FOR DIRECT REPRODUCTION Communications will be reproduced by photographing the anthors typewritten manuscript. It therefore essential that the communication be prepared proper The following specific instructions must be adhered to 1. Manuscripts should be typed double spaced on good quality white bond pape neasuring no less than 8 1/2 inches wide by ll inches deep(21.6x27.9 cm. )(Do not use Corrasible bond or its equivalent 2. It is imperative that fresh black typewriter ribbon be used 3. The typist should ensure clean, clear, even impression of the letters. Although erasures can not al ways be avoided, final copy should show no trace of them. Smudged copy, pencil or ink text corrections, andor creases will not be accepted 4.The typing area of the article opening page, including the title should be no more than 5 1/2 inches wide by 7 inches deep(14x178cm). The typing area of all other pagesshould be no more than 5 y inches wide by 8% inches deep(14x216cm 5. The title should be in all CAPITAL LETTERS. centered on the width of the article opening page with the title two(2)inches(5.Icm.)from the top of the page. Leave two(2) spaces between the title and the key words. Leave two(2)spaces between the key words and the authors name(s). The authors name(s)should be centered on the page with only the first letter of the name(s) capitalized. Leave one(I)space between the authors name(s)and the address(es). Single space the author's address(es) after the name(s), capitalizing the first letter of all main words Leave 2 spaces between the authors address(es)and the ABSTRACT (Articles in French or German must have an English abstract as well). Type the abstract as you would the text. Leave four(4)spaces between the abstract and the text 6. No. I heads thoughout the paper should be flush with the left margin, capitalized and underscored. No. 2 heads throughout the paper should be flush with the left margil underscored, and have the first letter of all main words capitalized. 7. Paragraphs should be indented five(5)typewriter spaces 8. Tables should be typed as part of the text, but in such a way as to avoid confusion with the text, that is, leave extra space above and below the table. Tables should be inserted in the text as close to the point of reference as possible, but authors must make sure that one table does not run over to the next page. The word TABlE should be capitalized and centered with the table number above the table. The caption should have the first letters of all main words in capitals. Captions should be typed single spaced. Use the full width of the type page for the caption. 9. Formulas, graphs, and other numbered figures should be drawn in black India ink(do not use blue ink )on separate sheets of white paper. They should be sized to fit within the
FOR DIRECT REPRODUCTION Communications will be reproduced by photographing the anthor’s typewritten manuscript. It is therefore essential that the communication be prepared properly. The following specific instructions must be adhered to: 1. Manuscripts should be typed double spaced on good quality white bond paper measuring no less than 8 1/2 inches wide by 11 inches deep (21.627.9 cm.) (Do not use Corrasible bond or its equivalent). 2.It is imperative that fresh black typewriter ribbon be used. 3.The typist should ensure clean, clear, even impression of the letters. Although erasures can not always be avoided, final copy should show no trace of them. Smudged copy, pencil or ink text corrections, and/or creases will not be accepted. 4.The typing area of the article opening page, including the title should be no more than 5 1/2 inches wide by 7 inches deep (1417.8cm). The typing area of all other pagesshould be no more than 5 2 1 inches wide by 8 2 1 inches deep (1421.6cm.). 5．The title should be in all CAPITAL LETTERS, centered on the width of the article opening page with the title two (2) inches (5.1cm. ) from the top of the page. Leave two (2) spaces between the title and the key words. Leave two (2) spaces between the key words and the author’s name (s). The author’s name (s) should be centered on the page with only the first letter of the name (s) capitalized. Leave one (1) space between the author’s name (s) and the address (es). Single space the author’s address (es) after the name (s), capitalizing the first letter of all main words. Leave 2 spaces between the author’s address (es) and the ABSTRACT (Articles in French or German must have an English abstract as well). Type the abstract as you would the text. Leave four (4) spaces between the abstract and the text. 6. No. 1 heads thoughout the paper should be flush with the left margin, capitlalized and underscored. No.2 heads throughout the paper should be flush with the left margin, underscored, and have the first letter of all main words capitalized. 7. Paragraphs should be indented five (5) typewriter spaces. 8. Tables should be typed as part of the text, but in such a way as to avoid confusion with the text, that is, leave extra space above and below the table. Tables should be inserted in the text as close to the point of reference as possible, but authors must make sure that one table does not run over to the next page. The word TABLE should be capitalized and centered with the table number above the table. The caption should have the first letters of all main words in capitals. Captions should be typed single spaced. Use the full width of the type page for the caption. 9. Formulas, graphs, and other numbered figures should be drawn in black India ink (do not use blue ink ) on separate sheets of white paper. They should be sized to fit within the
