The complexity of an illustration is inversely related to the percentage of reduction possible. This consistency in proportional size of figures is important in keeping the cost of the publication down. Although figures may be submitted by authors in what they consider final format, the editor reserves the right to have figures redrafted at the Survey to conform with Survey publications. Requirements for maps vary from case to case. Therefore the author should communicate map-related questions to the editor or the graphic designer.
All manuscripts are subject to at least two colleague reviews.
Manuscripts by Kansas Geological Survey authors will be subject to external review. Authors may suggest potential reviewers, or manuscripts may be reviewed before submission by persons of the author's choice. The names of such reviewers should appear in the acknowledgments. The editor reserves the right to request additional opinions from reviewers of the editor's choice. Following review, authors are generally expected to address reviewers' concerns and comments.