Aims and Scope

 

Analytical Letters is an international medium for the rapid publication of short communications on important developments in the areas of analytical chemistry, analytical biochemistry, clinical chemistry, forensic and toxicological analyses, environmental analyses, separations, electrochemistry and spectroscopy.

 

Analytical Letters receives all manuscript submissions electronically via their Manuscript Central website located at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/lanl/. Manuscript Central allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as facilitating the review process and internal communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based platform. For Manuscript Central technical support, you may contact them by e-mail or phone support via http://mcv3support.custhelp.com/. If you have any other requests please contact the journal at Editor-in-Chief, George G. Guilbault, Analytical Letters, University College Cork, Department of Chemistry, Cork, Ireland. Fax: +353 (0)21 427 4097. E-mail: al@ucc.ie. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 100 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the abstract.

 

Cite in the text by author and date (Smith 1983). Prepare reference list in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style. Examples:

Journal: Seki, H. and A. Suzuki. 1997. A new method for the removal of toxic metal ions from acid-sensitive biomaterial. J. Coll. Interf. Sci. 190: 206–211.
Book: Martens, H. and T. Naes. 1991. Multivariate Calibration. Chichester, UK: J. Wiley and Sons.
Contribution to a Book: Chianelli R. R., M. Daage, and M. J. Ledoux. 1994. Fundamental studies of transition-metal sulfide catalytic materials. In Advances in Catalysis, Vol. 40, edited by D. D. Eley, H. Pines, and W. O. Haag. Burlington, Mass.: Academic Press.

 

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

 

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.

 

Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.

 

Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' EProof system. They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

 

 

Each corresponding author of an article will receive a PDF file of the article via email. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.