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Instructions on Manuscript Submission

  1. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
    The manuscript must be written in English. It should be neatly typed, doubled-spaced with 2.5 centimeters side margins, and paginated. The maximum length of the manuscript is 35 pages. This length includes references, tables and all figures.
    1. SUBMISSION OF AN ARTICLE
      Submission of an article is understood to imply that the article is original and unpublished and is not being considered for publication elsewhere.
  2. ABSTRACT
    The abstract should be a concise summary of the article stating the methods used, the main results and the conclusions in a way that does not require reference to the body of the paper. The abstract should not be longer than 400 words.
  3. FIGURES
    Maps, photographs, drawings, graphs, and schemes should be referred to as figures. All figures must be numbered consecutively. High quality copies of the originals of all figures must be provided on separate sheets which must be placed after the References. On the back of each figure clearly label the figure number. Each figure must have an explanatory caption, and all figure captions should be typed on a separate sheet labeled, "List of Figure Captions".
    1. FILE FORMATS FOR DIGITAL SUBMISSION OF FIGURES
      • Vector Graphics
        Please note that the preferred format for vector graphics is Encapsulated Postscript (EPS). Each EPS file should include an 8-bit preview/header at a resolution of 72dpi. Fonts should always be included/embedded. Preferred fonts are Arial, Helvetica, Times, Courier and Symbol. If the EPS figure contains bitmap images, the bitmaps should be of good resolution when color is involved, and it should be encoded as RGB.
      • Bitmap and Greyscale Images
        For bitmap and grayscale images the preferred format is Tagged Image File Format (TIFF). TIFF supports several good compression schemes ensuring that file sizes are kept to a minimum to aid in file transfer and storage.
      • Resolution for Digital Figures
        Digital image files should be supplied at the correct resolution. The minimum resolution for line artwork should be 1000dpi, for halftone artwork 300dpi, and for combination artwork (line/tone) 500dpi).
    2. DIMENSIONS OF EACH FIGURE
      Each figure must be prepared to conform to specified image area dimensions. The maximum allowable WIDTH of each figure is 16.5 centimeters. The maximum allowable LENGTH of each figure is 24 centimeters.
    3. MAPS
      As noted in 3.0, maps are considered as figures and must have a scale, north point, and appropriate locational identifiers (for example, latitude and longitude). For dimensions of maps see subheading 3.2.
    4. COLOR FIGURES
      Color figures (i.e., maps, photographs, drawings, graphs and schemes) SHOULD NOT be submitted unless you are prepared to pay the reproduction costs. A color charge fee, payable in advance of publication, will be applied to each figure submitted for publication in IJEES.
  4. TABLES
    Tables must be prepared to have WIDTH dimensions of not more than 16.5 centimeters, and LENGTH dimensions of not more than 24 centimeters. Tables must be numbered consecutively, and submitted on separate sheets which must be placed after the Figures. On the back of each table clearly label the table number. Each table must have a caption, and all tables captions should be typed on a separate sheet labelled, "List of Table Captions."
  5. CAPTIONS
    Each figure and each table must have an appropriate caption. Captions for figures and tables must be typed on separate sheets.
  6. EQUATIONS
    Equations must be numbered consecutively in the right-hand side of the page where they appear for the first time. Care should be taken to distinguish symbols used in equations and formulae. Also, differentiate letters and numerals.
  7. FORMULAE
    1. All formulae should be presented consistently and clearly with regard to the meaning of each symbol and its correct location. Formulae must be typed throughout.
    2. Please try to keep the notation as simple as possible, and avoid ambiguities. Do not use special typefonts if there is no urgent need to do so.
    3. Different formulae should be clearly separated in the manuscript, at least by punctuation marks, if not by words. Avoid breaking formulae if breaking is not strictly necessary (i.e., if the equation is less than one typed line). Never let a sentence consist of formulae alone (i.e., without any connection with the preceding text).
    4. Do not use complicated juxtapositions of symbols. Also, try to avoid complicated subscripts and superscripts; third‑order indices especially present difficulties as to their size and position, and fourth‑order indices are not recommended.
    5. The manuscript must show a clear distinction between similar symbols, (e.g., between zero (0) and the letter O, between one (1) and the letter l, and between multiplication () and the letter x).
    6. Important formulae (e.g. definitions) must be displayed. All formulae which are to be referred to later on must be displayed and numbered consecutively throughout the paper; the number should appear on the right‑hand side of the page.
    7. In chemical formulae the valence of ions must be given.
    8. Isotope numbers should precede the symbols.
  8. SYMBOLS
    Explain all symbols used in the manuscript. Prepare on a separate sheet(s) a List of Symbols, and associated explanations, and place it after the Tables.
  9. TERMINOLOGY AND UNITS
    Authors should use IUGS terminology. The use of SI units is also recommended.
  10. ABBREVIATIONS
