Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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ALTEX – Alternatives to Animal Experimentation publishes open access academic articles on the development and implementation of alternatives to the use of animals for scientific purposes and informs on international developments in this field. ALTEX is the official organ of CAAT, CAAT-Europe, the Doerenkamp-Zbinden Chairs, EUSAAT and t4.
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Impact Factor
5.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1868-596X
eISSN
1868-8551
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
€2,500 per full manuscript; €1,300 per short communication; €90 per printed page for letters and meeting reports; €400 per corner for non-members of ALTEX Edition.
Submission Instructions
ALTEX accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A summary is required and a plain language summary is also required. The summary must be no more than 250 words and the plain language summary must be no more than 150 words.
Manuscript
Research Articles must include an Introduction followed by (Animals), (human subjects), materials and methods, Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include up to five keywords and the Introduction must state the article's relevance to the development and promotion of alternatives to the use of animals for scientific purposes.
References
In-text citations must use author name and year of publication. References must be listed in alphabetic order by first author and include full DOIs or, if unavailable, other full content links.
Figures & Tables
All figures, tables, and boxes must be placed appropriately within the text or at the end in the review PDF. Tables must be editable text rather than images, and each figure or table must have a number and a caption title.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A summary is required and a plain language summary is also required. The summary must be no more than 250 words and the plain language summary must be no more than 150 words.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include an Introduction with relevant and succinct background, the study purpose, its importance, and a specific statement on the article's relevance to developing and promoting alternatives to the use of animals for scientific purposes, and it must be organized logically into sections and subsections before returning to standard end matter such as References. Provide up to five keywords, and the keywords must not repeat words used in the title.
References
In-text citations must use author name or names with year of publication. References must be listed in alphabetical order by first author, multiple works by the same author or authors in the same year must be distinguished as a, b, c, and full DOIs or other full content links must be included.
Figures & Tables
Figures, tables, and boxes must be included within the review PDF placed appropriately in the text or at the end. Tables and figures must be numbered in the order they appear and every table or figure must have a caption title.
Aop Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A summary is required, and a plain language summary is also required. The summary must be no more than 250 words and the plain language summary must be no more than 150 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include an Introduction with relevant and succinct background, the study purpose, its importance, and a specific statement on the article's relevance to developing and promoting alternatives to the use of animals for scientific purposes, and it must be organized logically into sections and subsections before returning to the standard end matter including References. Provide up to five keywords that do not repeat words from the title, add an institutional disclaimer if applicable, and include a snapshot of the developed AOP generated in the AOP-KB as a supplementary file before review.
References
Citations must use author name or names with year of publication. References must be listed in alphabetical order by first author and include full DOIs or other full content links when a DOI is unavailable.
Figures & Tables
All figures, tables, and boxes must be included in the review PDF placed appropriately within the text or at the end. Each table or figure must be numbered and have a caption title, and tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Consensus Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A summary is required and a plain language summary is also required. The summary must be no more than 250 words and the plain language summary must be no more than 150 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include an Introduction and be structured logically into sections and subsections before returning to the standard structure with References and related end matter. Manuscript must provide up to five keywords and the Introduction must include a specific statement on the article's relevance to the development and promotion of alternatives to the use of animals for scientific purposes.
References
Citations must use author name or names and year of publication. References must be listed in alphabetical order by first author and include full DOIs or other full content links when DOIs are unavailable.
Figures & Tables
All figures, tables, and boxes must be placed appropriately within the review PDF or at the end of it for submission. Tables and figures must be numbered in order of appearance, each must have a number and caption, and all must be referred to in the text.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Short communications must not exceed 4 printed pages of text and 1 page of figures or tables. Results and Discussion may be combined. Include up to five keywords, and a supplementary file may provide detailed Materials and Methods.
References
Citations must use author name and year, with references listed alphabetically by first author. References must distinguish same-author works from the same year with letters and include full DOIs or other full content links when no DOI is available.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables together must not exceed 1 page. Include all figures and tables within the review PDF placed appropriately in the text or at the end. Each figure or table must be numbered and captioned, and tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Letter
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letter must be no longer than 1 page. Provide up to five keywords.
References
Citations must use author name or names and year of publication. References must be listed in alphabetic order by the first author's name and include full DOIs or other full content links when DOI is unavailable.
Figures & Tables
Include all figures, tables, and boxes within the review PDF, placed appropriately in the text or at the end. Each table or figure must be numbered and captioned, and tables must be provided as editable text rather than images.
Recent Publications
Evidence-to-decision: From exposome data to evidence to action through agentic AI
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10.14573/altex.2606281
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Understanding challenges and opportunities for the transition beyond animal experimentation in research and safety testing: What's new? What's next?
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10.14573/altex.2604291
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Alternative methods, new approach methodologies (NAMs) and artificial intelligence (AI): Approaching the future of science
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10.14573/altex.2606051
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Unedited versions of main articles and short communications are published as accepted manuscripts upon acceptance after receipt of final files and clarification of open issues; final versions are published in print and online in a journal issue.
Reformat to ALTEX using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is encouraged rather than required. It should explain the manuscript type and scientific importance, note copyright issues, disclose preprint posting with link or DOI, indicate whether double-blind review is requested, and may suggest up to five potential reviewers who are not recent coauthors.
Reformat to ALTEX using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
ALTEX charges €2,500 per full manuscript and €1,300 per short communication upon acceptance for publication. Letters and meeting reports are charged €90 per printed page, and corners are charged €400 for authors who are not members of ALTEX Edition. Waivers may be considered if authors lack funds.
Reformat to ALTEX using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Animal testing and alternatives
Computational Drug Discovery Methods
Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
3D Printing in Biomedical Research
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Agricultural safety and regulations
Pluripotent Stem Cells Research
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
Immunotoxicology and immune responses
Biomedical and Engineering Education
Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects
Chemical Safety and Risk Management
Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
Cell Image Analysis Techniques
Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Animal Genetics and Reproduction
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
Risk and Safety Analysis
Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Science, Research, and Medicine
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