Journal Details
Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics
Instructions for Authors
Aims and Scope: The journal will provide an information resource for applied statisticians working in biopharmaceutical areas through publication of (i) high quality application of statistics in biopharmaceutical research and development and (ii) expositions of statistical methodology with clear and immediate applicability to such work.
Submission of Manuscripts: The Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics receives all manuscript submissions electronically via their Manuscript Central website located at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/LBPS. Manuscript Central allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as facilitating the review process and internal communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based platform. For Manuscript Central technical support, you may contact them by e-mail or phone support via http://mcv3support.custhelp.com.
If you have any other requests please contact the journal at sheinchung.chow@duke.edu. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.
References. Cite references in the text by author and date (Smith, 1983). References list should be in alphabetical order at the end of the article. Examples:
Journal: Armitage, P., McPherson, C. K., Rowe, B. C. (1969). Repeated significance tests on accumulating dats. J. Roy. Statist. Soc. A132:235–244.
Book: Vonesh, E. F., Chinchilli, V. M. (1997). Linear and Nonlinear Models for the Analysis of Repeated Measurements. New York: Marcel Dekker.
Government Publication: Hothem, R. L.; DeHaven, R. W.; Fairaizl, S. D. (1988). Damage to Sunflower in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, 1979–1981, Fish and Wildlife Technical Report 15; U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service: Washington, DC
Illustrations. Once articles are accepted, illustrations must then be submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) as clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:
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300 dpi or higher
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Sized to fit on journal page
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EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
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Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files
Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for each of the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies.
Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for each of the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than 4 pages of color.
Tables and Figures. Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.
Reprints. Each corresponding author will receive a PDF file of the article via email. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without the prior written permission of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
