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Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Journal of Applied Toxicology provides a platform for research in all fields of toxicology, spanning mechanistic, fundamental, and applied research on the toxicity of legacy and emerging toxicants at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal level in vertebrates and invertebrates.
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Subject
Toxicology
Impact Factor
2.8
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0260-437X
eISSN
1099-1263
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
APC: $4,140 USD / £2,730 GBP / €3,440 EUR
Submission Instructions
Journal of Applied Toxicology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A standard abstract and a short abstract are required. The standard abstract must not exceed 250 words, and the short abstract must not exceed 80 words. Abstracts must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include a title page, standard abstract, short abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, reference list, figure legends, tables, figures, and for Research Articles an experimental section with enough detail to repeat the work. The title page must include keywords, with no more than 10 keywords allowed.
References
References must follow the 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style using the author-date citation method. Use full journal names rather than abbreviations, provide DOIs where available, and use et al. in text citations for references with 3 or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be uploaded as separate files, while manuscripts may be submitted either as a single document containing the main text, tables, and figures or with figures and tables provided separately, and tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list rather than incorporated into the main text. Compound figures should be uploaded as one figure, and each illustration file must indicate the figure number and the top of the figure.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. The standard abstract must not exceed 250 words and a short abstract of up to 80 words must be provided below it. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript should include a title page, standard abstract, short abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, reference list, figure legends, tables, and figures, with Introduction, Results, and Discussion as separate sections. The title page must show the article category above the main title and include up to 10 keywords.
References
References must follow the 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style using the author-date citation method. Use et al. for in-text citations with three or more authors, give full journal names rather than abbreviations, and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures may be uploaded as separate files and tables and figures may be submitted either within a single manuscript document or as separate files, except tables must not be incorporated into the main text. Compound figures must be uploaded as one figure and each illustration file must indicate the figure number and the top of the figure.
Minireviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words, and a short abstract of up to 80 words must be provided below it. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Minireviews may be up to 10,000 words. Manuscript should include a title page, standard abstract, short abstract for table of contents, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, reference list, figure legends, tables, and figures. The title page must indicate the article category above the main title and include up to 10 keywords.
References
References must follow the 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style using author-date in-text citations. Use et al. for in-text citations with three or more authors, give full journal names rather than abbreviations, and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables
Manuscripts may be submitted with tables and figures embedded in a single document or provided as separate files. Tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list and not incorporated into the main text, and compound figures must be uploaded as one figure.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A standard abstract and a short abstract are required for Short Communications. The standard abstract must not exceed 250 words and the short abstract must not exceed 80 words. Abstracts must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Short Communications should not exceed two printed pages in length, including the short abstract. The article should include a title page, standard abstract, short abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, reference list, figure legends, tables, and figures, with Introduction, Results, and Discussion as separate sections. Up to 10 keywords must be provided.
References
References must follow the 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style using the author-date citation method. In-text citations with three or more authors must use et al, references must use full journal names rather than abbreviations, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables
Figures should be uploaded as separate figure files, while manuscripts may be submitted either with tables and figures in one document or with them as separate files, and tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list rather than in the main text. Compound figures should be uploaded as a single figure, and each illustration file must indicate the figure number and the top of the figure.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A standard abstract of no more than 250 words and a short abstract of up to 80 words are required. The standard abstract must not exceed 250 words, and the short abstract must not exceed 80 words. Abstracts must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The article should include a title page, standard abstract, short abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, reference list, figure legends, tables, and figures, with Introduction, Results, and Discussion as separate sections. Up to 10 keywords must be provided.
References
References must follow the 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style using the author-date in-text citation method. Full journal names must be used, DOIs must be included where available, and in-text citations for works with 3 or more authors must use et al.
Figures & Tables
Manuscripts may be submitted either with tables and figures included in a single document or with them provided as separate files. Tables must be placed on separate pages after the reference list and not incorporated into the main text, and compound figures should be uploaded as one figure.
Recent Publications
Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals
B. De Felice, M. Bertazzo, A. F. Tabaran, M. Parolini, R. P. Popa, A. Pintea, L. J. Spicer, A‐L. Nagy, F. Caloni
10.1002/jat.70282
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Toxic Effects of Bisphenol A and Its Analogs on Ovarian Structure and Function: A Narrative Review of Ovary‐Focused Studies
Nurbanu Zengin, Marwa Tawfıq Ahmed Alsalım, Muhammed Canik, Sevda Bağdatlı, Nazan Deniz Yön
10.1002/jat.70287
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Gestational PFOS Exposure Induces Alveolar Developmental Defects by Affecting Immune–Epithelial Crosstalk in Offspring Rats
Jingye Zuo, Jiali Mo, Shuting Weng, Lei Wang, Shuda Zheng, Jianyu Wei, Dexiang Wang, Jinfeng Chen, Leping Ye
10.1002/jat.70271
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Oral Gavage Versus Feed Mixture Exposure Methods in Environmental Toxicology Studies: Advantages and Limitations
Ahmad Jonidi Jafari, Fatemeh Norouzi
10.1002/jat.70272
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Acute and 28‐Day Repeated Dose Oral Toxicity Studies of Olaflur, a Common Cariostatic Agent in Children's Toothpaste
Xue‐Min Shan, Zhao‐Hang Wang, Yi Zhou, Li‐Jiang Peng, Xing‐Wei Yang
10.1002/jat.70288
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 3 days from submission to first decision, 62 days from submission to acceptance, and 13 days from acceptance to publication.
Reformat to Journal of Applied Toxicology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC: $4,140 USD / £2,730 GBP / €3,440 EUR.
Reformat to Journal of Applied Toxicology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
Air Quality and Health Impacts
Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
Animal testing and alternatives
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism
Trace Elements in Health
Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Immunotoxicology and immune responses
Insect and Pesticide Research
Mercury impact and mitigation studies
Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
Occupational exposure and asthma
Computational Drug Discovery Methods
Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases