Author Guidelines


Bioanalysis Author Guidelines


Audience The audience for Newlands Press titles consists of clinicians, research


scientists, decision-makers professionals in the healthcare community.


Submission We accept unsolicited manuscripts. If you are interested in sub- mitting an article, or have any queries regarding article submis- sion, please contact the Editorial Director directly (l.dormer@ futuremedicine.com). For new article proposals, the Editorial Director will require a brief article outline and working title in the first instance. We also have an active commissioning program whereby the Editor, under the advice of the Editorial Advisory Panel, solicits articles directly for publication.


Peer review & revision Once the manuscript has been received in-house, it will be peer-reviewed (usually 4–6 weeks). Following peer review, 2 weeks is allowed for any revisions (suggested by the referees/ Editor) to be made.


In-house production Following acceptance of the revised manuscript, it will undergo production in-house. Authors will receive proofs of the article to approve before going to print, and will be asked to sign a copyright transfer form (except in cases where this is not pos- sible, i.e., government employees in some countries).


Article types For a more detailed desciption of each article type, please view our author guidelines at: www.future-science.com


Letters to the Editor Word limit: 1500 Inclusion of Letters to the Editor in the journal is at the discre- tion of the Editor. All Letters to the Editor will be sent to the author of the original article, who will have 28 days to provide a response to be published alongside the letter.


Conference reports Word limit: 1000–3000 Conference reports aim to summarise the most important research presented at a recent relevant meeting or event. It is not usually feasible to attempt comprehensive coverage of the conference; authors should therefore focus on those presenta- tions that are most topical, interesting or thought-provoking.


Commentaries Word limit: 1500–3000 Commentaries are short articles that are similar to Editorials, yet provide a more detailed discussion of a topic. Commentaries should not contain figures or tables. Maximum 20 references.


and a range of


Original research articles Word limit: varies between research article type. For a more detail description of these, go to www. future-science.com Four types of research article are accepted: • Primary research article (Word limit: 5000–8000 words) • Preliminary communication (Word limit: 3000–5000 words) • Methodology (Word limit: 3000–5000 words) • Bioanalytical Challenge (Word limit: 2000–3000 words)


Special reports Word limit: 3000–5000 Special reports are short review-style articles that highlight a particular niche area, be it a specific emerging field, novel hypotheses or method. Articles are categorized as Special Reports at the discretion of the Editorial team.


Perspectives Word limit: 4000–8000 Perspectives have the same basic structure and length as review articles; however, they should be more speculative and forward-looking, even visionary. They offer the author the opportunity to present criticism, address controversy or provide a personal angle on a significant issue. Authors of per- spectives are encouraged to be opinionated, with all positions concisely and clearly argued and referenced


Regulatory Word limit: 2000–3000 Regulatory articles highlight regulatory issues of importance to bioanalysts, and provide background information, issues and advice for implementing and following the regulations


White papers Word limit: 4000–8000 White Papers are authoritative reports that bring together the opinions and current thinking of leading stakeholders or recognized experts. They may offer recommendations, outline proposals and aim to set out current ‘consensuses’ related to an issue. The issue under discussion should be of immediate importance to the advancement of the field. White Papers will be accepted at the discretion of the Editor.


Reviews Word limit: 4000–8000 words Reviews aim to highlight recent significant advances in research, ongoing challenges and unmet needs; authors should be concise and critical in their appraisal of the subject matter, and strive for clarity. The focus should be on key, defining developments rather than providing a comprehensive literature survey. Reviews should provide balanced coverage of the field and not focus predominantly on the author’s own research. Authors are encouraged to include their own perspective on current trends and future directions.


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