July, 2008

Original articles dealing with all aspects of shellfish research will be considered for publication. Manuscripts will be judged by the editors or other competent reviewers, or both, on the basis of originality, content, merit, clarity of presentation, and interpretations. Each article should be carefully prepared in the style followed in prior issues of the Journal of Shellfish Research before submission to the Editor. Papers published or to be published in other journals are not acceptable.

Title, Short Title, Key Words, Abstract:

The title of the paper should be kept as short as possible. Please include a "short running title" of not more than 48 characters including spaces, and key words. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a concise, informative abstract, giving the main results of the research reported. The abstract will be published at the beginning of the article. No separate summary should be included.

Text:

Manuscripts must be typed double-spaced throughout on one side of the paper, leaving ample margins, with the pages numbered consecutively. Lines should be numbered continuously from beginning to end of the manuscript.  Scientific names of species should be underlined or in italics and, when first mentioned in the text, should be followed by the authority. Common and scientific names of organisms should be in accordance with American Fisheries Society Special Publications 16 and 17: Common and Scientific Names of Aquatic Invertebrates from the United States and Canada: Mollusks and CSNAIUSC: Decapod Crustaceans, or relevant publications for other geographic regions.

Electronic files of the final accepted manuscript for publication must be submitted in Word or WordPerfect.  A PDF file for review purposes is acceptable.  Authors of manuscripts submitted in files such as TEX or LATEX will be charged for the special processing required before the manuscript is suitable for printing. 

Abbreviations, Style, Numbers:

Authors should follow the style recommended by the 7th edition (2006) of the Council of Biology Editors [CBS] Style Manual, distributed by the American Institute of Biological Sciences. All linear measurements, weights, and volumes should be given in metric units.

Tables:

Tables, numbered in Arabic, should be on separate pages with a concise title at the top.

Illustrations:

Line drawings should be in black ink or laser print and planned so that important details will be clear after reduction to page size or less. No drawing should be so large that it must be reduced to less than one third of its original size. Photographs and line drawings should be prepared so they can be reduced to a size no greater than 17.3 cm x 22.7 cm, and should be planned either to occupy the full width of 17.3 cm or the width of one column, 8.4 cm. Photographs should be glossy with good contrast and should be prepared so they can be reproduced without reduction. Originals of graphic materials (i.e., line drawings) are preferred and will be returned to the author. Each illustration should have the author's name, short paper tile, and figure number on the back. Figure legends should be typed on separate sheets and numbered in Arabic.

Figure keys must be placed within the figure, not outside.  If this information cannot be placed within the figure, then include the key information in the Figure legend.  DO NOT place grid lines on graphs or draw boxes around graphs.  Tick marks should be placed on the inside of the axis. 

Digital Figures:

Authors are encouraged to provide figures in electronic format.  They must be accompanied by hardcopy figures of equal quality, which the printer will use for comparison and backup. If digital figures are supplied, please note the following:

• Each piece of art should be saved as its own file.  If multiple files are supplied together in one file, then the figures must be clearly labeled.

• If figures are each supplied in their own file, then the file shouyld be nambed according to its figure number and format (e.g., fig2btif).

• Files are preferred to be one of the following formats: TIF, EPS, or JPG

• Resolution: line shots: 1000 dpi; halftones/grayscales: 300 dpi if no lettering, 500 dpi if figure contains lettering.

• Color figures: must be saved as CMYK-encoded images. Color figures have the same resolution requirements as B/W.  NOTE:  Color illustrations will only be reproduced in color when the author agrees to cover the cost associated with reproduction and printing in color.

Literature Cited:

References should be listed alphabetically at the end of the article. Abbreviations in this section should be those recommended in the American Standard for Periodical Title Abbreviations, available through the American National Standard Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. For appropriate citation format, see examples below:

• Journal:
  Watts, R. J., M. S. Johnson & R. Black. 1990. Effects of recruitment on genetic patchiness in the urchin Echinometra mathaei in Western Australia. Mar. Biol. 105:145-151.
• Book:
  Claudi, R. & G. L. Mackie. 1994. Practical manual for Zebra Mussel monitoring and control. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 227 pp.
• Chapter in Edited Book:
  Davio, S. R., J. F. Hewetson & J. E. Beheler. 1985. Progress toward the development of monoclonal antibodies to saxitoxin: antigen preparation and antibody detection. In: D. M. Anderson, A. W. White & D. G. Baden, editors. Toxic dinoflagellates. Amsterdam: Elsevier. pp. 343-348.

Page Charges:

Authors or their institutions will be charged $100.00 US per printed page. All page charges are subject to change without notice. A handling fee of $60 will be charged for all manuscripts accepted for publication.

Proofs:

Page proofs are sent to the corresponding author and must be corrected and returned ,via email or fax, within 72 hours. Alterations other than corrections of printer's errors may be charged to the author(s).

Reprints:

Reprints and PDF files of published papers are available at cost to the authors. Information regarding ordering reprints will be available from The Sheridan Press at the time of printing.

Cover Photographs:

Appropriate photographs may be submitted for consideration for use on the cover of the Journal of Shellfish Research. Black and white photographs and color illustrations will be considered.

Submission/Corresponding:

Two (2) copies and electronic copy of each manuscript submitted for publication consideration should be sent to the Editor, Dr. Sandra E. Shumway, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut, 1080 Shennecossett Rd., Groton, CT 06340. E-mail: sandra.shumway@uconn.edu or sandrashumway@hotmail.com.  E-mail submission is encouraged.

Subscriptions:

Individual private NSA membership includes a subscription. Membership information may be obtained from the Editor or the Treasurer using the form in the Journal or by clicking here.

Institutional subscribers should see our institutional subscription page or send requests to: Journal of Shellfish Research, P. O. Box 465, Hanover, PA 17331.