Information
for Authors
Submission of Manuscripts
The Journal of Energetic
Materials is typeset from electronic copy. Manuscript files may be
uploaded to the Journal Web site. Instructions for electronic upload
are here.
Do not attempt to send the files by E-mail: the Editor’s
e-mailbox is set to reject messages containing large attachments.
Preparation
of Manuscripts
The Journal prefers the use
of standard, non-proprietary formats for text and illustrations.
Electronic text files should be saved and submitted in OpenDocument
file format (ODT). The OpenDocument file format is an XML file format
standardized by OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of
Structured Information Standards). The schema for the OpenDocument
formats can be found on the www.oasis-open.org website. Alternatively,
the Microsoft # Rich Text Format (RTF) may be used. Authors may
download the manuscript template, a document which provides the proper
JOEM format, from here.
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 not more
than 100 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the
text. On the title page, include full names of authors, academic and/or
other professional affiliations, and the complete address, telephone
number, fax number, and e-mail address of the author to whom proofs and
correspondence should be sent.
Citations in the text are by number in brackets. Full citations should
be arranged numerically double-spaced and must conform to the
style below. Examples:
Journal Article:
Gunn, E. M., S. C. Ballard, and M. D. Devine. 1984. The Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act: Issues in federal and state implementation.
Policy Studies Journal, 13M:353–364.
Book:
Keeney, R. W. 1980. Siting Energy Facilities. New York: Academic Press.
Illustrations
Illustrations (line drawings,
halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should besubmitted as
separate digital files; do not embed them within the text file. They
should haveresolution of 300 dpi or higher, and be sized to fit on the
Journal page. Please use only JPEG, TIFF, EPS, or PSD format for these
digital files.
Tables
and Figures
Tables and figures should be
provided in separate digital files. Do not embed tables or
figures within the text document. A short descriptive title should
appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably
identified below. Allunits must be included. Figures should be
completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction.
Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. Any
original hard-copy figures should be clearly marked in bluepencil on
the reverse side with the number, author’s name, and top edge
indicated. Be sure that every figure has a brief descriptive legend and
that every table has a concise title. Color illustrations will be
considered for publication; however, the author will be required to
bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The
charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages
with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color
art totaling more than 4 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.
Copyright
Each submitted manuscript
must be accompanied by a signed and dated Transfer of Copyright form
stating that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not
been submittedsimultaneously for publicationelsewhere. The form may be
downloaded from here.
After the form is signed and dated, it may be scanned and uploaded with
the manuscript files. Manuscripts cannot be published without
submission of this form.
Page
Proofs
When page proofs for an
article become available for review, authors will receive e-mail
correspondence from Taylor & Francis with instructions for
accessing their article, making corrections, and returning final proof
to the production department, all via the Internet. There will be a
link in the e-mail providing authors access to a PDF version of their
proofs and to a proofs response form. Authors may respond by filling
out this form online, or they may fax or express mail their proofs to
Taylor & Francis. Authors may access only their specific paper. The
Editor will have expanded access and will be able to review all
articles for a given issue. Only correction of typographical errors is
permitted. All proofs must be corrected and returned to the publisher
within 48 hours of receipt. If the manuscript is not returned within
the allotted time, the editor will proofread the article and it will be
printed per his instruction.
Reprints
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 is available to authors who order before
print publication.
