For Authors
The Journal of Endodontics is owned by the American Association of Endodontists. Submitted manuscripts must pertain to endodontics and may be original research (e.g., clinical trials, basic science related to the biological aspects of endodontics, basic science related to endodontic techniques, case reports or zebras) or review articles related to the scientific or applied aspects of endodontics. Authors of potential review articles are encouraged to first contact the editor during their preliminary development via e-mail at JEndodontics@UTHSCSA.edu). Manuscripts submitted for publication must be submitted solely to the JOE and not published elsewhere.
First-Time Users
All manuscripts must be submitted online through the Elsevier Editorial System at http://ees.elsevier.com/joe/. Please click the Register button on the home page and enter the requested information. Upon successful registration, you will be sent an e-mail indicating your username and password. Print a copy of this information for future reference. (Note: If you have received an e-mail from us with an assigned username and password, or if you are a repeat user, do not register again; just log in. Once you have an assigned username and password, you do not have to reregister, even if your status changes (that is, author, reviewer or editor).)
Authors: Please click the log-in button from the menu at the top of the page and log in to the system as an Author. Submit your manuscript according to the contributor instructions. You will be able to track the progress of your manuscript during the review. If you experience any problems, please contact Ken Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D., at JEndodontics@UTHSCSA.edu or by fax at 210/567-3389. Requests for help and other questions will be addressed in the order received.
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Submission of Manuscript
Please review the guidelines for publishing papers in the JOE before submitting your manuscript.
A cover letter, containing signatures of all authors and the following information, must be scanned and submitted on the Web site with the manuscript files or else mailed to Kenneth Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D., Editor, Dept. of Endodontics, UTHSCSA, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900:
a. The manuscript title, name and address (including e-mail) of one author designated as the corresponding author. This author will be responsible for editing proofs and ordering reprints when applicable.
b. The following paragraph: “In consideration of the editors of the Journal of Endodontics taking action in reviewing and editing this submission, the author(s) undersigned hereby transfer, assign or otherwise convey all copyright ownership to the AAE in the event that such work is published in that Journal.”
c. If the purpose of a paper is to evaluate a commercial product, then a separate statement must be included with the submission, which asserts that the product was used exactly according to manufacturer’s instructions. If this was not the case, a precise description of any variant use must be prominently stated in the abstract, methods and, if appropriate, in the title.
d. All authors must also sign the following statement, which must accompany the manuscript: “I affirm that I have no financial affiliation (e.g., employment, direct payment, stock holdings, retainers, consultantships, patent licensing arrangements or honoraria), or involvement with any commercial organization with direct financial interest in the subject or materials discussed in this manuscript, nor have any such arrangements existed in the past three years. Any other potential conflict of interest is disclosed.” Any author who cannot sign this statement must append a paragraph to the manuscript that fully discloses any financial or other interest that poses a conflict. This paragraph should follow the “Discussion” section.
e. If human subjects are used, include the following statement: “The informed consent of all human subjects who participated in the experimental investigation reported or described in this manuscript was obtained after the nature of the procedure and possible discomforts and risks had been fully explained.”
f. If animals are used, a statement on protocol approval by the institutional animal care and use committee must be included.
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Disclaimer
“The statements, opinions and advertisements in the Journal of Endodontics are solely those of the individual authors, contributors, editors or advertisers, as indicated. Those statements, opinions and advertisements do not effect any endorsement by the American Association of Endodontists or its agents, authors, contributors, editors or advertisers, or the publisher. Unless otherwise specified, the American Association of Endodontists and the publisher disclaim any and all responsibility or liability for such material.”
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