PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH is dedicated to serving the international community through the dissemination of knowledge in all areas of paleontological research. The journal publishes unpublished original articles and reviews, normally not exceeding 24 pages, as well as short notes without abstract, normally not more than 4 pages. Manuscripts submitted are subject to review and editing by reviewers and a language editor. We welcome submission of manuscripts from nonmembers of the Society.
Papers intended for publication in Paleontological Research may be submitted through the Paleontological Research web-based manuscript submission and handling system, which can be accessed at the following web site where all procedural details are available: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/pr
Alternatively, authors may submit a paper by sending three copies of their manuscript to: Dr. Kenshiro Ogasawara, Editor of Paleontological Research, Department of Earth Evolution Sciences, the University of Tsukuba, Tennodai 1-1-1, Tsukuba, 305-8572, Japan.
Text : Paleontological Research is intended to be read by an international audience, therefore it is particularly critical that language be clear and concise. Manuscripts should be written in English. Either British or American usage style is acceptable. The editors strongly recommend that author(s) whose mother tongue is not English have their manuscripts critically reviewed for language and style by a native speaker of English before submission. Use SI (Systeme Internationald'Unites) units wherever possible.
The main document, containing cover sheet, title page, abstract, key words, main text, references, and figure legends in that order, should be typed always in double space, and when submitted by post, should be printed on one side of white paper of international A4 size (210 x 297 mm).
Cover sheet. Cover sheet should contain (1) full name, address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the author taking responsibility for the galley proofs, (2) running title composed of no more than 40 characters, and (3) the numbers of tables and figures.
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Abstract. Abstract should be a condensation and concentration of the essential qualities of the paper. All the papers, excluding Short Notes, are to be accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 500 words. New taxonomic or stratigraphic names should be mentioned in the abstract.
Key words. Select keywords (not more than six words or phrases) which identify the most important subjects covered by the paper and arrange them in alphabetical order.
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The typical format for arrangement of systematic paleontology can be learned from current issues of the journal. All descriptions of new taxa must include a diagnosis, and, as appropriate, stratigraphic and geographic indications, designation of a type or types, depository information, and specification of illustrations. In synonymies use an abbreviated form of the reference, consisting only of authors of reference, date of publication, and number of pages, plates, figures and text-figures referring to the organism or organisms in question.
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Charges : If a paper exceeds 24 printed pages, payment of page charges for the extra pages is a prerequisite for acceptance. Illustrations in color can also be published at the authors�expense. For either case, the editors will provide information about current charges.
Return of published figures : After publication, original figures sent by post can be returned to authors upon request.
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Barron, J. A., 1983 : Latest Oligocene through early Middle Miocene diatom biostratigraphy of the eastern tropical Pacific. Marine Micropaleontology , vol.7, p.487-515.
Barron, J. A., 1989 : Lower Miocene to Quaternary diatom biostratigraphy of Leg 57, off northeastern Japan, Deep Sea Drilling Project. In, Science Party, Initial Reports of the Deep Sea Drilling Project , vols.56 and 57, p.641-685. U. S. Govt. Printing Office, Washington, D. C.
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