Artery Research
Author Guidelines
Introduction
Artery Research (ARTRES) is an open access peer-reviewed journal and the official journal of the Association for Research into Arterial Structure and Physiology (ARTERY). It promotes the advancement of knowledge and dissemination of information concerning the pathophysiology, epidemiology, detection, investigation and treatment of arterial structure and function. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, perspectives, case-studies, letters to the Editor, short communications and images. All submitted material is subject to a strict peer-review process.
Manuscript Submission Checklist
Before you submit your manuscript to the journal for review, please ensure that all the items listed below have been checked and uploaded with your submission. In case you require more information about any of the items in this list, please refer to the relevant section in these Author Guidelines or contact the Publisher directly at author-support@atlantis-press.com.
A title page which shows: (i) a concise and informative article title; (ii) the name(s) of the Author(s); (iii) the affiliation(s) and complete permanent address(es) of the Author(s) – the address at which the research was conducted must be kept as the main affiliation address; any current address (if different) can be included as a footnote to the Author’s name; (iv) clear indication of the designated Corresponding Author with contact details including email address, full postal address and telephone number (including country code); (v) a total word count for the article; and (vi) a total table and figure count for the article.
Keywords have been included in the manuscript.
All figures (including relevant captions).
All tables (including title, description, footnotes).
All figure and table citations in the text match the files provided.
References are in accordance with the journal reference style.
All references mentioned in the reference list are cited in the text and vice versa.
Author Declaration of Potential Conflict form. Note that this competing interest declaration needs to be provided, even if the Author(s) have no competing interests to declare.
Data Availability Statement.
Any supplementary files/materials (where applicable).
Manuscript has been “spell checked” and “grammar checked” in the word processor tool used.
Permission has been sought and obtained for the use of copyrighted materials from other sources (including the Internet).
Referee suggestions and contact details have been provided as per the journal’s requirements.
Journal policies detailed in these Author Guidelines have been reviewed.
Article Types
Artery Research (ARTRES) publishes a range of article types with the following specifications:
Research Article. A research article describes an original study which is of interest to the readership of the journal. Specifications: unstructured abstract of max. 250 words, main body of text (i.e. excluding abstract, tables, figures and references) not to exceed 4,000 words, max. 8 tables and/or figures, max. 100 references.
Review Article. A review article is a comprehensive and balanced survey of recent developments in a given field which is of interest to the readership of the journal. Review articles are often commissioned, although pre-submission enquiries for reviews are also welcome. Specifications: unstructured abstract of max. 250 words, main body of text (i.e. excluding abstract, tables, figures and references) not to exceed 6,000 words, max. 12 tables and/or figures, max. 150 references.
Perspective. A perspective is intended to provide a forward-looking and/or speculative approach to a given research topic which is of interest to the readership of the journal. Perspectives should always remain balanced and aim to stimulate discussion within the relevant research community. Pre-submission enquiries for perspectives are encouraged. Specifications: unstructured abstract of max. 150 words, main body of text (i.e. excluding tables, figures and references) not to exceed 2,000 words, max. 2 tables and/or figures, max. 15 references.
Short Communication. A short communication is a concise communication which provides a forum to address new or hot issues which are relevant to the readership of the journal. Specifications: no abstract required, main body of text (i.e. excluding tables, figures and references) not to exceed 1,000 words and to consist of a background section (max. 100 words), aims (max. 50 words), methods (max. 250 words), results (max. 250 words) and conclusion (max. 250 words). The editorial team reserves the right to decide which tables/figures submitted are necessary.
Case Study. A case study is a research method involving an up-close, in-depth and detailed examination of a subject of study (the case), as well as its related contextual conditions. Case studies will be considered if formatted as a research letter with 2 figures maximum. Specifications: no abstract required, no headings, main body of text (i.e. excluding tables, figures and references) not to exceed 1,000 words, max. 2 tables and/or figures, max. 6 references.
