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Journal Contact Information

Editorial Review Board Chair
Gloria Strickland, Ed D, RT(R)(M)(QM)
912-961-3043
strickgl@mail.armstrong.edu

Editorial Review Board Members
Anne Brittain, Ph D, RT(R)(M)
573-458-0160 ext 16191
arutz@rolla.k12.mo.us

Jo Edwards, Ed. D., FASRT, FAEIRS
615-898-2905
mjedward@mtsu.edu

Terri L. Fauber, Ed. D., R.T.(R)(M)
804-828-9104
tfauber@vcu.edu

Michael Madden, Ph. D., R.T.(R)(CT)(MR)
785-628-5678
mmadden@fhsu.edu

Judith E. Malinowski, Ph. D., FAEIRS
971-877-5537
j.malinowski.1@alumni.nyu.edu

Kimberly L. Metcalf, Ed. D., R.T.(R)(T)
207-625-4265
bcdkmetcoft@yahoo.com

Marianne Tortorici, ED. D., R.T.(R)(CV)
619-388-3520
tortoricim@wc.edu

Christina Truluck, Ph. D., R.T.(N), CNMT
215-503-6678
christina.truluck@jefferson.edu

Richard Weening, Ph. D., R.T. (R)(CT)(MR)
215-503-0059
richard.weening@jefferson.edu

Journal Executive Editor
Elwin Tilson, Ed D, RT(R)(M)(QM)(CT), FAEIRS
912-921-7430
elwin.tilson@armstrong.edu

Managing Editor of Journal and Newsletter
Susan Carr
349 Lexington Road
Concord MA 01724
978-287-0195
susan_carr@mac.com

Spectrum Contact Information

Spectrum Executive Editor
Valerie J. H. Powell, RT(R), Ph D
412-262-8467
powell@rmu.edu

Spectrum Resource Expert for Computed Tomography
David J. McBride, M.A., RT(R)(CT)(MR)
724-925-5977
mcbrided@wccc.edu

Spectrum Resource Expert for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Luann Culbreth, M Ed, RT(R)(MR)(QM), CRA, FSMRT
469-814-2616
LuannC@BaylorHealth.edu

Spectrum Resource Expert for Mammography
Linda Yurko, MA, RT(R)(M)
336-734-7180
lyurko@forsythtech.edu

Spectrum Resource Expert for Nuclear Medicine Technology
Angela Bires, Ed D, MPM, RT(N), CNMT
412-397-5410
bires@rmu.edu

Spectrum Resource Expert for Radiation Therapy
Kathy Drotar, M Ed, RT(R)(N)(T)
941-907-3900
kdrotar@keiseruniversity.edu

Spectrum Resource Expert for Radiography
Becky Volk, BSBA, RT(R)
412-232-7911
bvolk@mercy.pmhs.org

Spectrum Resource Expert for Sonography
Sheryl Goss, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT
570-674-6790
sgoss@misericordia.edu

Guidelines for Authors

Radiologic Science and Education is the journal of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences and is refereed by an independent Editorial Review Board of eminent scholars in radiologic sciences education. Articles may be accepted from a wide range of scientific investigation, commentaries, and research in subjects pertaining to the purposes of the Association.

These purposes include advancing in the knowledgebase of imaging and radiologic sciences, establishing and maintaining high standards of education, exchanging educational concepts and methodologies at all levels in imaging and radiologic sciences, stimulating interest in academic advancement and teaching, advancing the profession of imaging and radiologic sciences and its related areas through research and dissemination of works, and fostering mutual cooperation and understanding between imaging and radiologic sciences educators and other groups. Included among these purposes are investigations in the imaging and Radiologic sciences, education in general, professionalism both within and without medicine, international issues in the imaging and radiation sciences, and other items of potential interest to the membership of AEIRS.

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to Susan Carr, Editor of Radiologic Science & Education at susan_carr@mac.com. A signed, physical Copyright Stipulations (see below) needs to be mailed to Susan Carr, 349 Lexington Rd., Concord, MA 01742.

Copyright Stipulations

In compliance with the Copyright Revision Act of 1976, the following written statement must accompany all submissions and must be signed and dated by all authors of the work:

Upon acceptance by the journal of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, Inc., all copyright ownership of the work .(enter title of the submitted work). is transferred and assigned to the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, Inc. I/We accept responsibility of the release of any part of or all of the material contained within the above work. I/We certify that the work submitted is original, is not libelous or unlawful, does not infringe on any common law or statutory copyright, and has not been submitted to another publication for concurrent consideration.

This copyright requirement does not apply to work prepared by United States government employees as part of their official rules.

Manuscript Format

Manuscripts will be accepted for consideration as follows:

