Submission to this journal is primarily on an invitational basis; however, the editors welcome suggestions about prospective authors and topics. Contributors interested in submitting articles on their own initiative are encouraged to submit an email or a letter of inquiry to the Executive Editor giving the title and a brief outline of the proposed review so that the Editorial Board can determine whether the topic is appropriate and unassigned to other reviewers.

Authors are required to submit manuscripts electronically, either via email or disk. Address mail to the Executive Editor Yin-Tak Woo, P.O. Box 2429, Springfield, VA 22152. E-mail: woo.yintak@epa.gov. The files should be prepared using MS Word or WordPerfect and should be clearly labeled with the authors' names, file name, and software program. A hardcopy printout that exactly matches the disk must be supplied. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher. All parts
of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 100 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and direct reference to the text.

 

 

Cite in the text with the corresponding reference number in parentheses (21). Suggested reference style:

Journal:

21. Pollak VE, Nettles JB. The kidney in toxemia of pregnancy: a clinical pathological study based on renal biopsies. Medicine 1960; 39:469-526.
Book:
22. Androuny AR. Understanding Colon Cancer. 2002; Jackson, Mississippi, USA: University of Mississippi Press.
Contribution to a Book:
23. Ahmed FE. Safety standards for enviornmental contaminants. In: C Moffat & KJ Whittle, eds. Environmental Contaminants in Food. 1999; (pp. 146-214) London, UK: Shiffield Academic Press.

 

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:

 

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered
for print.

 

 

Tables and figures (illustrations) 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.

 

 

Page proofs are sent to the designated author. They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

 

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