Submission Guidelines

Note: Please do not include images within the text of your article. The quality is too poor for printing.

Length: 1,000 - 2,000 words and submitted in Microsoft Word (or a digital file in a simple text format). R&D articles can be up to 2,500 words.

Images: Must be scanned at 300 dpi or better. Submit all images/graphics by CD, Zip disk, or e-mail (no .zip files please). Do not include them in your article. Originals are encouraged and will be returned upon request.

We recommend an average of one photo or two tables/figures per 750 words.

Line art (graphs, charts, etc.):  Scanned at 600 dpi or better. Submit all images/graphics by CD, Zip disk, or e-mail (no .zip files please).

Contact Information/bio: Articles must contain a title, author and full contact information at the end of the article (i.e., phone, e-mail and mailing address). Please include a head shot photo and bio (up to 60 words) of the author for inclusion at the end of the article. Consider including credentials, books authored and other biographical information.

The JMA reserves the right to alter articles for readability and space at any time during the publishing process. Every effort is made to assure accuracy and to maintain the integrity and meaning of the text.

Submit materials to:

Editor, Journal of Mine Action
James Madison University
MSC 4902
1401 Technology Dr., Suite 120, Room 1153
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: 540-568-2718
Fax: 540-568-8176
Email: editormaic@gmail.com