width and /or height of he type page, including any legend, label, or number associated with them. Photographs should be glossy prints. A typewriter or lettering set should be used for all labels on the figures. Figure captions should be typed single spaced on a separate sheet, along the full width of the type page, and preceded by the word FIG. and the number in Arabic numerals All figures and lettering must be of a size to remain legible after a 20% reduction from original size. Figure numbers, name of senior author, and arrow indicating"top "should be written in light blue pencil on the back or typed on a gummed label, which should be attached to the back of the illustrations in the text by a marginal note in light blue pencil. 10. References and footnotes should be indicated in the text by consecutive superior ambers. All references and footnotes should then be aggregated in sequence at the end of the communication No footnotes will be shown at the bottom of pages The word REFErEN CES Should be capitalized and centered above the reference list It should be noted that all reference lists should contain initials and names of all author et al. will not be used in reference lists Abbreviations of jounal titles and style of reference lists will follow the American Chemical Society's Chemical Abstracts List of Periodicals. References should be Il. Any acknowledgements should be typed as text and placed before the references. The word ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS should be capitalized and centered above the citation 12. Any material that cannot be typed such as Greek letters, script letters, and structural mulas, should be drawn carefully in black India ink( do not use blue ink) 13. Only standard symbols abbreviations and nomenclature approved by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry should be used 14. Each page of manuscript should be numbered lightly at the bottom of the sheet with a blue pencil 15. To avoid creasing manuscripts should be placed between heavy cardboards and securely bound before mailing SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES Communications submitted for publication should be mailed to the Editor, Dr. George G Guilbault, or to any Editorial Board members REPRINTS Owing to the short production time for articles in this journal, it is essential to indicate the number of reprints required upon notification of acceptance of the manuscript. Reprints are available in quantities of one hundred and multiples thereof. Twenty free copies will be provided to the senior author only with orders of one hundred or more reprints. Reprint orde form with price list will be sent to the senior author with the notification of acceptance of the manuscript Ex.2是一类照相直排刊物的征稿要求,确切地说是出版商的要求,至于刊物的性质
width and /or height of he type page, including any legend, label, or number associated with them. Photographs should be glossy prints. A typewriter or lettering set should be used for all labels on the figures. Figure captions should be typed single spaced on a separate sheet, along the full width of the type page, and preceded by the word FIG. and the number in Arabic numerals. All figures and lettering must be of a size to remain legible after a 20% reduction from original size. Figure numbers, name of senior author, and arrow indicating “top” should be written in light blue pencil on the back or typed on a gummed label, which should be attached to the back of the illustrations in the text by a marginal note in light blue pencil. 10. References and footnotes should be indicated in the text by consecutive superior numbers. All references and footnotes should then be aggregated in sequence at the end of the communication. No footnotes will be shown at the bottom of pages. The word REFEREN CES should be capitalized and centered above the reference list. It should be noted that all reference lists should contain initials and names of all author; et al. will not be used in reference lists. Abbreviations of jounal titles and style of reference lists will follow the American Chemical Society’s Chemical Abstracts List of Periodicals. References should be typed single-spaced. 11. Any acknowledgements should be typed as text and placed before the references. The word ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS should be capitalized and centered above the citation. 12. Any material that cannot be typed, such as Greek letters, script letters, and structural formulas, should be drawn carefully in black India ink (do not use blue ink). 