information for authors
TRANSCRIPT
PREPARATION OF THE MANUSCRIPT
The Journal ofThe Association (or Vascular Access UAVA) welcomes original articles ontopics covering vascular access device manufacturing. clinical practice. andresearch. as well as articles on infusion therapy in hospital. home and alternativecare settings. Articles must not be under consideration by another journal at thetime of submission. All interested disciplines in all practice settings may submit.Manuscripts published in JAVA become the sole property of the Association forVascular Access (AVA). JAVA is a peer-reviewed journal; all manuscripts undergoreview by two or more reviewers. Editorial revisions may be made to improve presentation without altering meaning. Written permission from the original authorand publisher is required when employing material previously published. Writtenpermission also is required for use of photographs of identifiable individuals.
2. One double-spaced original consisting of:
• Title page (title, author's name, credentials, affiliations and con-tact information)
• Abstract• Article text• Listing of references• Figure legend(s)• Table(s)• Copies of written permission to reproduce previously pub
lished• Materials or photographs of identifiable individuals.• Biographical sketch of each author
3. Figure files: each figure should constitute a separate file (notembedded within the manuscrip text file), in .tif, .eps, or .jpeg format; high resolution (minimum resolution of 300 dpi)
CHECKLIST FOR AUTHORS:I. Cover letter of submission
files. such as Microsoft Word. If you have slides. please havethem made into digital files.
SUBMISSION DATESThe following dates are deadlines for possible inclusion in a specificissue. Submission by this date does not guarantee inclusion.
Spring Issue, , , •••• December 1stSummer Issue • , , , , March 1stFall Issue, , , • , , , , ,June 1stWinter Issue, , , , , , September 1st
4. Dated and signed Publication Statement, which consists of copyright transfer and conflict-of-interest disclosure, and includessignatures of all authors (see below).
PUBLICATIONS STATEMENT:All authors must submit a signed copy of the Publications Statementbefore their manuscript can be considered for publication. TheStatement includes transfer of copyright and conflict-of-interest disc1osure(s). To print out a copy of this statement, please go tohttp://www.avainfo.orglwebsite/download.asp?id=42040.
The signed copy of this statement may be sent to the Editor via [email protected]), fax (410-386-0367), or regular mail UAVAEditor,2028 Reese Road,Westminster, MD 21157).
SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTSAuthors are invited to submit completed manuscripts via email to:JAVA Managing [email protected]
lY'AVA
Association for Vascular Access
PREPARATION OFTHE MANUSCRIPTTo avoid delays, manuscripts should be prepared and proofreadaccording to the following guidelines for authors. Manuscripts notconforming to the guidelines will be returned prior to review.Authors are encouraged to submit research articles. case reports,surveyor review articles, and letters to the editor.
GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORSI. Original manuscripts may be submitted electronically to the JAVA
Managing Editor at [email protected]. A cover letter denoting one author as contact, including his/her complete address anddaytime telephone number, should accompany the submission.
2. The submission should include a title page, an abstract, the content,references. figures and/or tables as applicable, figure legends, andbiographies on all authors.
• Title page should include the manuscript title. the author(s)name. credentials, professional positions, and affiliations. Includedaytime phone numbers and email addresses for correspondence.
• Abstract should include manuscript title. but not the authorsname.The abstract should be 50 - 100 words and shoulddescribe the essential points of the manuscript.
• Content:Write simply. The use of jargon and unfamiliar abbreviations is discouraged. The use of headings and subheadings toorganize the text is encouraged.The use of generic drug namesand product descriptions should be used whenever possible. Ifthe brand name is reqUired to aid the readers' understanding.the manufacturer's name and city and state location are to beprovided in parentheses within the text.
• References: References should be cited within the text insuperscript and numbered consecutively.The listing of references cited in the text should be arranged numerically according to the order in which they appear in the text. Style shallconform to The American Medical Association Manual of Style(9th ed.; Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins) for scientific references as follows:
Nafziger DA,Wenzel RP. Techniques for catheter removal andculture. JCrit IfIness. 1990;5(8): 867-871.
Levy JH. Anaphylactic Reactions in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.Stoneham. Mass.: Butterworth Publishers. 1986; pp. 114-120.
Reference cites should be published papers or books. Cite written personal communications in parentheses within the text.Validate references to ensure accuracy. List up to six (6) authors;if there are more than six authors, cite the first three authorsonly and then add "et al."
• FigureslTables: Figures and/or tables should be labeled appropriately.
• Photographs and images should be provided as high-resolution(300 dpi) JPEG or TIFF files. Please do not place them in other
214 .JAVA Vo I 10 No 4 200 5