Authors who wish to be considered for publication in JEIBI must submit a signed assignment of rights form with their article. To print a PDF file version of the form, click the button below.

    The Journal of Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention (JEIBI) is wholly owned by Joseph Cautilli and Craig Thomas.  JEIBI contributions are by invitation of the lead editor or the associate editors only. All submissions are peer-reviewed.  After acceptance, all articles are copyedited.

Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts are reviewed initially by a JEIBI editor. Manuscripts with insufficient priority for publication are rejected promptly. Other manuscripts are sent to expert consultants for peer review.  Information from submitted manuscripts may be systematically collected and analyzed as part of research to improve the quality of the editorial or peer review process. Identifying information will remain confidential.

Manuscripts:  Rejected manuscripts will be returned to authors when specifically requested in the cover letter. Print copies of original illustrations, photographs, and slides will be returned with the manuscript. In all cases, manuscripts should be submitted electronically saved in "rich text format"(.rtf) to Joseph Cautilli, M.Ed., M.Ed.,BCBA.

A Word about Abstracts

    In order to ensure that JEIBI will be accepted in the major psych databases, there are certain guidelines that must be followed for abstracts relating to our article and the Journal. The following guidelines are straight from the PsycINFO website:
http://www.apa.org/psycinfo/about/covinfo.html

General Guidelines for Writing Effective Abstracts

     For use in PsycINFO and other databases, an abstract should not exceed 960 characters and spaces (approximately 120 words).

Characters may be conserved by:

    • using digits for numbers (except at the beginning of sentences)
    • using well-known abbreviations
    • using the active voice

 Begin with the most important information, but don't waste space by repeating the title. Include in the abstract only the four or five most important concepts, findings, or implications.

Embed as many key words and phrases in the abstract as possible; this will enhance the user's ability to find the citation for your article in a computer search.
Include in the abstract only information that appears in the body of the paper.

 Style:

Remember that not all people who read your abstract will have a high level of psychological knowledge. Define all acronyms and abbreviations, except those for measurements.

    • Spell out names of tests
    • Use generic names for drugs (when possible)
    • Define unique terms

Use the present tense to describe results with continuing applicability or conclusions drawn and the past tense to describe variables manipulated or tests applied.  As much as possible, use the third person, rather than the first person.

 Abstracts for Empirical Studies:

Abstracts of an empirical study are generally about 100––120 words. Include the following information:

    •    problem under investigation (in one sentence)
    •    pertinent characteristics of subjects (number, type, age, sex, and genus and species)
    •    experimental method, including apparatus, data-gathering procedures, complete test
    •    names, and complete generic names and the dosage and routes of administration of any drugs (particularly if the drugs are novel or important to the study)
    •    findings, including statistical significance levels
    •    conclusions and implications or applications

 Abstracts for Review/Theoretical Articles

Abstracts for review or theoretical articles are generally about 75––100 words. Include the following information:
    •   the topic in one sentence
    •   purpose, thesis, or organizing construct and the scope  (comprehensive or selective) of the article
    •   sources used (e.g., personal observation, published literature)
    •   conclusions
 

Editing

    Accepted manuscripts are copyedited according to APA format and returned to the author for approval. Authors are responsible for all statements made in their work, including changes made by the copy editor and authorized by the corresponding author. Please adhere to APA format and use "Times New Roman" font in 11 pt. throughout. In references, however, please italicize the places where APA format would have you underline. Headings are encouraged and must follow APA format.

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