Information for Authors

General

Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts for review to either of the Editors-In-Chief. Manuscripts will also be reviewed by section editors. The editors welcome contributions of original manuscripts that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Prospective authors should consider the following "Information for Authors." Authors submitting manuscripts containing data of clinical observations that have already been published or are in the press, submitted elsewhere, or to be submitted elsewhere must provide full details of this in a cover letter. Upon acceptance of an article, the author(s) will be required to assign copyright ownership in writing to the International Tinnitus Journal.

Peer Review

All manuscripts are subject to peer review to determine originality, validity, and significance of the submitted material. Criteria for publication include scientific merit and significance to the field. The review process is usually completed within 8 weeks. Reviewers' comments will be returned with rejected manuscripts.

Editing

1. All manuscripts will be edited for clarity, conciseness, and conformity to journal style. Authors are given an opportunity to review editorial changes prior to publication.
2. Manuscripts from the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, Japan, and China should be submitted with a computer disc, original manuscript and three copies to International Tinnitus Journal, Tinnitus Center - State University of New York, Box 1239, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11203, USA, FAX: 718-465-3669; From Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India, submit to the International Tinnitus Journal, Neurootologisches Forschungsinstitut der 4-G-Forschung e.V., Kurhausstrasse 12, D-97688 Bad Kissingen, Germany, FAX: 49&endash;971-68637.
3. Changes made to page proofs will be kept to a minimum and will be sent to authors only for corrections of fact or spelling errors. They must be clearly marked, and no extra matter may be added. Proofs should be returned within 7 days or proofs will be assumed to be correct as sent.
4. Orders for reprints must be sent when returning page proofs. Forms are supplied for this purpose.
5. Editorial communications may be addressed to the Editor.

Manuscript Specifications

Original articles which have not been published elsewhere are invited and should be sent to the Editor. They are considered for publication with the understanding that they are contributed to this Journal solely. Reproduction elsewhere, in whole or in part, is not permitted without the previous written consent of the author and Editor and the customary acknowledgment must be made.

Manuscripts can be submitted as typed double-spaced 8-1/2" x 11" pages on white bond paper, or preferably as computer discs. The cover page must contain the article title, authors' names and affiliations, address for correspondence and reprint requests and phone number. Each article must include an abstract (200-word maximum) and a reference list. References are cited by number in the text in sequence of first appearance and listed numerically at the end of the text. Reference format and punctuation must conform to the following style.

1. Book: Shulman A, Feldmann H, Aran JM, Vernon J: Tinnitus Diagnosis/Treatment. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1991, pp 1-571.
2. Journal: Bonfils P, Bertrand Y, : Evoked otoacoustic emissions. Normative data and presbycusis. Audiology 27:27-35, 1988.
3. Chapter: Goldstein B: Tinnitus evaluation. In Tinnitus Diagnosis/Treatment. A. Shulman,H. Feldmann, J. Tonndorf, J. A. Aran, J. Vernon, Eds. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1991, pp 121-129.

Disks: 3-1/2" high-density or double density disks must be submitted with hard copy printout. Disks must be clearly labeled with software used, the file name, and any necessary documentation.

Tables: Type tables double-spaced, number consecutively beginning with roman numeral I, and provide a title for each. Limit size of tables and use them only when they contain information not already in the text or illustrations.

Illustrations: Send three complete sets of unmounted illustrations, one for each copy of the manuscript. Each illustration must be identified on the back with the figure number, the first author's name, and an arrow indicating top. Each set of illustrations must be in a sealed envelope labeled with the author's last name and the title of the paper. Do not use paper clips or staples. Line drawings, graphs, and charts should be professionally drawn, photographed and sent as prints. Do not send original artwork. No dot-matrix illustrations will be accepted without the editor's consent. Computer-generated artwork must be supplied on disc, with software and storage method noted. We also request a print-out on laser paper at a resolution of 600 x 600 dots per inch. Illustrations must be 5 x 7 (or smaller) glossy prints. Four black-and-white illustrations will be published without charge. Authors will be charged for additional black-and-white illustrations and for all color illustrations. Estimates for color work are available from the office (as are estimates for supplements) of the International Tinnitus Journal. Photographs which recognizably depict persons must be accompanied by a signed release from the patient or legal guardian who authorizes publication. Also, permission must be obtained from the original publisher of any illustrative material that has previously appeared in print.

Meetings: If the manuscript was presented at a meeting, the place and date of the meeting where it was read must be included and should appear at the foot of the title of the paper.

Financial Disclosures: In the submission letter to the Editor, the authors must list all affiliations with or financial involvement in organizations or entities with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or material of the research discussed in the manuscript.

Declarations: Each manuscript must be accompanied by a letter of declaration to be signed by all authors to confirm that they have seen, read, and approved the contribution bearing their name.

Rejections: All manuscripts which are rejected will be returned to the authors. Those submitting papers should also ensure that they retain at least one copy and the reference numbers, if any, of the illustrations.

Facsimile (FAX): All authors should send a telephone/facsimile number, whenever possible, to speed communication. Manuscripts with no visual illustrations (radiographs/pathology) may be submitted by facsimile.

Regular Research Articles:

Original papers demonstrating the results of scientific studies based on empiric data should not exceed 12 to 15 pages, including tables, figures and references. Also include an abstract of no more than 100 words.

Special Articles:

Typically, these should review a defined topic in depth, with considered attention to theory and conceptual understanding, as well as data and research findings. Thoughtful commentaries are also suitable. Authors considering submitting are welcome to call Abraham Shulman, M.D., (718) 773-8888 to discuss the submission. Length should not exceed 30 typewritten, double-spaced pages, including an abstract of no more than 200 words.

Clinical Reports:

Report data from single or small sample case studies and from uncontrolled studies containing a small number of subjects. Case material can be described in brief clinical vignettes and should not exceed 4 to 6 pages, including an abstract of no more than 75 words.

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