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Readership
Episodes
is distributed to a wide range of scientists in over 150 countries. It
aims to keep readers informed of new and current developments in earth
science and is a vital communications link in the global geological community.
General Policy
Articles may take the form of current reviews, new
research results of international significance, or discussions of the
infrastructure of science. The latter may cover techniques, research programs,
organizations, information, or national and international policies in
earth science. Articles should be written for a broad international readership
of professional geoscientists rather than small groups of specialists.
The language used should be intelligible to those whose mother tongue
may not be English.
Specifications
Articles are normally from 4000 to 6000 words long,
but shorter articles are also acceptable. Printed, they generally total
five to seven pages, including illustrations. Articles must be written
in English. Authors whose native language is not English are strongly
urged to have their manuscript reviewed before submission by a person
whose native language is English. Text should be submitted in hard copy
and on diskette preferably in plain text format. E-mail transfer of text
is encouraged.
¡¡An abstract of no more than 200 words must
be included. Acknowledgements may be included in a brief statement at
the end of the article. Metric units should be used and all nonstandard
symbols, abbreviations and acronyms must be declined. References cited
should follow the style shown below. These examples include a serial publication,
a map, an abstract, a report of a meeting, and a textbook.
Handin, J. W., and Griggs, David, 1951, Predicted fabric changes, pt.
2 of Deformation of Yule Marble: Geological Society of America Bulletin,
v. 62, no. 8, pp. 863¨C866.
Harrison, J. E., Griggs, A. B., and Wall, J. D., 1986, Geologic and structure
maps of the Wallace 1-degree x 2-degree quadrangle, Montana and Idaho:
U. S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map I- 1509-A,
scale 1:25.000.
Street, R. L., and Herriman, R. B., 1974, Earthquake mechanics in southeast
Missouri and adjacent areas (abs): Geological Society of America Abstracts
with Programs, v. 6, no. 3, pp. 312¨C313.
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Thayer, T. P., 1960, Some critical differences between Alpine-type and
stratiform peridotite gabbro complexes: 21st International Geological
Congress, Copenhagen, 1960, Report, pt. 13, pp. 247¨C259.
Thompson, J. B., Jr., Norton, S. A., 1968, Paleozoic regional metamorphism
in New England and adjacent areas, in Zen, E-an, White, W. S., Hadley,
J. B., and Thompson, J.B., eds, Studies of Appalachian Geology, northern
and maritime: New York, Interscience Publishers, pp. 319¨C337.
Illustrations
Good illustrations are essential and may include
line drawings, photographs, and/or tables incorporating graphics.
¡¡Line drawings should be simple and¡¡clear. Avoid the use of light lines
and screen shading. Instead, use black-and-white,¡¡hatched, cross-hatched
designs or symbolic patterns for emphasis; since repeated scanning can
cause moires in shading areas. Color figures should be submitted digitally,
if possible. Authors who prefer to submit their line drawings electronically
may supply vector image files produced with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw
or Freehand.
¡¡Photographs should be sharp, of good contrast and preferably in the form
of prints rather than transparencies or negatives. Articles are normally
published in black-and-white but it may sometimes be possible to include
color illustrations at the author's expenses.
¡¡Other illustrations should be presented as positives, either on transparent
film or on white paper (not card).
¡¡ Do not place captions on any illustrations; number illustrations carefully
with soft pencil on the back and list the captions at the end of the article.
Originals should not be greater than A4 size and lettering should be capable
of being reduced to up to 60 percent. Please note that photographic prints
may be damaged or made unusable by the use of paper clips, by mounting
them on card, or by writing on the back.
¡¡Illustrations previously published and un- changed from the original
must be accompanied by permission from the original publisher to republish.
This is the responsibility of the author, not Episodes.
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Tables
Tables
with text only and without graphics may be placed by the author within
the text of the article for typesetting by Episodes staff. Alternatively,
text or numerical tables compiled in a standard spreadsheet package may
be submitted on diskette along with details of the software used.
Author's
biographical note
A passport-type photograph and a brief (maximum of 100 words) biographical
sketch of each author must accompany each article. If the number of authors
of any article exceeds 3, a group photo of all authors or passport-type
photograph (s) of at most 3 authors are requested.
¡¡Address of each author should be typed under the title of the article.
Submission of articles
All articles will be subject to review for interest and scientific soundness.
Text for an article and copies of all illustrations may be submitted to
the Editor by any convenient means, and must include the author's name
and all relevant contact addresses. Original illustrations should be supplied
after any changes requested by the Editor have been made and after acceptance
of the article. The Editor cannot guarantee that an article will be published
on a particular date or in a particular issue of Episodes.
¡¡The Editor reserves the right to reject all or any part of the article
submitted. The IUGS assumes no responsibility for statements made by contributors.
Printing and publication
All accepted articles are edited to conform with the style of Episodes
and to improve clarity. When major changes are deemed to be necessary,
the Editor will consult with the author by the most convenient means,
and the manuscript may be returned to the author for approval or further
clarification. Page proofs will not be supplied to authors.
¡¡After publication, Episodes will provide
the author with three copies of the journal.
Reprints
Authors may purchase reprints of articles provided that orders are placed
and payments made prior to publication. The Editor will supply price quotations
on request.
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