13. Only standard symbols, abbreviations, and nomenclature approved by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry should be used. 14. Each page of manuscript should be numbered lightly at the bottom of the sheet with a blue pencil. 15. To avoid creasing, manuscripts should be placed between heavy cardboards and securely bound before mailing. SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES Communications submitted for publication should be mailed to the Editor, Dr. George G. Guilbault, or to any Editorial Board members REPRINTS Owing to the short production time for articles in this journal, it is essential to indicate the number of reprints required upon notification of acceptance of the manuscript. Reprints are available in quantities of one hundred and multiples thereof. Twenty free copies will be provided to the senior author only with orders of one hundred or more reprints. A reprint order form with price list will be sent to the senior author with the notification of acceptance of the manuscript. Ex. 2 是一类照相直排刊物的征稿要求，确切地说是出版商的要求，至于刊物的性质
内容及其它事项在每种刊物的前面均有说明,和Ex1大致相同,这里不再赘述快报是自然 科学刊物中的重要一类,其特点是以最快的速度传递最新研究成果,一般3-6个月邓可发表 为了减少编排过程,全部使用照相直排因此,对稿件的书写方式和打印质量均有严格要求, 如纸质、色带、打印空间、行距、图表制作、公式书写、非英文符号、各类标题、参考文献 等都一一说明,投稿前应仔细阅读 随着计算机进入办公室,在投稿时,许多刊物还同时要求一份磁盘稿件或称为电子稿件 ( Electronic Manuscripts),以便减少编排错误,缩短出版周期Ex3为 Elsevier出版公司馈赠 的一份详细说明,对使用的程序、磁盘、图表、符号及注意事项都有严格的要求,使用时可 照此办理如果不具备这些条件,仍可使用书面稿件 Ex.3磁盘稿件须知 Electronic Manuscript A Guide for authors L. General the information in this leaflet is general in nature and valid for all Elsevier Science journals. For more joumal-specific information you are referred to the Instructions to Authors published in the journal concerned Advantages Electronic manuscripts have the advantage that there is no need for the rekeying of text, thereby avoiding the possibility of introducing errors during typesetting and resulting in reliable and fast delivery of proofs Hardware/ Software It does not really matter which computer or wordprocessor you use, but it does help us to process your file further if you let us know such details. Please complete the form at the end f of this leaflet and enclose it with the diskette and the last revision of your manuscript. Note: We cannot guarantee the usability of all formats; much will depend on your adherence to the following guidelines. Should your file prove to the unusable, for whatever reason, we reserve the right to publish your article from the printout supplied IL. Electronic manuscripts on diskette In the beginning Before you start, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the journals style and arrangement, and, in particular, the reference citation style and structrue of the reference list as
内容及其它事项在每种刊物的前面均有说明，和 Ex. 1 大致相同，这里不再赘述.快报是自然 科学刊物中的重要一类，其特点是以最快的速度传递最新研究成果，一般 3~6 个月邓可发表. 为了减少编排过程，全部使用照相直排.因此，对稿件的书写方式和打印质量均有严格要求， 如纸质、色带、打印空间、行距、图表制作、公式书写、非英文符号、各类标题、参考文献 等都一一说明，投稿前应仔细阅读. 随着计算机进入办公室，在投稿时，许多刊物还同时要求一份磁盘稿件或称为电子稿件 （Electronic Manuscripts），以便减少编排错误，缩短出版周期.Ex. 3 为Elsevier 出版公司馈赠 的一份详细说明，对使用的程序、磁盘、图表、符号及注意事项都有严格的要求，使用时可 照此办理.如果不具备这些条件，仍可使用书面稿件. Ex. 3 磁盘稿件须知 Electronic Manuscripts A Guide for Authors I. General the information in this leaflet is general in nature and valid for all Elsevier Science journals. For more journal-specific information you are referred to the Instructions to Authors published in the journal concerned. Advantages Electronic manuscripts have the advantage that there is no need for the rekeying of text, thereby avoiding the possibility of introducing errors during typesetting and resulting in reliable and fast delivery of proofs. Hardware/ Software It does not really matter which computer or wordprocessor you use; but it does help us to process your file further if you let us know such details. Please complete the form at the end of of this leaflet and enclose it with the diskette and the last revision of your manuscript. Note : We cannot guarantee the usability of all formats; much will depend on your adherence to the following guidelines. Should your file prove to the unusable, for whatever reason, we reserve the right to publish your article from the printout supplied. II. Electronic manuscripts on diskette In the beginning Before you start, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the journal’s style and arrangement, and, in particular, the reference citation style and structrue of the reference list as
