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JOURNAL OF NEUROIMMUNOLOGY
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Official Journal of the International Society for Neuroimmunology
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Guide for Authors
Article Types
The journal primarily publishes full-length papers describing original work but it will also accept a small number
of review articles. Short communications, not exceeding 1500 words, will be accepted for rapid publication.
Electronic submission
via the Web using EES
The preferred medium of submission to the accepting Editor is online with the accompanying manuscript, illustrations,
tables and annexes. Submission of a paper to the Journal of Neuroimmunology is understood to imply that it has not previously
been published (except in abstract form) and that it is not being published elsewhere. Submitted manuscripts should be accompanied by
a statement undersigned by all listed authors that they concur with the submission and that the manuscript has been approved by the responsible
authorities where the work was carried out. If accepted, the manuscript shall not be published elsewhere in the same form in either the
same or any other language, without the consent of the Editor and Publisher. The decision of the Editor is final. The Editor cannot enter
into correspondence about a paper considered unsuitable for publication.
Journal of Neuroimmunology uses an online,
electronic submission system called EES (Elsevier Editorial System). By accessing the following website
 http://ees.elsevier.com/jni
you will be guided stepwise through the creation and uploading of the various files. When submitting a manuscript to EES, authors need
to provide an electronic version of their manuscript. The author should select a set of classifications from a list, a category designation
for their manuscript (original article, review, letter to the editor, short communication, etc.) and may provide keywords and comments
to the Editor separately. Details of up to five potential reviewers should accompany the submission. These can be provided in the comments
box or at a later stage when uploading the files for submission. It would not be appropriate to nominate individuals that have had any
input into the manuscripts submitted or any recent collaboration with the authors. The Editors may or may not take these suggestions
into account during the reviewing process.
Authors may send queries concerning the submission process, manuscript status, or
journal procedures to the Editorial Office (e-mail: jni@aecom.yu.edu). Once the uploading is done, the system automatically generates
an electronic (PDF) proof, which is then used for reviewing. All correspondence, including the Editor's decision and request for revisions,
will be by e-mail.
Hardcopy manuscript submission
If online submission is not a feasible option, manuscripts may still
be sent first class mail to the Editor-in-Chief: Prof. C.S. Raine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dept. of Pathology, F140, 1300
Morris Park Avenue, New York, NY 10461, USA. Three print-out copies of the manuscript, written in English, must be submitted in double-spaced
typing on pages of uniform size (preferably A4 or 8"x11"). Do not submit a diskette with the first submission of your manuscript. The
name and full postal address, including fax number and e-mail address, of the author to whom proofs are to be sent should be given. N.B.
Manuscripts and figures for review will not be returned to authors whether the editorial decision is to accept, revise, or reject. The
only exception will occur when the Editor returns a manuscript with handwritten editorial suggestions to authors to aid them in making
revisions.
When submitting the final version of your manuscript, a diskette plus two, final, printed and exactly matching versions
should be submitted together to the Editor-in-Chief. It is important that the file on disk and the printout are identical. The Editor-in-Chief
will then forward both to Elsevier.
Preparation of Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be in the English language and
should be typewritten with double spacing on one side of the paper only. A short Abstract, not exceeding 100 words, should be on a separate
sheet; it will appear at the beginning of the paper. A list of 3-6 key words should appear underneath the Abstract. The title page should
be a separate sheet, bearing title, author(s)' name(s) and their full addresses, and a footnote with the corresponding author's
Phone and Fax (and e-mail) number. As a rule, papers should be divided into numbered sections, headed by a caption (e.g. Abstract; 1.
Introduction; 2. Materials and Methods; 3. Results; 4. Discussion; References).
References
These should be cited in the
text by author(s)' name(s) and year of publication (Harvard System). When referring to a work of more than two authors, the name of the
first author should be given, followed by et al. Examples: (Emery, 1969); (Roy and Dubowitz, 1970); (Craig et al., 1978).
All references
cited in the text should be given at the end of the paper, typed with double spacing and arranged in alphabetical order of first
author. More than one paper from the same author(s) in the same year must be identified by the letters a, b, c, etc. placed after the
year of publication.
References must consist of names and initials of all authors, year, title of paper referred to, abbreviated
title of periodicals, volume number, and first and last page numbers.
Periodicals, books and edited books should accord with
the following examples, respectively.
Matyszak, M.K., Perry, V.H. 1998. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin sequestered in the brain parenchyma
escapes immune recognition. J. Neuroimmunol. 82, 73-80.
Bradshaw, J., 1986. Basic Experiments in Neuropsychology. Elsevier, Amsterdam,
pp. 143-163.
Blalock, J.E., 1992. Production of peptide hormones and neurotransmitters by the immune system. In: Blalock, J.E. (Ed.),
Neuroimmunoendocrinology, Chemical Immunology, Vol. 52, Karger, Basel, pp. 1-19.
Journal titles should be abbreviated according to
the List of Serial Title Word Abbreviations (International Serials Data System, 20 rue Bachaumont, 75002 Paris, France. ISBN
2-904938-02-8).
This Journal should be cited in the list of references as J. Neuroimmunol.
Figure and Table
Legends
Legends should be typed double spaced on a separate page and numbered with Arabic numerals corresponding to the illustrations.
When symbols, arrows, numbers or letters are used to identify parts of the illustrations, each should be explained clearly in the legend.
The legends should permit the figures to be understood with reference to the text. If the figure has been published previously a credit
line should be included and at the time of submission, a letter obtained from the original source approving reproduction of the material,
should be included.
Figures
Figures of good quality should be submitted online as a separate file. Letters, numbers and
symbols should be clear throughout and should be large enough to permit photographic reduction.
If a figure cannot be submitted
online, a hardcopy may be submitted in professionally drawn, photograph or high-quality laser printed form.
Be sure that all spelling
is correct, that there are no broken letters or uneven type, and that abbreviations used are consistent with those in the text. Use a
label on the back of each figure to indicate the article's running title and the top of the figure. Do not write directly on the back
of photographs. Do not trim, mount, clip or staple the illustrations. Submit photomicrographs in the final desired size. The colour transparency
or negative should be supplied, in addition to colour prints.
Photographs of recognizable persons should be accompanied by a signed
release from the patient or legal guardian authorizing publication. Masking eyes to hide identity is not sufficient.
The following
are the standard specifications of the figures requested by the typesetter to prevent looping of queries:
- .TIF file - 300-500
dpi line art
- .BITMAP - 1000-1200 dpi line art
Please note that the above given resolutions will depend on the actual
size of the figure. Moreover, gray scale figures should be from 300-500 dpi.
Colour Reproduction
For colour reproduction
in print, a limited number of colour figures may be printed in the Journal without cost, at the discretion of the Editor, who will make
the judgement based on the academic necessity of the colour illustrations. Otherwise you will receive information regarding the costs
from Elsevier after receipt of your accepted article. For further information on the preparation of the electronic artwork, please see
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/authorartwork.
Colourful e-Products (CEPs)
If together with your accepted
article, you submit usable colour figures then Elsevier will ensure, at no additional charge, that these figures will appear in colour
on the web (e.g. ScienceDirect) regardless of whether or not these illustrations are reproduced in colour in the printed version.
Tables
Tables should be submitted online as a separate file and should bear a short descriptive title.
In case of hardcopy,
tables should be submitted on separate sheets of paper.
If a table must exceed one typewritten page, duplicate all headings on the
second sheet. Number tables in the order in which they are cited in the text. Every column in the table should have an abbreviated heading.
Define all abbreviations and indicate the units of measurements for all values. Explain all empty spaces or dashes. Indicate footnotes
to the table with the superscript symbols cited in order as you read the table horizontally.
Preparation of Supplementary
Material (MultiMedia Components)
Elsevier now accepts electronic supplementary material to support and enhance your scientific research.
Supplementary files offer the author additional possibilities to publish supporting applications, movies, animation sequences, background
datasets, sound clips and more. Supplementary files supplied will be published online alongside the electronic version of your article
in Elsevier web products, including ScienceDirect ( http://www.sciencedirect.com). In order to ensure that your submitted
material is directly usable, please ensure that data is provided in one of our recommended file formats. Files can be stored on 3? inch
diskette, ZIP or Jaz-disk, or CD or DVD (either MS-Windows or Macintosh). Authors should submit the material in electronic format together
with the article and supply a concise and descriptive caption for each file. For more detailed instructions please visit http://www.elsevier.com/authors.
Funding body agreements and policies
Elsevier has established agreements and developed policies to allow authors whose
articles appear in journals published by Elsevier, to comply with potential manuscript archiving requirements as specified as conditions
of their grant awards. To learn more about existing agreements and policies please visit http://www.elsevier.com/fundingbodies
Proofs
Proofs will be sent to the first-named author of an article unless an alternative is requested on the title page of
the manuscript. They should be checked carefully and returned to the publisher by airmail within 2 days of receipt. Only typesetting
errors may be corrected: no changes in or additions to the edited original manuscript will be allowed at this stage.
Offprints
The corresponding author, at no cost, will be provided with a PDF file of the article via e-mail or, alternatively, 25 free paper offprints.
The PDF file is a watermarked version of the published article and includes a cover sheet with the journal cover image and a disclaimer
outlining the terms and conditions of use.
Reprints
Extra reprints may be ordered by completing and returning to the Publisher
the order form sent with the proofs.
Queries
Queries about a manuscript after its acceptance, especially those relating
to proofs, publication and reprints, should be directed to: Elsevier Ireland Ltd., Attn. Siobhain O'Brien, Elsevier House, Brookvale
Plaza, East Park, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel. (+353) 61-709-662; Fax: (+353) 61-709-100, s.obrien@elsevier.com, specifying Journal
title and Editor's code/manuscript number. In the USA & Canada: For further information, contact: Elsevier Publishing Co.,
Inc., Journal Information Center, 655 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10010, USA. Tel.: (+1) 212-633-3750; Telefax: (+1) 212-633-3990;
Telex: 420-643 AEP UI.
Authors can keep track on the progress of their accepted article, and set up e-mail alerts informing them
of changes to their manuscript's status, by using the "Track a Paper" feature. Please go to( http://www.elsevier.com/trackarticle).
Detailed submission instructions (including electronic submission), artwork guidelines and other author-related information can be found
at http://www.elsevier.com/authors.
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