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The Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources publishes articles of recent research work, either descriptive or experimental in nature. Articles from the various disciplines of agriculture and natural resources will be published in the Journal subsequent to critical peer review and approval of the editorial board. Articles submitted for publication in the Journal are to report on work done in Texas by university personnel and their associates. No article is to be submitted for review if the manuscript is under consideration by another journal or magazine. Articles are to be written with critical research analysis but in a style that is easily understood by professional agriculturalists and resource managers. Publication charges are $50.00 per journal page with a minimum charge of $150.00 per article. An electronic copy in MSWord of each manuscript, along with the lead author’s complete name, title, mailing address, phone and fax number, and email address, should be submitted to the editorial board member representing the institution from which the article originated. Manuscripts by individuals outside ACT Universities may be submitted directly to the Editor-in-Chief. The Associate Editor will make the initial assessment regarding scientific merit, style, and appropriate subject material. The approved manuscript will be forwarded to the Editor-in-Chief. The Editor-in-Chief will select reviewers to serve as referees for the manuscript. One of the referees will be a member of the editorial board and the other a faculty member from one of the ACT universities. Manuscript Information 1. The submitted manuscripts must be double spaced on 8½ x 11” paper and using the margins of the printed journal which are: Top 1.6” 2. The first page should contain the descriptive title followed by name(s) of author(s) and their affiliations exactly as they appear in the printed journal. Additional information such as manuscript number, source of funds, etc. are footnoted at the bottom of the page. 3. The ABSTRACT should summarize the procedures and results in less than 200 words, followed by KEY WORDS for indexing. 4. The INTRODUCTION is to include a review of literature and a statement of study objectives. 5. The description of procedures follows, usually in a MATERIALS AND METHODS section. 6. The RESULTS section should include a report of the observations or results followed by or including discussion, recommendations, and/or conclusions. The author may choose to include a separate DISCUSSION section, a combined RESULTS AND DISCUSSION section or other sections as appropriate. 7. The REFERENCE section should list the literature cited in the paper in alphabetical order by author. All citations in the manuscript should follow the author-date system. 8. Tables must fit the margins of the printed journal as given above and be embedded in the text at the appropriate location. Tables are to be numbered consecutively according to their placement in the text. 9. Figures (photographs, graphs, charts, and diagrams) must conform to the margins given above and be embedded in the text at the appropriate location. Figures are to be numbered consecutively according to their placement in the text with captions placed below the figure itself. 10. Either the English or Metric system may be used to express weights and other measurements. However, the same system must be used consistently throughout the manuscript. 11. When a manuscript has been accepted for publication, the author must submit a final single spaced version as an MSWord file via e-mail. 12. For questions regarding style, authors should consult the latest volume of the Journal or their associate editor or the TXJANR secretary. jhrichmond@tarleton.edu |