Journal of Safety Research
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A Joint Publication of the National Safety Council and Pergamon Press
For 33 years the Journal of Safety Research has reported the results
of basic and applied research as well as discussions of theory and methods germane
to the needs of scientists and practitioners in the safety and health fields. An
interdisciplinary publication, the Journal provides for the exchange
of ideas and data developed through research experience in all areas of safety:
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- traffic
- industry
- farm
- home
- school
- public health
- and much more.
Articles cover a variety of topics, including: human error and accidents, methods
of accident investigation and analysis, evaluative examination of accident countermeasures,
and issues directly affecting control of injury, illness, and property loss due
to accident. The content of the
Journal is peer-reviewed by an editorial
board comprised of engineers, physicians, psychologists, sociologists, and statisticians,
as well as experts in human factors, epidemiology, communications, agriculture,
aviation, and industry.
The Journal is an invaluable resource to professional in safety, engineering,
law, medicine, government, psychology, public health, and education.
Information for Contributors
General Guidelines
- Manuscripts should be sent in triplicate to the editorial office: Katie Porretta,
Managing Editor, Journal of Safety Research, National Safety Council, 1121 Spring
Lake Drive, Itasca, IL USA 60143-3201 (fax 630-285-0242, phone 630-775-2323, e-mail
porrettk@nsc.org). Please do not fax or e-mail
original submissions.
- Manuscripts must be written in English.
- Prepare manuscripts in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association (APA), Fifth Edition.
- Submit a cover sheet including: article title, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s),
and complete mailing address, phone, fax, and e-mail address of the corresponding
author. If at any time during the review or publication process this contact information
changes, please contact the editorial office with the updated information.
- We will send you an acknowledgment when we receive your submission.
- Manuscripts must be typed double spaced on standard-sized paper using 11- or 12-point
type (use Times Roman or similar font). Include page numbers.
- Organization of material for empirical investigations should follow standard reporting
format -- “Problem,” “Method,” “Results,” “Discussion,” and “Summary.” We also ask
that each author include a section at the end of the manuscript that explains the
topic’s “Impact on Industry.”
- Manuscripts will be double-blind reviewed (i.e., the identity of the author of a
manuscript be concealed from the reviewers during the review process). Authors are
responsible for concealing their identities; the author note must be typed on the
manuscript’s title page, which the editor will remove before the manuscript is reviewed,
and the name(s) of the author(s) must not appear elsewhere.
- For theoretical discussions or commentaries and literature reviews, appropriate
headings should be inserted to provide a general outline of the material.
- Clarity of language and presentation are essential, and care should be taken to
avoid unnecessary technical terminology.
- An abstract, 100 to 150 words, should accompany the manuscript. This should summarize
the study and include the subheadings “Problem,” “Method,” “Results,” “Discussion,”
and “Summary.” It may not be necessary for all subheadings to be included, based
on the nature of the manuscript. However, we do ask that all authors include a sentence
or two on the “Impact on Industry,” which will be included in the abstract.
- Authors must include five keywords or phrases for indexing.
- A short biographical sketch of each author should also be submitted noting educational
background, present and past employment, and research interests.
- Define all abbreviations.
- Authors may include the name, address, and phone numbers of experts that they feel
are good candidates to review the manuscripts.
- Keep a copy of the manuscript for reference.
- The editorial office retains the customary right to style.
- All material submitted for publication is assumed to be submitted exclusively to
the journal unless otherwise stated.
- Once your manuscript is accepted for publication, authors must sign a Transfer of
Copyright Agreement form. This agreement enables the National Safety Council and
Elsevier Science to protect copyrighted material for you, and does not relinquish
your proprietary rights or your rights to use your work as you please in the future.
A more complete explanation will be given on the form.
- Permission to reproduce previously published material must be obtained in writing
from the copyright holder and acknowledged in the manuscript.
- A proof is sent to the corresponding author from Elsevier Science for corrections.
Offprint order forms are included with these proofs
References
All references must be formatted in accordance with the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association (APA), Fourth Edition. For example: Journal Articles:
Smith, A.B., Adams, K.D., & Jones, L.J. (1992). The hazards of living in a volcano.
Journal of Safety Research, 23(1), 81-94.
Book:
Perez, A.K., Little, T.H., & Brown, Y.J. (1999). Safety in numbers. Itasca,
IL: National Safety Council.
See the APA manual for more detailed instructions.
Tables and Figures
Tables and figures should be on separate sheets from the text, in accordance with
APA style, numbered consecutively and given a short but explicit title. Figures
must be supplied as glossy photographs or professionally or electronically drawn
artwork using heavy white paper and black ink. A notation should be made in the
text showing approximately where each table or figure should appear (e.g., Insert
Table 3 here). When referring to a particular table or figure in the text always
use its number. All tables will be re-set in the production process. All figures
will be scanned from the original.
Computer Disks
Do not send a computer disk with your submission. When your manuscript is accepted
for publication, we will send you a "Computer guidelines" form, which requests your
final version of the manuscript on disk. This form asks you to specify software,
type of computer, etc. We can accept most disks, but please label your final disk
with author(s) name(s) and manuscript title. Disks will not be returned.
Offprints
Authors will receive 25 complimentary offprints of their article. Larger quantities
will be made available in multiples of 100, the cost to be determined by the amount
ordered and the length of the article.
Letters, Published Abstracts, and Other Articles
The Journal of Safety Research will also include "Letters to the editor,"
"Opinions," articles on the state of safety and health in various countries, and
published abstracts. Please contact the editorial office for additional information.
Contacts
Editorial Office: Katie Porretta, Managing Editor, Journal of Safety Research, National
Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL, USA 60143-3201 (fax 630-285-0242,
phone 630-775-2323, e-mail porrettk@nsc.org).
Publishing Office: Fianait Mitchell, Issue Manager, Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.,
Elsevier House, Brookvale Plaza, East Park, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland (fax 353-61-709100,
phone 353-61-709600, e-mail f.mitchell@Elsevier.com).
Manuscripts should be sent to:
Journal of Safety Research
National Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143
Publishing, subscription and reprints
For information on subscriptions, back issues, or reprints, please contact Elsevier Science.
NSC Members
Members of the National Safety Council may subscribe to the
Journal of Safety Research at a substantial discount through
the NSC shopping cart.
