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

manuscripts containing data of clinical obsclVations that have already beenpublished orare in press, submitted elsewhere t or to be submitted elsewheremust provide full details afthis in a coverletter. 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 determine the originality,validity, and significance ofthe submitted ma­terial. Criteria for publication include scien..tillc 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, naps CS, ct al: Adverseoutcome of hip fractures in older schizophrenicpatients. Alnj Psychiatry 1989; 146:377-379

2. Davidson J: The pharrnacological treatment of psy­chiatric disorders, in Geriatric Psychiatry, edited byBusse EW, Blazer DG. \Vashington, DC, AmericanPsychiatric 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-reacly form, usually as glossyblack and white prints. Authors of acceptedarticles ,vill 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, fig..ures, and references, and an abstract of nomore than 100 words.

Special Articles: Typically these shouldreview a defined topic in depth, with can..sidered attention to theory and conceptualunderstanding, as well as data and recentresearch findings. Thoughtfully constructedcommentaries are also suitable. Authorsconsidering submitting arc welcome to callEric D. Caine, M.D. (716) 275..3574 to dis..cuss 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 jour..nal 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, 'rhe Americanjournal ofGeri­atric Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Press,Inc., 1400 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC20005, (202) 682..6336.