How-To-Do-It Article. A how-to-do-it article contains a description of a useful technique together with illustrative material. Specifications: main body of text (i.e. excluding tables, figures and references) not to exceed 2,500 words and to consist of a title page, abstract, main text, references and figure legends. For each illustration subtract 100 words from the maximum word limit and for each table subtract 300 words. Max. 10 references.
Letter to the Editor. This is a letter addressed to the Editor which is related to an article published in the journal. It must be submitted within 6 weeks of online publication (under no circumstances will exceptions be made). The Editor may choose to invite the Authors of the article in question to write a correspondence reply. Such letters are not appropriate for publishing new data without peer review. Specifications: no abstract required, main body of text (i.e. excluding tables, figures and references) not to exceed 1,000 words, max. 2 tables and/or figures, max. 10 references.
Submission Process
Manuscripts are submitted to Artery Research using the Editorial Manager online submission and peer review system. Please click on the Submit your Paper button in the left-hand menu on the journal homepage for a link to access this system. Instructions will be provided on screen for uploading all the relevant information and files associated with your submission. All manuscripts must be in the English language and Authors are advised to ensure clarity, brevity and accuracy of the information provided.
Note that the submission of a manuscript means that the research described has not been published previously in other journals, that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication is approved by all Authors – either tacitly or explicitly – and by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that upon acceptance the article will not be published elsewhere in the same form, either in English or in any other language, including in any electronic medium, without the written permission of the journal owner. The editorial team of Artery Research verifies the originality of submitted manuscripts using similarity detection software.
Submission to the journal proceeds in an online environment only where Authors will be stepwise guided through the process of entering article details and uploading submission files. The online submission system automatically converts all source files into a single PDF file which is used in the peer review process. Please note that even though source files are converted to PDF at submission, the original editable files (e.g. in Word or LaTeX) are still needed for further processing and typesetting after acceptance. All correspondence, including notification of the Editor’s decision and requests for revision, is sent via email.
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
Artery Research supports ORCID in its publication workflow, enabling researchers to apply for a unique ID which is connected to their work. Similar to DOIs for articles, ORCID for Authors will help researchers to distinguish their research from others, to get appropriate recognition and to enhance the discovery of their work. Corresponding Authors are required to register for an ORCID identifier (free of charge) and to link this identifier to their submission. Any co-Authors are encouraged to do the same.
If you have registered with ORCID, you can link your personal ID to your existing Editorial Manager account by going to your account details and entering your ORCID identifier. After you validate and confirm your details, you will be directed to the ORCID website to sign in (make sure you have your username and password ready). You will then be requested to agree to attach your ORCID details to your Editorial Manager account. In the event that the number is invalid (you will see a red cross next to the ORCID identifier) you can click on the link to “Update ORCID iD” and follow the instructions to authorize the link between the journal submission system and your ORCID iD.
Manuscript Preparation
Use of Word Processing Software
It is important that your manuscript text file is saved in the native format of the word processor used. The text should be in a single-column format and the layout should be kept as simple as possible. Most formatting codes will be removed and replaced on processing the article. In particular, do not use the word processor’s options to justify text or to hyphenate words. However, you can use bold face, italics, subscripts, superscripts, etc. When preparing tables, if you are using a table grid, use only one grid for each individual table and not a grid for each row. If no grid is used, use tabs and not spaces to align columns. Note that source files of figures, tables and text graphics will be required regardless of whether you embed your figures in the text or not. To avoid unnecessary errors you are strongly advised to use the “spell-check” and “grammar-check” functions of your word processor.
