Aims and Scopes:

 

This journal provides rapid publication of articles on soil science and crop production, particularly in the areas of mineral content of soil and plants and of plant nutrition.

 

Manuscript Format:

 

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text within the abstract.

 

Affiliation:

 

On the title page include full names of authors, academic and/or other professional affiliations and the complete mailing address with telephone number of the author to whom proofs and correspondence should be sent. Do not submit position titles.

 

References:

 

Include only references to books, articles, and bulletins actually cited in the text. Cite references within the text by author and date (Smith, 1983) (Smith et al., 1983). Prepare a reference list in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition. Examples:

Book Chapter: Hsu, P. H. 1987. Aluminum hydroxides and oxyhydroxides. In Minerals in soil environments, eds. J. B.
Nixon and S. Weed, 99-143. Madison, Wisconsin: SSSA.

Journal Article: Tian, G., and G. O. Kolawole. 2004. Comparison of various plant residues as phosphate rock amendment on Savanna soils of West Africa. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 27: 571-583.

 

Book: New, T. R. 1991. Insects as predators. Kensington, Australia: New South Wales University Press.

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.

 

Manuscript Submission:

Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis receives all manuscript submissions electronically via their Manuscript Central website located at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/lcss. Manuscript Central allows for rapid and easy submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as reviewing and internal communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based platform.

To submit a manuscript, please follow the instructions below:

• Launch your web browser (Internet Explorer 5 or higher or Netscape 6 or higher) and go to the Manuscript Central homepage (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/lcss).
• Log-in or click the “Create Account” option if you are a first-time user of Manuscript Central.
• 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.”
• 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.
• Log-in and select “Author Center.”
• After you have logged in, click the “Submit a Manuscript” link in the menu bar.
• Enter data and answer questions as prompted. 
• Click on the “Next” button on each screen to save your work and advance to the next screen. You will be prompted to upload your files. Click on the “Browse” button and locate the file on your computer. Select the description of the file in the drop down next to the Browse button.
• When you have selected all files you wish to upload, click the “Upload” button.
• 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. You will receive an e-mail once a decision has been made on your manuscript.

Manuscript Preparation:

 

Manuscripts are to be submitted to the Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis Manuscript Central web site making sure that they are formatted under the guidelines outlined here. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the Journal Office by phone 706-548-4557.

Illustrations:

 

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

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 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 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.

Proofs:

 

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. Only correction of typographical errors is permitted at the proof stage.

Offprints:

 

Each corresponding author of an article will receive one complete copy of the issue in which the article appears. Reprints of an individual article are available at the time authors review page proofs. A discount is available to authors who order before print publication.