Canadian Journal on Aging - Instructions to Authors

General Information and Instructions to Authors

The Canadian Journal on Aging is a refereed, quarterly publication of the Canadian Association on Gerontology. It publishes manuscripts on aging concerned with biology, health sciences, psychology, social sciences, and social policy and practice. The Journal welcomes articles reporting original research, as well as conceptual and theoretical papers which significantly advance knowledge or understanding in gerontology. Although focused on Canadian research, manuscripts from authors outside Canada are welcome. Authors are asked to bear in mind the multidisciplinary nature of the readership when writing their manuscripts. In particular, care should be taken to draw out the implications of the analysis for readers in other fields and other disciplines.

Journal space is also available for Research Notes and Policy and Practice Notes. A Research Note will be a brief report with theoretical or policy implications. A Policy or Practice Note will be a brief report with implications for improving practice or the delivery of a specific service. Either section can be used to present important case studies, psychometric reports, Canadian norms for standardized tests, assessment of methodological approaches findings from pilot and replication studies, and summaries of program evaluation studies. Authors should indicate clearly whether their submission is for Research Notes or Policy and Practice Notes. The maximum length for these submissions is 5,000 words plus references, figures and tables. Authors of a Note must indicate, when applicable, that a more detailed report will be provided upon request.

1. Submission and acceptance of manuscripts
   Manuscripts may be submitted as electronic copy by email. All manuscripts should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief:
   Mark W. Rosenberg
   Canadian Journal on Aging
   Department of Geography
   Queen’s University
   Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N6
   cja.rcv@queensu.ca
   
   Submission of a paper to the CJA implies that it has not been published, nor is it under consideration by another journal; and if accepted by the CJA it is not to be published elsewhere (except as a conference proceeding) without permission.
2. Manuscript preparation
   1. Preparing the manuscript. It is recommended that PC-compatible software be used; authors must supply their final version in Word. Articles should be printed double spaced. Articles should generally contain between 3,000 and 10,000 words. Number pages consecutively, beginning with the title page and including all pages. Two (2) copies must be submitted. A condensed title for a running head, not to exceed 40 letters and spaces should be supplied, and up to six (6) key words for abstracting purposes.
   2. Title page. One of the copies must include a titles page containing name of author, highest degree awarded, name and address of institutional affiliation, email, fax, and telephone numbers.
   3. Author anonymity. The second submitted copy must include a blinded title page, with title only.
   4. Abstract. Each author is required to furnish, on a separate sheet, an abstract of not more than 100–150 words. A French translation of the abstract is necessary. The author may provide this or accept the expense of the translation of the abstract ($50).
   5. Acknowledgements. These should be added on a separate page and will be incorporated in a preliminary note on the first printed page of the article.
   6. Notes. All notes should be entered as endnotes and should appear immediately before the References. Footnotes are not acceptable.
   7. References. The articles submitted should be written in either the American Psychological Association (2005, Fifth Edition) style or the Vancouver style of referencing. More information regarding this may be obtained by writing to the Editorial Office
   8. Tables. Tables should be typed on separate sheets. Electronic files should be in Word table format.
   9. Figures. Camera ready figures should be submitted with the final version of the paper in the following size: 43 picas/7 ¼ in. wide max. 58 picas/7 ¾ in. depth. Image files should be in *.tif format. If figures have been created with Excel, please submit the original Excel file and the chart that has been generated.
3. Diskettes
   Once a paper is accepted the author must supply a copy of the paper in Word format.
4. Author’s alterations
   Alterations to page proofs which are not required to correct material will be charged to the author.
5. Copyright
   Authors of articles or reviews accepted for publication will be asked to assign copyright, on certain conditions, to the Canadian Association on Gerontology.
6. Sexist language
   Authors should avoid using sexist language in their manuscripts. For further clarification, please refer to the APA guidelines.