Normas de estilo de publicación en Animal Biodiversity and Conservation

Normas de Estilo de la Publicación

[7.04.06]
Information for authors
Electronic submission of papers is encouraged(abc@mail.bcn.es). The preferred format is a document Rich Text Format (RTF) or DOC, including figures (TIF). In the case of sending a printed version, four copies should be sent together with a copy on a computer disc to the Editorial Office.
A cover letter stating that the article reports on original research not published elsewhere and that it has been submitted exclusively for consideration in Animal Biodiversity and Conservation is also necessary. When animal manipulation has been necessary, the cover letter should also especify that the authors follow current norms on the protection of animal species and that they have obtained all relevant permissions. Authors may suggest referees for their papers.
Once an article has been accepted, authors should send a printed copy of the final version together with a disc. Please identify software (preferably Word). Proofs sent to the authors for correction should be returned to the Editorial Board within 10 days. Expenses due to any substantial alterations of the proofs will be charged to the authors.
The first author will receive 50 reprints free of charge and an electronic version of the article in PDF format
Manuscripts
Manuscripts must be presented on A-4 format page (30 lines of 70 spaces each) with double spacing. Number all pages. Manuscripts should be complete with figures and tables. Do not send original figures until the paper has been accepted.
The text may be written in English, Spanish or Catalan. Authors are encouraged to send their contributions in English. The journal provides a FREE service of correction by a professional translator specialized in scientific publications. Care should be taken in using correct wording and the text should be written concisely and clearly.
Wording should be impersonal, avoiding the use of the first person.
Italics must be used for scientific names of genera and species as well as untranslatable neologisms.
Quotations in whatever language used must be typed in ordinary print between quotation marks. The name of the author following a taxon should also be written in small print.
The common name of the species should be written in capital letters. When referring to a species for the first time in the text, both common and scientific names must be given when possible.
Place names may appear either in their original form or in the language of the manuscript, but care should be taken to use the same criteria throughout the text.
Numbers one to nine should be written in full in the text except when preceding a measure.
Higher numbers should be written in numerals except at the beginning of a sentence.
Dates must appear as follows: 28 VI 99, 28,30 VI 99 (days 28th and 30th), 28-30 VI 99 (days 28th to 30th).
Footnotes should not be used.
Formatting of articles
Title. The title must be concise but as informative as possible. Part numbers (I, II, III,...) should be avoided and will be subject to the Editor's consent.
Name of author or authors.
Abstract in English, no longer than 12 typewritten lines (840 spaces), covering the contents of the article (introduction, material, methods, results and discussion). Speculation and literature citation must be avoided. Abstract should begin with the title in italics.
Key words in English (no more than six) should express the precise contents of the manuscript in order of importance.
Resumen in Spanish, translation of the Abstract.
Summaries of articles by non-Spanish speaking authors will be translated by the journal on request.
Palabras clave in Spanish.