Submission

The manuscript must contain results of original research.

The Scientific Editor and Area Editors will perform a previous analysis of the submitted manuscript to analyze if its contents are appropriate to publish in Neotropical Ichthyology.

Manuscripts that do not follow the instructions will be returned.

Reprints

One hundred (100) reprints will be distributed free of charge for each published paper, regardless the number of authors. Additional reprints must be requested in advance and will be paid by the authors.

Steps followed during manuscript submission:

1 - Manuscripts and additional documents are sent to the Scientific Editor.

2 - The Scientific Editor analyses the contents, format and enclosed documents.

3 - If the manuscript fills all requirements, the Scientific Editor forward all documents to the Editor of the area related to the manuscript.

4 - The Area Editor analyses the contents of the submitted manuscript.

5 - If its contents are considered appropriate to the journal, the Area Editor send the manuscript, along with an evaluation form, to two independent reviewers (Referees).

6 - The Referees make a critical analysis of the contents of the manuscript, making the necessary suggestions for their improvement, and giving their expert opinion regarding its acceptance or refuse for publication.

7 - The Area Editor receives referees review and evaluation of the manuscript.

- If recommended without corrections the Area Editor forwards the manuscript to the Scientific Editor;

- If recommended with corrections the Area Editor returns the manuscript to Author, with the suggestions of the Referees;

- If not recommended, the manuscript is returned to Author.

8 - When receiving the manuscript with referees comments and editorial notes, author must make corrections immediately (maximum four weeks) and return to the area editor. If Author does not agree with referees suggestions, must justify its no adoption.

9 - The Area Editor receives the final version of the manuscript, check if necessary changes/improvements were made accordingly, and forward all documents (final version of the manuscript and illustrations) to the Scientific Editor.

10 - The Scientific Editor receives the documents, makes a final review of format and forward to printer.

11 - Proofs are reviewed by the Scientific Editor and forward to Author for review.