期刊名称：PHASE TRANSITIONS
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
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Phase Transitions
Phase Transitions is the only journal devoted exclusively to this fast growing subject. It provides a focus for papers on most aspects of phase transitions in condensed matter. Although emphasis is placed primarily on experimental work, theoretical papers are welcome if they have some bearing on experimental results. The areas of interest include structural (ferroelectric, ferroelastic, high- pressure, order-disorder, Jahn-Teller, martensitic etc.) phase transitions, geophysical phase transitions, metal-insulator superconducting and superfluid transitions, magnetic phase transitions, critical phenomena and physical properties at phase transitions including liquid crystals, and technological applications of phase transitions. Major review papers are particularly welcome. Phase Transitions publishes two sections: Section A for research papers and reviews and Section B for invited articles devoted to special topics. |
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Instructions to Authors
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INTRODUCTION
It is essential that authors prepare their manuscripts according to established specifications. The effectiveness of the search capabilities offered by electronic delivery will depend upon the care used by authors in preparing their manuscripts. Therefore, contributors are strongly encouraged to read these instructions carefully before preparing a manuscript for submission, and to check the manuscript for compliance with these notes before submitting it for publication.
MANUSCRIPTS
Papers should be typed with double spacing and wide (3cm) margins on good quality paper, and submitted in triplicate your nearest editor. Papers from parts of the world not represented should be sent to Dr Glazer. Please ensure that a full postal address for each author is given on the first page of the typescript, together with the phone, fax and e-mail details of the author responsible for coordination of the paper.
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For Western Europe
Dr. A.M. Glazer
Clarendon Laboratory
Parks Road
Oxford OX1 3PU
United Kingdom |
For the USA
Professor D.M. Hatch
Department of Physics
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah 84602
U.S.A. |
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For Japan
Dr K. Kinoshita
NTT Basic Research Laboratories
3-1, Morinosato Wakamiya
Atsugi-Shi, Kanagawa Pref.
243-01 Japan |
For Central and Eastern Europe
K. Roleder
Institute of Physics
Silesian University
Uniwersyteeka 4
40-007 Katowice, Poland |
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For India
Dr. V.K. Wadhawan
Crystal Growth Section
Laser Programme
Centre for Advanced Technology
Indore 452013
India |
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Submission of a paper to Phase Transitions will be taken to imply that it represents original work not previously published, that it is not being considered elsewhere for publication, and that if accepted for publication it will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in any language, without the consent of editors and publisher. It is a condition of acceptance by the editor of a typescript for publication that the publishers acquire automatically the copyright in the typescript throughout the world.
Language: Papers are accepted only in English.
Abstract: Each paper requires an abstract of 100-150 words summarizing the significant coverage and findings.
Keywords: Each paper must have three to six keywords.
FIGURES
All figures should be numbered with consecutive arabic numbers, have descriptive captions, and be mentioned in the text. Keep figures separate from the text, but indicate an approximate position for each in the margin.
Preparation: Figures submitted must be of a high standard for direct reproduction. Line drawings should be prepared in black (india) ink on white paper or on tracing cloth, with all lettering and symbols included. Alternatively, good sharp photoprints ("glossies") are acceptable. Photographs intended for halftone reproduction must be good glossy original prints, of maximum contrast. Clearly label each figure with author's name and figure number; indicate "top" where this is not obvious. Redrawing or retouching of unusable figures will be charged to authors.
Size: The preferred width of submitted line drawings is 20 to 23cm with capital lettering 4mm high, to accommodate reduction to single-column width. Photographs for halftone reproduction should be about twice the desired size.
Colour pages: There are a limited number of colour pages within the annual page allowance. However, authors should restrict their use of colour to situations where it is necessary on scientific, and not merely cosmetic, grounds. In addition, authors may pay to publish colour illustrations, but please consult the publisher regarding cost before submission.
EQUATIONS AND FORMULAE
Mathematical: Mathematical equations should preferably be typewritten, with subscripts and superscripts clearly shown. It is helpful to identify unusual or ambiguous symbols in the margin when they first occur. To simplify typesetting, please use: (1) the "exp" form of complex exponential functions; (2) fractional exponents instead of root signs; and (3) the solidus (/) to simplify fractions e.g. 3/4, exp x 1/2.
