The Royal Society of Tasmania

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Instructions to authors

Since 1849 the Society has published annual volumes of refereed scholarly papers. Papers and Proceedings of The Royal Society of Tasmania publishes research that focuses on Tasmania or is particularly relevant to Tasmanian’s. Although the subject matter is usually within the natural sciences or history, papers in the arts, social sciences or other disciplines are encouraged.

Papers should embody the results of a significant piece of original work or offer an original synthesis or review. Contributions are of international standard and copies of the journal are sent to learned societies, research institutions and universities all over the world. Exchange of these volumes is the source of The Royal Society of Tasmania Library.

Papers are peer reviewed by at least two referees and contributions, following the  Instructions To Authors   are submitted to the Honorary Editor.

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