Refereed RT2012 Papers in TNS

 IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (TNS) will publish selected papers originating with RT2012. Submittal is not automatic, and the papers will be fully reviewed to the standards of the scholarly literature. This publication is completely separate from the unrefereed Conference Record.

A printed copy will be sent to each registered attendee (IEEE/TNS members and institutional subscribers will also get a copy via their subscription). Typically of refereed journals, publication will occur some months after the conference. It is our intent to publish the RT2012 papers together in a single issue of TNS if their authors meet the deadline, which will be announced here.

How to Submit to TNS

The opening of manuscript submittal will be announced here and is expected to be spring 2012. Submittal will be handled through IEEE Manuscript Central, not through the RT2012 website; and the template will be that of TNS and other refereed IEEE journals. Instructions and a URL will be posted here as the opening of submittal draws closer.

Before Writing...

  1. Go to the IEEE Author Digital Toolbox.
  2. Review the various guidelines and author tools under "Article Preparation and Submission". Many useful tips on writing, graphics, and the practical details of manuscript preparation are available there.
  3. Download the appropriate template (Microsoft Word, Unix LaTex2e, or Macintosh or Windows LaTex2e) under "Template for all Transactions."
  4. Prepare your manuscript using the template.

After Writing...

  1. Go to Manuscript Central and log in (creating a new account if necessary).
  2. Click "Author Center" on the next page.
  3. Under Author Resources on the next page, click where indicated to submit a new manuscript and follow the step-by-step instructions to enter various information and to upload your manuscript file. Be sure to select "RT2012" in the "Manuscript Type" pull-down menu on the next page. The RT2012 option under Manuscript Type will be available beginning in spring 2012 and will be removed after the submittal deadline.

Policies and Practical Consideration for the TNS Papers

Length: 8 Pages
TNS has an 8 page suggested length limit for manuscripts, although exceptions can be made when justified.
Because the Conference Record appears in a hardcopy journal as well as electronically, there is a nontrivial charge (see the IEEE Information for Authors kit if you want color). All printing will be done in black and white (greyscale) unless you make arrangements for color (at your expense, or your institution's). Even if you pay for color, please be sure that color illustrations look good and make sense even in greyscale. Do not rely solely on color to convey important subtleties, especially in graphs. At many institutions, a technical reports department can offer advice on making graphics that look good in both color and black and white. Readers with limited color vision, for example, will appreciate this.
Readiness for Publication
Please submit only final manuscripts that have been fully cleared for release under your home institution’s policies and procedures, and which the IEEE is free to publish. The standard IEEE copyright release (available through IEEE Manuscript Central as an online form) will also be required.

The Presentation Imperative
Publication among the other RT2012 papers in TNS is reserved for papers that were actually presented. Papers not presented may be submitted to TNS to be considered for a regular issue.

Refereeing
The TNS is a premier peer-reviewed journal with a significant distribution within the nuclear science and medical imaging communities. Only those papers that pass the review process will be published. Prospective authors should consult the TNS homepage for a description of the publication.

TNS discourages the submission of progress reports and manuscripts that are more suitable for distribution as an institution's internal document or RT2012's unrefereed Conference Record. We expect each manuscript to be cast in the context of the state of the art of its field, including appropriate motivation for the work; to present a complete description of the work performed; and to present a set of conclusions supported by the measured and/or calculated data.

Thank you again for following up on your RT2012 presentation with a high-quality contribution to the refereed, archival literature. Submittal, refereeing, editing and publication will be coordinated by TNS. Contact information will be added here for any questions you may have about manuscript preparation or status.

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