Submission of Manuscripts. Coastal Management receives all manuscript submissions electronically via their ScholarOne Manuscripts website located at:
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/UCMG. ScholarOne Manuscripts allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as facilitating the review process and internal communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based platform. For ScholarOne Manuscripts technical support, you may contact them by e-mail or phone support via
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If you have any other requests please contact the journal at
coastjnl@u.washington.edu. Translations of papers previously published in languages other than English can be considered, but this information must be provided by the author at the time of submission. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.
All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Manuscript pages should be numbered consecutively throughout the paper.
Title. All titles should be as brief as possible, 6 to 12 words. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces.
Affiliation. Include full names of authors, academic and/or other professional affiliations, and the complete mailing address, telephone, and fax number of the author to whom proofs and correspondence should be sent on the title page.
Abstract and Keywords. Each paper should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 200 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and references to the text. Authors must supply from three to five key words or phrases that identify the most important subjects covered by the paper.
References. Within text, citations should be cited by author(s) and date in parentheses. Full citations are required and should be arranged alphabetically. For further information, consult the Chicago Manual of Style, 14th ed.
Journal: Eichenberg, T., and J. Archer. 1987. The federal consistency doctrine: Coastal zone management and “New Federalism.” Ecology Quarterly 14:91-68.
Book: Gibb, M. 1984. Economic analysis of sea level rise. In Greenhouse effect and sea level rise, ed. M. Barth and J. Titus, 107-138. New York: Van Nostrand.
Illustrations. Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:
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300 dpi or higher
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sized to fit on journal page
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EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
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submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files
Color Reproduction. Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid.
Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for each of the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for each of the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.
Tables and Figures. Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. 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.
Page Proofs. All proofs must be corrected and mailed 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. Only correction of typographical errors is permitted. The author will be charged for additional alterations to text at the proof stage.
Reprints. Each corresponding author will receive a PDF of the file via email. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminate in any form without prior written permission from Taylor and Francis Group, LLC. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount is available to authors who order before print publication.
Aims and Scope. Coastal Management is a peer reviewed, applied research journal dedicated to exploring the technical, legal, political, social, and policy issues relating to the use of coastal resources and environments on a global scale. The journal presents timely information on management tools and techniques as well as recent findings from research and analysis that bear directly on management and policy.