LaTeX Submissions
Manuscripts, for example those which contain a lot of mathematical formulas, can also be submitted in LaTeX. All source files that are uploaded to the submission system will be automatically compiled into a single PDF file to be approved by the Author at the end of the submission process. While the compiled PDF will be used during peer review, the uploaded source files will be sent to the Publisher for publication upon acceptance. Please do not use subfolders for your LaTeX submission, e.g. for figures or bibliographic files. Should you require additional technical information for uploading and compiling your LaTeX submission, please refer to the following resource: https://www.ariessys.com/wp-content/uploads/EM_PM_LaTeX_Guide.pdf.
Article Structure and Organization
Cover Letter
Including a cover letter with your submission gives you a chance to convince the Editors that your article is suitable for publication in the journal and of importance to its readership. A cover letter should be no more than two pages long and should include all the standard elements which are to be expected in an official letter (for example, the date and the address of the recipient, etc.). The Author(s) should confirm that the submission is original (include the title of the manuscript and the journal name) and not under consideration for publication in another journal. Furthermore, you should briefly mention the focus of the manuscript (no more than 4-5 sentences). Note that while we ask the Author(s) to provide competing interest information separately, you are welcome to also include this information in the cover letter.
Abstract
The abstract of your article should briefly state the purpose of the research, the main results and the major conclusions. An abstract is often presented separately from the article, so it must be able to stand alone. It should therefore not contain any undefined abbreviations or unspecified references. If references are still deemed essential, then cite the Author(s) and year(s). Also, if non-standard or uncommon abbreviations cannot be avoided they must be defined at their first mention in the abstract itself.
Graphical Abstract
A graphical abstract is a graphical equivalent of the written abstract of an article. Graphical abstracts should be a single image, designed to help the reader to quickly gain an overview of the article and to ascertain the purpose and results of a given research. Graphical abstracts are intended to facilitate online browsing, to help readers quickly identify if an article is relevant to their research interests, and to draw extra attention to an article thereby increasing its readership. Adding a graphical abstract to an article is optional, but if included it has to be submitted as a single figure meeting the general artwork requirements which can be found here. Note that graphical abstracts should not exceed 280 (width) x 140 (height) pixels in size and that no caption is to be included with the figure.
Keywords
Immediately after the abstract, provide a maximum of 7 keywords, using British-English spelling and avoiding general and plural terms and multiple concepts (for example, avoid “and”, “of”, etc.). Also avoid using abbreviations unless they are firmly established in the field. Note that these keywords will be used for indexing purposes.
Highlights
Highlights are encouraged for this journal. These consist of a short collection of bullet points that convey the core findings of the article and should be submitted in a separate editable file within the online submission system. Please use the word 'Highlights' in the file name and include 3 to 5 bullet points with a maximum of 85 characters, including spaces, per bullet point.
Subdivision – Numbered Sections
Divide your article into clearly defined and numbered sections. Subsections should be numbered 1.1 (then 1.1.1, 1.1.2, ...), 1.2, etc. Note that the abstract should not be included in the section numbering. Use the section numbering also for internal cross-referencing: do not just refer to 'the text'. Any subsection may be given a brief heading. Each heading should appear on its own separate line.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations which are non-standard in the field should be defined at their first mention in the text and used consistently thereafter. Definitions can be placed in a footnote on the first page of the article.
Introduction
An introduction should state the objectives of the work and provide an adequate background. Make sure you explain the nature of the problem and provide the context of why the work is important. Avoid a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results and make sure you include all the relevant references.
Materials and Methods
This section is important to allow reproducibility of your work by an independent researcher. You should therefore provide sufficient details and a description of the techniques and equipment used. Standard techniques and methods used during the work should just be mentioned at the beginning of the section and descriptions of these are not needed. Methods that are already published should be summarized and indicated by a reference. If quoting directly from a previously published method, use quotation marks and cite the source. Any modifications to existing methods should also be described. If lengthy descriptions of experimental procedures are required, the Authors are encouraged to include them in a supplementary file. Where applicable, Authors must confirm whether all ethical approvals for a procedure have been obtained. For clinical trials, Authors have to clarify the study design (prospective, retrospective or other).
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