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50+ years of publishing excellence, connecting research with a worldwide audience.

Personal support and timely peer review, from your first enquiry through to publication.

Why publish with us

Why publish with us?

Personalized author support

Pre-submission inquiries are welcomed and expert editorial assistance provided throughout the publication process.

Timely publication

Efficient publication timelines with different options across all Adis journals.

Independent and unbiased

Rigorous peer review with globally recognised editorial board experts. Adis also endorses the ICMJE/WAME/COPE and GPP guidelines.

Open access options

Choose from hybrid and fully open access publishing across the Adis portfolio.

Maximise visibility

Most Adis journals are PubMed- or Medline-indexed with all offering open access options. Adis content also benefits from superior search engine optimization and semantic linking with Springer Nature platform reach.

Global readership

Global outreach via Springer Nature to thousands of institutions worldwide.

Rejected elsewhere after peer review?

A previous rejection does not mean the end of the road for your research. Submit your manuscript together with any reviewer reports and a brief response to the comments received. Our editors will assess your work and help identify the most suitable journal for scientifically sound research.

How to submit

From enquiry to published.

01

Check fit

Read the aims, scope, and author instructions on the journal website.

02

Submit

Upload through the journal’s Editorial Manager site — accessible via the journal website.

03

Peer review

Constructive, timely expert feedback.

04

Publish

Timely online publication.

Personal support when you need it.

For Rapid+ journals, concierge submission assistance is available.

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Beyond the traditional paper

More ways to publish.

Podcasts and vodcasts, patient–physician perspectives, practical approaches, and standalone article summaries — all peer reviewed to the same standard.

Enhancements

Bring your article to life.

Add digital features and plain language summaries to any article, all peer reviewed.

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For authors

Submitting a manuscript

  1. 1

    Choose your journal

    Each title has its own Aims and Scope, so start by finding the right home for your work.

  2. 2

    Read the author instructions

    The journal’s page sets out the papers it accepts, the layout and format to follow, and our policies and procedures.

  3. 3

    Submit through Editorial Manager

    Select “Submit manuscript” on the journal page. Step-by-step instructions are on the system.

Pick a journal to get started

Each opens its page on Springer Nature Link, where the Aims and Scope, author instructions, and submission link live.

Submitting to an Adis Rapid+ journal? The Rapid+ team can submit the manuscript on your behalf if you prefer.

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