Editorial Staff

How to Prepare your Manuscript

Language Quality

Very poor language may be a reason for rejection. Referees are active scientists who perform their services on a volunteer basis. The quality of your written language is important to ensure that they understand your manuscript clearly and easily. If you are unsure that your language has the required high quality, it is advisable to have your manuscript reviewed by an individual with a good mastery of English (or French), such as a member of the language department of your institution. There are also private companies who can perform these editing services for a fee.

How to Submit your Manuscript

• Initial Manuscript: The initial manuscript should be submitted electronically in PDF format (please ensure that the source document is preserved for the final submission). Alternatively, if electronic submission in PDF is not possible, then four paper copies must be submitted, printed on one side only. To facilitate the review process, we recommend the insertion of consecutive line numbers in the margins (continuous numbering from first to last page). Please use the Manuscript Submission Form  (pdf document).
• Final Manuscript: Accepted formats for the final text are: MS Word, WordPerfect and LaTex; PDF is not acceptable for the final manuscript. The final manuscripts including figures and tables must be submitted on CD-ROM or as a ZIP file (IBM compatible) accompanied by a corresponding exact paper copy. All electronic media must be clearly labelled as to author, content and file format. If formats differ from the above, please contact the Technical Editor, Sheila Bourque, c/o Canadian Ice Service, 3rd Floor, Block E, 373 Sussex Drive, Ottawa ON Canada K1A 0H3, Tel.: (613) 996-5078, Fax: (613) 996-4218, e-mail: ao-technical-editor@cmos.ca.
• Potential referees: Authors are required to recommend at least 4 potential referees who have not been involved in any way with the work described in the submission.
• Page charges: Page charges are obligatory at CAD$ 115.00 per page. If an author is unable to meet these charges in full, a request for a reduction must be made at the same time as the manuscript is submitted. You will receive the pdf version of your article when it is printed, and will be given the opportunity to order reprints at cost).
• Colour charges: There is no additional fee for the use of colour.(no more colour fees!!)
• Additional charges: Excessive alterations made by the author at the proof stage are subject to a flat fee of $115.
• Publication charge form: This interactive form must be completed to calculate your fees and to provide the details required for payment and shipping. Click here for pdf form.
• Authorization to publish: It is essential to provide a properly signed Authorization to Publish (link to pdf form)
• Whom to submit:



Manuscripts in the fields of the atmospheric and hydrological sciences should be submitted to:  Andrew Bush Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences  126 Earth Sciences Building, University of Alberta  Edmonton AB  T6G 2E3  Canada  Tel.: (780) 492-0351  fax: (780) 492-2030  e-mail: andrew.bush@ualberta.ca

Manuscripts in the fields of oceanographic science should be submitted to:  Denis Gilbert Environmental Science Branch  Institut Maurice-Lamontagne,  850, route de la Mer, C.P. 1000,  Mont-Joli (Québec)  G5H 3Z4  Tel: (418) 775-0570  fax: (418) 775-0546  e-mail: denis.gilbert@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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