Author Instructions

Information for Authors Submitting Manuscripts to the
Journal of ADHD and Related Disorders

The Journal of ADHD and Related Disorders (JARD) is the official publication of APSARD. A peer-reviewed, clinically-oriented journal, JARD will cover the latest advances in ADHD with articles that focus on awareness, clinical care, and advancing therapy for adult and pediatric patients with ADHD and related disorders. Through high quality research studies, review articles and meta-analysis of prior literature, JARD provides a forum for exchanging information on best practices and effective treatment strategies for different patient populations and patient education.

The Editors of The Journal of ADHD and Related Disorders welcome manuscript submissions – including clinical research reports, review articles, and case reports – following the guidelines set forth below:

Authorship

The Journal of ADHD and Related Disorders considers manuscripts that conform to the established guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), as described in “Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication – Updated October 2004.” These guidelines are available at www.icmje.org (also published in N Engl J Med. 1997;336:309–315).

As stated in the ICMJE Uniform Requirements, credit for authorship requires substantial contributions to conception and design, acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data; drafting of the manuscript or critical revision for important intellectual content; and final approval of the version to be published.

At the time of submission, The Journal of ADHD and Related Disorders requires the author of an article to sign a statement that he or she has approved the search terms, article selection, and manuscript outline, and accepts full responsibility for all conclusions drawn. Any change in authorship after submission must be approved in writing by all authors.

Financial Disclosure

Authors are required to disclose, in writing, any financial interests (e.g., employment, consultancies, stock ownership or options other than mutual funds, honoraria, expert testimony) in the materials or subject matter dealt with in the manuscript.

Manuscript Components

All manuscripts should be in English, typed, and double-spaced, with the pages numbered. The title page of the paper should include a concise title of the article; the full name(s) of the author(s), highest academic degree(s) (eg, MD), and professional affiliation; and complete contact information – including mailing address, telephone, fax, and e-mail address – of the corresponding author.

Footnotes and uncommon abbreviations should be avoided whenever possible. When abbreviations or symbols are used, they should be defined in the text the first time they appear; any tables and figures should be referred to in the text. Graphics that have been published elsewhere must be accompanied by written consent from the original author and publisher for print and electronic reproduction.

Review Articles
Comprehensive review articles and meta-analyses of the literature are welcomed. A review article should include a concise title; an abstract; an introduction that specifies the purpose of the review; a section on methods that identifies the databases that were searched, key words or phrases used, and inclusion/exclusion criteria for identified articles; an assessment of the validity of reviewed studies; and a summary that includes future directions for studies in this area.

Abstract length: ≤300 words
Article length: ≤5000 words
References: ≤30 
Graphics: ≤6 tables, figures, or illustrations

Case Reports
Case reports describe observations of new or unusual events (eg, relating to a clinical condition, association, reaction, or treatment) in one or more patients that can advance basic understanding of a medical condition, increase clinical skills, or suggest the usefulness of further research. These reports typically include rare, unexpected associations or events and should include data that describe the salient features of the case. The report should be factual, concise, logically organized, and clearly presented. Consistent with ICMJE guidelines, no identifying information – including patients’ names, initials, or healthcare facility identification numbers – should be published in case studies to protect patient privacy and confidentiality. (Note: Please do not submit cases purporting to establish drug efficacy.)

The case report should include a concise title, a structured abstract, an introduction, a description of the case, discussion, a summary, and any relevant references. A table or figure that presents data in a readily interpretable form may be included. The introduction should announce the subject and purpose of the report, including statements of why the case is important. The case description should include a narrative account of the case with pertinent clinical, laboratory, and medication information. Discussion may include evidence that the case is new or unusual and consider possible alternative explanations for case features. The summary may include questions for further consideration, request for input from other experts in the field, and preliminary conclusions of the author.

Abstract length: ≤100 words
Report length: ≤500 words

References: ≤10 
Graphic: 1 table, figure, or illustration

Acknowledgments

Financial Disclosure Policy:
Authors are required to disclose, in writing, any financial interests (eg, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, expert testimony) in the materials or subject matter discussed in the manuscript. (Please consult the ICMJE “Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals” as referenced previously under the Authorship heading).This information may be published at the discretion of the Co-Editors-in-Chief, after consultation with the author. Financial or material support of the research or project must be listed in an acknowledgment.

Manuscript Preparation:
Any contributions to the research or assistance in manuscript preparation by any person(s) other than the authors must be acknowledged in this section.

References

The accuracy of all references cited is the responsibility of the author. References should be numbered in the order in which they appear in the text and the full references listed in the corresponding order at the end of the manuscript. The listing of references should comply with the format set forth in the American Medical Association Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors. 9th ed. Chicago, Ill: American Medical Association; 1998 (see following samples for journal articles, books, and Web sites). Data on file and material that has been “submitted for publication” should not be included in the references.

Journal Article:
Reference to a journal article should include the last names and initials of the authors; full title of the article; full title of the journal, italicized; year of publication; volume number; and inclusive pages of the article. For example,

Pereira MA, Kartashov AI, Ebbeling CB, et al. Fast-food habits, weight gain, and insulin resistance (the CARDIA study):15-year prospective analysis. Lancet. 2005;365:36–42.

Book:
Reference to a book should include the last names and initials of the authors and/or editors; chapter title; book title, italicized; edition number; place of publication; publisher; year of publication; and inclusive pages. For example,

Anderson RM, Funnel MM, Carlson A, et al. Facilitating self-care through empowerment. In: Snoek FJ, Skinner TC, eds. Psychology in Diabetes Care. West Essex, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd; 2000:69–97.

Web site:
Reference to a Web site should include its name, article title, Web site address, and date the Web site was accessed. For example,

World Medical Association. Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects. Available at: http://www.wma.net/e/policy/pdf/17c.pdf.  Accessed July 1, 2005.

Tables

Each table should be prepared in Microsoft Word and inserted after the references. Each table should:

Figures

Figures should be created in Adobe Illustrator and submitted on disk or electronically (.pdf or .eps format); photographs and photocopies are not usable. Figures submitted in any other format may be redrawn and forwarded for review to authors, who will be responsible for the accuracy of the new illustrations. Use arrows indicating the top of the figures where needed. Each figure should be:

A numbered list of short, descriptive figure legends should be included at the end of the paper. The author should not include color illustrations unless prior approval has been granted by the Co-Editors-in-Chief.

File Formats

Both mail and electronic submissions should adhere to the following file formats:

Cover letter, manuscript, and tables—Microsoft Word (.doc)

Figures—Adobe PDF (.pdf) or Adobe Illustrator (.eps)

(Note: For mail submissions, please insert hard copies of figures after tables.)

Submit Manuscripts to:

Cindy Jablonowski, Publisher, The Journal of ADHD and Related Disorders, Elsevier, 685 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 or c.jablonowski@elsevier.com