Coal Preparation publishes original research papers, short communications, review articles, book reviews, and symposium announcements covering all aspects of coal preparation. The journal is significant reading for all individuals involved with coal preparation, including those in operations, engineering, management, education, and scientific research. Topics include: coal properties and coal petrography; coal quality and characterization; surface chemistry of coal and minerals; crushing, grinding
and liberation; coal screening and classification; dense medium and density separations; froth flotation and oil agglomeration; process control and optimization; flocculation and thickening; dewatering and thermal drying; briquetting and pelletizing; coal handling and storage; coal utilization and blending; waste disposal and pollution. Additional subjects covered by the journal include properties of coal/water and coal/oil slurries as well as the processing of oil shales and tarsands by physical and physiochemical methods. Papers discussing technological experience and critical reviews of existing knowledge in specialized areas within the scope of the journal will also be welcomed.

Submission of Manuscripts

International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization receives all manuscript submissions electronically via their ScholarOne Manuscripts website located at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/GCOP.  ScholarOne Manuscripts allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as facilitating the review process and internal communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based platform. For ScholarOne Manuscripts technical support, you may contact them by e-mail or phone support via http://scholarone.com/services/support/.  

Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted 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 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 100 words or less--avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and references to the text. Authors are strongly encouraged to have the grammar in their manuscripts reviewed by their college English Departments or by a professional copyeditor before submitting manuscripts to the journal. 

If you have any other requests please contact the journal's editor at parekh@caer.uky.edu.  

 

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:

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.

 

 

Identify references in the text by arabic numerals in brackets, and number consecutively in the Reference Section in order of their first mention. References follow Chicago Manual of Style and should include: names of all contributing authors (last names first); title of article; title of journal (abbreviated according to Chemical Abstracts) or book; volume number; location and name of publishing company (books only); inclusive pages; year of publication. Examples:

 

Journal:
[1] L. M. Tavares and R. P. King, A Useful Model for the Calculation of the Performance of Batch and Continuous Jigs, Coal Preparation, vol. 15, pp. 99–128 (1995).

Book:
[2] J. S. Laskowski, Coal Flotation and Fine Coal Utilization, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2001. 

Chapter in a Book:
[3] J. J. Cilliers, R. A. Asplin, and E. T. Woodburn, Kinetic Flotation Modeling Using Froth Imaging Data, in Frothing in Flotation II (J. S. Laskowski and E. T. Woodburn, eds.), Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, in press.

 

The corresponding author will receive proofs, which should be proofread and returned within 48 hours of receipt. Corrections are limited to printer's errors—no substantial author's changes will be made.

 

Each corresponding author will receive one copy of the issue in which the article appears. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints in available to authors who order before print publication.