    Abbreviations SHOULD NOT be used if they are likely to cause ambiguity or will not be readily understood by an international readership.
  11. REFERENCES
    1. All references cited in the text are to be listed at the end of the paper. The manuscript should be carefully checked to ensure that the spellings of authors' names and publication years are exactly the same in the text as in the reference list. Do not type author's and editor's names in capitals.
    2. In the text refer to the author's name (without initials) and year of publication, followed ‑ if necessary ‑ by a short reference to appropriate pages. Examples: ABecause Lakhan (2004) mentioned that...@. AThis is in agreement with results obtained later (Lakhan, 2005, pp. 266‑270)@.
    3. If reference is made in the text to publications written by more than two authors the name of the first author should be used, followed by Aet al.@. In the list of references names of authors and all co‑authors must be given in full.
    4. References in the text should be arranged chronologically. The list of references should be arranged alphabetically by authors' names, and chronologically per author. If an author's name in the list is also mentioned with co‑authors, the following order should be used: Publications of the single author, arranged according to publication year ‑ publications of the same author with one co‑author, arranged according to publication year ‑ publications of the author with more than one co‑author, arranged according to publication year.
    The following system should be used for arranging references:
    1. Journal papers : Names and initials of all authors, year. Title of paper. Journal name (given in full or abbreviated using the International List of Periodical Title Word Abbreviations), volume number (issue number): first and last page numbers of the paper.
      Example:
      Lakhan, V.C., Cabana, K., and LaValle, P.D., 2002. Heavy metal concentrations in surficial sediments from accreting and eroding areas along the coast of Guyana. Envir. Geol., 42: 73‑80.
    2. Monographs : Names and initials of all authors, year. Title of the monograph. Publisher, location of publisher.
      Example:
      Lakhan, V.C., 1986. Introductory Geographical Information Systems. Summit Press, Toronto.
    3. Edited volume papers : Names and initials of all authors, year. Title of paper. Names and initials of the volume editors, title of the edited volume. Publisher, location of publisher, first and last page numbers of the paper.
      Example
      Lakhan, V.C., 1991. Simulating the interactions of changing nearshore water levels, morphology and vegetation growth on Guyana’s Coastal Environment. In: McLeod, J. (editor), Toward Understanding Our Environment. Simulation Councils, Inc., USA, pp. 13‑20.
    4. Conference proceedings papers : Names and initials of all authors, year. Title of paper. Name of the conference. Publisher, location of publisher, first and last page numbers of the paper.
    5. Unpublished theses, reports, etc. : 1.Names and initials of all authors, year. Title of item. All other relevant information needed to identify the item (e.g., technical report, Ph.D. thesis, institute, etc.).
  12. COPYRIGHT
    1. Upon acceptance of an article by the journal, the author(s) will be asked to transfer the copyright of the article to the publisher. This transfer will ensure the widest possible dissemination of information.
    2. The author is responsible for obtaining permission to use any copyrighted material:
      1. When quoting from someone else's work or when considering reproducing an illustration or table from a book or journal article, the author should ensure that there is no infringing of copyrights.
        Although in general an author may quote from other published works, he/she should obtain permission from the copyright holder if he/she wishes to use substantial excerpts or to reproduce tables, plates, or other illustrations. If the copyright holder is not the author of the quoted or reproduced material, it is recommended that the permission of the author in question is also sought.
      2. Material in unpublished letters and manuscripts is also protected and must not be published unless permission has been obtained.
      3. A suitable acknowledgment of any borrowed material must always be made.
    3. Company clearance, if applicable, should be acquired prior to submission.
    4. Submission of a paper for review is interpreted as a statement that the permission to reproduce and company clearance, if applicable, have been acquired.
    5. The manuscript of a paper intended for publication in the journal may be reproduced and used elsewhere by the author, with the understanding that no use will be made of the material for commercial purposes.
    6. Once the paper has been prepared in publication format by the publisher, the permission of the publisher is required for any use of the paper.
  13. MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
    Please submit one paper copy of the completed manuscript, and a file of the manuscript on a DVD or on a CD-ROM. In your electronic file of the manuscript the typesetter prefers submission in WORD format, but can convert from most current word processing packages. Please label the DVD or CD-ROM with the filename of the text, and the word processing software used to create the file.


Use this form to submit your manuscript for review or mail it to :
Dr. V. Chris Lakhan
Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, Ontario
CANADA
N9B 3P4

If you are using courier delivery services, send your manuscript to :
Professor V. Chris Lakhan
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Memorial Hall, Room 104
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
CANADA
N9B 3P4