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The Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (JEBD) is a refereed, quarterly, multidisciplinary journal publishing articles on research, practice, and commentary related to individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders. Articles represent the wide range of disciplines studying and serving such individuals, including counseling, education, early childhood care, juvenile corrections, mental health, psychiatry, psychology, public health, rehabilitation, social work, special education, and related areas. The editors welcome articles on characteristics, assessment, prevention, intervention, treatment settings (e.g., home, school, community, clinic, institution), legal or policy issues, evaluation, and other topical areas.
TYPES OF ARTICLES
Research reports describe original research studies that have applied implications. Group designs, single-subject designs, qualitative methods, and other appropriate strategies are welcome.
Review articles provide qualitative and/ or quantitative syntheses of published and unpublished research and other information that yields important perspectives about emotional and behavioral disorders. Such articles should stress applied implications.
Discussion papers describe, interpret, criticize, and otherwise address issues with applied implications for the field. Such articles may but do not have to be reactions to material appearing earlier in JEBD.
Letters to JEBD are considered if they briefly comment on an issue of interest to readers of the journal, including comment on material appearing in earlier issues of JEBD. In general, letters are limited to three double-spaced, typewritten pages. There may be citations and references if appropriate, but no tables, figures, or footnotes. Letters are published when appropriate and as space permits. They are subject to editing and condensation by the editors.
Descriptions of programs or practices inform readers of significant assessment, intervention, evaluation, and other procedures observed to have value in serving those identified as experiencing, or at risk for, emotional and behavioral disorders. This kind of manuscript may present programs in the fields of special education, corrections, mental health, education, counseling, social work, psychology, or other related disciplines. The purpose of program descriptions is to disseminate information on programs that have been planned, implemented, and evaluated. Although journal space is limited, the ideal for such an article is that readers would be able to replicate the practices and procedures presented. Therefore, it is critical to clearly communicate the essential components of the program. Following are guidelines, although not requirements, for descriptions of programs:
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