given in Instructions to Authors for that journal Please adhere to the following order. Title Authors, Affiliations Abstract, Main text Acknowledgements Appendix References, Vitae Figure legends, Tables, Do not split the article into separate files(main text as one file, references as another, etc ). For information on Graphics(electronic illustrations ) see Section Ill below Presentation removea or r eplaced by codes on processing your article. It is therefore, not important how you display titles, headings, etc., as long as you do so in a consistent manner throughout the entire manuscript. If your word processor allows presentation in double column format or you have a page make-up option, do not use them use the single column format. In addition, do not use options such as automatic word breaking a justified layout However, you are encouraged to use your wordprocessors facilities to indicate text attributes, such as hold face, italics, subscript, superscript, etc. When preparing tables use tabs, not spaces, to align the columns Keyboard discipline and accuracy Please take care to distinguish properly between the digit and the letter 1(also Oand O). Use tabs for indents(paragraphs), not spaces or the indent function. Be accurate: in processing your manuscript your typing errors might stay undetected. Use the spell check if your wordprocessor has such a feature Special characters If you have to designate a symbol or special character because it is not present on your keyboard(e. g., +,2,2,o, 0, etc. ) then please do so by a readily identifiable code(e. g gralpha, @ aaa, for the Greek letter a: squt or $$)for the square root symbol with cae and may only be used consistently for thir unipue, specific purpose. a list of all such codes used, including letters with diacritical marks Diskettes Your file is valuable. Take no risks and use a new diskette. Both Double Density and High
given in Instructions to Authors for that journal. Order of material Please adhere to the following order: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract, Main text, Acknowledgements, Appendix, References, Vitae, Figure legends, Tables, Do not split the article into separate files (main text as one file, references as another, etc. ). For information on Graphics (electronic illustrations ), see Section III below. Presentation most formatting codes will be removed or replaced by codes on processing your article. It is, therefore, not important how you display titles, headings, etc. , as long as you do so in a consistent manner throughout the entire manuscript. If your word processor allows presentation in double column format or you have a page make-up option, do not use them: use the single column format. In addition, do not use options such as automatic word breaking or a justified layout. However, you are encouraged to use your wordprocessor’s facilities to indicate text attributes, such as hold face, italics, subscript, superscript, etc. When preparing tables use tabs, not spaces, to align the columns. Keyboard discipline and accuracy Please take care to distinguish properly between the digit ` and the letter 1 (also 0and O).Use tabs for indents (paragraphs), not spaces or the indent function. Be accurate : in processing your manuscript your typing errors might stay undetected. Use the spell check if your wordprocessor has such a feature. Special characters If you have to designate a symbol or special character because it is not present on your keyboard (e. g . , , , , ö, õ, etc. ), then please do so by a readily identifiable code (e. g. , gralpha, @, aaa, for the Greek letter ；squt or $ $ ) for the square root symbol (). Codes must be used with cae and may only be used consistently for tehir unipue, specific purpose. Please supply a list of all such codes used, including letters with diacritical marks. Diskettes Your file is valuable. Take no risks and use a new diskette. Both Double Density and High
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Density diskettes (3.5 or 5.25 inch ) are acceptable as long as the diskette has been formatte correctly. Save your file in the native format of the wordprocessor used. If you have the option to save your files in ‘flat ASCII’, please do not use it. Ensure that only the relevant file (one complete article only ) and any graphics (see Section III below ) are on the diskette. Upon acceptance After final acceptance, your diskette plus the required number of printed and exactly matching versions (as printouts ) should be submitted together to the accepting editor. The diskette and the printout (s) will then be forwarded to Elsevier. It is important that the file on diskette and the printout (s) are cindentical. Discrepancies can lead to the wrong version being processed. Don’t forget Label the diskette with your name, the name of the file and the name of the journal in which your article is to be published. Complete the form at the end of this leaflet and enclose it with the diskette and printout (s). Problems? Remember, if you run into any difficulties, are unsure about anything or would like further information, then please do not hesitate to contact us – see address, fax and phone information at the end of the leaflet. III. Graphics General If you are considering the submission of your mansuscript as an electronic file, you may wonder whehther we would also like to have an electronic version of the illustrations. The answer is yes! Both scanned and computer – generated illustrations, either colour or black & white are acceptable. (Note: journals may have a tariff for colour printing! Please consult the Instructions to Authors for the journal concerned.) Requirements Hard copy in all cases. Since we cannot a priori guarantee the usability of your graphic file (s) hard –copies of all illustrations should accompany the accepted printout of the manuscript in