How to Submit a Manuscript

Submission Format

All manuscripts regardless of the category should be:

Formatted in Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition for both in-text and references.

  1. Tables and figures should be submitted with clear graphics
  2. Illustrations must be supplied as high-resolution (at least 300 dots per inch) files, saved as .eps or .tif. Digital images supplied only as low-resolution files cannot be used.
  3. Photos should be in JPEG format (Mac or PC Version), 300 dots per inch, and submitted in an attachment format. You must submit a photo release form for each identifiable subject or subject’s guardian in a photograph before publication.
  4. A 12-point Arial font should be used throughout the document and tables
  5. Double-space all text and references.
  6. Use 1-inch margins on all four sides of the document(s).

Steps for Submission

Once your manuscript is ready for submission, please complete the following:

  1. Complete the Journal of Acute Care Occupational Therapy (JACOT) Submission Verification Google Form which includes the Article Submission Agreement Form, Copyright Agreement Form, Conflict of Interest Form, and AI Disclosure Form. JACOT Google Form
  2. Create a separate manuscript without tables, figures, or illustrations
  3. Create separate tables (if applicable) document
  4. Create a separate figures (if applicable) document
  5. Create a illustrations (if applicable) document
  6. Format photos (if applicable) in a separate JPeg format or within a Microsoft Word document
  7. Email manuscript, tables, figures, illustrations, photos to: JournalofAcuteCareOT@gmail.com

 

 Other Considerations

  • All copyrighted illustrations, images, or figures must have a signed copyright release to be published in this journal.
  • Any submitted photo(s) must have photo/media release forms completed and approved for by those in the photo as well as the associated institution for which the photo(s) were taken.