JOM INTRODUCES NEW SECTION ON ARCHAEOTECHNOLOGY JOM has introduced a new section on archaeotechnology, replacing a previous section focusing only on archaeometallurgy. JOM is the Journal of Minerals, Metals, and Materials and published by The Materials Society (TMS). The objective of the Archaeotechnology section is to introduce materials scientists to the scientific analysis of archaeological materials (Author Instructions are provided below). All articles must provide a thorough grounding of the archaeological background of the research and then discuss the materials aspects. JOM has three distinct advantages over other venues. The articles are short (2400-4800 words), distributed to a very large community (circulation of over 3000), and printed in a matter of months. Thus, JOM is an excellent venue for the rapid publication of new ideas or approaches to the analysis of archaeological materials. Submissions should be sent to James J. Robinson, JOM, 420 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086, USA. As Series Coordinator, please feel free to contact me at the following addresses if you have any questions or comments. Robert M. Ehrenreich National Research Council 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20418 <[log in to unmask]> ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// JOM's ARCHAEOTECHNOLOGY Author Instructions Author Contacts Series Coordinator: Robert M. Ehrenreich, National Research Coucil, 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20418. Tel: 202/334-3469. Fax: 202/334-3718. E-Mail: [log in to unmask] JOM Editor: James J. Robinson, JOM, 420 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086. Tel: 412/776-9000, Ext. 229. FAX: 412/776-3770. E-Mail: [log in to unmask] General Purpose Focusing on materials production, working, and use in antiquity, Archaetechnology is a semi-regular feature of JOM. Readership comprises practicing and student members of the international materials community from industry, academia, and government. As a result, articles should be written for an audience that is well versed in materials science and engineering, but not necessarily in archaeology. Thus, articles should contain sufficient general background to acquaint the novice with the subject period as well as all pertinent cultural, regional, and technological issues. Once these parameters are established, the technical discussion should represent a valid contribution to the literature of the field. Review Process Papers for the Archaeotechnology series are reviewed by Dr. Ehrenreich. Send copies of the paper, along with original artwork, to Mr. Robinson at the above address. Authors will be promptly notified of acceptance, rejection, or the need for revision. Manuscript Preparation The manuscript, written in English, must be either type written or computer generated. Double space and print on only one side of the paper. Number all pages. If available, a computer diskette containing the abstract, text, references, figure captions, tables, etc. should be submitted with the hard copy. Stylistically, indent all paragraphs; make major subheads centered and typed in all caps; make minor subheads flush left in upper and lower case; use metric exclusively; type the entire list of figure captions on a separate sheet of paper--even if the captions are already typed below the figure; spell out the words "Figure," "Reference," and "Equation" whenever used. Length The manuscript should be 2,400-4,800 words long. However, lengthier manuscripts will be reviewed and potentially be considered as candidates for serialization. Artwork The liberal use of artwork is strongly encouraged. This includes drawing/photographs of and/or from the period as well as illustrations of artifacts and micrographs. Figures must be crisp original line art (laser printer output is acceptable) or original photographs (either black and white or color). These will be returned at your request. One set of originals should be submitted along with a set of photocopies. Although color photographs may be submitted, plan for the article to be published in black and white (unless a special arrangement has been made with the editor). However, all color photographs will be considered as candidates for the cover of the journal. Note: include the primary author's name on the back of each figure. References References should be cited in the text with superscript Arabic numerals. Assemble all references at the end of the manuscript. Format according to standard footnote guidelines found in any commonly employed manual on manuscript preparation (e.g., The Chicago Manual of Style). Copyright Upon acceptance of the manuscript, the authors will be required to complete a standardized form that transfers copyright of the indicated paper only to The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). Permission for the author to republish the manuscript at a later date will be given provided that an attribution to TMS and JOM is given. Contact the editor for details. Editing and Galley Proofs After acceptance, all manuscripts are edited to conform to the size, style, and readability requirements of JOM. The technical integrity of the original work will be preserved in the process. To assure this, the author is given an opportunity to approve the edited version of the paper. This galley proof will be faxed to the primary author shortly before publication. A two-day response time will be requested. Corrections may be returned to the editorial office via fax, overnight delivery, or telephone call. Reprints After the issue is published, the primary author will receive reprint pricing information. Since there are no page charges for articles published in JOM, all reprints must be purchased--none are offered free of charge.