Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to the journal's Editor-in-Chief, Sunil K. Khanna: efn.editor@oregonstate.edu. Please submit manuscripts in two files: one file should contain author contact info, abstract, tables and figure, and manuscript; a second file should be a duplicate for review without the contact information. Authors should also submit the names of three potential reviewers whom they think would be suitable for the content of the manuscript.

 

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. Although manuscript length may vary according to the type of paper or subject matter, Ecology of Food and Nutrition publishes manuscripts that are generally in the range of 6,000–7,000 words (including all supplementary materials). 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 that 100 words.  Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text. Authors are reminded that publications reporting results from research involving human subjects are required to include a statement in the Methods section of their manuscript that the study protocol has been approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in the Institution where the study was conducted. Furthermore, such a statement should include documentation that informed consent was obtained from the study subjects or their parents when children are involved.

 

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 color art totaling more than four 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 should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate 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.

 

References. Ecology of Food and Nutrition uses the Chicago Manual of Style, 15^th ed. The full list of references should be collected at the end of the paper in alphabetical order. In the text, references should be cited by author's last name and date of publication in parentheses (Smith, 1979).

Chapter in a Book: Ruffner, J. D., and W. W. Steiner (1973). Evaluation of plants for use in critical sites. In Ecology and Reclamation of Devastated Land, ed. R. J. Hutnick and G. Jones, pp. 3-12. New York: Gordon and Breach

Proofs and Reprints

 

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. The corresponding author of each article will receive up to 3 free bound copies of that particular issue. Additional copies of the issue and/or additional offprints of individual articles may be ordered from Taylor & Francis by using the link to the offprint order form included with page proofs.