Artificial Intelligence Review Editor Masoud Yazdani Dept. of Computer Science, University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, EX4 4PT, U.K. masoud@dcs.exeter.ac.uk Artificial Intelligence Review offers state-of-the art survey and tutorial papers and provides a forum for review and commentary on Artificial Intelligence foundations, applications and current research. Artificial Intelligence Review includes refereed commentary offering multiple perspectives on significant developments in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science and related disciplines. It aims to illustrate the variety of styles and points of view which characterises research in this important field of scientific discovery. Artificial Intelligence Review is intended to serve both the "newcomer" and the "established" researcher alike. It sets out to explain AI to those who may be researchers in other fields or simply interested in incorporating AI ideas into their work. It serves the needs of established AI research workers as a convenient route into an unfamiliar sub-field, provides a general reference source for newcomers, and offers an informed opinion on new methods, approaches and publications in the field. Tutorial Papers should: - not exceed 5000 words, - assume an audience which is inexpert in the field, - avoid the use of jargon wherever possible, - begin with a brief overview of the content of the paper (maximum length 150 words) which should not repeat the introduction or conclusions. This should be followed by keywords for the purposes of indexing, - be written in a style which is disciplined and precise, and avoid the use of convoluted constructions, - emphasize basic concepts, - provide illustrative examples where possible, - give full standard citations. Survey Papers should: - cover tools, techniques or products, - not exceed 5000 words, - assume an audience with a basic knowledge of the area, - give full references for further reading or information. Book Reviews should: - cover books in any area related to AI, - not exceed 1000 words per item (unless the book is clearly a landmark publication) - given an overview of the subject of the book and describe the intended audience, - avoid chapter by chapter accounts, - evaluate the author's ability to express or explain a concept, - describe the author's style, - give the author's background if it has a bearing on the book, - define the author's standpoint, - evaluate specific, outstanding, sections, giving particular examples, but avoiding the use of long quotations from the book. A feature of AI Review is `Response Time', a section devoted to replies from publishers, authors and organizations whose publications and products have been reviewed. Prospective reviewers are asked to note that the Editor will send copies of any review received to the relevant bodies for their comment, once the review has been accepted for publication. Viewpoints: - May express original views or be responses to material published in earlier issues, - should not exceed 2000 words, - should be written in a style which is succinct, - should have an overall impact through the style of presentation as well as the view being expressed. Five copies of the manuscript should be sent to: The Journals Editorial Office, Artificial Intelligence Review, Kluwer Academic Publishers, P.O. Box 17, 3300 AA Dordrecht, The Netherlands, or, Artificial Intelligence Review, P.O. Box 230, Accord, MA 02018-0230, U.S.A. Manuscripts should be typewritten on 8 1/2" x 11" bond paper, one side only, leaving 1" margins on all sides. Please double-space all materials, including footnotes, endnotes, and references. 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