Publication will take place only when all parties have had an opportunity to respond appropriately. From January 2001 authors are encouraged to submit articles electronically using the RSC e-submission service. On submitting their manuscripts, authors are encouraged to supply the names and addresses of 2-3 potential referees. All authors submitting work for publication are required to sign an exclusive copyright license. All submissions should be accompanied by a completed form, without which publication cannot proceed.
Rapid publication is aided by careful preparation of text and illustrations.
Ideally, articles should be converted from their native word processor format to a single PDF file for e-submission. Submission of a PDF facilitates online refereeing and allows manuscripts to be handled more accurately and efficiently by the Editorial Offices. Unfortunately PDF files and MS Word files containing encapsulated figures are not suitable for proof preparation. The RSC e-submission service allows any number of files to be uploaded. Please note that signed copyright forms cannot be sent to the Editorial Office in electronic form.