  • 1. Types of articles published in RS&E:
    • Research Report: A full-length report of an original research that advances educational theory or demonstrates insights and/or relationships in educational practices in the imaging and radiologic sciences. A research report must contain a title page, an introduction, a review of the literature, hypothesis, methodology, findings, and a discussion.
    • Systematic Literature Reviews: A current complete systematic review and interpretation of all available literature on a well-defined topic that has significance to imaging and radiologic sciences education. Of particular importance are the reduction of large quantities of information into palatable pieces for greater understanding, integration of past findings, the identification of gaps in the literature, and insight into the application of findings to imaging and radiologic science education. A systematic review uses a clearly formulated question or problem statement and explicit methods to identify, select and critically appraise relevant research, and to collect and analyze data from the studies that are included in the review. Such a review includes a summary, assessments for the strengths and weaknesses in past research, critical critique of the current status of the topic, and areas needing further study. Literature reviews contain a statement of purpose, a brief outline of the methodology, content summary, conclusions, and recommendations. Systematic Literature Review manuscripts are evaluated based on their relevance, scope and design of the review process, accuracy and astuteness in recognizing trends, and presentation quality of the review. Manuscripts that do not critically analyze findings are not acceptable.
    • Case Report: A detailed description of the management of a unique education-related problem. Case reports must include the following four sections: Background, Case Description, Outcomes, and Discussion. The description of the case includes the relevant characteristics of the situation, examination/evaluation methods, a description of the interventions that were provided, and the outcomes.
    • Technical Note: A description of a new instrument, procedure, or technology relevant to the practice of imaging and radiologic science that is useful for educators in the field.
    • Letter to the Editor: A letter related to professional issues or articles published in the Journal. Letters will be reviewed and selected for publication by the Executive Editor based on the relevance, importance, appropriateness, and timeliness of the topic.
    • Invited Commentary: An expert's point of view concerning an article published in the Journal. Commentaries are invited by the Executive Editor and immediately follow the article discussed. Authors of the manuscript under commentary are given the opportunity to respond to the expert's point of view.
  • 2. One electronic copy of the manuscript including all attachments, tables, illustration legends, and illustrations unless these are submitted as separate electronic files. Separate electronic files must be clearly labeled such as "Smith -- Figure 1"

    The electronic copy must be in a common word processing application such as Microsoft Word or saved as Rich Text Format (.rtf) that can be read by any word processor. Word processing should use wrap-around lines (do not use returns at the ends of lines) and should use indents instead of tabs.

  • 3. The electronic copy should be formatted in such a way that print copies are double-spaced, with one inch margins, lower right corner numbered pages, and abide by American Psychological Association (APA) style format in the following order: title page, abstract, text, acknowledgments, references, tables, illustration legends, and illustrations.
  • 4. The title page must include the first and last names and credentials of all authors with department and institutional affiliations, complete mailing addresses, telephone, numbers, fax numbers, email addresses, and indication for the single author who should be contacted for correspondence and reprints.
  • 5. The abstract should be limited to less than 100 words on a single page.
  • 6. Acknowledgements should be brief and should include sources of grant or other financial support.
  • 7. References must be according to APA style, double-spaced, hanging indented, and sorted by the last name of the first author. Abbreviations of journal names should be avoided. Example follows:

    Clark, S., & Corcoran, M. (1986). Perspectives on the professional socialization of women faculty. Journal of Higher Education 57(1), 20-43.

    Cullinan, A.M. (1992). Optimizing Radiographic Positioning. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott.

    Dowd, S. B. (1994). Collaborative learning in radiography education. Radiologic Technology, 65 (5), 299-303.

    Youngblood, N., & Beitz, J. M. (2001). Developing critical thinking with active learning strategies. Nurse Educator, 26 (1), 39-42.

    Footnotes should not be used.
  • 8. Tables should be self-explanatory and should supplement, not duplicate, the text. Each table must be cited in numerical order in the text and included as a supplementary page in the word processing electronic copy or as a clearly labeled separate electronic file.
  • 9. Legends for illustration must be double-spaced, in numerical order (example: Fig.3).
  • 10. Illustrations should clarify the text and must be referred to in the text and be numbered sequentially (example: Fig. 4). Original line drawings should be submitted on separate sheets after the legends or as an electronic file in a commonly used format such as .tiff or .psd. Halftone illustrations will not reproduce well on the paper currently used in this journal. However, if halftones are submitted they must be high-resolution digital photos or black-and-white, high-contrast, 5. x 7" glossy prints. In either case, they must be labeled clearly, with the figure number and legend. No hand drawings or typewritten art will be accepted. All artwork should be submitted with sufficient packing to prevent bending during shipment.
  • 11. Criteria for article acceptance:
    • To be acceptable, a manuscript must address one of the major themes of RS&E. The major themes are to promote the purposes of the Association (as indicated above). Manuscripts should not deal exclusively with college- or university-level subject matter unless subject matter deals directly with teacher preparation or topics specifically related to college or university educational programs.
    • A manuscript should make a significant contribution to the preparation of imaging and radiologic science educators or improvement in imaging and radiologic science education. RS&E manuscripts should not only address what was done, but how that information might be applied to practice. Topics must be of interest and utility to our readership that consists mostly of imaging and radiologic science educators.
    • A manuscript should contain some element of novelty. RS&E will not publish information that basically consists of a re-presentation of commonly known or previously published information unless it provides a unique perspective on that information.
    • A manuscript generally should be readily comprehensible by imaging and radiologic science educators and professionals preparing to become imaging and radiologic educators.
    • A manuscript must not closely parallel an article that has recently appeared in RS&E or published previously in another publication. Occasionally, exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis as decided by the Executive Editor.
    • A manuscript should exhibit a professional writing style. The presentation of subject matter should be clear, accurate, concise, well organized, logically presented, and of suitable depth and/or breadth as suits the topic. It should be grammatically correct and free of typographical errors. The document should provide appropriate and up-to-date references.
  • 12. Previously published materials must include permission from both original author and publisher to reproduce them in the journal of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Science, Inc. This permission must be indicated in the legends of tables and illustrations. Images illustrating recognizable features of persons require the submission of a signed release form giving the author permission to use the likeness of the person for publication.


Submission Dates

For publication in the Spectrum information must be received by:
Summer: July 15
Fall: October 15
Winter: January 31
Spring: April 15

For publication in the Journal, information must be received by:
April 1, 2007
October 1, 2007