Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics is a MEDLINE-indexed, international subscription-based journal publishing rigorously peer-reviewed review articles and original papers in molecular diagnostics. The journal covers detection and monitoring of molecular causes of disease translated into diagnostic and prognostic technologies for clinical diagnostic use, and features concise expert-format articles including reviews, editorials, diagnostic profiles, and original research.
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Subject
Pathology
Impact Factor
3.6
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1473-7159
eISSN
1744-8352
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Online only USD 7,174.00; Print & Online USD 10,488.00
Submission Instructions
Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. It must state that the work is original, not previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere, has been read and approved by all authors, meets ICMJE conditions, includes explicit ethical approval, and discloses all financial or other declarable relationships and the absence of any such support if none exists.
Abstract
An abstract is required. No more than 200 words. Structured. Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary.
Manuscript
Original Research articles must include introduction, patients and methods, results, discussion, and conclusions. Include 5-8 keywords, an acknowledgements section, and manuscript statements on ethical approval and informed consent where relevant.
References
NLM. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in text with bracketed numbers, formatted with surname and initials, and journal titles abbreviated according to ISO 4.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of five figures and five tables is permitted. Additional tables must be included as supplementary material and appear online only. Tables must be editable, figures should be high quality, and results should use tables and figures for clear presentation.
Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the work is original and not previously published or simultaneously submitted, that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors and meets ICMJE conditions, and any financial or other declarable relationships, support, or absence of such disclosures must be stated.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary.
Manuscript
The body of the review must not exceed 7000 words. The review must include an Expert Opinion section and an Article Highlights section. The manuscript must include 4-10 keywords in alphabetical order and an Expert Opinion section of at least 500 words.
References
NLM reference style is required. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in text with bracketed numbers, and formatted with surname and initials, abbreviated journal titles, and no full point after DOI or URL.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of five figures and five tables is permitted. Additional tables must be included as supplementary material and appear online only. Figures must be high quality, tables must be editable, and figures and tables should present new information rather than duplicating the text.
Clinical Trial Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. It must state that the work is original and not previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere, confirm that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and that ICMJE conditions have been met, include explicit ethical approval, and disclose financial or other declarable relationships and any sponsorship, grants, materials, equipment, or editorial or manuscript support, or clearly state when there are none.
Abstract
An abstract is required. No more than 200 words. Structured. Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary.
Manuscript
A title page, abstract on the second page, and an Acknowledgements section are required. Include 5-8 keywords, define abbreviations on first appearance in both the abstract and text, and include any necessary statements about prior presentation of the material.
References
NLM. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, with bracketed numbers in text, tables, and captions, and formatted with surname-and-initials author names and ISO 4 journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of five figures and five tables is permitted. Additional tables must be included as supplementary material and appear online only. Tables must be editable, and figures should be high quality at 1200 dpi for line art, 600 dpi for grayscale, and 300 dpi for colour.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the work is original and not previously published or simultaneously submitted, that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and ICMJE conditions have been met, and it must include any financial or other declarable relationships and their sources, or clearly state the absence of such disclosures or acknowledgements.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The abstract must be no more than 200 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary.
Manuscript
The manuscript should use headings and subheadings with Arabic numerals to divide the text. Include 5-8 keywords and an acknowledgements section.
References
NLM. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited, cited with bracketed numbers in text, tables, and captions, and formatted with surnames and initials, abbreviated journal titles, and no full point after DOI or URL addresses.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of five figures and five tables is permitted. Additional tables must be included as supplementary material and will appear online only in the form submitted. Figures must be high quality at 1200 dpi for line art, 600 dpi for grayscale, and 300 dpi for colour, and tables must be editable files.
Meta-Analysis
Cover Letter
A covering letter is required. The covering letter must state that the work is original and not previously published or simultaneously submitted, that it has been read and approved by all authors, that ICMJE conditions have been met, and it must disclose financial or other relationships and any funding or editorial support, including the absence of such support when applicable.
Abstract
An abstract is required. No more than 200 words. Structured. Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary.
Manuscript
Include 5-8 keywords, define abbreviations on first appearance in the abstract and text, and include an acknowledgements section.
References
NLM. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in text with bracketed numbers, and formatted with author surnames and initials, abbreviated journal titles, and translated non-English titles where possible.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of five figures and five tables is permitted. Figures must be high quality, tables must be editable and present new information, and additional tables must be supplied as supplementary material.
Diagnostic Profile
Cover Letter
A covering letter is required. It must state that the work is original and not previously published or simultaneously submitted, that all authors have read and approved the manuscript and ICMJE conditions are met, and it must disclose any financial or other declarable relationships including sources of support; if no disclosures or acknowledgements exist, that absence must be clearly stated.
Abstract
An abstract is required. No more than 200 words. Structured. Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary.
Manuscript
A title page, 5-8 keywords, and an Acknowledgements section must be included, and abbreviations must be defined on first appearance in both the abstract and the text.
References
NLM. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in text with bracketed numbers, use surname and initials for authors, abbreviate journal titles according to ISO 4, and place references of particular interest with one asterisk and a brief explanatory sentence.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of five figures and five tables is permitted. Additional tables must be included as supplementary material and will appear online only in the form submitted. Tables must present new information rather than duplicating the text, tables must be supplied as editable files, and figures should be high quality at 1200 dpi for line art, 600 dpi for grayscale, and 300 dpi for colour.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
The cover letter must state that the work is original, has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere, and has been read and approved by all authors.
Abstract
required No more than 200 words. structured Introduction, Areas covered, and Expert Opinion/Commentary.
Manuscript
No more than 1500 words. The manuscript must include an abstract and may not include figures or tables.
References
No more than 15 references. NLM References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited, with bracketed in-text citations and the article under discussion included as one reference.
Figures & Tables
No figures or tables are permitted.
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Frequently asked questions
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Final decision in as little as 3 weeks with Accelerated Publication Plus or 9 weeks with Accelerated Publication. Accepted Author Version online publication occurs in 3 days after the copyright form is received.
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A covering letter is required. It must include corresponding author contact details, confirmation of original work, author approval, ethical approval statement, and disclosure of financial or other relationships.
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Personal subscription rates are listed for online only and print & online access. Institutional subscription rates are available separately.
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