<AIM AND SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL>
First published in 1977, IATSS Research is an international English-language
journal sponsored by the International Association of Traffic and Safety
Sciences. It seeks to foster a harmonious traffic environment by inspiring all
readers, whether interested in today or the future, to contemplate and discuss
traffic-related research results drawn from a wide range of academic fields.
IATSS Research provides an international forum for the publication of original
articles covering a wide range of practical and theoretical aspects of traffic
and traffic safety. IATSS Research seeks to improve scientific knowledge,
clarifying traffic issues through a comprehensive approach that demands a high
level of evidential proof. IATSS Research will publish original research
papers addressing any transport mode or traffic participant from any academic
discipline including engineering, information and communication technology,
sociology, economics, business administration, law, public administration,
psychology, education, and medical sciences. Submissions dealing with policy
proposals for solving traffic and transport issues may also be accepted. All
submissions are subject to peer review.
The International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS) was
established in 1974 as a public-interest corporation to foster a harmonious
traffic environment through the pursuit of international, interdisciplinary
research on traffic and traffic safety issues seen in the light of the
interrelationship between man, machine and environment.
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<JOURNAL CONTENTS>
IATSS Research consists of the following two sections:
♦Special Feature Section
This section consists of papers (mainly by invitation) on a particular theme featured by the Editorial Board.
♦Transportation Section
This section consists of papers related to various topics on transportation and traffic-related safety issues.
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<PAPER REVIEW POLICY>
1. Submission of a paper implies that it has not previously been published and that it will not be published elsewhere without the consent of the publisher. The copyright for articles accepted for publication by IATSS Research is transferred to the International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences.
2. Manuscript Type
IATSS Research publishes the following two types of papers (but seeks submissions of Research Papers only)
♦Research Papers:
Theoretical or practical research findings whose content is original, useful, reliable and interdisciplinary, presented in a well-organized dissertation format.
♦Review/Survey Papers (Invited Papers only):
Papers that discuss the merits of or present opinions concerning research, surveys, experiments, phenomena, theories or policies, incorporating information that is academic or practical utility.
3. Paper Review Process & Publication of Submissions
Submitted papers are initially evaluated by members of the Editorial Board. Papers that are outside the scope of the journal, demonstrate poor use of English, lack originality, or have material scientific flaws will be rejected at this stage. Papers that meet minimum standards will be reviewed by at least 2 referees appointed by the Editorial Board.
Authors will be advised of review results, including referee comments and suggested revisions as required. The Editorial Board ultimately determines whether or not papers will be included in IATSS Research. Placement of papers and their format is at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
4. Published papers are candidates for the annual IATSS Dissertation Award.
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<INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS (Manuscript Style) >
1. Language: English
2. Length: Original manuscripts should be prepared and submitted on A4 size paper not exceeding 27 pages in length (references, figures, tables, etc. inclusive), or approximately 6,000 words plus several tables, figures and photos.
3. Submission format: Please send your manuscript (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
preferable) through IATSS Research web submission incidated above.
4. Abstract and key words: All papers should start with an abstract of 300-350 words and 5 key words.
Complete "Guide for Authors" will be available soon.
Regarding the details of manuscript & reference style, please refer to the
published paper format which can be downloaded at Elsevier site at the moment.
For paper submission; however, please use our current submission site.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.
