PRESS RELEASE

 
Packaging, Transport, Storage and Security of Radioactive Material launches its Online Manuscript Submission, Tracking and Peer Review System

Leeds, UK, 18 April 2006

We are pleased to announce the introduction of Packaging, Transport, Storage and Security of Radioactive Material online Manuscript Submission, Tracking and Peer Review System. Contributors now have the benefit of being able to upload papers direct to the journal by registering at the system homepage:  http://prm.edmgr.com.

The new system is designed to speed processing of submissions, by facilitating electronic refereeing and by streamlining communication with the author and coordination throughout the publication process. Authors can check the progress of submissions online.

Full guidance on the submission procedure, including tutorials and instructions to authors, is available via links from http://prm.edmgr.com. A range of file formats is supported, but authors are advised to check the specific requirements before submitting, particularly regarding artwork presentation and quality. Please view the Notes for Contributors for further information.

Any queries can be directed to Caitlin Meadows, Managing Editor, Maney Publishing (c.meadows@maney.co.uk).

Further details on online developments for the journal will be discussed in the Editorial for Volume 17, Number 2 (2006), published in June 2006.