Physics Comment is an electronic magazine for the Physics community of South Africa, providing objective coverage of the activities of people and associations active in the physics arena. It also covers physics-related ideas, issues, developments and controversies, serving as a forum for discussion. It is not a peer review journal.
Physics Comment publishes innovative reports, features, news, reviews, and other material, which explore and promote the many facets of physics. Physics Comment endeavours to:
· support and inform the physics community
· promote membership of the South African Institute of Physics
· promote the understanding of physics to interested parties and the general public
· represent the readers’ point of view
· focus on issues and topics of importance and of interest to the physics community
We accept submissions on any physics-related subject, which endeavours to inform readers and to encourage writers in their own researches. We aim to be politically, socially and geographically inclusive in the articles, which we commission and receive. Therefore we shall not discriminate according to political or religious views. Physics Comment does not support or endorse any individual politician or political party. However, contributions which are being published may contain personal opinions of the authors.
It is our desire to present unfettered the opinions and research of our readers and contributors. All articles submitted for publication are subject to editorial revision. Such revisions, if necessary, will be made in cooperation with the author.
The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and are not attributed to the Editorial
The Editor will make the final determination of the suitability of the articles for publication.
When an author submits material for publication, this means:
1. The author(s) assures the material is original, his/her own work and is not under any legal restriction for publication online (e.g., previous copyright ownership).
2. The author allows PC to edit the work for clarity, presentation, including making appropriate hypermedia links within the work.
3. The author gives PC permission to publish the work and make it accessible in the Magazine's archives indefinitely after publication. The author may retain all other rights by requesting a copyright statement be placed on the work.
4. Authors should respect intellectual integrity by accrediting the author of any published work which is being quoted.
Physics Comment is published four times a year.
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Issue |
Closing Date |
Publication Date |
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Issue 1 |
28 February |
15 March |
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Issue 2 |
31 May |
15 June |
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Issue 3 |
31 August |
15 September |
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Issue 4 |
30 November |
15 December |
1. Editorial Tone. As the voice of the physics community, the magazine will create a provocative, stimulating, and thoughtful dialogue with the readers; and provide a variety of perspectives that reflects the dynamism of the physics community.
2. Article types. The magazine is devoted to articles, reports, interesting facts, announcements and recent developments in several areas related to physics:
3. Manuscripts. Solicited manuscripts will be judged first for reader interest, accuracy and writing quality. The editor reserves the right to request rewrite, reject, and/or edit for length, organization, sense, grammar, and punctuation.
4. Re-use. The publisher reserves the right to reuse the printed piece in full or in part in other publications.
5. Submission and Format. Manuscripts must be submitted to the editor on or before the designated due date Manuscripts must be submitted electronically, on the prescribed Microsoft Word template available for download from http://www.saip.org.za/PhysicsComment/. Manuscripts are to be submitted directly to the editor: PhysicsComment@saip.org.za.
6. Style. AP style is followed for punctuation, capitalization, italics and quotations.
7. Photography and Illustration. All solicited photography and illustration should be part of an article and will be judged first for technical quality and editorial appropriateness. The editor and art director reserve the right to request revision or reject any material that does not meet their criteria. The publisher reserves full rights to all solicited photography and illustration, including the right to reprint or reuse graphic material in other publications.
Technical articles and reports: These are generic articles of about 1 500 words plus diagrams and pictures. A technical article covers a relevant feature topic. Articles are authored by the writer and its credibility could be enhanced by publishing a 40 word resume of the author. By submitting an article that has been previously published the author confirms that he/she has the right to do so, and that all the necessary permissions have been received. Acknowledgement must be made within the article.
News: These are short editorial items usually not more than 250 words. Full colour pictures must be clearly referenced on the editorial submission and on the picture or picture file.
Advertorials: Advertorials could be published when supplied by the client. We recommend a maximum of 500 words plus one or two pictures for maximum impact. A PDF file of the laid out advertorial should be emailed by the client along with an MS Word file of the text and separate image files of the pictures. It is the client's responsibility to ensure that the advertorial is correct as it is in fact a paid for advert page.
Letters to the Editor: Letters to the Editor are encouraged. The Editor reserves the right to edit for length and format. The Editor will not change the political position of the initial letter. Physics Comment does not publish anonymous letters.
Advertising Policy: The Editorial Board will determine advertising prices for Physics Comment, subject to approval by SAIP Council. The objective will be to obtain revenue to maintain and develop the magazine. Physics Comment offers classified advertising to subscribers of the magazine for free. The advertisements must be a maximum of 60 words including the telephone number, and there is a limit of three free classifieds per subscriber, per issue. Advertisements may include a photo, which may be reduced in size or resolution by the editor to optimize loading time. All items or opportunities, which are being advertised for free, should be physics-related. The Editor reserves the right to refuse any advertising which does not conform to the objectives of the magazine.
All articles must be submitted on the prescribed template available for download from:
http://www.saip.org.za/PhysicsComment/