NZSTA Journal
This page provides information for authors wishing to submit work, as well as details on the Editorial Committee, and access to current and previous editions.
Introduction
The New Zealand Journal of Speech-Language Therapy is a peer-reviewed journal produced annually by the NZSTA. Orders and subscriptions to the journal should be forwarded to Shona Powell.
Editor
Dr. Marleen Westerveld - Massey University, New Zealand
Editorial Consultants
Professor Gail Gillon – University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Dr Maggie-Lee Huckabee – University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Dr Catherine Moran – University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Dr Clare McCann – University of Auckland, New Zealand
Associate Professor Suzanne Purdy – University of Auckland, New Zealand
Professor Michael Robb – University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Associate Professor M. Helen Southwood – Massey University, New Zealand
Dr Elizabeth Ward – University of Queensland, Australia
Professor David Yoder – University of North Carolina, USA
Current & Previous Editions
Information for Contributors
Editorial Policy
The New Zealand Journal of Speech-Language Therapy is a peer-reviewed publication. Manuscripts are critically appraised by two researchers with a history of publication in the area of study and one New Zealand clinician that practices in a related area. The criteria for acceptance of manuscripts may include: (1) a focus on clinical or research work with particular relevance to clinical applications within the profession, (2) adherence to professional standards of scientific method, and (3) clarity of writing. Book reviews are also encouraged.
NZSTA membership is not a factor in selection. No manuscript that has been published or is under consideration elsewhere may be submitted. All submissions considered acceptable for publication may be returned to the author for revisions. Authors are free to make additional minor changes at this stage. Once a paper has been accepted, the author should provide the complete final text of the paper in hard copy via an email attachment. Upon receipt, the Editor may edit further for style, clarify, and consistency. The manuscript and page proofs are returned to the author for final proofreading. Only minimal alterations are permissible on page proofs.
Manuscript Style and Requirements
All submissions should be accompanied by a cover letter indicating that the work has not been published previously and is not currently submitted elsewhere. The contact author’s email address, business address, and phone number should be included. Submitted manuscripts are expected to follow the style specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) (5th ed) and must be double-spaced throughout. Authors are encouraged to use non-sexist and person-first language in writing their manuscripts. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via email attachment. A blind system of peer-review is undertaken in which no names or professional addresses are available to the invited reviewers.
Tables and Figures
Copies of tables and figures should be attached at the end of each copy of the manuscript. Use Arabic numerals for both tables and figures. Please attempt to simplify complex tables by making two or more separate tables. Table titles and figure captions should be short but clear. Camera-ready prints of figures should be submitted with the manuscript via email.
Acknowledgment(s)
Citation of grant or contract support of research should be given in an Acknowledgment(s) section at the end of the manuscript. If any part of the research was support by an institution not listed on the title page, that institution should be recognised in this section. Individuals who assisted in the research or were helpful in the review process may also be acknowledged.
Submissions and Editorial Correspondence
Electronic communication is preferred. Manuscripts and editorial correspondence should be directed to the Editor, Dr Marleen Westerveld. Please direct all other correspondence to Shona Powell, Executive Officer.
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