Authors are asked to submit new manuscripts online through the Aries Editorial Manager® system (http://www.editorialmanager.com/eg), where they can track their manuscripts from submission through publication.

Preparing computer files in one of the preferred computer applications below, increases the likelihood that graphics will be rendered correctly. Success in translation depends upon the complexity of the document.

Low-resolution files may be submitted for reviewing purposes but final files for print production must be high resolution. It is best to create high-resolution graphics and then generate a low-resolution version for Web review purposes. Low-resolution graphics transmit faster. Keep in mind that once the illustration is created, resolution can be decreased but not added.

Submission Formats

Text and Tables
  • Microsoft Word
  • RTF
  • Excel
  • PDF – Reviewing purposes ONLY
Graphics

TIFF or EPS created from the following supported applications:

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe PhotoShop
  • Corel Photo-Paint
  • Corel Draw
  • Claris Draw
  • Deneba Canvas
  • Macromedia Freehand
  • Powerpoint

PDF – Reviewing purposes ONLY

  • Save graphics at the recommended resolutions for acceptable quality for online viewing. Resolutions in graphics files must be at least
    • 300 dpi for halftones
    • 600 dpi for lettering
    • 1200 dpi for line art
  • Do not use fonts to create patterns within figures.
Reviewing Purposes

All the previously listed applications plus

  • PDF
  • PostScript

File Preparation

Text

Save text files in their original application.

Tables

Save tables without rules and borders. Do not create or embed tables in the text file. Save each table as a separate file.

Graphics
  • Save graphics files in the EPS format with a Macintosh preview (color preview for color files), when possible. Otherwise, use TIFF (color files as CMYKTIFF). Include native application files.
  • Save graphics at the recommended resolutions for acceptable quality for printing. Resolutions in graphics files must be at least
    • 300 dpi for halftones
    • 600 dpi for lettering
    • 1200 dpi for line art
  • Do not use fonts to create patterns within figures.
  • When graphics files are placed into other graphic files, both files must be provided for printing and editing. Please include the final combined figure and a separate file for each placed graphic.
  • Avoid saving color graphic files in the TeachText or SimpleText applications.
  • Graphics Notes/Tips

    All graphic files are converted to Photoshop TIFF, or Illustrator EPS format for publication in the journal. Once converted, text and patterns may change or disappear. Please carefully review the PDF created by the Editorial Manager system.

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