Submitting Papers for Publication

AIG Journal will publish original work in any applied geoscientific field. Details of applied research, new geoscientific techniques, reviews, case studies and short technical notes will be considered for publication. Papers will be peer reviewed prior to publication.

Who Can Submit Papers for Publication?

The author, or at least one co-author of any paper submitted for publication must be a member of AIG. The editor may exercise discretion in accepting papers from non-AIG members in instances where the paper is deemed to be of interest to AIG members, but the author cannot be expected to be a member of AIG, and is a member of a relevant professional association.

How Should Manuscripts be Submitted?

The guide to authors page contains detailed information on formats for the submission of manuscripts, figures, photographs and other materials. Manuscripts should be submitted in electronic form to assist with the review and preparation of papers for publication.

How Will Papers Actually be Published?

Papers will be added to this web site in two forms:

• HTML text with accompanying figures and plates for reading on-line; and,
• Documents in Adobe Acrobat format that may be downloaded for reading off-line, printing and adding to personal reference collections.

The HTML and Acrobat versions of papers will be as similar as possible, within constraints imposed by formatting features associated with each format. Presentation of papers in both HTML and Acrobat formats is designed to best cater for readers who prefer to read papers on-line or download papers for future reference respectively. Papers in HTML format will also allow access to journal content by readers using computer systems for which an Acrobat reader is not readily available. Papers published in AIG Journal will be allocated a unique reference number to allow them to be cited in other work and located rapidly on the journal web-site. Papers will be chronologically organised into volumes, each referenced with a table of contents. The current plan is to retain papers on-line for at least three years, after which archival copies of the journal will be available on CD-ROM.

What About Discussions of Papers Published in AIG Journal?

Discussions of published papers represent an important form of peer review and are encouraged. Discussions will be linked to the original paper and published in conjunction with replies from authors.

How Quickly Will Papers be Published Following Submission?

That depends entirely on the peer review process. AIG Journal aims to facilitate rapid publication of papers in order to make the journal an attractive forum for authors, and ensure journal content is timely and topical, thereby increasing the value of the journal to readers. Publication of AIG Journal on-line means that there is no need to adhere to a publication schedule, allowing papers to be added to the journal as soon as they have been reviewed and prepared for publication.

Any Other Requirements?

All contributions to AIG Journal should adhere to the ethical guidelines relating to publication of geoscientific work.

Can I Help?

Absolutely! All AIG members can help make the journal a success by submitting papers for publication, or volunteering to assist with the peer review of papers. To volunteer as a reviewer please e-mail a short summary of your professional experience and the subjects which you would be able to review to the editor.

Further Questions?

Contact the editor by e-mail should you have any further questions or comments regarding AIG Journal.