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Clinical Toxicology is an international, peer-reviewed journal focused on clinical toxicology, including the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning. It is a subscription-based journal with a gold open access option, uses double-anonymous peer review, and publishes research and clinical advances for practicing clinical toxicologists and related professionals in hospitals, poison centres, academia, government, and industry.
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Subject
Toxicology
Impact Factor
3.3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
1556-3650
eISSN
1556-9519
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Individual pricing available on request; institutional subscription: online only USD 15,007.00; print & online USD 21,947.00.
Submission Instructions
Clinical Toxicology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Clinical Research
Cover Letter
Cover letter must explain why the manuscript should be published in Clinical Toxicology and why it will be important in the subject area, and it must describe each author’s contributions.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion, and for original papers it should describe the method and procedures.
Manuscript
Article body has an advisory maximum length of 3,000 words, excluding the abstract. Body of the article must include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include five to ten keywords and a word count for the paper.
References
References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in square brackets in the text, and list no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information that can be understood without reference to the text.
Basic Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the manuscript's importance for publication in Clinical Toxicology, describe each author's contribution, and cite any prior publication of abstracts.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The structured abstract must be no longer than 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract should use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion, and for original papers it should describe the method and procedures.
Manuscript
The manuscript has an advisory maximum length of 3,000 words excluding the structured abstract. Original research articles typically include Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. The manuscript must include five to ten keywords and a word count.
References
References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, cited in square brackets in the text, and list no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately. Tables must be supplied as editable files and figures must be provided in an editable format.
Poison Centre Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain why the manuscript should be published in Clinical Toxicology and why it will be important in the subject area, and it must describe each author's contributions.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion when applicable, and for original papers it should describe the method and procedures.
Manuscript
Manuscript has an advisory maximum length of 3,000 words excluding the abstract. Manuscript typically includes Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript must include five to ten keywords and a word count.
References
References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, cited in square brackets in the text, listed in numerical order, and may list no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information that is interpretable without reference to the text.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstracts are approximately 100-200 words. Abstract must be structured. Review abstracts should state the primary objective, reasoning behind the choice of topic, main outcomes and results, and conclusions including implications for further research, application, or practice.
Manuscript
Reviews must provide details of the literature search methodology, including the databases searched, search terms, inclusive dates, and any selectivity criteria imposed. The manuscript must include five to ten keywords and a word count for the paper.
References
References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited, cited in square brackets in the text, and list no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
Major Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain why the manuscript should be published in Clinical Toxicology, why it is important in the subject area, and describe each author's contributions.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 600 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should state the primary objective of the review, the reasoning behind the choice of topic, the main outcomes and results, and the conclusions including implications for further research, application, or practice.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 3,500-5,000 words for reviews on a specific toxicological issue or 5,000-10,000 words for comprehensive overviews, excluding the abstract. Paper should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text, conclusion, acknowledgements, declaration of interest statement, data availability statement, funding, references, appendices as appropriate, tables, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include 5-10 keywords, a word count, and a disclosure statement under the subheading "Disclosure of interest."
References
References may include up to 100 for reviews on a specific toxicological issue or up to 150 for comprehensive overviews. References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, cited in square brackets in the text, listed in numerical order, and list no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information that is interpretable without reference to the text.
Mini-Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain why the manuscript should be published in Clinical Toxicology, why it is important to the field, describe each author's contributions, and cite any prior publication of abstracts.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 400 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract should use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion when applicable, and for Mini-Reviews it should state the primary objective, reasoning for the topic choice, main outcomes and results, and conclusions including implications for further research, application, or practice.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words excluding the abstract. Mini-Review must summarize the evidence base answering a specific question or controversy in clinical toxicology. Manuscript must include five to ten keywords and a word count.
References
Mini-Reviews may include up to 50 references. References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, cited in square brackets, listed in numerical order, and may name no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately. Tables must be editable and figures must be supplied separately without captions or titles embedded in the image files.
