Elements of AAPG’s Bulletin
The AAPG Bulletin is designed for the dissemination of information on the geology and associated technology of petroleum, natural gas, and other energy mineral resources. Following is the purpose and brief description of each element that is printed in the AAPG Bulletin to which authors may submit their manuscripts.
- Articles TOP
- Articles are papers of major extent and contain detailed geologic data that support original interpretations or methods. The Bulletin does not accept papers that have been published or that are being considered elsewhere.
- E&P Notes TOP
- E&P Notes are short, timely, general interest papers focused on current exploration plays and practical field descriptions to improve recovery.
- Geologic Notes TOP
- Geologic Notes are brief, timely, and of general interest.
- Geohorizons TOP
- Geohorizons papers focus on current technical methodologies and should be written for the general readership rather than for a limited audience of experts in a given field. The review process for Geohorizons papers is expedited so that the submitted manuscript will be available for publication within four to six months of submittal. For detailed criteria see AAPG Bulletin, 1995, v. 79, p. ii.
- Discussions and Replies TOP
- Discussions and Replies pertain to articles published in the AAPG Bulletin. They are brief and to the point.
- Cover Photographs TOP
- The Bulletin considers good-quality color slides, photos, or digital art of geologic interest for the cover. Materials will not be returned.
- Reprints TOP
- Printed reprints will not be provided for Bulletin articles. Instead, a
PDF of the published article will be available to authors via the AAPG Web site.