Chemical: Ring formulae, and other complex chemical matter, are extremely difficult to typeset. Please, therefore, supply reproducible artwork for equations containing such chemistry. Long reaction sequences should be designated as "Schemes" and treated like figures; i.e, keep artwork separate from the text, indicate in the margin an appropriate position, and supply a separate list of scheme captions. Where necessary, individual chemical formulae can be identified with bold arabic numbers. Chemical equations referred to in the text should be indicated with arabic numbers set over to the right in parentheses.
Marking: Where chemistry is straightforward and can be set (e.g., single line formulae), please help the typesetter by distinguishing between e.g., double bonds and equal signs, and single bonds and hyphens, where there is ambiguity. The typesetter finds it extremely difficult to identify which symbols should be set in roman (upright) or italic or bold type, especially where the paper contains both mathematics and chemistry. Therefore, please underline all mathematical symbols to be set italic and put a wavy line under bold symbols. Other letters not marked will be set in roman type.
TABLES
Number tables consecutively with roman numerals, and give each a clear descriptive caption at the top. Avoid the use of vertical rules in tables. Indicate in the margin where the typesetter should place tables.
REFERENCES AND NOTES
References are indicated in the text by Harvard (name and date) system: "Recent work (Smith, 1998)..." or "Recently Smith (1997) has found...". References in the text to a multi authored references should include all the author’s names (upto a maximum of 4) at least the first time the citation occurs, from then on "et al" may be used. The full list of references should be collected and typed at the end of the paper in alphabetical order Listed references should include all details , including article titles; abbreviation of journal titles should follow Physical Abstracts, The initials of the first named author (only) should be placed after his name; the year of publication follows the last named author. Examples:
Girla, N.K. (1979). Disinclination dipole of infinitesimal width and straight dislocations, Crystal Lattice Defects, 59, 8.
Okun, L. B. and Ya. B. Zeldovich (1976). Realistic Quark models and astrophysics. In R. Peierls (ed.), A Perspective of Physics, Vol. 1, Gordon and Breach, New York, Sect. A, pp 3-7
It is assumed that with the development of the WWW, authors and / or the publisher will propose distribution of articles or parts of articles on the WWW. If the author knows the HTTP address of a referenced article on the WWW, this information should be added at the end of the reference. Please use the following style:
www.http://www.blouk.com/article.html
where http://www.blouk .com/article.html is the HTTP address
FOOTNOTES
Authors are encouraged to minimize the use of footnotes. A footnote may include the designation of a corresponding author of the paper, current address information for an author (if different from that shown in the affiliation), and traditional footnote content. Information concerning grant support of research should appear in a separate Acknowledgements section at the end of the paper, not in a footnote. Acknowledgements of the assistance of colleagues or similar notes of appreciation also properly belong in an Acknowledgements section, not in footnotes.
Footnotes should be indicated in the text by the following symbols: * (asterisk or star), ?(dagger), ?(double dagger), ?(paragraph mark), ?(section mark), || (parallels), # (number sign). Do not use numerals for footnote call-outs, as they may be mistaken for bibliographical reference call-outs. Type each footnote at the bottom of the typescript page on which its text call-out appears.
Footnotes within a table should be indicated by the same symbols listed above. Reinitialize symbol sequence within tables. Type footnotes to a table directly beneath the table.
TEXT CALL-OUTS TO FIGURES, TABLES, SECTIONS, SCHEMES
Text call-outs to figures, tables and other elements are the basis for searching articles on electronic delivery. Therefore, proper designation of text call-outs to figures and other elements is essential to the success of electronic delivery. When referring to a figure, table or other element within an article, always call the element by its full name: "See Table 1", "Figure 1 illustrates...", "Refer to Scheme ". Do not use ambiguous call-outs (for example, "1 illustrates...") that do not clearly denote the element being referred to.
SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES ON DISK
The Publisher welcomes article submission on disk. Disk files should be submitted with the final hard copy manuscript. The disk file and hard copy must match exactly. Tables and displayed equations may have to be rekeyed by the typesetter from your hard copy manuscript.
