Gender and Sexuality --- The Journal of the Center for Gender Studies, ICU
Journal Regulations for Vol. 05(as of March, 2009)

1) Journal Overview
Gender & Sexuality is an academic journal on the study of gender and sexuality, published by theCenter for Gender Studies at the International Christian University. The journal's research section
shall consist of research papers on empirical investigations, theoretical discussions on gender andsexuality studies (*1), and Research Notes (*2). The field section shall feature case studies byactivists, and field reports (*3) concerning gender-related activities at institutional, domestic, andinternational levels. The final book review section shall contain reviews on upcoming books
pertaining to gender and sexuality.
*1 Research Papers should be based on thorough academic research, contain original and creative
viewpoints, and contribute to a wider academic field.
*2 Research Notes should contain discussions that are still in progress but show their potential tocontribute to a wider academic field.
*3 Field Reports should report on the author's daily practice, focusing on one aspect of the field
being studied.
2) Publication Date of Volume 5: March, 2010
3) Manuscript Submission Deadline for Volume 5: Monday, August 31, 2009, as indicated by thepostmark on the envelope.
4) Address for Manuscript Submissions:ICU Center for Gender Studies Editorial Committee
Postal Address: ERB 301, International Christian University
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8585
E-mail: cgs@icu.ac.jp
5) Rules for Application
Manuscripts-Manuscripts submitted to this journal must be previously unpublished, either in full or part.
-Only Japanese or English manuscripts shall be accepted.
-Manuscript format should be in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association (5th Edition, 2001).
- Manuscripts (papers or summaries) that are not in the author's native language must be proofread
by a native speaker of that language. Manuscripts with obvious inadequacies such as grammaticalerrors shall be rejected.
-The author's name, affiliation, specialization, e-mail address, postal address, telephone number,and fax number should be written on a separate title page. Name, affiliation and specialization
should be indicated in both English and Japanese. To ensure anonymity during the screening
process, the author's name should not appear in the text.
-There shall be no payment involved for manuscripts or for insertion.
-Manuscripts should be written in a style appropriate for an internationally-circulated academic
journal.
-Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines may be returned with a request for revision.
a-1) Research Section-Research papers should be between 16,000 to 20,000 Japanese characters or 6500 ~ 8500 English
words in length, including figures, graphic images, references, and footnotes.
-Research Notes should be less than 12,000 Japanese characters or 5000 English words in length,
including figures, graphic images, references, and footnotes.
-Titles should be short, simple, and no more than 40 Japanese characters or 20 English words inlength. It should also preferably address the main topic.
-A summary (including the title) of no more than 500 words and a list of no more than five keywords,

both in English, should be attached on a separate sheet.
a-2) Field Section-Manuscripts should be no longer than 12,000 Japanese characters or 5000 English words in length,
including figures, graphic images, references, and footnotes.
-The title should be short, simple, and no more than 40 Japanese characters or 20 English words inlength. It should also preferably address the main topic. The title should be submitted in bothJapanese and English.
-A summary of no more than 500 Japanese characters and a list of no more than five keywords
should be attached on a separate sheet.
a-3)Book Review Section-Manuscripts should be between 5,000 to 10,000 Japanese characters or 2000 ~4000 English words,including figures, graphic images, references and footnotes.
-Titles should be no more than 40 Japanese characters or 20 English words in length. The title ofthe book or research paper reviewed should appear in the main title or subtitle.
-Submission of a summary and keyword list is not necessary.
b) Figures and Graphic Images- Figures should be attached on a separate sheet. Do not include them in the text.
- Graphic images should also be attached on a separate sheet, and should be of a quality highenough to resist degradation during printing.
- The approximate position of the figure/image in the document should be indicated.
c) Manuscript Submission- Manuscripts should be submitted in both digital and hard copy.
- 3 hard copies should be submitted. They should be double-spaced on single-sided A4 paper.
- The digital copy should be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in MSWord or any other regularword-processing software format for creating documents.
- The digital and hard copies should be completely identical.
- Manuscripts submitted will not be returned.
6) Revisions
If a manuscript is returned to the author for revision, the manuscript should be revised and sent
back by the specified date. Note that slight modifications (grammar, spelling, phrasing) may be
carried out at the discretion of the Editorial Committee.
7) Screening Process
Submitted manuscripts shall be screened and chosen by reviewers designated by the editorialcommittee. Factors for selection include originality, scholarliness, clarity of argument, importance,
and the degree of contribution that the manuscript offers for the study of gender and sexuality. In
the event that a revision of the manuscript is required, opinions and comments by the editorialcommittee shall be sent to the author. The final decision for accepting or rejecting an application
rests in the hands of the editorial committee.
8) CopyrightUnless a special prior arrangement has been made, the copyright of an accepted manuscript shallbelong to the Editorial Committee of the ICU Center for Gender Studies. No restrictions shall beplaced upon the author regarding reproduction rights or usage rights of the author's own
manuscript.
9) Journal Copies
Three copies of the completed journal (or five in the case of multiple authors) shall be sent to theauthor of the accepted manuscript. Additional copies may be ordered separately.
10) Purchasing Orders
Orders for the journal can be submitted by e-mail to cgs@icu.ac.jp.
Note that these guidelines may be revised without prior notice.