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Scope | Languages | Submission of Manuscripts | Form and Style | Review Procedure | Notification | Requests for Revision | Author's Proofs | Publication Time | Chromatography Problem Solving & Troublshooting | Copyrights
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Scope
The Journal of Chromatographic Science
is devoted to the dissemination of information concerning all
methods of chromatographic analysis. The standard manuscript is
a description of recent original research that covers any or all
phases of a specific separation problem, principle, or method.
In addition to regular research papers, “Technical Notes”
are published. These are brief disclosures of new chromatographic
concepts or practices or brief descriptions of novel apparatuses
or techniques. “Expedited Papers” are those determined
by our reviewers to be of interest to most chromatographers and
requiring minimal revision. They are published in the next available
issue. General comments on the content of the Journal are
appropriate for “Letters to the Editor,” as are comments
on the work of specific authors, in which case the authors will
be allowed to reply. The editors encourage readers to communicate
questions and criticisms inspired by the Journal.
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Languages
The Journal accepts manuscripts
in English only.
Submission of Manuscripts
The Journal of Chromatographic Science
prefers to receive all manuscript submissions electronically.
To submit a manuscript, please follow the instructions below:
Getting Started :Please print out this page for future
reference.
1.
Launch your web browser (Internet Explorer 5 or higher or Netscape
6 or higher) and go to the JCS Manuscript Central homepage
(http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jcs).
2.
Log-in or click the “Create Account” option if you
are a first-time user of Manuscript Central.
3.
If you are creating a new account:
- After
clicking on “Create Account” enter your name and
e-mail information and click “Next”. Your e-mail
information is very important.
- Enter
your institution and address information as prompted then click
“Next.”
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Enter a user ID and password of your choice (we recommend using
your e-mail address as your user ID) and then select your area
of expertise. Click “Finish” when done.
4.
Log-in and select “Author Center.”
Submitting
Your Manuscript
5.
After you have logged in, click the “Submit a Manuscript”
link in the menu bar.
6.
Enter data and answer questions as prompted
7.
Click on the “Next” button on each screen to save
your work and advance to the next screen.
8.
You will be prompted to upload your files:
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Click on the “Browse” button and locate the file
on your computer.
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Select the description of the file in the drop down next to
the Browse button.
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When you have selected all files you wish to upload, click the
“Upload” button.
a. NOTE: you have a limit of 100 MB combined for all
files you upload.
9. Review your submission (in both PDF and HTML formats) before
sending to the Editors. Click the “Submit” button
when you are done reviewing.
You
may stop a submission at any phase and save it to submit later.
After submission, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail.
You can also log-on to Manuscript Central any time to check the
status of your manuscript. The Editors will information you via
e-mail once a decision has been made.
Authors
who are unable to submit their manuscripts electronically may
call or write to: Managing Editor, Journal of Chromatographic
Science, Post Office Box 48312, Niles, Illinois 60714, U.S.A;
phone (847) 647-2900 ext. 1300; fax (847) 647-1155; e-mail manage.ed@j-chrom-sci.com.
Regardless of online author participation, all submissions will
be processed using the JCS manuscript central website. Unless
otherwise requested, editorial correspondence will be directed
to the person who submitted the manuscript, whether or not this
is the first author. Submission implies that the material has
not been published in, or submitted to, any other journal.
Previous oral presentation should be mentioned in the Acknowledgment
section.
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Form and Style
The American Chemical Society’s ACS Style
Guide is generally used to determine spelling, hyphenation, style,
usage, and abbreviation. Standardized, universally recognized
terms and abbreviations should be used. Special nomenclature should
be defined at the point of first use or listed in an appendix.
Use consistent, SI-recommended units of measurement and give definitions
for all terms. Define trade names and special symbols.
Abstract
Abstracts are required for all manuscripts.
State the objectives of the study, the techniques used, and what
was accomplished. The length should reflect the content of the
manuscript, but should not exceed 200 words. Present tense should
be used throughout the abstract.
Text
CConsult the publication for general format.
Indicate sections with side headings. Keep all information pertinent
to a particular section—e.g., do not present results in
the Experimental section. Avoid repetition. Do not use footnotes
for descriptive or explanatory information that can be incorporated
into the text. Equipment and methods should be described in sufficient
detail to permit other chromatographers to duplicate the results,
but information that is common knowledge to others in the field
should not be included.
Figures
Figures All figures should be cited in order
in the text. Figures will be reproduced in the Journal
exactly as submitted and must be professionally rendered original
drawings or sharp, glossy prints. If structures are given in the
manuscript, original drawings must be provided. All lines, lettering,
and numbering must be sharp and unbroken. Use black text for all
letters, numbers, and symbols. Do not use a typewriter to letter
illustrations. Dot matrix printing is also unacceptable. Illustrations
should be designed to fit the width of one journal column (8.3
cm). The width of original drawings should be twice the final
published size to allow for 50% reduction. Letters and symbols
should be approximately 4-mm tall on the original art. See the
The ACS Style Guide for more detailed information on the preparation
of figures. All graphs, diagrams, chromatograms, and photographs
must be numbered consecutively on the front with Arabic numerals
in the order of citation. Include all figure legends together
on a separate page.
