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Submissions: The
Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation publishes articles by international
authors who write about all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation. Examples
of common topics include research, wildlife veterinary medicine, emerging
diseases, nutrition, capture techniques, handling, housing, administration,
fundraising, volunteer management, center building, caging construction
and design, etc. The Journal also publishes case studies, success stories,
rehabilitation notes, useful techniques and other shorter features.
Guidelines for authors: All submissions to the Journal of Wildlife
Rehabilitation are evaluated by the IWRC Publications Committee. Accepted
articles are subject to a peer review process. The Journal editors make
every effort to assist new authors. The Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation
is an English language publication; authors whose first language is not
English may receive assistance.
- Articles may be submitted electronically, or by post. Printed manuscripts should be typed and double-spaced; please include the manuscript and two copies.
- The author's name, address, telephone number and email address, if any, should appear on the first page of the article, and pages must be numbered.
- The manuscript should include references, photo legends, legends for charts and/or tables, and footnotes. If photographs and/or illustrations are used in the article, please list credits.
- Each article should be accompanied by an abstract and a set of key words.
- Please submit background information, including your name, address, telephone number and affiliation (e.g., rehabilitation organization, agency, university, etc.) and a brief profile. Where appropriate, please list any academic degrees, special training, or experience that is relevant to the article.
- Articles pertaining to areas of veterinary medicine that involve procedures or decisions requiring a veterinarian (e.g., soft tissue or orthopedic surgery) must be authored or co-authored by a licensed veterinarian.
- If trade names are used for products, please indicate whether the product is trademarked (TM) or registered (®). A product table at the end of the article should list the names and addresses of the manufacturers, and where applicable, the generic names or categories of the product(s).
- The Journal uses in-text citations, and a complete
list of references must be included at the end of the article. References
should be noted in the text with the last name of the author and the
year published (i.e., Leighton, 1983) and listed at the end of the manuscript
in alphabetical order in the following style:
LEIGHTON, FA; Peakall, DB; and Butler, RG. 1983. 'Heinz-Body Hemolytic Anemia from the Ingestion of Crude Oil: A Primary Toxic Effect in Marine Birds.' Science 20:871-873.
For more information, contact our office at office@iwrc-online.org
To submit a Word document electronically, send to: journal@iwrc-online.org
To submit a printed copy, mail to:
Journal Editor
IWRC
PO Box 8187
San Jose, CA 95155
Ph:408-271-2685
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council