included
in the submitted manuscript. The corresponding author will receive an
edited manuscript for "final author approval". The author
should review this carefully, as s/he is responsible for all changes
in his/her work, including changes made by the editor or his assignee.
Send Manuscripts to:
Professor David N. Rahni, Ph.D. Editor In-Chief
PACE UNIVERSITY
PLEASANTVILLE, New York 10570-2799 USA
Email nrahni@pace.edu
Note: The Editor’s professional affiliation does not hold any
legal or otherwise responsibilities for the Persian Gulf Journal.
