Submissions
Author Guidelines
Instructional videos for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors
Author Submission Process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS1w3RK0Ni0
Reviewer process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kccr0l6uAXc
Editorial Workflow in OJS 3 (Playlist of multiple short videos explaining each stage)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JSOIqvyukw&list=PLg358gdRUrDX6lCgW1IVdUUPQBqRrFFBs
Manuscripts will be accepted for review by the editor with the understanding that their content is unpublished and is not being submitted for publication elsewhere. An electronic copy should be submitted using the online submission links above this section. Maximum length is 7,500 words (includes executive summary, references, tables, and figures) or 20-25 (double-spaced) pages in a 12-point font, with one-inch margins on all sides. Copy must be prepared according to the following instructions:
Form: All pages should be numbered consecutively. The author's name should appear only on the title page and nowhere else in the manuscript (The title page should be uploaded separately and not part of the manuscript). Each table, drawing, illustration, or map must be prepared on a separate page and keyed to the text. All drawings, illustrations, and maps submitted must be clearly designed; their publication cannot be guaranteed otherwise. Photocopied drawing, illustrations, or maps are unacceptable. Scans should be 300 dpi.
Affiliation: On the title page, include full name of the author(s), academic professional affiliation(s), a brief running head, and the complete address, phone number, and e-mail address of the person to whom proofs and correspondence should be sent. As all manuscripts will be reviewed anonymously, the name(s) of the author(s) should only appear on the title pages. The title page should be uploaded separately and not part of the manuscript.
Summary: Each paper should be summarized in a 350-word executive summary (in lieu of an abstract). The executive summary will preface the paper and should enable the reader to get an overview of the entire paper, with particular attention to the need for the paper and the managerial and professional implications of the findings. Five keywords that describe the content of the articles should be listed below the abstract. Manuscripts will be returned to the author if no executive summary is included.
Management Implications: Each paper needs to elaborate on the management implications of their results. Authors must make sure that this section is included in their manuscript, after the discussion. These implications should help practitioners and professionals in the field and are a key aspect of JPRA.
Notes: Footnotes will be compiled at the end of the paper (not at the bottom of the respective page) under a subsection as Notes.
Acknowledgments: Information should be listed under a subsection at the end of the paper.
Funding: Information about funding with respect to research should be listed along with the project number, if available. If no funding is related to the research, it needs to be noted. This should be listed as a subsection at the end of the paper.
Disclosure Statement: Information about any disclosures or competing interests to declare. If nothing to declare then it should also be noted.
Permissions: If figures, tables, or more than a few lines of text from a previously published material are included in a manuscript, the author must obtain written permission for re-publication from the copyright holder.
Book
Oshima, A., & Hogue, A. (2007). Introduction to academic writing. Pearson/Longman.
Individual chapters
Martin, A. (2006). Literacies for the digital age. In A. Martin & D. Madigan (Eds.), Digital literacies for learning (pp. 3-25). Facet.
Journal articles
Alam, K., & Imran, S. (2015). The digital divide and social inclusion among refugee migrants: A case in regional Australia. Information Technology & People, 28(2), 344-365. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITP-04-2014-0083
Smith, R. P., Easson, C., Lyle, S. M., Kapoor, R., Donnelly, C. P., Davidson, E. J., Parikh, E., Lopez, J. V., & Tartar, J. L. (2019). Gut microbiome diversity is associated with sleep physiology in humans. PLOS ONE, 14(10), Article e0222394. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222394
Conference papers
Cismas, S. C. (2010). Educating academic writing skills in engineering. In P. Dondon & O. Martin (Eds.), Latest trends on engineering education (pp. 225-247). WSEAS Press.
Morgan, R., Meldrum, K., Bryan, S., Mathiesen, B., Yakob, N., Esa, N., & Ziden, A. A. (2017). Embedding digital literacies in curricula: Australian and Malaysian experiences. In G. B. Teh & S. C. Choy (Eds.), Empowering 21st century learners through holistic and enterprising learning: Selected papers from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College International Conference 2016 (pp. 11-19). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4241-6_2
Web pages and documents
Department of Education. (2020, April 22). Physical activity and health. Queensland Government. https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/learning-at-home/physical-activity-and-health
James Cook University. (2019). Borrow and renew. https://www.jcu.edu.au/library/loans
Grima, B. (2019, September 30). A 60,000-year-old cure for depression. BBC. http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190929-a-60000-year-old-cure-for-depression
Waratah Wynyard Council. (n.d.). Location of public toilets. http://www.warwyn.tas.gov.au/page.aspx?u=266
Blog post
JCU Library News. (2019, May 28). Reading challenge reviews: Football heroes and tragics. JCU Library News. https://jculibrarynews.blogspot.com/2019/05/reading-challenge-reviews-football.html
Theses and dissertations
Lienart, G. H. (2016). Effects of temperature and food availability on the antipredator behaviour of juvenile coral reef fishes [Doctoral thesis, James Cook University]. ResearchOnline@JCU. https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/47533/
Hawkins, E. J. (1999). Artist and model: Shaping the creative process [Unpublished master’s thesis]. James Cook University.
