期刊名称：EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
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Experimental Gerontology appears 12 times per year and provides a forum for the publication of work that elucidates the processes of biological aging in fungi, plants, animals, and humans from the molecular level to that of the whole organism. Experimental Gerontology publishes original work in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, neurosciences, nutrition, immunology, and endocrinology.
The journal also aims at bridging the gap between basic and clinical aspects of gerontology by publishing papers on basic aspects of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and other proliferative and metabolic disorders of the aged.
Manuscripts on psychological, social and epidemiological aspects of aging and reports on clinical studies do not fall within the scope of the journal.
In addition to original Research Manuscripts, Short Reports, Reviews, Mini-Reviews, Commentaries, Perspectives, Meeting Reports, Opinions on controversial subjects as well as Images of Experimental Gerontology are published. A team of internationally established Editors covering all fields of gerontology is responsible for the scientific quality of this core journal. A competent, fair and fast reviewing process is guaranteed. |
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Instructions to Authors
Europe: Editorial Office, Experimental Gerontology, Prof. Georg Wick, Institute for Biomedical Aging Research of the Austrian Academy of Science, Rennweg 10, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria (Tel: (+43) 512 58 39 19 55; Fax: (+43) 512 58 39 19 8; E-mail: exp.gerontol@oeaw.ac.at
USA: Editorial Office, Experimental Gerontology, Elsevier Science Inc., 275 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458 USA (Tel: (11) (617) 630 2244; Fax: (11) (617) 630 2245; E-mail: us_expger@elsevier.com)
INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS
SUBMISSION AND REVIEWING OF MANUSCRIPTS Submit three copies of the manuscript with three sets of original illustrations to the European or the U.S. Editorial office. In addition to the paper copy, an electronic file of the manuscript can be submitted by e-mail to speed up the reviewing process (specified instructions for electronic submission are given below). Manuscripts will be reviewed by at least two editors and/or external referees. Authors should receive a decision on the suitability of their submission within four weeks after receipt in the editorial office.
ON-LINE SUBMISSION Authors accessing the journal home page on the web http://elsevier.com/locate/expgero may access the e-submission tool by clicking on Author gateway, followed by the "sumbit on-line to this journal" link. Articles can be uploaded as a Mircrosoft (MS) Word or Wordperfect. It is also possible to submit the article in PostScript or Adobe Acrobat PDF format, but if the article is accepted it will be necessary to send in the original source files. The system generates an Acrobat PDF version of the article which is used for the reviewing process. It is crucial that all graphical and tabular elements be placed within the text, so that the file suitable for reviewing. Authors, Reviewers and Editors send and receive all correspondence by E-mail, and no paper correspondence is necessary. Note that compuscripts are converted into PDF for the review process but may need to be edited after acceptance to follow journal standars. For this an "editable" file format is necessary.
LANGUAGE Only papers written in English are considered. Authors who are doubtful about their competency in English are urged to seek help from colleagues whose first language is English. Manuscripts that do not conform to standard English style, usage, and grammar will be returned to authors for modification prior to scientific review.
SOURCES For general and technical assistance in preparing scientific papers, authors should refer to Stedman's Medical Dictionary (24th Edition, 1984, Williams and Wilkins, Co., Baltimore, MD), CBE Style Manual (5th Edition, 1983, Council of Biology Editors, Inc., Bethesda, MD), and the Handbook for Authors of Papers in American Chemical Society Publications (3rd Edition, 1978, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC). See Cancer Res 1986; 46: 455-456, for acceptable standard abbreviations for common biochemicals, units of concentration, length, area, volume, mass, time, and for physical and chemical units, chemicals drug and enzyme terminology, and designations for inbred and outbred animals.
PRIOR PUBLICATION Submission of a paper to Experimental Gerontology will be held to imply that, other than an abstract or preliminary report, it (1) has not been previously published, (2) has been approved by all co-authors, and (3) is not under simultaneous consideration for publication elsewhere.
PERMISSION It is the responsibility of the author to obtain permission from the copyright holder to use previously published tables, figures, and extended extracts.
TRANSFER OF COPYRIGHT Authors submitting a manuscript do so with the understanding that if it is accepted for publication, copyright of the article, including the right to reproduce the article in all forms and media, shall be transferred to Elsevier Science Inc.
Elsevier will do everything possible to get your article corrected and published as quickly and accurately as possible. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all of your corrections are sent back to us in one communication. Subsequent corrections will not be possible, so please ensure your first sending is complete.