Tables
Prepare tables in a consistent form, each appropriately
titled and numbered consecutively with Roman numerals in the order
of citation in the text. Type each table on a separate page, and
collate at the end of the text in front of the figures.
Equations
Number equations consecutively using Arabic
numerals. Place superscripts and subscripts accurately, indicate
capital letters and italics, and distinguish between characters
that may be confused—e.g., number one and lower-case “L”
or zero and upper-case “O”. Avoid superscripts that
may be confused with exponents. Variables should be in italics.
References
All references should appear at the end of
the paper and should be cited in numerical order in the text.
Reference numbers in the text should be enclosed within parentheses
and placed on the line. Descriptive or explanatory (footnote)
material is not given a reference number. Use abbreviations as
given in The ACS Style Guide or the International Serials Catalogue.
Include titles with all journal articles. The following are forms
and examples for citing references:
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Journals: first author’s initials followed
by the last name; additional authors (listed as they appear in
the original work) with initials followed by last names; title
of article without quotation marks, only the first letter of the
first word capitalized; abbreviated title of journal, underscored
for italics; volume number, followed by a colon; beginning and
ending page numbers; and year of publication in parentheses.
Example:
19. K. Jinno and M. Kuwajima. Microcomputer-assisted liquid chromatographic
separation system: application to toxic compounds identification
in poisoned human fluids. J. Chromatogr. Sci. 27: 57–62
(1989).
•
Books: first author’s initials followed
by the last name; additional authors; title of book, underscored
for italics; volume and/or edition number; editor’s initials
followed by last name and the abbreviation Ed. publisher; city
and state or country of publication; year of publication; and
page numbers or chapter.
Example:
22. L.R. Snyder and J.J. Kirkland. Introduction to Modern Liquid
Chromatography, 2nd ed. R.H. Thompson, A.S. Pereira, and N.D.
Meyer, Eds. John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, 1980, pp. 143–44.
•
Unpublished works: This type of reference includes
material “in press” (that is, formally accepted for
publication), theses, and dissertations. Do not include material
submitted for publication but not formally accepted.
Example:
8. E.J. Levy and J.Q. Walker. Model molecular thermometer: a standardization
method, Part II. J. Chromatogr. Sci., in press.
•
Patents: initials and last name of person who
applied for the patent; country where application was filed; patent
number; and year in parentheses.
Example:
1. S.T. Preston, U.S. Patent 123456 (1987).
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Review Procedure
All submissions
except those sent as “Letters to the Editor” are subject
to review by two or more independent reviewers selected by the
editor(s). Authors may suggest reviewers. The reviewers are asked
to indicate the paper’s degree of interest to JCS
readers and whether the manuscript should be published without
change; with major or minor revision; or not at all. A request
for a revised re-submission of a rejected manuscript may also
be made by the editor.
Notification
Manuscripts are acknowledged upon receipt.
Each author is kept informed of delays in the review process and
receives formal notification of the status of his or her submission
after reviewers have commented upon it. If a manuscript is deemed
unsuitable for publication, the author will be promptly notified
and the original copy of the paper returned. The author of an
accepted manuscript is notified of the schedule for publication
and the approximate date galley proofs will be mailed.
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Requests for Revision
Authors
are often asked to submit revised manuscripts incorporating the
suggestions and recommendations of the reviewers. The editors
reserve the right to submit a revision to the original reviewers
for approval before accepting it for publication. Changes made
in accordance with the reviewers, as well as reasons for not incorporating
suggestions, should be outlined in detail in the cover letter
accompanying the revised manuscript.
Author’s Proofs
Preliminary page proofs are sent to the corresponding
authors. The author should correct only typographical or factual
errors and fax, email, or telephone his or her corrections (or
approval to publish without corrections) by the deadline date,
which is usually 3 to 5 days after receipt of proofs. Failure
to respond will delay publication of the article. Final page proofs
are not customarily sent to the authors. Responsibility for accuracy
of the published manuscript lies solely with the author.
Page Charges
There are no page charges. Authors receive
complimentary copies of the issues in which their articles appear.
Reprints, in quantities of 100 or more, can also be purchased
through the Journal.
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Publication Time
Manuscripts requiring only minor revision may
be published within six months of submission. The average time
before publication is two months after a manuscript or its revision
is deemed acceptable. If possible, manuscripts accepted as “Expedited
Papers” are published within eight weeks.
Chromatography Problem
Solving and Troubleshooting
The editors welcome
questions from readers regarding equipment and application techniques.
Questions should be sent to Managing Editor, Journal of Chromatographic
Science, P.O. Box 48312, Niles, IL 60714; or e-mailed to
manage.ed@j-chrom-sci.com,
and should include a name and affiliation.
Copyright
The Journal
secures copyright protection on each issue, and any reproduction
of articles or parts thereof requires publisher’s permission
as well as the authors’. As a matter of policy, the Journal
generally grants written permission to reproduce illustrations
and/or parts of articles. However, printing or photocopying of
any substantial part of the Journal requires compensation.
For more
information, call or write: Managing Editor, Journal
of Chromatographic Science P.O. Box 48312 Niles, IL 60714
phone (847) 647-2900 ext. 1300 fax (847) 647-1155 www.j-chrom-sci.com
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