Submission of Manuscripts

Originals and two copies of each manuscript in English should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Sam Kacew, McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, 1 Stewart Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada; phone (613) 562-5381; fax (613) 562-5380; e-mail: skacew@uottawa.ca. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit manuscripts on disk. The disk 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. A cover page should be included containing all authors' full names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and email addresses. 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 250 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text.

References

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

• 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 color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only conversion and 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 for each 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 for each page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than 4 pages of color. 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 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

One set of proofs is sent to the author. Proofs should be carefully checked and returned promptly. Authors will be charged for excessive changes. Proofs for Rapid Communication articles are sent only to the Editor-in-Chief.

Reprints

Reprints of an individual article may be ordered from Taylor & Francis at the time of page proofs. A discount is available to authors who order before print publication.  

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 & Francis Group, LLC.