CARBON accepts articles of three types, each with its own format.

Letters to the Editor are short communications that are no more than five double-spaced manuscript pages (including references) in length, and should include no more than five tables and figures combined. A maximum of 10 references is suggested. Letters should include an abstract of no more than 100 words and should not be divided into sections. The figures should be provided in a form suitable for reproduction in a single column of the journal. Letters to the Editor may be used (a) as a brief research report or (b) to comment on papers previously published in the journal.

Research Papers may be of any length. They should include an abstract of no more than 200 words and should be divided into numbered sections, as described below.

Review Articles are usually solicited by the Editors, and it is strongly suggested that the Editor-in-Chief be contacted before such an article is submitted. Reviews should give an extensive, up-to-date, state-of-the-art account of a current important research topic. The article should be formatted as is a Research Paper but contain a list of contents immediately after the abstract，