Guide for Authors
Acta Tropica publishes original research papers, short communications, review articles and letter to the editor. Original papers should normally not exceed 10 printed pages including tables and figures. Short communications should not exceed 4 printed pages including tables and figures. Manuscripts must be accompanied by a letter signed by all the authors. Submission of a paper to Acta Tropica is understood to imply that it has not previously been published (except in an abstract form), and that it is not being considered for publication elsewhere. The act of submitting a manuscript to Acta Tropica carries with it the right to publish the paper. Responsibility for the accuracy of the material in the manuscript, including bibliographic citations, lies entirely with the authors. Letters to the Editor is considered for publication provided it does not contain material that has been submitted or published elsewhere. The text, not including references, must not exceed 1000 words. The letter can have one figure or small table. When a letter refers to an article recently published in Acta Tropica, the opportunity for reply will be given to the authors of the original article. Such a reply will be published along with the letter. Start the letter with "Dear Editor".
Types of Paper
Acta Tropica publishes the following types of papers:
1. Original research articles
2. Short Communications
3. Review articles
4. Opinion articles
5. Letters to the Editor
Original research articles should report highly significant innovative results not previously published elsewhere. Original articles are limited to 7,000 words per article (all text excluding tables and figure legends).
Short Communications should consist of original results or new methods within the scope of the journal. Short Communications need not be formally structured as full papers, but should give sufficient methods and data necessary for their comprehension. Short Communications are limited to 3,000 words per article (all text excluding tables and figure legends).
Review articles should cover subjects falling within the scope of the journal which are of active current interest. They may be submitted or invited by the Editors in Chief. Review articles should include insightful recommendations for future directions needed for achieving public health impacts. Review articles are limited to 15,000 words per article (all text excluding tables and figure legends).
Opinion articles should include scientifically backed points of view regarding currently relevant, controversial or future-oriented topics pertinent to the scope of Acta Tropica. Note that only outlining recent advances in a given field is not acceptable for an Opinion article for Acta Tropica. Besides stimulating scientific discussion or future research, opinion articles should provide a novel conceptual framework for an old or timely issue. The authors should outline which research directions should be prioritized and highlight specific points explaining why they should be prioritized in the forthcoming years to achieve public health impact. Opinion articles are limited to 6,000 words per article (all text excluding tables and figure legends).
Letters to the Editor offering comment or useful critique on material published in the journal are welcome. Letters on "hot topics" about parasite and vector biology, ecology, as well as epidemiology, control of infections, and public health are also welcome. Note that Letters to the Editors will also be externally reviewed but the decision to publish submitted letters rests with the Editors in Chief. A goal is to publish constructive letters that will permit an exchange of views which will be of benefit to both the journal and its readers. Letters to the Editor are limited to 2,000 words per article (all text excluding tables and figure legends).
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