Call for Papers for Journal of Youth Development

Posted by on January 27, 2006

National Call for Papers for Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice

The National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) is pleased to announce the creation of an exciting new multidisciplinary applied research and practice on-line journal, Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice. This journal focuses on the development of school-aged youth through the transition to adulthood (ages 6-22). With funding support from the National 4-H Leadership Trust, this refereed journal will feature original research, best practices in youth development programming, innovative research and evaluation methods and strategies, and reviews of resources of interest to youth development researchers and practitioners. Members of the journal?s editorial board include:
Dr. Mary Arnold, Oregon State University
Dr. Kirk Astroth, Montana State University
Dr. Dale Blyth, University of Minnesota
Dr. Lynne Borden, University of Arizona
Dr. Ken Culp, University of Kentucky Professor Patricia Dawson, Oregon State University
Dr. Michelle Gambone, Youth Development Strategies, Inc.
Dr. Heather Johnston Nicholson, Girls Incorporated
Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dr. Richard Lerner, Tufts University
Dr. Barbara Sugland, Center for Applied Research and Technical Assistance
Todd Williams, Texas A & M
Nicole Yohalem, Forum for Youth Investment

The Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice is currently accepting submissions of papers for publication consideration in any of the following categories:
? Feature Articles?2,000-5,000 word original research articles.
? Program Articles?1,500 word articles that highlight unique, successful, or promising youth development programs or initiatives.
? Research and Evaluation Strategy Articles?1,000 word articles that describe innovative methodologies and strategies in the collection and analysis of quantitative or qualitative research and evaluation data.
? Resource Reviews?300 word critical reviews of resources and tools that would be helpful to youth development professionals.

Manuscripts are accepted at anytime. Deadline for consideration in the Fall issue is March 15th and Spring issue is September 15th. Please contact the editor, Patricia Dawson, with questions at [email protected].