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| Publishing Articles. We reserve the right to reject submissions.
Those we accept may be edited for length, grammar, and style. We reserve the right to decide in what issue articles
will appear.
| Length. Articles can be either brief (several paragraphs) or more
in-depth. Unless expressly negotiated with the Editor, articles can be no longer than 750 words, including a one or two sentence identification of the author.
| Acknowledgements, rights, etc. By submitting material for publication, authors expressly understand and agree that all
submissions become the sole property of the Institute for 21st Century
Relationships, and they surrender all copyright rights in such material to the Institute. Authors may request to retain a joint copyright interest at the time of submission. We cannot be held responsible for manuscripts, submissions,
etc. not personally solicited. While we cannot promise acknowledgement of
the receipt of all submissions, we make every effort to be responsive. We
will notify authors of all materials selected for publication. | Format. Submissions must use the prescribed format.
| Preferred:
Acceptable, but not preferred:
Method
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| Focus. The broad focus of any article should concern
non-traditional relationships, and clearly relate to the theme of the issue for which the article is submitted.
The article can present research that has been undertaken or suggest new
research that needs to be undertaken; present practical applications of techniques for living
non-traditional relationships
successfully; offer observations and commentary, etc. The preference is for well-documented treatments based on empirical research or wide observation, as opposed to personal experiences of limited general
applicability, or unsubstantiated opinion pieces.
Contributions from both senior and junior researchers are welcome.
| Information. The goal of a specific topic article should be to share creative and innovative approaches, or to present a
thought-provoking piece to provide a starting point for thinking or rethinking how
relationships other than monolithic monogamy can be fostered, carried on, or successfully integrated into mainstream society.
Articles can address any aspect of nontraditional relationships, (in keeping with the theme of the issue) from the perspective of any of the affected communities. Articles which represent an effort to integrate the experiences and viewpoints of multiple communities are especially welcome.
Articles may also address relevant issues concerning sex-positivity (censorship, sex education, etc.), public opinions/attitudes, the
activities/beliefs/policy initiatives or groups opposed to relationship choice, etc. Include a brief summary (one-two sentences) of your appropriate
career/volunteer/educational experiences that explains the basis of your knowledge.
Literature sources must be cited appropriately, using the APA style.
| Presentation. Authors can use prose, checklists, or other formats
that support the material.
| Target Audience. Keep in mind that Relating's primary
audience is composed of individuals interested in living alternatives to
monolithic monogamy with a wide range of backgrounds, along with a secondary audience of academicians and researchers. Therefore, authors should avoid highly technical and abstract treatments more suitable for professional journals.
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| Selecting a Book to Review. The subject matter obviously should deal with the broad topic of
relationships. Within that broad ambit, specific subjects might include communications, sexuality, gender issues, families in nontraditional relationships, evolutionary biology, psychology of relationships, sociology, politics, public opinion, etc.
Clearly the emphasis should be on interpersonal relationships, especially
non-traditional relationships, though of course we recognize that much of the literature published presumptively addresses only dominant paradigm relationships. There is nevertheless much of value in such works, but the burden is on the reviewer to make clear how persons not in traditional relationships will benefit from reading this work.
See our books pages for a sense of the type of works we have in mind. Our preference is for works that treat nontraditional relationships in a positive, or at least neutral, manner. However, reviews of significant works hostile to relationship choice, or attempting to reinforce only traditional relationship choices, will occasionally be accepted. Acceptance will be based on Relating's editor's judgment of the contribution being familiar with such works will make to the overall dialogue and to the development of an informed and coherent viewpoint concerning alternatives to monolithic monogamy. Books may be old or of recent publication; however, we strongly prefer reviews of works still in print and generally available, as these have the highest value to our average reader. Basic Information to Include. Provide the complete name of the
book, the full name(s) of the author(s)/editor(s) as they appear on the
cover of the book, publisher, and year published.
| Points to Cover.
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Length. Reviews should generally be no more than 250 words in length.
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