Abstract
Content
The editorial board of the String Research Journal (SRJ) welcomes research reports of a philosophical, historical, or scientific nature that enhance knowledge regarding the teaching and learning of string instruments and string music.
Style
Manuscripts should conform to the style recommended in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 6th edition, 2009). For historical or philosophical papers, The Chicago Manual of Style (15th edition, 2003), or A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (K. L. Turabian, 6th edition, 1996) are also acceptable. Styles must not be mixed. All manuscripts must be in English and must be double-spaced.
Submission Procedures
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically. Electronic submissions must be sent in Word.doc (or .docx) format, with the subject line: SRJ submission. Submissions must contain 2 attached files: one file consisting of the manuscript (12 point font, double-spaced), which should include an abstract (175 words or fewer); and a separate title page file containing the author's contact information. Contact information should include author's name, address, phone number, email address, and institutional affiliation. A statement affirming that the manuscript has not been published previously in part or in whole and that it is not under consideration by any other source should appear in the body of the e-mail. Manuscripts that are based on an author's dissertation or thesis should be identified as such. Please submit to:
John M. Geringer (Interim Editor, String Research Journal)
Evaluation Procedure
When a manuscript is received the author of the manuscript or the lead author of a multi-authored manuscript is notified of its receipt by the editorial office. Three members of the editorial board will review manuscripts in a blind review process. Reviewers will evaluate each manuscript based on the following criteria: (1) importance of the problem under investigation, (2) discussion of the problem and its importance, (3) review of relevant literature and/or theory, (4) application of procedures appropriate to the purpose of the study, (5) presentation and analysis of data, (6) validity of conclusions given the data reported and/or the literature cited, (7) writing mechanics, communicability, and conformity to style guide, and (8) quality of research endeavor. Each reviewer will either (1) suggest publication of the manuscript in SRJ without change or with minor changes, (2) suggest the author make suggested revisions and submit to SRJ again for further publication consideration, or (3) suggest that the manuscript not be considered further for publication in SRJ. The majority recommendation of the reviewers will normally determine whether a manuscript will be accepted for publication. The initial and each subsequent review will normally take approximately 2 months to complete, after which the author of the manuscript or the lead author of a multi-authored manuscript will be notified of the editorial decision.