Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (Formerly Journal of Arboriculture) Instructions to Authors General Scope Arboriculture & Urban Forestry is a refereed, international journal that publishes high quality research results on scientific and cultural aspects of selection, establishment, culture, and maintenance of individual trees, as well as on the structure, function, and management of forests in and around human settlements. Contributions will be considered in the categories of original research, reviews, empirical analyses, short communications, com- mentaries, and letters. Review Policy and Procedures. Acceptance for publication is based on both editorial criteria and peer review. Submitted manuscripts are reviewed by an Associate Editor, who solicits at least two additional peer reviews. Recommendations from reviewers are provided to the author. Revision is usually necessary after review, and final acceptance generally depends on satisfactory revision. The final decision on acceptance is made by the Editor-in-Chief. Submission of Manuscripts To submit a paper, go online (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/auf). A manuscript number will be assigned to each new or revised manuscript; refer to this number in all subsequent correspondence. If you need to cre- ate an account, click on “Create Account.” For technical assistance, click “Find Help Now” on the upper right-hand corner of the screen. You may also email Lindsey Mitchell, AUF Editor, at [email protected] for addi- tional assistance. Preparation of Manuscripts Contributors are strongly encouraged to write in a readable style and include management implications of their research. Authors are encouraged to read the guidelines below carefully and consult recent issues of the journal. Sub- missions that do not follow the guidelines may be returned for correction. When English is not the primary language of the author(s), they should obtain editorial assistance before submitting the manuscript. Manuscript Format. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry follows the Coun- cil of Science Editors (CSE) style manual. Manuscripts will be printed in English with French, German, and Spanish abstracts provided by the ISA staff editor. Please submit all manuscripts as a Microsoft Word file type. Double-space all text; and use a readable font (at least 11 pt). All manuscripts are submitted via the online system (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/auf). Title. The title of the paper should be a precise and concise descrip- tion of the work performed and results obtained. Byline. AUF has a double-blind review process. Reviewers do not know the author names, and the authors do not know the reviewer names. Please prepare your manuscript with author information (e.g., byline, addresses/ affiliations). The information will be removed prior to the review process. Any identifying information in tables, figures, headers, or footers will also be removed. Abstract. The abstract should include a justification for the study, objectives, and a concise summary of significant data, major find- ings, and conclusions, not exceeding 250 words. The abstract should be able to stand by itself without reference to the main text. Statements requiring the support of literature citations should not be included. Key Words. Include additional key terms to be used for indexing that are not already present in the title or abstract. Key words should be in alphabetical order. Names and Terms. Scientific names are to be italicized. The scientific name should be shown for all plants, insects, pathogens, etc. at first listing. Use authorities as part of the scientific name of a species only in taxonomic works or when confusion is likely. Both the common/commercial and chemical name of pesticides and herbicides may be given when first men- tioned in a manuscript. All subsequent references to a pesticide or herbicide should use its chemical name (e.g., glyphosate, paclobutrazol, or imidaclo- prid). Manufacturer information (product name, manufacturer, and city and country) should be included with the first mention of commercially available products (sensors, probes, etc.) used in the study. Units of Measurement. All units of measurement are to be SI (International System of Units). Text Organization. The body of the text may be divided with up to three levels of subheadings. Footnotes are not permitted, except in tables. For research papers, the text is normally organized into five sections: Intro- duction, Materials and Methods, and Results and Discussion (separate or combined). Literature Cited. List references at the end of the article in alphabet- ical order by name of author. References in the text should be written as follows: for a single author (Smith 1988); for two authors (Smith and Anderson 1998); or for three or more authors (Smith et al. 1988). When citing multiple sources for one point or fact, arrange the references chron- ologically, from earliest to most recent (Smith 1988; Jones 1990; Brown et al. 1998). Tables and Figures. Tables and figures must be cited in numerical order in the text. Place table titles and figure captions together at the end of the manuscript. Captions should adequately describe content so that tables and figures are understandable when considered apart from the text. Data should not be duplicated in tables and figures. High-resolution digi- tal images are required for figures. Tables must be submitted as text. Procedure after Submission After submission, the corresponding author will receive a confirmation via e-mail. Authors can also log onto Manuscript Central at any time to check the status of a manuscript. The Editor will inform the corresponding author via e-mail once a decision is made. When an article has been accepted without further revisions, authors have an opportunity to review a galley proof before publication. Manuscripts are edited for grammar and concise- ness. Changes may be required to achieve uniformity of style, clarity of presentation, and economy of words. Full author guidelines are available online (http://mc.manuscriptcentral. com/auf). Subscription Information Annual subscription price, including postage: USD $135.00. Subscription orders are now valid for 12 months from the date of processing and should be sent to the publisher: ISA, 270 Peachtree St, NW, Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. Claims for missing or damaged issues must be made within three months of the publication date. To make a claim, please contact ISA by e-mail ([email protected]). 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