When typing the article, do not include design or formatting information. Type all text flush left, unjustified and without hyphenation. Do not use indents, tabs or multi-spacing. If an indent is required, please note it by a line space; also mark the position of the indent on the hard copy manuscript. Indicate the beginning of a new paragraph by typing a line space. Leave one space at the end of a sentence, after a comma or other punctuation mark, and before an opening parenthesis. Be sure not to confuse lower case letter "I" with numeral "1", or capital letter "O" with numeral "0". Distinguish opening quotes from close quotes. Do not use automatic page numbering or running heads.
Articles prepared on most word processors are acceptable. If equations and/or scientific symbols have been imported into the article from another program, please provide details of the program used and the procedures followed. If author-created macros have been used, please use them as well. Illustrations that are available in an electronic format are acceptable; please supply them on a separate disk. Please clearly indicate on the disk the file format and/or program used to produce them, and supply a high-quality hard copy of each illustration as well.
If more than one disk is submitted, please number each disk. Please mark each disk with the journal title, author name, abbreviated article title and file names. Retain a back-up copy of each disk submitted and pack the disks carefully before shipping.
SUBMISSION OF ANIMATION
Animations are limited to a time duration of 30 seconds. Animation should be submitted to the journal editor along with the manuscript.
Animations in the following forms (in order of preference) can be accepted from authors:
- Video tape
- AVI or QuickTime files
- A sequence of still images
The following formats can be accepted:
- all uncompressed formats widely used on PC, Mac and UNIX
- JPEG for coloured and compressed images
- TIFF with a group IV compression for black and white compressed images
- FLI and FLC format from AutoDesk.
Authors who submit animations are requested to provide the following information:
- Video tape format used.
- AVI or QuickTime files version used, and system used for disk file creation.
- Sequences of still images format used, version and system used for disk file creation.
Authors who are unable to supply video tape, AVI or QuickTime file may provide the publisher with a set of sequential still images. Note that an animated sequence will consist of 13 to 15 still images per second of animation; e.g., if an animated sequence is 10 seconds in duration, it is made up of 130 images. Authors who are unable to submit in any of the above-mentioned formats are advised to contact the publisher to discuss other options prior to submission.
Animation should be mentioned in the text. Indicate an approximate location for the animation call-out in the margin.
PROOFS
Authors will receive page proofs (including figures) by air mail for correction, which must be returned to the typesetter within 48 hours of receipt. Please ensure that full postal address, plus phone, fax and e-mail numbers, where available, are given on the first page of the typescript, so that proofs are not delayed in the post. Authors' alterations in excess of 10% of the original composition cost will be charged to authors.
REPRINTS
Fifty free reprints will be provided to the corresponding author of each paper. Additional reprints may be ordered by completing the appropriate form sent with proofs.
PAGE CHARGES
There are no page charges to individuals or institutions
Editorial Board
A. M. Glazer - Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK
Regional Editors and Editorial Boards:
Western Europe: A. M. Glazer - Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK
Editorial Board: U. Bismayer - Universität Hamburg, Germany
J. Gonzalo - Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain
W. Kleemann - Universität Duisburg, Lotharstrasse, Germany
J. M. Pérez-Mato - Universidad del Pais Vasco, Apartado, Spain
E. K. H. Salje - University of Cambridge, UK
J.-C. Toledano - Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
North America: D. M. Hatch - Brigham Young University, Utah, USA
Editorial Board: H. Z. Cummins - City College-CUNY, New York, USA
R. Guo - Pennsylvania State University, USA
Japan: K. Kinoshita - National Space Development Agency of Japan, Tsukuba, Japan
Editorial Board: K. Kohn - Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
E. Matsushita - Gifu University, Japan
K. Sato - University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
M. Suzuki - University of Tokyo, Japan
Central and Eastern Europe: K. Roleder - Silesian University, Poland
Editorial Board: K. S. Alexandrov - Institute of Physics, Russia
M. A. Anisimov - Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
L. Bata - Central Research Institute for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
J. Fousek - Institute of Physics, Prague, Czech Republic
Yu. A. Izyumov - Institute for the Metal Physics, Ekaterinburg, Russia
J. Malecki - Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
B. A. Strukov - Moscow State University, Russia
India: V. K. Wadhawan - Centre for Advanced Technology, India
Editorial Board: B. K. Godwal - Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India
D. Pandey - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
S. Puri - Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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