Preparation of Manuscripts

Electronic text files should be prepared using MS Word?or WordPerfect? Authors may download the manuscript template, a Microsoft Word?document which provides the proper JOEM format, from

Illustrations, tables, and figures should be clean hard copy originals or separate digital TIFF, EPS, or PSD files; do not embed illustrations, tables, or figures in the text file.

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 that 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 author(s) and date in parentheses. Full citations should be arranged alphabetically double-spaced and must conform to The Chicago Manual of Style, 14th ed. Examples:

Journal Article:
Gunn, E. M., Ballard, S. C., and Devine, M. D. 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 be submitted as clean hard copy originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction. Submit illustrations as separate files; do not embed them within the Microsoft Word?document or Word Perfect?text file. They should have resolution of 300 dpi or higher, and be sized to fit on the Journal page. Please use only TIFF, EPS, or PSD format for these digital files.

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 figure is $1,200. Subsequent figures, totaling no more than 4 text pages, are $500.00 each. Good-quality color prints should be provided, in their final size. Figures needing reduction or enlargement will be charged an additional 25 percent. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of any artwork deemed unacceptable.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be clean hard copy originals or separate digital files. Do not embed tables or figures within the Microsoft Word?document or Word Perfect?text file. 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. Any original hard-copy figures should be clearly marked in blue pencil 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.

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 submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. The form may be downloaded from

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

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

The corresponding author of the article will receive a complete copy of the issue in which the article appears. Reprints of an individual article may be ordered from Taylor & Francis by using the reprint order form included with page proofs.