Manuscripts must be submitted electronically to the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Sam Kacew, at the following e-mail address: skacew@uottawa.ca. The electronic manuscript should be prepared using MS Word or WordPerfect and should be clearly labeled with the authors' names, file name, and software program.

References should be alphabetized by author and compiled in a separate section at the end of the manuscript. Cite in text by author and date. Please use The Chicago Manual of Style, 14th ed., for correct reference style.

Rapid Communications

Manuscripts of less than 1,500 words (including abstract and references), with no more than one table and one figure, may be submitted for expedited peer review and publication within 3 months of acceptance. Follow standard preparation guidelines and send both hardcopy and electronic copies. Identify the submission on the title page as a Rapid Communication.

Illustrations

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

• 300 dpi or higher
• sized to fit on journal page
• EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
• submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good-quality color prints or files should be provided in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.

Page Charges

Part of the publication cost is covered by a page charge of $43.50 per printed page. If these charges are paid, the author will receive 50 reprints of the article. The acceptance and publication of papers are not dependent on the payment of charges. To register, please access Rightslink at the time of page proof review.

Proofs and Reprints

One set of proofs is sent to the author. Proofs should be carefully checked and returned promptly. Reprints of an individual article may be ordered from Taylor & Francis at the time of page proofs. Each corresponding author of an article will receive a PDF file of the article via email. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.