PAGE PROOFS AND REPRINTS First named authors will receive page proofs unless otherwise specified. Reprints of the issue may be ordered on a reprint order form that accompanies the proofs. Corrections to proofs are restricted to changes in printer's error only. Proofs should be returned within 48 hours of receipt.
Elsevier will do everything possible to get your article corrected and pyblished as quickly and accurately as possible. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all of your corrections are sent back to us in one communication. Subsequent corrections will not be possible, so please ensure your first sending is complete.
PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPTS Papers must be typed double-spaced throughout, including references and tables, on white bond paper. Pages should be numbered consecutively. A total of three copies of the manuscript must be submitted including three sets of original figures in camera-ready form suitable for direct reproduction.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH MANUSCRIPTS AND SHORT RE-PORTS Original research manuscripts and short reports (up to 10 manuscript pages including references) should consist of the following sections:
Title page The title page must include (1) the title of the paper, (2) name(s) and affiliation(s) of the author(s), (3) a statement indicating to whom correspondence and proofs should be sent with a complete mailing address, telephone/fax numbers, and e-mail address, (4) a running title consisting of not more than 40 letters and spaces, and (5) five to ten key words or phrases of not more than three words each.
Abstract A one paragraph abstract consisting of not more than 200 words must be included. It should state the purpose of the study, basic procedures used, main findings, and conclusions.
Introduction This should be a concise statement of the basis for the study and its scientific context.
Materials and Methods Subsections under this heading should include a description of all materials used and their sources. Methods should be described with enough detail so that a reader knowledgeable in the field can reproduce the experiments. Experimental Gerontology endorses the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and expects that all research involving humans will have been conducted in accordance with these principles. It is expected that the "Guiding Principles in the Care of and Use of Laboratory Animals" (or its equivalent), approved by the American Physiological Society (or a similar national professional soci-ety) will have been observed.
Results If necessary, subheadings may be used for an orderly presen-tation. All figures, tables, and photographs must be referred to in the text.
Discussion This should include conclusions derived from the study and supported by the data. Consideration should be given to the impact that these conclusions have on the body of knowledge in which context the experiments were conducted.
Acknowledgments Place on a separate page preceding the reference list.
REVIEW ARTICLES AND MINI-REVIEWS Mini-Reviews should consist of 9 to 12 double-spaced manuscript pages including a maximum of 30 references. Outlines of Review Articles and Mini-Reviews should be submitted first to the Editor-in-Chief before the final manuscript is produced.Reproduction of colour in review articles, if considered functional by the editor, will be free of charge to the author(s).
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters should refer to an article published in a previous issue and not exceed two manuscript pages including one table or figure. They are subject to review and editing. Any editing will be subject to the approval of the author.
IMAGES OF EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY Single-page illustrations of interest to experimental gerontologists are welcome. They should be accompanied by short self-explanatory legends similar to the "Images in Clinical Medicine" appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine.
CONTROVERSIES (opposing viewpoints on hot topics), COMMENTARIES, PERSPECTIVES (highlighting future problems of experi-mental gerontology), as well as REPORTS ON SELECTED MEETINGS are published occasionally.
FIGURES AND TABLES Three sets of consecutively numbered illustrations or figures, including photomicrographs, must be submitted camera- ready and suitable for direct reproduction. Figure legends should be typed double-spaced on a separate page. Line drawings should be provided as clear sharp prints. Photographs should be submitted as high-quality glossy prints, lettering must be done with a lettering guide large enough to produce 2 mm letters in the final reproduction. Typewritten lettering is not acceptable on photographs. All photographs must be lightly marked on the reverse with the author's name, running title of the paper, figure number, and a notation indicating the top and bottom. Explain all markings placed on photographs, including internal magnification scale or bar and, if appropriate, the staining method used. Magnifications listed in legends will not be acceptable since it may be necessary to reduce the size of the figures or photographs. Tables should be numbered consecutively in order of appearance. Table captions should be typed double-spaced on the same page as the table. The extra costs of colour reproduction will be charged to the author(s), except if the article is a review article. Reproduction of colour in review articles, if considered functional by the editors, will be free of charge to the authors.
