T he editors welcome contributions of original manuscripts that are notunder consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors submitting

manuscripts containing data ofclinical observations that have already beenpublished orare in press, submitted elsewhere, or to be submitted elsewheremust provide full details ofthis in a cover letter. Upon acceptance ofan article,the author(s) will be required to assign copyright ownership in writing tothe Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.

Peer Review: All manuscripts are subjectto peer review to determlne the originality,validity, and significance of the submitted rna..terial. Criteria for publication include scien­rifle merit and significance to the field. .Theinitial review process is usually completedwithin 8 weeks, but delays sometimes occur.Reviewers' comments will be 'returned withrejected manuscripts at the discretion of theeditors.

Manuscript Specifications: Manuscriptsmust be typed double-spaced with one-inchmargins on plain bond paper. The cover pagemust contain the article title, authors' namesand affiliations, address for correspondenceand reprint requests, and phone number. Eacharticle must include an abstract (IOO-wordmaximum) and a reference list. References arecited by number in the text in sequence offirstappearance and listed numerically at the end ofthe text. Reference format and punctuationmust conform to the following style:

I. Yarden PE, Finkle MG, Raps CS, et al: Adverseoutcome of hip fractures in older schizophrenicpatients. Am) Psychiatry 1989; 146:377-379

2. Davidson J: The pharmacological treatment of psy­chiatric disorders, in Geriatric Psychiatry, edited byBusse E\V, Blazer DG. Washington, DC, AmericanPsychi atric Press, 1989, pp 515-542

Correct Index Medicus journal abbrevia­tions must be used; those references to jour­nals not in Index Medicus should includefull journal title. Figures must be submittedin camera..ready form, usually as glossyblack and white prints. Authors of acceptedarticles will be asked to send a copy of theirarticle on diskette.

Regular Research Articles: Original pa­pers demonstrating the results of scientificstudies based on empirical data should notexceed 12-15 pages) including tables, flg­ures, and references, and an abstract of nomore than 100 words.

Special Articles: Typically these shouldreview a defined topic in depth, with con­sidered attention to theory and conceptualunderstanding, as well as data and recentresearch findings. Thoughtfully constructedcommentaries are also suitable. Authorsconsidering submitting are welcome to callEric D. Caine, M.D. (716) 275-3574 to dis­cuss the submission. Length should not ex­ceed 25 pages, including an abstract of nomore than 100 words.

Clinical Reports: Report data from single.. orsmall-sample case studies and from uncon­trolled studies and controlled studies contain­ing a small number of subjects. Case materialcan be described in brief clinical vignettes andshould not exceed 4-6 pages, including anabstract of no more than 75 words.

Editing: All manuscripts will be edited forclarity, conciseness) and conformity to [our­nal style. Authors are given an opportunityto review editorial changes prior to publi­cation.

Submissions: Submit original manu­script and five copies to: Gene Cohen, M.D.,Ph.D., Editor) The American Journal ofGeri­atric Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Press,Inc., 1400 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC20005, (202) 682·6336.