Guide
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2007 Sept 1
Author Guidelines
- 2007 Sept 1
Who We Are
The Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) , an award-winning publication, is a leading voice in emergency medicine and prehospital care. Our readers consist of EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physicians, EMS managers, administrators and educators.
We seek articles about the EMS industry of direct relevance to field providers; clinical developments and controversies in prehospital care; stories chronicling provider health and professional development; innovative applications of EMS; interviews and profiles of key industry players; the latest in EMS equipment and technology; and news and commentary about the industry.
How to Submit Your Story Idea
All story ideas must be submitted with a cover letter that outlines your qualifications. Please include your name, full address, phone, fax, and e-mail address on all correspondence.
We accept story submission in one of the following two formats: query letters and manuscripts.
One-page query letter. It should answer these questions:
- What specifically are you going to tell JEMS readers?
- Why do JEMS readers need to know this?
- How will you make your case (e.g., literature review, research, interviews, etc.)?
Manuscripts
Because we prefer to discuss content and related issues before you submit a completed manuscript, we prefer query letters. However, on occasion we accept manuscripts–pending rewrites and other editorial changes. Again, when submitting a manuscript ensure your cover letter includes the following:
- What specifically are you going to tell JEMS readers?
- Why do JEMS readers need to know this?
- How will you make your case (e.g., literature review, research, interviews, etc.)?
We don’t read manuscripts unless they are:
- Submitted with accurate footnotes, numbered consecutively, provided at the end of the manuscript (do not use automatic embedded footnotes and numbering);
- Typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins;
- Submitted on 3.5-inch disk or via e-mail;
- Created in Microsoft Word or a comparable word-processing program.
Manuscript review process
All articles undergo a review process to assess accuracy and relevance. You may be contacted during the review process to discuss any comments or questions about your completed manuscript. Rewrites often are requested at this time to accommodate reviewers’ concerns.
Editors’ hints on getting published
- Read back issues of the magazine to learn our style.
- Research back issues to ensure we haven’t covered your topic within the past three years.
- Read and follow the instructions on this page.
How long does it take to review my story idea?
We review unsolicited queries/manuscripts as time permits. Allow us three months to review your manuscript.
Where do I send my story idea?
JEMS Editor, 525 B Street, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101, or via e-mail to jems.editor@elsevier.com
What happens if JEMS accepts my story idea?
Upon acceptance of your query/manuscript, you will receive an editorial confirmation letter that outlines specifics of the article, length, due dates and payment. You will be assigned an in-house editor to review and edit your manuscript. Use the assigning editor as a resource for questions about direction, tone, style, etc.
Payment (subject to change)
Features: $200—400; Departments: $150—200; News items: $25
All payments are made on publication. We don’t accept simultaneous submissions or poetry.
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