Information for OS2014 Authors

Only papers that have been presented at and approved by OS2014 will be considered for publication. Submission of a manuscript implies that it is not being simultaneously considered for publication elsewhere and that the authors have obtained the necessary publication rights.

All papers must be submitted electronically via the Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) submission site at: fst.edmgr.com.

All papers will undergo a rigorous technical and editorial review in accordance with FS&T standards. Accepted papers will be published in FS&T special issue and must be prepared according to author instructions at fst.edmgr.com and www.ans.org/pubs/journals/fst.

In addition to the requirements of the Journal, a completed Cover Page (described below) must accompany each manuscript.

Length of Papers: Invited papers are limited to six (6) journal pages. Contributed papers are limited to four (4) journal pages. The manuscript (including the abstract and references) is limited to a maximum of:

• 5250 words for invited (6 journal pg) papers
• 3500 words for contributed (4 journal pg) papers.

In calculating the number of words, the following equivalents should be used:

• Each table or figure of one-column width that occupies 1/4 pg counted as 200 words.
• Each table or figure of two-column width that occupies 1/2 pg counted as 400 words.
• Each equation is counted as 30 words per line.
• Each reference counted as 20 words.
• The above count takes into account space occupied by titles, authors' affiliation, etc., on the first page.

Submission of papers: Manuscripts should be prepared in single column, double-spaced format with 12 point font to facilitate review and editing. Paper submission will be electronic submission via the FS&T website located at fst.edmgr.com. Authors must first register as an author in order to submit a manuscript. After selecting Submit New Manuscript on the Author Main Menu, authors will be taken to a new window with a drop down menu for Choose Article Type - select OS2014. Please select this submittal type and then proceed as normal to follow the manuscript submittal directions.

OS2014 manuscripts must be received for review no later than October 31, 2014.

Cover page: OS2014 abstract log number, Title, and Author list, as well as the name, complete postal address, and the e-mail address of the corresponding author (marked by an asterisk) should be included on the cover page of the manuscript.

Key words: Authors must supply up to 4 keywords for indexing purposes per the FS&T Author Instructions.

Manuscript Format: The manuscript should be prepared in accordance with FS&T regular journal instructions at www.ans.org/pubs/journals/fst. Make sure to follow specific ANS/FST reference style.

Language: All papers must be written in English and the authors are responsible for correct English usage. Papers that have serious language and grammatical errors will be returned to the authors and may not be considered for publication if a linguistically revised version is not promptly resubmitted.

English correction policy: Authors have the primary responsibility for providing acceptable English. Papers with low quality of English may result in rejection of the paper.

Illustrations: Figures submitted electronically should be of sufficient quality and resolution to reproduce well in the journal. Figures with insufficient resolution will be noted. Only Black and White figures will be published in the printed copies of the special issue. Color figures will be available in the online version of the special issue.

Reviewed Papers: The Corresponding Author will be notified of the results of the technical and editorial review via the electronic submission system. Revised manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the editor's and reviewer's recommendations as would any regular paper submitted to the Journal.

Copyright form: After acceptance, with final manuscript submission, authors will be asked to submit a completed Copyright Transfer Form or equivalent form. Manuscripts cannot be published without this form.

For further information, contact:

Fusion Science & Technology
Editorial Office
E-mail: fst@ans.org

American Nuclear Society
Phone: 708/579-8312
Fax: 708/579-8313