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Introduction Downloadable Forms IntroductionA peer-reviewed quarterly journal, The Ocular Surface features concise, state-of-the-art, referenced review articles to elucidate the vast body of findings in this rapidly evolving field. Its purview ranges from molecular biology to surgery, encompassing lacrimal, lid, and ocular surface physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical/surgical therapeutic interventions. Most reviews are written at the invitation of the editors, but independent proposals of articles are welcomed. To propose a review, please send a brief description of the intended review to the managing editor. You will be notified in 24-48 hours if your proposed topic is suitable for publication. Concept & Content of Review ArticlesThe purpose of every review included in The Ocular Surface should be to provide an in-depth, critical, well-referenced discussion of the particular topic. The Ocular Surface serves not only as an objective and authoritative source of current knowledge, but also as an archive of the development of concepts and scientific approaches related to the evolution of "the ocular surface" as an integrated "organ." Each review should cover important concepts and reference previously published works appropriately and with critical perspective. Authors are encouraged to provide adequate explanation, background, and definition of terms for the understanding of a diverse group of basic science and clinical specialists. The Ocular Surface does not publish original research reports; however, it may be possible to incorporate original results into a review manuscript (see Guidelines for Incorporating Original Work into Review). Original work may also be presented in articles for the section "Innovative Techniques and Technology" (see Section Guidelines). All manuscripts undergo peer review by two or more reviewers. Authors are asked to revise their manuscripts, addressing all the reviewers' suggestions or explaining their reasons for declining to do so. Submission RequirementsManuscripts and proposals should be submitted to Editor in Chief Gary N. Foulks, MD, and Managing Editor Susan Erickson. They may also be submitted to the appropriate section editor. (See "Contact Us: Editorial Matters.") Authors must submit an electronic copy of the manuscript in Microsoft Word format, and, if possible, electronic copies of the figures in high resolution format. Figures should be submitted as separate attachments and not embedded in the manuscript. (If electronic materials are not adequate for peer review and/or publication, printed copies may be requested.) All manuscripts, including those invited by the editors, are subject to editorial review and revision. Manuscripts will be considered with the understanding that they have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication in any other journal, book or publicly available electronic source. These stipulations are made to assure the originality of articles published in The Ocular Surface. To request permission to publish portions of a manuscript submitted to The Ocular Surface elsewhere, send copies of previously published or to-be-considered-for-publication portions of the manuscript to the editor-in-chief (see Contact Us: Editorial Matters) for evaluation, along with information regarding the other publication source. After publication of an article in The Ocular Surface, permission to reprint may be requested from the publisher (see Contact Us: Editorial Matters). Prior to publication of a manuscript, all authors must fill out a Copyright Transfer Agreement and Author Disclosure Statement describes journal requirements for disclosing financial interests related to content of the article, as well as compliance with institutional policies with regard to use of humans and other animals in reported research. Organization and FormatThe manuscript should be formatted in a style appropriate for a review article, e.g., organized according to topics and concepts (not in sections labeled "Methods," "Results," etc.) The review should begin with an "Introduction" and end with a "Summary and Conclusions" section. Appropriate length is usually 10-12 printed pages (equivalent to 20-30 double-spaced typed pages, including references, tables, and figures). Length will vary depending on the topic. Title PageThe title page should include complete name(s), academic degree(s), and affiliation(s) of all authors. It should also provide the complete address, telephone number, fax number, and E-mail address of the corresponding author, indicating the name and complete address of the person to whom page proofs and reprint requests are to be sent. A shorter version of the title (no more than 40 characters) should be provided for the running head. Include footnotes providing:
AbstractA 150-200 word abstract should be written in narrative style, stating the purpose of the review, the major points covered in the review, and relevant conclusions and recommendations. The abstract should be different from the introduction and conclusion section of the manuscript. Structured abstracts specifying methods, results, etc., are not appropriate for review articles. Key Words5-10 key words should be provided. Text StylePages should be numbered consecutively in the following order: title page, abstract/key words, outline, text, references, legends, and tables. The last name of the first author should appear at the top right of the page. Figures and tables must be cited in text in numerical order. All references listed must be cited in numerical order in text. Statements must be appropriately referenced, with full credit to the source. Written permission to reproduce material previously published must be obtained by the author, and a copy of the letter granting permission should accompany the manuscript. Written permission to cite unpublished or personal communications must also be provided. TablesTables should be logically and clearly organized, and appropriately referenced. A brief title should appear at the top of each table. All abbreviations should be defined in footnotes. Numerical data should be complete, e.g., if percents are given, the numbers they are based on should also be given. Illustrations: It is not necessary to submit prints if you can provide high-resolution electronic copies suitable for reproduction and for transmitting by email to the reviewers. See "Digital Figures" below. Color art will be published at the discretion of the editor without cost to the author. Digital figuresElectronic figures should be submitted as individual files. They must not be embedded in the manuscript. Electronic art should be submitted as either a TIFF (tagged image file format) or an EPS (encapsulated PostScript) file. Line art must have a resolution of at least 1200 dpi (dots per inch), and electronic photographs – radiographs, CT scans, and scanned images must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi. If fonts are used in the artwork, they must be converted to paths or outlines or they must be embedded in the files. Color images must be saved and submitted as CMYK files. Files can be submitted as e-mail attachments, on a CD-ROM, or an Iomega Zip disk. Some office programs, such as Power Point, are acceptable. Questions about acceptable formats should be addressed to the managing editor. LegendsLegends should be listed in order and typed double-spaced. Previously published figures must include the statement: "Reprinted from (Authors), (Title), (Journal-Year-Vol #-page #s) with the permission of the authors and the publisher." Letters from authors and publishers conveying permission to reprint must accompany the manuscript. Magnification and stain should be stated for photomicrographs. ReferencesReferences should be numbered consecutively and typed double-spaced. Journal titles should be abbreviated, without periods, according to the Index Medicus style. Citation of abstracts may be acceptable if 1) the cited report is not available in full-length form, and 2) the abstract is published in an indexed journal (e.g., ARVO abstract published Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci). In the text, statements referenced by abstracts should be acknowledged as such, e.g., "Preliminary findings suggest…" Complete information should be given for each reference, as shown below. Publications with 1-4 authors should give all names; publications with more than four authors should name the first three followed by "et al." Author last names are followed by initials without commas or periods. Journal Article Abstract Book Chapter in book Downloadable FormsPublic Access Policy
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