This journal uses ScholarOne Manuscripts (previously Manuscript Central) to peer review manuscript submissions. Please read the guide for ScholarOne authors before making a submission. Complete guidelines for preparing and submitting your manuscript to this journal are provided below.

Submission

Manuscripts submitted to High Ability Studies should contain original research, theory or accounts of practice, which may not have been previously published nor be simultaneously under consideration for publication elsewhere. However, conference papers included as part of conference proceedings may be considered for submission, if such papers are revised in accordance with the format accepted by this journal, updated if need be, and full acknowledgement given in regard to the conference or convention in which the paper was originally presented.

All submitted papers are assessed by a blind refereeing process and will be reviewed by at least two independent referees. Therefore, avoid clues in the text which might identify you as the author. Authors will receive constructive feedback on the outcome of this process. Please note that the process will take two to three months in duration. High Ability Studies is published twice annually.

All submissions should be made online at the High Abilities Studies ScholarOne Manuscripts site (link to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/chas). New users should first create an account. Once a user is logged onto the site submissions should be made via the Author Centre. Online user guides and access to a helpdesk are available on this website.

Authors should prepare and a completely anonymised texted with all document information identifying the authors removed, and a separate title page file, with all author information. When uploading files authors will then be able to define the title page as “Title page (File not for review)”. The main document will then sent anonymously to referees.

Text
Manuscripts should be written in accordance with the publication manual of the American Psychological Association (4th Edition). For example, the following should be adhered to:

Title page
Include title of paper, name(s) of author(s), affiliation, mailing address (include postal codes, if applicable also e-mail address and fax-number) and a running headline in a separate file. The title page should be designated as Title page (not for review).

Abstract
Should consist of a maximum 120 words. The abstract must, if the result of empirical research, briefly outline theoretical basis, research question/s (in one sentence if possible), methodology and instrumentation, sample/s and pertinent characteristics (e.g. number, type, gender and age) as well as the main findings of the study (if applicable include statistical significance levels). Also, include conclusion and the implications or applications.

An abstract for a review or a theoretical article should describe in no more than 100 words the topic (in one sentence), the purpose, thesis or organising structure and the scope of the article. It should outline the sources used (e.g. personal observation and/or published literature) and the conclusions.

Length
A paper submitted should not exceed 5000 words including abstract, references and illustrations.

Language
High Ability Studies is an international scholarly journal and papers must be written in English. It is recommended that non-native English speakers have their papers checked in regard to language accuracy prior to submission.

Manuscript
Papers must be formatted using a Word processing program, with a clear print, double-spaced and with margins of at least 4 cm (approximately 1.5 inches) on all four sides. A4-format is recommended, but if not available in the country in which the paper originates, other appropriate paper sizes will be accepted. Pages should be numbered consecutively, starting with the title page.

Statistics are an aid to interpretation and not an end in themselves. If reporting statistics, include sufficient information to help the reader corroborate the analyses conducted (cf APA Manual).

Qualitative data
If submitting a qualitative study, be sure to include a discussion on the stringency observed whilst obtaining and analysing the data (e.g. biases, analysis model, transcription keys, validation of results and so on). Include sufficient data to help the reader, as far as possible, to corroborate the analyses conducted.

Footnotes s hould be kept to a minimum and preferably avoided completely. If used, they should be numbered consecutively with superscript Arabic numerals.

Abbreviations must be kept to a minimum.

Illustrations

Authors should follow APA format in designing tables and figures and consider the fact that illustrations supplements - not duplicates - the text. In the text, refer to every table and figure and tell the reader what to look for. Discuss only the table's highlights.

Figures must be uploaded as separate files, Files should be saved as one of the following formats: TIFF (tagged image file format), PostScript or EPS (encapsulated PostScript), and should contain all the necessary font information and the source file of the application (e.g. CorelDraw/Mac, CorelDraw/PC). Figures should be identified with Arabic numbers and an explaining text, and their approximate place in the text should be clearly indicated in the manuscript.

Tables  should be placed on separate pages; not included in the text. Note that tables also should be submitted as separate file/s. Tables must have an Arabic number, an explaining text and a title. Their approximate place in the text should be clearly indicated in the manuscript. Observe also that templates for tables provided with most word processing software may not be used unless templates follow APA format. Spreadsheets, while inevitable when constructing diagrams with software such as for example Microsoft Excel of SPSS, should not be used as basis for table construction in the paper.

As an author, you are required to secure permission if you want to reproduce any figure, table, or extract from the text of another source. This applies to direct reproduction as well as "derivative reproduction" (where you have created a new figure or table which derives substantially from a copyrighted source). For further information and FAQs, please see http://journalauthors.tandf.co.uk/preparation/permission.asp   

Style guidelines
Description of the Journal's article style
Description of the Journal's reference style , Quick guide
This journal uses US spelling (color, organize). Follow the APA manual for punctuation.

For information about writing an article, preparing your manuscript and general guidance for authors, please visit the Author Services section of our website.

If you have any questions about references or formatting your article, please contact authorqueries@tandf.co.uk  (please mention the journal title in your email).

Word templates

Word templates  are available for this journal. If you are not able to use the template via the links or if you have any other queries, please contact authortemplate@tandf.co.uk

Proofs

One proof will be sent to the author(s) to be corrected and returned—within three days of receipt—to the Editor-in-Chief. The cost of corrections in the first proof resulting from extensive alterations in the text will be charged to the author.

Free article access : Corresponding authors can receive 50 free reprints, free online access to their article through the journal website and a complimentary copy of the issue containing their article. Complimentary reprints are available through Rightslink® and additional reprints can be ordered through Rightslink® when proofs are received. If you have any queries, please contact our reprints department at reprints@tandf.co.uk

Copyright

It is a condition of publication that authors assign copyright or licence the publication rights in their articles, including abstracts, to the European Council for High Ability. This enables us to ensure full copyright protection and to disseminate the article, and of course the Journal, to the widest possible readership in print and electronic formats as appropriate. Authors retain many rights under the Taylor & Francis rights policies, which can be found at http://journalauthors.tandf.co.uk/preparation/copyright.asp . Authors are themselves responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyright material from other sources.

Visit our Author Services website for further resources and guides to the complete publication process and beyond.