Manuscript Submission
The Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JOPT) is a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal. It includes research on all aspects of drug activity pertaining to preventing or controlling diseases of the eye. Before acceptance, your paper will be anonymously reviewed by two or more competent peers.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR JOPT EDITORIAL OFFICE
Address:
Duke University Eye Center, c/o Jennifer Caldwell
DUMC Box 3802
Durham, NC 27710
Phone: (919) 681-7665
Fax: 919-684-8983
jopt@dm.duke.edu
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
Manuscripts must be submitted through MANUSCRIPT CENTRAL at:
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ocular
MANUSCRIPT CENTRAL SUPPORT
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CORRESPONDING AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Copyright
1. Copyright Transfer
All authors must sign the Copyright Transfer Form.
This form is available at www.liebertpub.com/media/content/transfer_of_copyright.pdf and can be uploaded to MANUSCRIPT CENTRAL; emailed, faxed, or postal-mailed to the Editorial Office.
2. Written Permission
The author must obtain, and submit to JOPT, written permission from the publisher (not the author or editor of the journal or book) whenever copyrighted material such as figures and tables will be included in the manuscript being submitted. The publication from which the figure or table is taken must also be included in the reference list. All written permissions must be submitted with the manuscript—they cannot be entered on proofs.
Written permission must be also be obtained from the author of any unpublished material cited from other laboratories, and should accompany the manuscript at submission.
B. Other Policies
1. Declaration of Helsinki
For research involving human subjects, JOPT requires that authors confirm adherence to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki in the METHODS section of their manuscripts.
2. Use of Animals in Ophthalmic and Vision Research
For research involving the use of animals, JOPT requires that the authors confirm adherence to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) statement for the Use of Animals in Ophthalmic and Vision Research in the METHODS section of their manuscripts.
C. Color Illustration Charges
Authors will be charged for the cost of color printing at the rate of $275 per piece of color art, plus $1,200 per page of color. It is recommended that authors submit images in color only if they are prepared to pay the color charge. The Publisher will provide the author with a more precise cost estimate after the figures are received.
D. Manuscript Preparation
Please organize the manuscript as follows:
• Title Page
• Structured Abstract (350-word limit)
• Text
• Acknowledgments
• References
• Figure legends
• Tables
• Figures
1. Title Page
The title page should include the title of the article (limit 150 characters including spaces, etc.); author names, addresses, and institutions with superscripted numerals for identification; an asterisk to indicate the corresponding author; with mailing address, phone, fax, and e-mail address; proprietary interest (if any) for each author; a running title (limit 40 characters including spaces, etc.); and a list of up to 6 keywords.
2. Structured Abstract (to be included in the manuscript file)
The structured abstract (limit 350 words) should include the following: Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
3. Text
All manuscripts should be submitted double-spaced, with at least 1 inch margins all around. Pages should be numbered consecutively; and include the first author’s name on each page.
At the end of the paper, provide the name and mailing address to whom reprint requests should be directed (include phone, fax, and e-mail address).
The INTRODUCTION (without subheadings), should provide the research rationale and objectives, not an extensive literature review.
The METHODS section should describe the experimental design, subjects used, and procedures followed. Provide sufficient detail to enable other scientists to duplicate the research. Use standard chemical or nonproprietary pharmaceutical nomenclature. In parentheses, identify equipment and chemical sources by brand name, company, city, and state, or country.
If human subjects were involved in the study, confirm that: (1) the research followed the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki; (2) informed consent was obtained; and (3) the research was approved by the institutional review board.
If experimental animals were used in the investigation, confirm that: (1) the research followed the ARVO Statement for the Use of Animals in Ophthalmic and Vision Research; and (2) the research was approved by the institutional review board.
The RESULTS should contain a minimum of discussion. Cite all tables and figures with Arabic numbers in numerical order.
The DISCUSSION should present the significance of the data (statistical, theoretical, etc.) and their limitations. Do not reiterate the results.
The DISCLOSURE STATEMENT should follow the Acknowledgments section, include a section entitled “Author Disclosure Statement.”
In this portion of the paper, authors must disclose any commercial associations that might create a conflict of interest in connection with submitted manuscripts. This statement should include appropriate information for EACH author, thereby representing that competing financial interests of all authors have been appropriately disclosed according to the policy of the Journal. It is important that all conflicts of interest, whether they are actual or potential, be disclosed. This information will remain confidential while the paper is being reviewed and will not influence the editorial decision.
Please see the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals at http://www.icmje.org/index.html#conflicts for further guidance.
If no conflicts exist, the authors must state “No competing financial interests exist.”
The ACKNOWLEDGMENTS should be limited to gifts in kind (antibodies, animals, specimens, etc.) and special assistance.
The REFERENCES should be cited in the text, as superscripted numbers, in the order cited. If they also appear in tables, or figures, use superscript numbers. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the references. The reference list at the end of the manuscript should also be numbered in the order cited and conform to the following:
• Reference to unpublished data (including material in preparation, or submitted, or personal communications) should be placed parenthetically in the text as: (1) author of the unpublished data or communication, and (2) year received or recorded.
