Journal of Accident Investigation
Journal of Accident Investigation
Journal of Accident Investigation
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About The Cover<br />
Featured on the cover is a Boeing 747. NTSB<br />
accident investigations in all modes, including<br />
aviation, use a variety <strong>of</strong> investigative techniques<br />
that are discussed in this issue, including wreckage<br />
examination, vehicle recorder analysis, and vehicle<br />
performance simulations and animations.<br />
Editorial Policy<br />
Research/Technical Articles<br />
The NTSB <strong>Journal</strong> will publish research and technical articles on accident investigations<br />
that may be <strong>of</strong> interest to pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in safety, accident investigation, engineering, and the<br />
behavioral sciences. Papers may be empirical or concerned with the development and use <strong>of</strong><br />
accident investigation methods, techniques, or technologies. All papers should have a strong<br />
scientific or technical basis and be related to accident investigation or transportation safety<br />
analysis.<br />
Organization <strong>of</strong> material for empirical investigations should follow standard reporting<br />
format: problem, method, results, discussion, and summary. Papers discussing accident<br />
investigation methods, techniques, or technologies should include a clear and concise<br />
description <strong>of</strong> the method, technique, or technology that uses accident data and information<br />
to illustrate the approach and a discussion <strong>of</strong> the added benefit the approach brings to<br />
accident investigation or transportation safety analysis.<br />
Public Forums, Symposiums, and Hearings<br />
The NTSB <strong>Journal</strong> will publish papers describing public forums, symposiums, and hearings<br />
conducted by NTSB. The papers will describe the purpose <strong>of</strong> the event, the participants, and<br />
the topics covered by the event. The paper should include clear and concise statements <strong>of</strong><br />
the areas <strong>of</strong> open discussion, topics identified for further analysis, conclusions reached, and<br />
any recommendations that were made as a result <strong>of</strong> the event.<br />
Special Features<br />
Articles that treat policy issues related to transportation safety will be accepted for<br />
consideration as special features <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Journal</strong>. These papers may be solicited from both<br />
internal and external sources. These articles should represent a balanced view <strong>of</strong> the various<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> an important safety issue.<br />
Business <strong>of</strong> the Academy<br />
The <strong>Journal</strong> will include short reports <strong>of</strong> major developments, news, events, research<br />
efforts, and announcements <strong>of</strong> upcoming courses, forums, symposiums, and topical public<br />
hearings.<br />
Editorial Board<br />
The Editorial Board comprises the NTSB Managing Director, the Director <strong>of</strong> the Office<br />
<strong>of</strong> Research and Engineering, and the Chief <strong>of</strong> the Safety Studies and Statistical Analysis<br />
Division. The Editorial Board may solicit critiques or counterpoints on matters open to<br />
debate. Unsolicited articles may be accepted subject to space availability. Special features<br />
may be edited for suitability and fit.<br />
Guidelines for Submissions to the <strong>Journal</strong><br />
• Submissions to the NTSB <strong>Journal</strong> must be submitted as Word documents. Any documents<br />
submitted as PDF files will be returned to the author for reformatting.<br />
• Graphics should be submitted in native format, preferably as high-resolution 300 dpi files<br />
in Jpeg or Tiff format.<br />
• NTSB staff should ensure that text is edited to comply with the NTSB Style Guide prior<br />
to submission.<br />
• Submissions must include a brief biography <strong>of</strong> all authors, including the following<br />
information: full pr<strong>of</strong>essional name (initials are acceptable), pr<strong>of</strong>essional titles (e.g.,<br />
Ph.D., M.D.), education, and a brief description <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience specific to<br />
the subject <strong>of</strong> the article. Including an e-mail address or point <strong>of</strong> contact information is<br />
recommended but optional.<br />
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