Editorial and Publication Policies
The Journal of Homeland Security is provided by ANSER, a not-for-profit, public sector research institute. It is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to the discussion and analysis of issues related to the subject of Homeland Security. The Journal publishes feature articles, book reviews, commentaries and articles focusing on science and technology relevant to the field of homeland security. Feature articles are usually reviewed by at least two referees for significance and scholarliness. Feature authors will be informed whether papers are accepted, require revision prior to publication, or are rejected.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines
Authors may submit a one-page synopsis for review and comment. Completed works ranging from 2,000 - 5,000 words in length may also be submitted and should consist of an original copy of all manuscripts, a 150-word abstract, a 100-word biographical statement, a photo (color preferred) and suggested web links for the article. Authors are encouraged to supply relevant artwork (charts, diagrams and maps) with their work. The author is responsible for obtaining permission to publish any copyrighted material. Previously published works will also be considered providing reprint permission is secured. Book reviews should be limited to 1,500 words and commentaries to 1,000 words. Submissions for the Science and Technology section should be between 1,000-3,000 words. All accepted manuscripts are edited for adherence to Journal format and style, clarity, succinctness, syntax and punctuation.

An honorarium will be paid for feature articles after publication. The Journal purchases one-time rights to articles. The author continues to hold the copyright.

Alan Capps
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Homeland Security
alan.capps@hsi.dhs.gov
(703) 416-4745