The International Journal of Vocational Education and Training reflects regional contributions and is international in scope. Its purposes are to provide a forum for the discussion of vocational education and training issues and practices; to assist in the dissemination of information on research and practice; and to strengthen the lines of communication between individual researchers and practitioners, institutions, and organizations. In addition, a platform is provided for individual views on relevant issues.

The journal publishes feature articles on research, theory, and practice broadly related to international vocational education and training. The largest department of the journal is devoted to empirical research articles. General articles and research manuscripts submitted for publication must be between 1,200 and 5,000 words in length. Manuscripts also must adhere to rules in the most recent edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) with the following exceptions: (a) figures and tables should be placed in-column in the text where you prefer them to appear, and (b) in References, please use italics instead of underlines. Articles should deal with some relevant aspect of educational opportunity such as educational research, evaluation, instruction, teaching methods, policy making, or theoretical discourses related to education and training.

In addition, the International Journal of Vocational Education and Training is soliciting book reviews (500-700 words) and research in brief manuscripts (800-1,200 words) with similar publication goals. Authors interested in submitting a manuscript are required to follow the APA format as noted above, forward four hard copies of the manuscript and one copy on microcomputer floppy diskette (preferably saved in Rich Text Format-"rtf"-or as a Microsoft Word *.doc document on 3.5" diskette) to assist in the production process. We may also ask you to forward your document electronically as an e-mail attachment.

Style and Submission Requirements

Copies. Submit four hard copies of the manuscript on white paper. Also submit an appropriate 3.5" diskette copy.

Style. Adhere to fourth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) to format your manuscript. Please remember the two exceptions: (a) place any tables or figures in-column where each should appear, and (b) in References, use italics instead of underlines. Any paper that does not otherwise follow APA style will not be considered. Make certain that documentation (reference) format rules are double-checked. In addition, avoid footnotes; do not include your name/affiliation on any page after the title page. Include autobiographical data about yourself such as your position, work experience, and so forth. Insert only one space after punctuation at the end of sentences.

Another word about tables and figures. Please remember that the Journal publishes in black and white, not in color. When creating or saving a copy of your manuscript for Journal publication, please create any tables and/or figures in black and white (you may need to return to your original manuscript and configure any tables/figures for black and white reproduction). Also, please do not place your table or figure titles inside the table or figure (you may need to return to an underlying spreadsheet file, e.g., and delete any table/figure titles that you originally embedded inside the table or figure). Rather, include the title as part of your regular text, adjacent to its related item. Also, your artwork (tables/figures) are to be camera ready.

General articles and research manuscripts. General articles and research manuscripts must be between 1,200 and 5,000 words long, or not more than 20 typed pages (double-spaced). Authors should keep tables and figures to a minimum and include them in-column at the appropriate point(s) of insertion. Emphasis is placed particularly upon manuscripts that are research-oriented.

Cover page. Authors must include a removable cover page that is attached to each manuscript. This cover page should include the title of the manuscript; the name, address, phone number, e-mail address, title, and institutional affiliation of each author, and a brief description of area of specialization.

Abstract. Abstracts describing the manuscript must be 200 or fewer words and must be printed on a separate sheet.

Book reviews. Book reviews should be between 500 and 700 words in length and contain the following information: complete bibliographic entry, including cost (hard- and softcover, if available); the thesis of the book; a brief description of the argument (main ideas); sample passages quoted and/or commentary on writing style, shortcomings and strengths, intended audience-whom the book will most benefit in the international educational and training community; your opinion of the book-citing any pros and cons that deal with the same topic; and what you think the book contributes.

Forum articles. The Journal also considers forum articles (points of view on relevant issues). Please follow the regular article guidelines and procedures if you submit a forum article to the Journal for consideration.

Review process. Once your manuscript has been received, it will be checked for conformity to style and Journal requirements, then forwarded to at least three peer review readers who will read your manuscript and make recommendations as to whether to accept or reject it for publication. Unless they are inappropriate for review due to length and/or topic, manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Vocational Education and Training are anonymously reviewed by a peer review reader group as noted above. You will receive a publication decision within a reasonable amount of time (normally 4 to 6 months). Do not submit manuscripts concurrently under consideration by another publication, or manuscripts that were previously published.

Mailing instructions. Include your e-mail address if you have one. Manuscripts with requisite hard copies and diskette should be forwarded to:

Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Editor
International Journal of Vocational Education and Training
The University of Tennessee
310 Jessie Harris Building
1215 West Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996-1900
USA
(865)974-8924
FAX (865)974-2048
E-MAIL: ewbrewer@utk.edu