Instructions to authors
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Entomologia Generalis is an international Journal for general and applied entomology, concerned with experimental, comparative and descriptive problems in all fields of research in insects and other terrestrial arthropods. It aims to continually supply new information about recent results and theories in this science, relating simultaneously to various of its branches, or closely connecting them.
The main emphasis of publication is placed on original research papers [Articles of 6–20 printed pages]. Furthermore, reviews are offered on topical entomological problems, as well as summaries on standard research results [Reports of 6–20 printed pages]. Besides, short communications are published about new records, ideas, observations etc, as well as exchanges of views and methods [Notes of 4–10 printed pages]. Finally, preview abstracts are presented of work which is being completed, but not yet ready for publication in a more extensive form [Synopses of 1–6 printed pages].
Acceptance Requirements
Papers to be submitted for publication in Entomologia Generalis must not necessarily be written in English; complying with the authors’ mothertongue or with their first foreign language knowledge, also all other congress languages like French, German, Spanish etc may be used. Authors submitting papers not in their mother tongue must prove that they have enlisted the aid of a colleague whose mothertongue corresponds to the language used in the respective treatise. Contributions may not have been published elsewhere in identical or similar form or content. Scientific quality, style and general appearance must be consistent with the standards maintained by this journal. Contributors are asked strictly to prepare their papers according to the detailed ‘Authors’ Guidelines’ which can be obtained on request from the Editor-in-Chief.
Submission Requirements
Typescripts and clearly labelled illustrations in triplicate [in addition to 3,5 disks containing separate data of (a) text, (b) tables, (c) graphs, line drawings, halftone photos] should be submitted by postal mail to the editorial office. All items should be processed by ‘Windows-XP’/‘Word-2000’ or higher. In addition to the printed version, figures must be supplied in digital format (EPS or TIFF format, final resolution 300 dpi for halftones, 1270 dpi for black/white line drawings). Colour prints can be accepted if necessary, but will be charged according to size. The author will be informed about the costs after submitting the ready to print material. Each figure should be labelled with authors’ name and figure number. The same data should not be presented in both, graph and table form. Fig and Tab, each together with the accompanying legend should be self-explanatory; ie: all scientific names of the treated taxons are to be added.Contributions may also be submitted as attachments to e-mails. Papers which are not yet arranged to the Authors’ Guidelines or need extensive revisions resulting for referees’ comments and editors’ suggestions must then necessarily be submitted in a revised version. All correspondence concerning proofs, revisions etc should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief, but not to the Publishing House. Each incoming contribution will be forwarded for review to at least two members of the Editorial or Advisory Board of this journal or to other specialists who represent the respective field dealt with in the paper. The acceptance of the referees’ and editors’ suggestions concerning changes, improvements, additions or omissions is a further pre-condition for approval. Authors will generally be notified of acceptance, rejection or need of revision within 3 months of receipt, but delays in obtaining reviews etc may prolong this period.
Publication Schedule
Editorial Board and the publisher intend to publish the submitted Articles, Reports and Notes within five months after acceptance. Submitted material conforming to the given standards and requiring little further revision, has a high chance of being published quickly. Synopses can be published more speedily; they are considered for publication in the issue in preparation at the time of receipt. Fifty reprints of each publication of every item are supplied to the author free of charge. Additional reprints may be ordered on a reprint order form which the author receives with the proofs. There is no page charge.
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