Submission Guidelines, Pediatric Exercise Science

Manuscripts: Every manuscript must be typed double-spaced with wide margins on 8.5” x 11” bond paper. Label any tables and/or figures clearly and include them on separate pages. All manuscripts must have an abstract of 75–100 words typed on a separate page. For studies involving human subjects, the Methods section must include a statement regarding institutional approval of the protocol and obtaining informed consent. Number the pages in the upper right corner beginning with the title page, followed by abstract, text, references, acknowledgments (if any), figure captions, tables, and figures. Submit three clear copies of the manuscript and disk containing the manuscript file to the editor, Thomas W. Rowland, M.D., Dept. of Pediatrics, Bay State Medical Center, Springfield, MA 01199. Manuscripts may also be submitted electronically, as an attachment to an email in Word®, to Thomas.Rowland@bhs.org. Do not submit the manuscript to another journal at the same time. Carefully proofread the final revision, check the references for accuracy, and retain a copy of the manuscript.
Manuscripts are read by the editor and by two reviewers through a blind review process, which takes 7–10 weeks. Each copy of the manuscript must contain a separate cover sheet that includes the title of the manuscript, name(s) of author(s), institutional affiliation, running head, and contact information—mailing address, email address, fax number—of all authors, as well as an indication of which author is to receive the galleys. The first page of the manuscript should include the title only, omitting author names and affiliations. Authors of manuscripts accepted for publication must transfer copyright to Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.

Copyright Assignment Form

References: Each citation in the text must be noted by a number in parentheses and must appear in the reference list as well. Conversely, each entry in the reference list must be cited in text. Names and dates must be accurate in both places. Authors are responsible for accuracy and should double check the spelling of names to ensure consistency. References must be limited to directly pertinent published works or papers that have been accepted for publication. Usually this can be achieved with a total number of less than 30. An abstract properly identified (Abstract) may be cited only when it is the sole source. Each entry in the reference list must be double spaced, arranged alphabetically, and numbered serially by author, with only one reference per number. Entries in the reference list should be as follows:

Journal Articles: Surname of first author, initials, then initials and surname of each co-author; title of article (capitalize only the first word and proper nouns), name of journal (abbreviated); volume, inclusive page numbers, and year (see Example 1).

Book References: Author(s) as above; title of book (main words capitalized); city of publication; publisher; and year (see Example 2).

Chapter in Edited Book: Same as book references but add title of chapter, title of book, name of editor, and inclusive pages of the chapter (see Example 3).

1. Chisholm, D.J., J.D. Young, and L. Lazarus. The gastrointestinal stimulus to insulin release. J. Clin. Invest. 48:1453-1460, 1969.

2. Weibel, E.R. Morphology of the Human Lung. New York: Academic Press, 1963.

3. Young, L.R., and M.D. Altose, Respiratory responses to ventilatory loading. In: Regulation of Breathing, T.F. Hornbein (Ed.). New York: Dekker, 1981, pp. 905-964.

Figures and Tables: Figures, not larger than 8 in. x 10 in., should be professional in appearance and have clean, crisp lines. Hand drawings and hand lettering are not acceptable. Submit one print of each figure and include photocopies in each copy of the manuscript. Identify each figure by marking lightly on the back or on a gummed label affixed to the back, indicating figure number, author's name, top side, and abbreviated title of manuscript. Tables should be double-spaced on separate sheets and include a brief title. However, authors are encouraged to submit illustrations rather than tables. When tabular material is necessary, the information should not duplicate that in the text.

Editorial Ethics Policy