EXAMPLE: (Crosson, C.E. 2005)
• Reference to an abstract should be placed parenthetically in the text as: (1) name of first author (if more than one author write “et al.” after the first author’s name and truncate the remaining names); (2) meeting where presented; (3) program or publication source (journal name in italics and abbreviated per Medline); (4) year; (5) volume number (if applicable); and (6) page or program number.
EXAMPLE: (Yates, P.W. et al. Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2005; 44:E-Abstract 3686)
• Reference to a journal article should include: (1) author(s) (if there are six or more authors, write “et al.” after the third author’s name and truncate the remaining names); (2) title (sentence case); (3) publication source (journal name in italics and abbreviated per Medline); (4) year; (5) volume number; and (6) inclusive page numbers.
EXAMPLE: Shearer, T. Crosson, C.E. Activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase in trabecular meshwork cells. Exp Eye Res. 2005; 73:25–35.
• Reference to a book should include: (1) author(s) (if there are six or more authors, write “et al.” after the third author’s name and truncate the remaining names); (2) chapter title (sentence case); (3) editors (if chapter); (4) title of book (in italics); (6) city of publication; (7) publisher; (8) year; and (9) inclusive page numbers if chapter.
EXAMPLE: (book): Wilson Jr., M.E., Trivedi, R.H., Pandy SK. Pediatric Cataract Surgery: Techniques, Complications and Management. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005.
EXAMPLE: (book chapter): Trivedi, R.H., Wilson Jr., M.E. Cataract surgery in eyes treated for retinoblastoma. In: Wilson Jr., M.E., Trivedi, R.H., Pandy, S.K., eds. Pediatric Cataract Surgery: Techniques, Complications and Management. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005; p. 184–188.
All FIGURE LEGENDS should appear in a list independent of the actual figures as separate files.
When naming your figure files, please label them with the last name of the first author, followed by a period (.), and then list the figure number. Ex: Smith. Fig1. Label figures and tables inside the files in addition to naming the file with the figure or table number. (ie. When figures or table files are opened, the figure or table number should appear inside the file.)
All TABLES should be cited in the text, in numerical order using Arabic numbers. Each table must stand alone (i.e., contain all necessary information within the caption and legend), and the table itself must be understood independent of the text. Information that appears in the text should not be repeated in the tables, and tables should not contain data that can be given in the text in one or two sentences.
All FIGURES should be cited in the text, in numerical order using Arabic numbers. If a figure contains multiple parts, it should be assembled onto one page (i.e., Figure 1A and 1B should not appear on separate pages).
Please follow these guidelines for submitting artwork:
- Do NOT embed art files into a Word or .pdf document.
- Line illustrations should be submitted at 1200 dots per inch (dpi).
- Halftones and color should be submitted at a minimum of 300 dpi.
- Save as either .tiff or .eps files.
- Color art must be saved as CYMK—not as RGB.
- Black and white art must be submitted as grayscale—not as RGB.
- Do NOT submit PowerPoint, .pdf, Bitmap or Excel files.
Please name your artwork files with the submitting authors name (i.e., Smith.Fig1.tif, Smith.Table2.tif etc.). Authors who do not follow these guidelines may have their submissions returned to them without being reviewed.
IMPORTANT:
Please upload individual files of all manuscript material — do NOT upload a single PDF file containing all text, figure, and table files of your paper. Once all individual files are uploaded on to Manuscript Central, the system will automatically create a single PDF proof for you and the peer-review process. DO NOT upload a PDF of any text files.
REPRINTS:
Reprints may be ordered by following the special instructions that will accompany page proofs, and should be ordered at the time the corresponding author returns the corrected page proofs to the Publisher. Reprints ordered after an issue is printed will be charged at a substantially higher rate.
You will be given directions on how to correct any files that are not useable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ART FILES
Converting Word or Excel files: Perhaps the best and easiest way to convert Word or Excel files into a format which is suitable for print is to scan them using the guidelines below:
• All files should be scanned at 100% size.
• Make halftones 300 dpi and line art 1200 dpi.
• Final color mode should be cmyk.
• Save file as .tif or .eps.
If you need directions on how to convert a PowerPoint slide to an acceptable format go to http://www.liebertpub.com/MEDIA/pdf/ppconvert.pdf
E. Formatting Issues
1. Manuscripts will be converted into an unalterable .pdf file at MANUSCRIPT CENTRAL and that .pdf file will be sent out for review. Files must be submitted (uploaded) in one of the following formats:
- Rich Text Format (.rtf).
- TIF
- EPS
2. Style
JOPT uses the guidelines of style, terminology, measurement, and quantitation as set forth in the American Medical Association Manual of Style (9th ed., Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins; 1998).
At first mention, define abbreviations and acronyms.
Use Système International (SI) measurements throughout the manuscript.