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Submission Deadlines

The 2010 deadlines for manuscript submission are November 20th, January 22nd, March 19th, May 21st, July 22nd, and September 22nd. Manuscripts that are received by these deadlines and are accepted without further revision are eligible for publication on the The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Web site in 7 weeks and in the journal in 10 weeks. The publication date is on or about the 15th day of the month. Manuscripts that are revised, resubmitted, and then accepted are usually published on the Web site in 6 weeks and in print 9 weeks after resubmission.

Receipt of manuscripts that fulfill the requirements for submission is acknowledged in writing. Authors should refer to the assigned manuscript number in all related correspondence. Papers that do not adhere to the manuscript requirements may be returned for revision before being reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you publish articles online ahead of print?

    Yes. Online publication typically occurs 1 to 3 weeks ahead of print (second or third week of the cover month, NOT the month before).

  • When will my article appear on PubMed after it is published?

    All articles are submitted to PubMed after publication. The amount of time between publication and appearance on PubMed is dependent on the National Library of Medicine’s internal processes and workflow, over which we as publishers have no control. Please contact the National Library of Medicine for more information.

  • What is the estimated duration of peer review?

    Peer review is usually completed in 3 to 4 weeks.

  • When can I expect to see my paper in print?

    Manuscripts are typically published within 8 weeks of acceptance.

  • What is the status of my paper?

    Please contact the production manager, Theresa Salerno, to learn the status of your manuscript. Include the manuscript number in your correspondence.

  • Can I check the status of my paper online?

    Unfortunately, we do not currently offer this capability.

  • Is my paper still on track for publication?

    Yes, unless you’ve heard otherwise from the editor.

  • What forms are the authors required to submit?

    All authors must complete a copyright transfer form and a declarations form before a manuscript will be published. Delayed receipt of these forms from ALL authors will delay the publication of the paper to the subsequent month.

  • What are your turnaround times?

    You can expect to receive the edited manuscript within 3 weeks of acceptance, depending on the workflow at the journal. You will be expected to return your comments and revisions within 3 business days. Galley proofs will follow within 1 week, with turnaround/final approval expected within 24 hours. If you must circulate the paper to various authors for approval, please make contingency plans if 1 or more authors is expected to be out of the office.

  • My paper hasn’t yet been published online or in print, but I need the full citation. How can I obtain this?

    The full citation will be as follows: [Authors]. [Article title]. Am J Geriatr Pharmac. 2009;31:XXX–XXX. If you need page numbers or the electronic identification number, please contact Theresa Salerno.

  • We’ve provided final approval on our paper. When do I see it online?

    Papers appear online approximately the third week of the month.