REFERENCES The list of references should begin on a separate page and, like the text, be typed double-spaced. Include only those publications that are cited in the text. Material submitted for publication but not yet accepted should be noted as "unpublished data" and should not be included in the reference list. The surnames of the authors followed by initials should be given. Cite all authors; "et al." is not sufficient. Abbreviate journal names according to the Index Medicus system. (Also see International Committee of Medical Journal Editors: Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals. Br. Med. J. 296, 401-405, 1988.)
Examples:
(a) Papers published in periodicals:
Brack, C., Lithgow, G.J., Osiewacz, H., Toussaint, O., 2000. Molecular and cellular gerontology. EMBO J., 19, 1929-1934.
Harman, D., 1998. Extending functional life span. Exp. Gerontol. 33, 95-112.
(b) Books:
Guyton, A.C., Hall, J.E., 1996. Textbook of Medical Physiology, 9th ed. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA.
(c) Edited books:
Cristofalo, V.J., Pignolo, R.J., 1995. Cell culture as a model. In: Masoro, E.J. (Ed.). Handbook of the Physiology - Aging. Oxford University Press, New York, pp. 53-82.
Miquel, J., Fleming, J.E., 1988. Testing ageing theories. In: F. A. Lints; M.H. Soliman (Eds.). Drosophila as a Model Organism for Ageing Studies, London, pp. 17-29.
Sohal, R.S., Orr, W.C., 1995. Is oxdiative stress a causal factor in aging? In: Esser, K., Martin, G.M. (Eds.). Molecular Aspects of Aging. Wiley, New York, pp.109-127
COMPUTER DISKS Authors are required to submit a 3.50 HD/DD computer disk to the editorial office. Please observe the following cri-teria: 1. When your paper has been refereed, revised if necessary, and accepted, send a disk containing the final version with the final hard copy. Make sure that the disk and the hard copy match exactly. 2. Specify what software was used, including which release, e.g., Word-Perfect 6.0. 3. Specify what computer was used (IBM compatible PC, Apple Macintosh, etc.). 4. The article file should include all textual material (text, references, tables, figure captions, etc.) and separate illustration files, if available. 5. The file should follow the general instructions on style/arrangement and, in particular, the reference style of this journal as given above. 6. The file should be single-spaced and should use the wrap-around end-of-line feature, i.e., returns at the end of paragraphs only. Place two returns after every element such as title, headings, and paragraphs. 7. Keep a backup disk for reference and safety.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
In all instances, electronic submissions must be accompanied by hard copies, as described above. In order to accelerate the review process, authors are requested also to submit their manuscripts electronically as an e-mail attachment to the following e-mail address: exp.gerontol@oeaw.ac.at. Manuscripts have to be saved and sent as Word 6.0 files (Macintosh or PC) containing all necessary artwork. Alternatively, half-tone pictures should be provided as TIF or JPEG files (150 dpi resolution, grayscale) and other figures as TIF or EPS files.
Reprints
Twenty-five (25) reprints of each article are sent to the auhtor(s) free of charge. Additional reprints can be ordered by the author(s) on the reprint form quoting that are sent to the author(s) upon receipt of the article for typesetting.
Information
All questions arising after acceptance of a manuscript, especially those relating to proofs, publication and reprints, should be directed to the publishers. Mark O'Mahoney at Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd., Elsevier House, Brookvale Plaza, East Park, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland; Tel.: +353 61 709155, Fax: +353 61 709109, Email: m.omahoney@elsevier.ie
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief:
Georg Wick, Innsbruck, Austria
Managing Editor:
Beatrix Grubeck-Loebenstein, Innsbruck, Austria
Manuscript Submission for USA:
Experimental Gerontology, Elsevier Science Inc., 275 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458, USA. Tel.: +1 617 6302244, E-mail: us_expger@elsevier.com Fax: +1 617 6302245
Manuscript Submission for Europe:
Georg Wick, Editorial Office, c/o Institute for Biomedical Aging Research of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Rennweg 10, A-6020 Innsbruck, Tel: +43-512-58-39-19-55, Fax: +43-512-58-39-19-8, E-mail: Exp.Gerontol@oeaw.ac.at
European Affiliate Editors:
Peter Berger, Innsbruck, Austria
Pidder Jansen-Duerr, Innsbruck, Austria
US Affiliate Editors:
George S. Roth, Baltimore, MD, USA
Rudolph E. Tanzi, Charlestown, MA, USA
Founding Editor:
Alex Comfort,
Honorary Editor:
Leonard Hayflick, San Francisco, CA, USA
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