PEPonline Professionalization of Exercise Physiologyonline An international electronic journal for exercise physiologists ISSN 1099-5862 Submission Guidelines and Purpose of the Journal AUTHOR GUIDELINES The Professionalization of Exercise Physiologyonline (PEPonline) journal is an electronic professional online journal devoted to publishing original and review articles from the field of exercise physiology. The Journal is published monthly by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP).  The manuscript and all figures should be submitted to: Tommy Boone, PhD, MPH, MAM, MBA, FASEP, EPC Editor-in-Chief, PEPonline ASEP National Office Department of Exercise Physiology 1200 Kenwood Ave. Duluth, MN 55811 Manuscripts Submission of a manuscript implies:  (1) that it has not been published before (except in the form of an abstract or as a published lecture, review, or thesis); (2) that it is not under consideration elsewhere; (3) that its publication has been approved by all coauthors; and (4) that if and when the manuscript is accepted for publication, the authors agree to automatic transfer of the copyright to the publisher. The manuscript should be submitted in English, typed, and single-spaced on one side of standard-sized white bond paper.  The name and institution of each author should be inserted under the title of the article.  In addition to the hard copy sent to the Editor-in-Chief, the author(s) should also submit a copy of the article on a PC disk in Microsoft Word format.  The electronic version should exactly match the paper version. Title page The first page should include: the title of the paper, institutional affiliations, and highest academic degrees of all authors; the name and place of the institution at which the work was done; disclaimers, if any; and the complete name and mailing address (include telephone number) of the corresponding author. Abstract Each article should be prefaced by an abstract.  Major articles should include a structured abstract of not more than 200 words; Case Reports and Special Articles (essays) should include an unstructured abstract of not more than 60 words.  Structured "research" abstracts should consist of four headings: Background: A statement of the primary focus of the study. Methods: How the study was done, including details of research design, statistics, and other important procedures. Results: The salient results of the study. Conclusions: The conclusions and the applications. Key words Three to five words should be listed. Text The text for a research article should begin with an untitled introduction that conveys the purpose of the study and addresses the relevant literature.  The Methods section should detail the technical and research procedures (i.e., how the study was done, including research design, and statistics).  The Results section should present a concise analysis of the results.  The Discussion section should present the significance of the study with discussion and comparison to relevant literature.  The text for case reports and special articles (essays) should be more general in design.  Headings and subheadings can be used as needed to get the author(s) points across to the reader. Documentation References should be listed at the end of the article.  Arrange the references in numerical order in brackets.  That is, the first reference in the article should be number one (1), and the second reference should be number two (2).  Complete data should be included for each reference.  The following are examples: Book 1.  Heyward, V. H. (1997). Advanced fitness assessment & exercise prescription. (3rd edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Article 2.  Diboll, D.C., Boone, W.T., and Lindsey, L.R. (1999). Cardiovascular and metabolic responses during 30 minutes of treadmill exercise shortly after consuming a small, high-carbodydrate meal. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 20:1-7. Internet 3.  Kreider, R.B. (1998). Creatine supplement: Analysis of ergogenic value, medical safety, and concerns. Journal of Exercise Physiologyonline . 1:1 [Online]. http://:www.css.edu/users/tboone2/asep/jan.htm  Tables Research data and statistical information should be reported in tables.  Each column in the table should have a heading, and each table should be located in the text of the article. Tables (and figures) should be numbered consecutively according to the order in which they have been cited in the text. Illustrations Illustrations consist of pictures, graphs, and drawings, and are inserted in the article as figures.  Submit illustrations via the PC disk format or email so that the editor can simply copy and paste into the appropriate Internet page.  The format should be one of several, including pdf, gif, and so forth. Reviewing and Editing Each manuscript is first reviewed by the editor.  Then, the editor sends the article to two members of the editorial committee for further review.  Reasons for rejecting articles may include: topic is not of interest to the profession topic has been thoroughly discussed in the literature topic is of local rather than nation-wide interest discussion is too vague and/or too general article is poorly written article is poorly documented NOTE: A manuscript may be rejected but the author is invited to revise and resubmit it.  All manuscripts accepted for publishing in the PEPonline are subject to editing to conform to the journal style. __________________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF THE JOURNAL The journal will focus on articles that provide a rationale for the professionalization of exercise physiology. Articles are commissioned, but submitted manuscripts will be promptly considered for publication.  Submitted articles can be in two primary areas of concentration: (1) professionalism; and (2) research.  Either is recognized as part of the "professionalization" process, and both are certainly important to the professional development of exercise physiology. Editorial Content Although great care has been taken in compiling and checking the information given in this publication to ensure that it is accurate, the authors, the publisher, and their agents shall not be responsible or in any way liable for the continued currency of the information or for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in this publication whether arising from negligence or otherwise howsoever or for any consequences arising therefrom. USA Postmaster Letters and/or manuscripts intended for PEPonline should be sent to: Dr. Tommy Boone Editor-in-Chief Professionalization of Exercise Physiologyonline College of St. Scholastica Department of Exercise Physiology 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, MN 55811 Publisher's Note Why another journal? The answer is rather simple. The exercise physiology scientific literature has a significant number of avenues for publication in comprehensive and scholarly journals. The number of research articles published each year is increasing rapidly. These papers are, however, of little direct value to college administrators and exercise physiologists who are interested in the professionalization of exercise physiology. Since a paper or electronic medium does not exist to address exercise physiology professionalism, thus the reason for the PEPonline journal. It is electronic rather than paper because of the obvious financial considerations in creating a print copy journal, and the increased likelihood of influencing exercise physiologists worldwide. The articles will provide a forum for the commuication of issues that are of concern or importance to the exercise physiology field of study. A very real need exists for well-written articles that help to expose inadequate thinking or outmoded views that continue to influence exercise physiology. It is expected that the ideas and concepts presented in the articles will challenge mainstream beliefs. Many readers may consider the articles as timely and thus enabling them to work towards developing their own identification with exercise physiology. We trust that this new online journal will promote communication and increased awareness of exercise physiology as a developing profession. _______________________________________________________________________ “If you refuse to accept anything less than a credible professional organization of exercise physiologists, you can expect to get it.” Copyright ©1997-2010 American Society of Exercise Physiologists   All Rights Reserved.