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Nurse Author & Editor, Fall 2001 by Fitzpatrick, Joyce J, Douglas, Marilyn, Hooper, Vallire D, Odom, Jan, Yoder-Wise, Patricia S

Applied Nursing Research (ANR) is interested in manuscripts that include reports of original research that is immediately applicable to professional nursing. The applied dimension can be related to either clinical nursing practice or the design of care delivery systems. The distinguishing factor is the applied dimension rather than the type of research design. Thus, studies of all types are welcomed, including multi-site studies, replications of previous research, and exploratory work in significant areas of nursing practice. Articles from teams of clinicians and researchers are welcomed.

The Research Briefs feature includes reports of pilot studies. These reports are generally no longer than five pages. Implications for practice and care delivery should be addressed.

The Clinical Methods features papers that address methodological issues or techniques that are of concern to nurses conducting clinical research.

ANR is a refereed research journal. All manuscripts are reviewed by at least two teams of reviewers. Each team includes one clinician and one researcher, all expert in the content area of the report. The recommendation is that manuscripts (except for the Research Briefs) should be between 10 and 15 typed pages. APA format is required, and electronic submission is encouraged. Editors will work with authors to revise the manuscripts if the quality of the research is rated acceptable by the peer-review process.

Author guidelines are included in each copy of the journal and are available on the Web site through the publisher, WB Saunders. Queries, including an abstract, are welcomed. Contact J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, Applied Nursing Research, New York University Division of Nursing, 246 Greene St., New York, NY 10012. E-mail: jjfitz patrick@hotmail.com (Phone and fax communication is not recommended.)

Marilyn "Marty" Douglas, Editor of the journal of Transcultural Nursing

The Journal of Transcultural Nursing, the official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society, is a peerreviewed, multidisciplinary journal that is intended to provide a forum for the discussion of the relationship between culture and health care. Research reports, analysis and discussion articles, reviews of the literature, theoretical articles, clinical applications, and analytical case studies are desired.

Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 4th ed. Specifications include:

Manuscripts, including abstracts and references, should be double-spaced using 12-point type, left-justified margins, 1 inch margins on all sides, and should be printed on a letter-quality printer.

All identifying information about the authors) should be on the title page only.

A short heading and page number should be typed on each page.

Manuscripts should not exceed 20 pages, excluding references, tables and figures.

Each table, figure, graph, etc., should have its relative placement noted within the text.

Tables should be typed one to a page with any notes/legends typed on the same page.

Tables should be numbered, titled, typed double spaced, tab delineated, and without use of lines.

Figures should be submitted as black and white matte-finished (not glossy) prints in camera-ready form and labeled on the back with their number and author name.

Graphs and line drawings should be submitted as prints on matte-finished, heavy weight paper.

Graphs or figures should not use grayscaling or shading, but rather use hatch markings to demonstrate differences.

A photocopy of each figure, graph, or drawing should be on a single page with its number, title and legend or caption typed on the same page. (Do not embed the number, title, or legend into the photographed print).

All tables, figures, graphs, and drawings should follow the reference list, not be placed within the text.

Several other opportunities are available, including book reviewing, manuscript reviewing, and editing manuscripts particularly with authors who use English as a second language.

Author guidelines are available via the Internet (www.tcns.org/journal/ authorinfo.htm) or request them in an email to the editor. Query letters are not required but encouraged if you need help with focus and -direction prior to writing an article. For additional information contact Marilyn "Many" Douglas, DNSc, RN, FAAN, Editor, Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 360 Maclane St. Palo Alto, CA 94306 U.S.A. (Phone: 877-843-0508; Fax: 650-843-0588; E-mail: martydoug@aol.com.)

Vallire D. Hooper and Jan Odom, Co-Editors of the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing

The Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (JOPAN) is the official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. It serves an audience of nurses and other healthcare providers caring for the patient undergoing anesthesia and/or sedation/analgesia in any setting. Settings include, but are not limited to, ambulatory surgery, preadmission testing, postanesthesia (Phases I, II, III), pain management, office-based surgery/sedation, operating rooms, and critical care.