Rapid Communications
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must specify which qualifying criterion the manuscript meets and state what the case adds to the field of clinical toxicology.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the same terms used to break the text into sections, namely Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion when applicable.
Manuscript
Manuscript is limited to 1,000 words excluding the structured abstract. Manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion when applicable.
References
References are normally limited to 10. References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and listed in numerical order using square-bracketed numbers, with no more than three authors listed before et al.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of two tables or figures is allowed. Figures must be uploaded separately.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript should be published and why it will be important, describe each author's contributions, and justify any author list of more than six authors by outlining each author's contribution to the manuscript.
Abstract
Letters to the Editor must not contain an abstract.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor are limited to 1500 words. For comments on published articles, the title must be "Comment on [Article Title]" using only the part before any colon or subtitle, and for author replies the title must be "Authors' reply to Comment on [Title]" with "Comment" changed to "Comments" when replying to multiple letters.
References
Letters to the Editor must contain no more than 15 references. References must follow the journal's NLM reference guide. The article under discussion must be included as one of the references.
Figures & Tables
Letters to the Editor must not contain figures or tables.
Original Scientific Contribution
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required and must begin with "Dear Editor". Cover letter must explain why the manuscript should be published in Clinical Toxicology, describe each author's contribution, justify more than six authors, and provide details of any additional material beyond previously published congress abstract content.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract should be structured. Abstract should use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion when applicable.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Manuscript should include Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript must include five to ten keywords and a word count for the paper.
References
Manuscript may include up to five references. References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited and may list no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include one table or figure. Figures must be uploaded separately. Tables must be supplied as editable files.
Guidelines
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required and must explain why the manuscript should be published in Clinical Toxicology and why it will be important in the subject area. Cover letter must explain the manuscript’s importance, describe each author’s contributions, and cite any prior publication of abstracts.
Abstract
An abstract is required and must be included both in the submission system and in the manuscript files. Abstracts are approximately 100-200 words. Abstract should be structured when applicable. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion when applicable.
Manuscript
A word count must be included for the paper. Paper should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text with introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgements, disclosure of interest statement, funding, references, appendices as appropriate, tables, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include five to ten keywords and a disclosure statement under the subheading "Disclosure of interest."
References
References must follow the journal's NLM reference guide. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in square brackets in the text, and list no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately, while tables are included with captions on individual pages in the manuscript. Tables must be editable and interpretable without reference to the text, and figures must be uploaded as separate figure files without captions embedded in the image files.
Position Statements
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required and must explain why the manuscript should be published in Clinical Toxicology and why it will be important in the subject area. Cover letter must explain the manuscript’s importance to the journal and describe each author’s contributions.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract should be approximately 100–200 words. Abstract should be structured when applicable. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion when applicable.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text introduction/materials and methods/results/discussion, conclusion, acknowledgements, declaration of interest statement, funding, references, appendices as appropriate, tables, figures, and figure captions. Manuscript must include five to ten keywords, a word count, and a disclosure statement under the subheading "Disclosure of interest."
References
References must follow NLM style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, cited in square brackets in the text, and list no more than three authors before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately, while tables are included with captions on individual pages in the manuscript. Tables must present new information and be interpretable without reference to the text.
Recent Publications
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Average 3 days from submission to first decision, 17 days from submission to first post-review decision, and 30 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Clinical Toxicology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required. It should explain why the manuscript should be published in Clinical Toxicology, why it is important to the field, and describe each author’s contribution. Prior abstract publication should be cited in the cover letter. Rapid Communications must specify which eligibility criterion the manuscript meets. Justification in the cover letter is required when more than six authors are listed for Image articles, Letters to the Editor, or Letter to the Editor/Original Scientific Contribution.
Reformat to Clinical Toxicology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Institutional subscription pricing is USD 15,007.00 for online only and USD 21,947.00 for print and online. Individual pricing is available on request.
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Plant-based Medicinal Research
Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
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Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
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