When sending either a new manuscript or a presubmission inquiry to the International Journal of CAR T-Cell Therapy, authors must classify their submissions as one of the article types described below.
Most article types are subject to peer review, and certain article types — such as reviews and editorials — are usually solicited by the editors of the International Journal of CAR T-Cell Therapy although unsolicited submissions may be considered.
Authorship
All individuals meeting the criteria for article authorship as defined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) must be named as article authors. There are no limits to the number of authors that can be submitted with manuscripts except for Letters to the Editor (maximum of three (3) authors) and Op-Eds/Editorials (maximum of two (2) authors).
Word-Count Limits
The general word-count limits for submitted manuscripts includes all information from introduction through conclusion or discussion. However, word-count excludes abstracts, figure legends, table notes and references. Manuscripts and abstracts far exceeding word-count limits will be returned to the authors unread.
Original Research/Article
Reports scientific results of original clinical research.
Maximum words: 3,900
- Abstract
- Maximum of five (5) tables and figures
- Up to 40 references
Special Article
Reports scientific results of original research in such areas as economic policy, ethics, law, and health care delivery.
Maximum words: 2,800
Elements:
- Abstract
- Maximum of five (5) tables and figures
- Up to 40 references
Clinical Cases/Review
Generally describes clinical cases of up to three (3) patients. Each case much offer educational relevancy.
Maximum words: 2,100
Elements:
- Summary (100 words maximum)
- Maximum of three (3) tables and figures
- Up to 25 references
Clinical Problem Solving
Simulates step-by-step emergence of information/developments in clinical practice and describes how clinicians/clinical teams reason and respond in each iteration.
Maximum words: 2,700
Elements:
- Up to 15 references
Reviews
Because the essence of review articles is selection and interpretation of existing literature, the editors of the International Journal of CAR T-Cell Therapy expect that authors of review articles will not have significant (financial) conflicts of interest with companies and/or their competitors in any of discussing clinical trials or specific products.
Note: Presubmission Inquiry is strongly recommended if a proposed review has not been solicited by an editor of the International Journal of CAR T-Cell Therapy .
Clinical Practice Review
Offers evidence-based review of topics relevant to practicing primary care and specialist physicians (but written for general audience, so may include material considered too introductory for specialists).
Maximum words: 2,500
Elements (Must State):
- Clinical problem
- Strategies and evidence
- Areas of uncertainty
- Guidelines from professional societies
- Authors’ conclusions and recommendations
Elements (May include)
- Small number of tables and figures
- Up to 50 references
Other Review
Offers evidence-based review covering a wide variety of potential clinical and mechanistic subjects
Maximum words: 3,000
Elements:
- Maximum of five (5) figures and tables
- Up to 75 references
Commentary, Op-Ed and Editorial
Articicles submitted for inclusion in this article offers commentary and analysis on a current-issue article published in the International Journal of CAR T-Cell Therapy .
Maximum words: 2,100
Elements:
- Maximum of one (1) figure or table
- Up to 10 references
Clinical Perspectives
Articles submitted in this section, cover timely, relevant topics in health care and medicine in a brief, accessible style. They are offering readers a different, novel or oractice changing perspective on the development and application of CAR T-cell Therapies.
Maximum words: 2,100
Elements:
- Usually include one (1) figure or table
- Maximum of five (5) references
Clinical Implications
Articles submitted in this section discusses a single preclinical journal paper, explaining findings and commenting on possible clinical applications and implications. Authors may not write commentary on their own work
Maximum words: 2,950
Elements:
- May include two (2) figure
- Maximum of six (6) references
Letter to the Editor
Comment on recently published articles, novel cases, or other topics of current interest to the medical science and health care communities.
Maximum words: 950
Elements:
- May include two (2) figure
- Maximum of six (6) references
Special Report / The Dossier
Articles in this section are designed to addresses miscellaneous topics of special interest to the medical community. Articles in this section can be submitted as part of a ‘dossier’ of up to 5 linked and associated articles
Maximum words: 2,900
Elements:
- Up to five (5) display items
- Maximum of 30 references
Law, Ethics, and Human Rights or Health Policy
This section includes articles with descriptions of major court cases, policy statements, or areas of health policy.
Maximum words: 3,900
Elements:
- Maximum of five (5) tables and figures
- Up to 40 references
Health, Medicine and Society
Artricles in this section covers the social aspects of medicine and health care, including medical, sociology, anthropology, history, and ethics.
Maximum words: 3,900
Elements:
- Maximum of five (5) tables and figures
- Up to 40 references