National Black Association
for Speech-Language and Hearing

The symbol used in the NBASLH's trade mark is from the country of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo).  It means
  :...reach out with the echo of understanding and speak for all to hear"
 

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E-Journal for Black and Other Ethnic Group Research and Practices
 in Communication Sciences and Disorders
ECHO

ECHO  is the Official E-Journal of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing.

About the Journal

ECHO: E-Journal for Black and Other Ethnic Group Research and Practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a professional publication that hosts scientific articles on research and clinical practice patterns, which impact racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse populations in America. ECHO welcomes submissions from any communication science and disorders specialist, researcher, and/or scholar, regardless of their race or ethnic background. Although the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) has adopted ECHO as its official journal and will sponsor its publication, the journal remains ecumenical. ECHO invites submissions from other organizations whose members represent the

communication interests and concerns of other racial, ethnic, and/or linguistically diverse populations. Submissions to ECHO may include such topic areas as:

 

· Scientific research

· Assessment procedures

· Treatment & prevention techniques

· Cultural, social, professional issues

· Professional issues

· Supervision & administration

· Other related topics

 

 

Contributed manuscripts may take the form of

· Clinical forums

· Clinical reviews

· Scientific research reports

· Case studies

· Position papers

· Digital presentation

· Letters to the editor

· Other related formats

 

 

Manuscript Submissions

 

All manuscripts should be accompanied by a cover letter (e-mail) in which the corresponding author:

 

· Requests that the manuscript be considered for publication;

· Affirms that the manuscript has not been published previously, including in an electronic form;

· Affirms that the manuscript is not currently submitted elsewhere;

· Affirms that all applicable research adheres to the basic ethical considerations for the protection of human or animal participants in research;

· Notes the presence or absence of a dual commitment,

· Affirms that permission has been obtained to include any copyrighted material in the paper; and

· Supplies his or her business address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address.

 

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically and should follow the style and preparation presented in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (fifth edition, 2001; see Journal for exceptions to APA style). Particular attention should be paid to the citing of references, both in the text and on the reference page. Authors requesting blind review must specify and prepare their manuscripts accordingly. Manuscript submissions and inquiries should be addressed to: NBASLH@nbaslh.org

Editors Notes

As an electronic journal, ECHO provides a no to low cost vehicle for disseminating relevant and timely articles addressing the interests and concerns of CSD professionals serving Black and other ethnic group populations. This endeavor, however, cannot be accomplished alone.

Over the next several months, as ECHO positions itself in the emerging digital publishing arena, you are invited to submit your suggestions, comments, and criticisms. We, the editors, are convinced that ECHO is needed; but it will take your participation and dedication to insure that it becomes viable.

Ronald Jones, Ph.D., Managing Editor
ECHO

 
 

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