MANUSCRIPT INQUIRIES
Christopher J. Wynveen
Baylor University
Chris_Wynveen@baylor.edu
PROGRAMS THAT WORK
The Programs that Work section of the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration provides a forum for sharing information about innovative approaches to recreation and park issues and programs that have been developed around the country, especially where the programs have implications for managers in other communities. The maximum length for this section is 5000 words (includes executive summary, references, tables, and figures).
Each issue of the journal features one example of innovative practice. Depending on the program or innovation to be described, each article will contain some of the following information:
- background on what need the program innovation was created to fulfill,
- the administrative structure in place to support it
- program leadership, content, and such areas as financing, marketing, collaborative relationships, and evaluation.
The following is an exemplary article from the Programs That Work section; it has been provided open access for your reference:
Rodriguez, A., Ramirez, C., & Rodriguez, L. (2014). The City of Phoenix Latino Institute: Bridging the Gap between Community Needs and Services. Journal Of Park And Recreation Administration, 32(2). Retrieved from http://js.sagamorepub.com/jpra/article/view/5726
Contact
Dr. Michael Ferguson
Associate Professor
University of New Hampshire
Dept. of Recreation Management and Policy
Hewitt Hall, Rm 193
Durham, NH 03824
Ph (603)862-1644
Michael.Ferguson@unh.edu
https://chhs.unh.edu/person/michael-d-ferguson
RESEARCH NOTES
Research Notes are succinct narratives of research not intended for inclusion in future papers. The standard length of a Research Note is between 3000 to 4000 words (includes abstract, references, tables, and figures). Research Notes should provide readers with introductory results on new ideas, trending issues and original approaches; or an expansion upon previously published research that would not suffice requirements for a full-length manuscript. All Research Notes must contain references to essential literature and details of methodology utilized during research. Research Notes should be submitted with an abstract of 150 words or less, 5-6 keywords and, “Research Note,” within the title.
Contact
Position Open
COMMENTARY
This section is intended to provide a forum for recreation, park, and leisure educators, scholars, and professionals to share their perspectives and opinions on pressing issues facing park and recreation management and administration. Commentary authors should have in-depth knowledge of the topic and be eager to present a viewpoint on existing challenges, concepts, and prevalent notions related to research and practice. Submitted commentaries will undergo a peer-review process coordinated by the section editor, and acceptance criteria includes clarity and coherence of the author(s) position, the soundness of the argument, and reviewer judgment with regards to the contribution to the field. Commentary articles do not follow a strict structure but should have an introduction, a few body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Commentary articles should be no longer than 2,000 words (includes abstract and references) and should not contain any figures or tables. Prior to submission, authors are requested to initially submit a brief outline of the key points proposed for the commentary to the Section Editor.
Contact
Eric Legg
Associate Professor
Arizona State University
School of Community Resources and Development
411 N. Central Ave, Suite 550
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone (602) 496-1057
eric.Legg@asu.edu
https://scrd.asu.edu/content/eric-legg
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ONLINE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Fees are not required for submission or publication in Journal of Park and Recreation Administration.
To submit a manuscript to Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (JPRA), the author must (1) have an account on this site and (2) be enrolled as an Author with JPRA.
-If you, the author, have not registered an account with this site, please click 'Go to Registration' at the top of this page. Fill in the registration; check the box for 'Author: Able to submit items to the journal'. Then click 'Register'.
-If you have an account with this site, please click 'Go to Login' at the top of the page.
-Once you log in, if you are registered as an Author for JPRA, you should see the journal's title and off to the right, 'New Submission'. Click this to begin the five-step submission process.
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- Under 'Country' is 'Roles'; to the right, click the box for 'Author'.
- Click 'Save' at the bottom.
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Special Issue: NERR 2025
We are pleased to announce a special issue of JPRA that will publish research notes based on the 2025 NERR symposium.
The issue will be published in late 2025 or early 2026. Only papers that were presented by paid conference registrants are eligible for inclusion in the special issue.
Authors are encouraged to minimize background/literature review portions of papers -- and concentrate using their ‘space and words’ on findings, results, and conclusion. Use figures and charts to enhance the explanation of findings and consider omitting tables or figures that are superfluous.
The submission format and process will follow the normal JPRA research note guidelines found at: https://js.sagamorepub.com/index.php/jpra/about/submissions
The only additional steps to submit to the NERR special issue are to ensure that the title includes the words “NERR Research Note” and that you select “Special Issue: NERR 2025” when selecting the “section” on the submission page.
All research note submissions intended for the special issue must be submitted by June 15, 2025.
Commentary
This section is intended to provide a forum for recreation, park, and leisure educators, scholars, and professionals to share their perspectives and opinions on pressing issues facing park and recreation management and administration. Commentary authors should have in-depth knowledge of the topic and be eager to present a viewpoint on existing challenges, concepts, and prevalent notions related to research and practice. Submitted commentaries will undergo a peer-review process coordinated by the section editor, and acceptance criteria includes clarity and coherence of the author(s) position, the soundness of the argument, and reviewer judgment with regards to the contribution to the field. Commentary articles do not follow a strict structure but should have an introduction, a few body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Commentary articles should be no longer than 1,500 words (includes cited sources) and should not contain any figures or tables. Prior to submission, authors are requested to initially submit a brief outline of the key points proposed for the commentary to the Section Editor.Copyright Notice
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