Original papers
should normally not exceed 10 printed pages which correspond to approx. 4000 words of text plus an abstract of 300 words, some 50 references and up to 8 figures and tables, respectively.
Short Notes
should not exceed 1500 words of text plus an abstract of 100 words, 15 references at maximum and 2 figures and tables, respectively.
Technical Notes
report new developments, significant advances and novel aspects of experimental and theoretical methods and techniques which are relevant for scientific investigations within the journal scope. Usually, Technical Notes do not report results. Manuscripts of this type should be short (a few pages only).