1. Submission of manuscripts. Papers should be sent to Editor or Editorial Board of Phuket Marine Biological Center Research Bulletin. The submission of a manuscript will be taken to imply that the material is original and that no similar paper is being, or will be, submitted for publication elsewhere. With guidance from external references the Center will accept for publication research carried out at the Center, or in co-operation with the Center, or independent research carried out in Thai waters and adjacent areas. |
2. Manuscripts. Paper should be written in concise English with the minimum number of tables and illustrations. Two copies of the typescript should be provided, double spaced on one side of quarta or A4 with a margin of 2.5 cm all round. Manuscripts should not exceed 15 pages (including tables, captions, footnotes and references). Please indicate the position of tables and illustrations in the margin of text; tables and legends for illustrations should be types separately at the end of the manuscript, words to be printed in italics should be underlined. The first mention of the Latin name of a species should be followed by the authority. If a new taxon is decribed, the institute in which the type material is deposited must be indicated, together with details of the registration assigned to it. All linear measurements and weights should be in the metric scale. A diskette with the manuscript, preferable in Microsoft Word or Windows must be supplied in addition to paper copies Table should be produced in Microsoft Excel.
The text should be arranged according to the following sheme.
(a) Title. The title of the paper should be kept as short as possible and be followed by the author's name and institute.
(b) Abstract. The abstract should summarise the contents and conclusions of the paper, point out new information in the paper and indicate the relevance of the work.
(c) Introduction
(d) Materials and Methods
(e) Results
(f) Discussion (Conclusions if applicable)
(g) Acknowledgements (if applicable)
(h) References. References should only be made to quotations previously mentioned in the text.
References must be listed alphabetically. The sequence of citation should be as follows:
a) Periodicals: Author's name, initials, year of publication, full title of paper, periodical (abbreviated according to
the"World List of Scientific Periodicals" latest edition), volume, first and last page.
Example:
Berry, P.F. 1973. The biology of the spiny lobster Panulirus delagoae (Barnard) off the coast of Natal, South Africa. Inverst. rep. Oceanogr. Res. Inst.31: 1–27.
b) Book: Author's name, initials, year of publication, full title, publisher, place of publication, total number of pages.
Example:
Russell, F.S. and C.M. Yonge. 1928. The Sea. Frederick Warne, London. 397 p.
c) Composite works or serials: Authors name, initials, year of publication, Full title of paper, followed by In: editor(s),if any full title of publication, publisher, place of publication, first and last pages
Example:
Fogg, G.E. 1964. Environmental conditions and the patterns of metabolism in algae. In: D.F. Jackson (ed.). Algae and Man. Plenum Press, New York.pp. 77–85.
(i) Appendix (if applicable)
Tables. Tables must have brief legends, they should be numbered in Arabic numerals and typed on separate pages inserted immediately after the text page on which the Table is to appear. The place of insertion in the text should be marked in the margin.
Illustrations. Figures must be in black ink or laser printed. No drawing should be so large that it must be reduced to less than one third of its original size. The degree of reductions need not be inserted by the authors. Axes and graduation marks on graphs must be inked in. Legends for figures must be typed on a separate sheet and not inserted on the actual illustrations. Figures draw on tracing paper are acceptable.
Plates. Photographic illustrations must be clear, well contrasted and presented on glossy paper, size not to exceed 155 x 190 mm. 3. Proofs and Reprints. Proofs will be sent to the author and should be promptly returned to the editor. A total of 500 copies and 500 reprints of each number of the Research Bulletin will be printed and the first author will receive 50 copies of reprints free. The author(s) can request additional copies at the time the manuscript is accepted for publication. Charges for the extra copies will be born by the authors and will vary according to the printing costs. |