The Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care
Instructions for Authors
We have an open call for articles on all topics related to residential child care and we also plan specific themed issues. The deadline for inclusion in a Spring edition is usually the last Sunday of February and the deadline for inclusion in an Autumn edition is usually the third Sunday of August. You should contact the Journal Administrator at sjrcc@strath.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding deadline dates.
Please read our statement of aim and scope and look at articles we have previously published.
We are committed to the use of inclusive and non-stigmatising language in all our journal content. As a Scotland-based Journal we are particularly influenced in this by The Promise, and by the Each and Every Child initiative. We recognise that language evolves, that terms used historically may not be appropriate for modern audiences, and that usages may differ internationally. As part of our editorial process, we endeavour to draw authors' attention to any potentially problematic terms or phrases, and where appropriate suggest alternatives, with a view to mutual agreement on any changes. We encourage authors and readers to alert us to any instances in which we get this wrong, in order that we may learn from errors.
Please download the submission pack (provided below) which contains our range of article templates as well as guidelines for submitting articles. If you require further advice, email us at sjrcc@strath.ac.uk with an outline of the article you have in mind and an indication of the article type.
It is essential that authors follow the requirements for writing style and referencing specified in the 'Guidelines for Contributors'. Please use the relevant article template, write in English with UK/Irish spellings, and use APA7 referencing style. Remember that all articles must be capable of being understood by an international audience. Scottish-based authors should not assume readers will be familiar with Scottish policy and law.
It is important that the layout of an article template remains intact. Authors names, contact details, affiliations, and About the Author(s) information should be included in the submission of all articles. Any information contained within an Original Research Article which identifies the author will be removed and retained by Journal Administrator before being sent for double-blind review as a redacted version. The information will then be returned to the final version of the article once the review process is complete.
What books have inspired you?
Why not write a review
Do you have a book from over 10 years ago that has made a difference to your practice or your thinking about child and youth work? This could be an established book, memoirs, or something recommended by friends or colleagues. Perhaps others in our field could benefit from reading it, or they may be inspired by your story of encountering it.
The Journal is looking for reviews of these older publications that have made a difference to readers and their contemporary practice. To help us think about the books we use, Journal Board Member, Professor James Anglin, has written an article for the latest issue, that focused on his passion for books and why older texts are relevant to practice within residential child care and child youth work today.
What's involved?
These reviews should be approximately 500 words, preferably with personal examples of the impact on the author’s own experience.
The editors are excited to see what influenced your practice and are waiting on your submissions. They are ready to assist those considering writing a book review for the first time. Contact sjrcc@strath.ac.uk if you would like to discuss an idea you may have.
Deadline to submit for next issue: 14 October.
Publisher: CELCIS
ISSN: 2976-9353 (Online)
Published from: 2002
Frequency: Two issues per volume (spring and autumn)
