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Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology
Instructions for authorsEditors Marvin S. LegatorWilliam Au Aims and scope Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology a peer-reviewed publication, publishes original research papers concerning the influence of environmental factors on human disease in a community. Research papers concerning specific chemicals or chemical mixtures as they effect adverse health outcomes will be considered. Studies on individual sensitivity to environmental agents, molecular studies identifying human exposure to toxic substances, and community epidemiology studies are examples of appropriate research areas included in this journal. TYPES OF WORK CONSIDERED Manuscripts are considered for publication with the understanding that they have not been published previously and are not under consideration by another publication. The journal will publish rapidly, after peer review, research important to the study of the influence of environmental factors on human disease in a community, and related disciplines. In addition to original research papers, the Journal will include review articles, proceedings from national and international meetings, editorial statements, and commentaries on published manuscripts. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION All manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced on one side of the paper only. An original and two copies, each accompanied by artwork, should be submitted. Title Page. In addition to the title, this page should include the full name and affiliation for each author. Also indicate which author should be the corresponding author and provide a full mailing address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address. Please include a running title limited to 50 characters and provide up to 6 key words applicable to the content of the manuscript. Text. Papers are to be organized into Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, and References sections. References and Notes. References are listed alphabetically by surname of the first author at the end of each manuscript. Articles cited within the text are listed as follows: if one author, by surname of the first author and year of publication; two authors, by the surnames of both authors and year of publication; multiple authors, by surname of the first author followed by the phrase “et al.,” and year of publication. Consecutive citations in the text are placed in chronological order and separated by semi-colons. Abbreviations for titles of periodicals should conform to those used in the latest edition of Index Medicus. References should include authors’ last names and initials, article title, journal, volume, page range, and year. Include the city and publisher’s name for books. For further information, consult the American Medical Association Manual of Style.
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Figures. Photographs and line drawings should also be labeled sequentially, numbered, and cited in the text. Photographs should be professionally prepared glossy prints. Please note that for color figures, there is a $1000 fee for the first page in color and $500 for each subsequent page in color to help defray the printing cost. Line drawings should be black ink on white paper. Artwork should be supplied in its final size for production – 3 5/16″ (20 pica) single column or 6 15/16″ (42 pica) double column. Screened artwork should be avoided. (Screened: a grid pattern of dots in close proximity.) Gradations should range between 20% and 70% black with at least a 20% variation of shades when used in the same piece of art. If possible, use distinct patterns to show variation instead of gradations. Line rules should be at least 1 point in thickness for clear reproduction. The author’s name should appear on the reverse side of each figure. Symbols, lettering, and numbering should be clear and large enough to be legible after the figure has been reduced. Figure legends should be typewritten (double-spaced) on a separate sheet. Permissions. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from the author and publisher for the use of quotes, illustrations, tables, and other materials taken from previously published works not in the public domain. The letters of permission should accompany the manuscript. The original source should be mentioned in the figure caption or table footnote. Covering Letter/ Conflict of Interest. Authors should provide in a cover letter the name, address, telephone, and fax numbers of the corresponding author. Authors are encouraged to suggest the names of possible reviewers and to indicate the names of individuals who may not be able to provide an unbiased review. Authors should describe any affiliations or financial arrangements with any company whose product appears prominently in the manuscript or with any company making a competing product. Such information will be kept in confidence while the paper is under review and will not influence the editorial decision. If the article is accepted for publication, the editor will discuss with the authors the manner in which the information will be communicated to the reader. Submitting Computer Disks for ACCEPTED Manuscripts. To help expedite processing, Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology encourages the submission of accepted articles on computer diskettes. All diskettes must be accompanied by the original and one paper of the manuscript. Label diskettes with the following information: (1) author’s name, (2) article title, and (3) software and hardware used. Diskettes (either 3.5 or 5.25 inch) may be produced on IBM, IBM-compatible, Apple, or Wang computers. Authors using Apple computers should not use the “Fast Save” option. MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION Please prepare articles as described above and send to the Editor:
Marvin S. Legator Copyright Transfer. Following acceptance, the corresponding author will receive a Copyright Transfer form. This form must be signed by each of the authors and returned to the Journal office before publication of the manuscript. Proofing. The author will have the opportunity to review and approve page proofs of an accepted article before it is published. To be included, all corrections must be kept to a minimum and returned by the deadline provided. The publisher reserves the right to charge authors for corrections in excess of 10%. Page Charges. A page charge of $65.00 per printed page will be assessed to help defray partial cost of publication. Reprints. Forms for ordering reprints will be sent to authors with their galley proofs. Reprints may be ordered at any time, before or after publication of the article, using the reprint order form enclosed with the galley proofs.
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Last Updated 6 October 2000
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