Manuscript Submission Guidelines:
Foot & Ankle Specialist Manuscript Submission Guidelines
Editorial Purpose and Policies
Foot & Ankle Specialist (FAS) serves as a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancement of foot and ankle care. The primary audiences for FAS are podiatric surgeons and orthopaedists specializing in foot and ankle care. Authors should focus on the needs and interests of these individuals with particular emphasis on clinical relevance to any data cited or recommendations made.
The journal welcomes review and research articles in addition to technical articles, case reports, practice-based, treatment dilemmas, advancements in foot and ankle specialization care, and equipment usage. Foot & Ankle Specialist now also accepts articles for the “Techniques” section of the journal; however note the criteria:
1. The technique must be innovative.
2. The technique must be abiding by standard of care and within scope of practice of author
3. The article must be evidenced-based.
4. Any clinical follow-up should be included as well.
5. 4 pages max (3,000 words)
There are also monthly department columns, including:
- Technology column: an approximate 1,500-word first-person column about technological developments or what is going on in an MD's practice
- Master Surgeon: an approximate 1,500-word first-person column on a new surgical technique you use or are familiar with, or a step-by-step technique column on a topic such as reconstructive surgery, arthritis, etc.
Manuscripts will be reviewed by at least two reviewers in a double-blind peer review. Manuscripts are considered with the stipulation that they are submitted solely to FAS and that no part of the submission has previously appeared elsewhere. Where questions exist, authors should submit copies of material that has appeared elsewhere. It is the author’s responsibility to obtain and submit permission for any copyrighted material in the manuscript (such as, tables or figures).
Submission of Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/fas. Authors will be required to set up an online account on the SageTrack system powered by ScholarOne.
Questions regarding manuscript submission or preparation can be directed to:fas@sagepub.com.
Manuscripts must be prepared and submitted in the manner described in the American Medical Association’s Manual of Style. Transfer of copyright to Sage Publications is a condition of publication (authors will receive a copyright transfer form prior to publication). Upon acceptance of manuscript, please submit signed transfer of copyright forms to the attention of Sarah Becker at Sage Publications, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320; email: sarah.becker@sagepub.com; telephone:805-410-7276; fax:805-499-0871.
Questions for the editors can be directed to Dr. Babak Baravarian at bbaravarian@mednet.ucla.edu or Dr. Gregory C. Berlet at gberlet@aol.com.
Manuscript Preparation
- The manuscript is typed on white paper, 22 × 28 cm (8½ × 11 in.), with margins of at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) at top, bottom, and both sides.
- Use double spacing.
- Arrange the manuscript with the following sections and begin each section on a separate page: (1) title page, (2) abstract, (3) key words, (4) text, (5) acknowledgments, (6) references, (7) glossary (if needed), (8) tables (each table on a separate page), (9) figures, and (10) legends.
- All pages should be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page, and the first author’s name and the page number should be included in the upper right corner of each page.
- Abbreviated terms are spelled out at first use and followed with the abbreviation in parentheses. Avoid overuse of contrived abbreviations.
- Written permission to use non-original material (quotations exceeding 100 words, any table or illustration) from both author and publisher of the original is included, and the source is credited in the manuscript. No article will be accepted as a submission to FAS without all required permissions.
- Title page: Include (1) the full title of the paper—short, clear, and specific; (2) authors’ full names, (3) degrees and institutional affiliation of all authors; (4) name, address (including zip code), e-mail address, and phone number of all contributing authors; and (5) a running title of 3 or 4 words. Indicate the author to whom communications should go to regarding the manuscript and reprint requests.
- Abstract: Provide an article summary of 200 words or less.
- Key words: Include 4-5 key words.
- Grant and other acknowledgments: Specify support of any work discussed, by a grant or otherwise, as well as the meeting, if any, at which the paper was presented (including place and date).
It is the author’s responsibility to disclose any potential conflict of interest regarding the manuscript, as specified on the transfer of copyright form. Additionally, any identifying information regarding a patient should be removed from the manuscript or informed consent from the patient will be required.
Statements and opinions expressed in the articles and communications appearing in the journal are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the editors and publisher. The editors and publisher disclaim any responsibility or liability for such material. Neither the editors nor the publisher guarantee, warrant, or endorse any product or service advertised in this publication, nor do they guarantee any claim made by the manufacturer of such product or service.
References
Double-space references throughout, number them in the sequence in which they appear in the text, and identify them in text by superscript Arabic numerals. Accuracy and completeness of references are the author’s responsibility. References follow the American Medical Association’s Manual of Style. If there are more than 6 authors, the first 3 authors are used followed by “et al” including names and initials of all authors. Index Medicus abbreviations are used for journal titles, volume, inclusive page numbers, and year:
- Journal: Mazze RI, Cousins MJ, Kosek JC. Strain differences in metabolism and susceptibility to the nephrotoxic effects of methoxyflurane in rats. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1973;184:481-488.
- Book: Baston HC. An Introduction to Statistics in the Medical Services. Minneapolis, Minn: Burgess; 1956:110-114.
- Chapter: Cohen PJ, Marshall BE. Effects of halothane on respiratory control in rat liver mitochondria. In: Fink BR, ed. Toxicity of Anesthetics. Baltimore, Md: Williams and Wilkins; 1968:24-36.
- Tables: Double space on pages separate from the text. Tables should not duplicate material text or illustrations.
- Legends: Credit for any previously published illustration must be given in the corresponding legend. All symbols should be explained in the legend.
Electronic Art Submission
Acceptable file formats:
- TIFF (identified *.TIF) Tag Image File Format
- EPS (identified *.EPS) Encapsulated Postscript File
- JPEG (identified *.JPG) Joint Photographic Experts Group
- PDF (identified *.PDF) Portable Document Format
File Requirements:
- Line art (black and white) should be scanned at 1200 dpi at 1 bit
- Color and grayscale images should be scanned at 300 dpi at 8 bit
- Save each figure as its own file and do not include any extra text (ie, figure captions).
- Sizing: Save the image to the size of the final printed version with an allowance of not more than 10% larger.
Subscription Information:
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