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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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ATLA is a peer-reviewed journal covering the development, validation, implementation and use of alternatives to laboratory animals in biomedical research and toxicity testing, including work focused on replacement, reduction and refinement of animal use.
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Impact Factor
3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0261-1929
eISSN
2632-3559
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements or prepaid accounts may cover APCs.
Submission Instructions
Alternatives to Laboratory Animals accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Papers
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be included. The cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be up to 250 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Articles should normally contain 2000-3000 words. Manuscripts should normally contain the following sections: structured abstract, introduction, materials/methods/procedures, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgements, declaration of conflicting interests, funding, references, tables, and figures. The manuscript must include 5-10 keywords and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' containing each required subheading even when not applicable, with 'Not applicable' stated under headings that do not apply, and AI usage should be disclosed in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section when required by the journal's AI use policy.
References
References must follow the Sage Vancouver reference style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text for separately submitted figures. Tables must be labeled as tables, include a number, title, and header row and/or column, be editable within Word rather than images, and figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Review Articles may be up to 4500 words. Manuscripts should normally contain sections for structured abstract, introduction, materials/methods/procedures, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgements, declaration of conflicting interests, funding, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include 5–10 keywords and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end with each required subheading included even when not applicable, and AI usage should be disclosed in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section when required by the journal's AI use policy.
References
References must follow the Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text for separately submitted figures. Tables must be labeled and numbered with a title, include a header row and/or column, be editable rather than images, and figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title.
Letters
Cover Letter
A cover letter must be included. The cover letter should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Letters should normally contain 2000-3000 words. Manuscripts should normally contain a structured abstract, introduction, materials/methods/procedures, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgements, declaration of conflicting interests, funding, ethical approval, informed consent, references, tables, and figures. The manuscript must include 5-10 keywords and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' at the end of the article with each required subheading included even when not applicable, and AI usage should be disclosed in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section when required by the journal's AI use policy.
References
References must follow the Sage Vancouver reference style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, and corresponding citations must have identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the running text. Tables must be editable within Word and not included as images, and figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and include a title.
Recent Publications
Beyond rodents: A systematic review of antidepressant-like effects in Drosophila melanogaster as an alternative model in psychopharmacology
Fabiola Boz Eckert, Fabiani Fernanda Triches, Johnny Erick Martins Costa, Patrick Remus Suman, Daniela de Toni, Cilene Lino de Oliveira
10.1177/02611929261468339
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median time to first decision is 3 days, time in peer review is 47 days, submission to acceptance is 104 days, and acceptance to online publication is 48 days.
Reformat to Alternatives to Laboratory Animals using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication. If writing assistance or third-party submission is involved, this must also be stated in the covering letter.
Reformat to Alternatives to Laboratory Animals using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements or prepaid accounts may cover APCs.
Reformat to Alternatives to Laboratory Animals using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Animal testing and alternatives
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Educational Reforms and Innovations
Computational Drug Discovery Methods
Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
3D Printing in Biomedical Research
Legal Cases and Commentary
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Legal case studies and regulations
Immunotoxicology and immune responses
Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
Animal Genetics and Reproduction
Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects
Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism
Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
Transgenic Plants and Applications
Pluripotent Stem Cells Research
Animal and Plant Science Education
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices