INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS
Journal of Validation Technology ® and The Journal of GXP Compliance ®
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JOURNAL OF VALIDATION TECHNOLOGY
The Journal of Validation Technology (JVT) provides useful information on processes and associated systems in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Subjects addressed include manufacturing and packaging processes; cleaning processes; analytical methods; equipment, facilities, utilities, control systems; computer system qualification; and associated topics. JVT embraces a comprehensive approach to validation. This includes design and development information conducted preliminary to validation and qualification, conformance testing that confirms development, and subsequent maintenance of the validated state. Information may include basic concepts, strategic approaches, laboratory studies, practical applications, experimental or process data, case studies, and expert commentary. Technical papers are peer-reviewed.

JOURNAL OF GXP COMPLIANCE
The Journal of GXP Compliance (JGXP) provides useful information on regulated activities including good laboratory practice (GLP), good clinical practice (GCP), and good manufacturing practice (GMP). The Journal embraces a comprehensive approach to compliance. This includes information on activities in advance of and in support of respective compliance performance, demonstration of compliance, and activities to maintain a compliant state. Information may include basic concepts, strategic approaches, expert commentary, experimental and laboratory studies, applications, actual compliance performance, and case studies. Technical papers are peer-reviewed.

MANUSCRIPTS FOR PUBLICATION
JVT and JGXP welcome the submission of manuscripts for publication as peer-reviewed papers, articles for features, and personal commentaries. Papers may be submitted as individual papers or multiple documents in a series addressing a specific topic.

Proposals for new regular feature topics (publication in each issue for an extended period) are also requested.

Manuscripts may be submitted by either of two approaches:

• Proposals for future manuscripts to be written may also be submitted for consideration.
  Authors are then advised if proposals are acceptable. Completed manuscripts are expected to be submitted within a reasonable time period. Submitting proposals for future manuscripts will enable the journal to advise authors regarding an approximate publication data or whether other approved papers on the same topic are in queue for publication.

• Completed manuscripts submitted as peer-reviewed papers, features, or commentaries.
  All papers must be submitted as a complete and final draft, including figures and tables, before being considered for publication. Technical papers are subject to peer review before being accepted for publication. Accepted papers will be edited for grammar and style by the journal editorial staff.

Before submitting the final manuscript, authors are urged to review their documents for clarity of expression, details of grammar, and typographical accuracy. Acronyms and abbreviations used in manuscripts should be defined. Submitted papers should be original and not previously published elsewhere. The author is responsible for all statements in his or her work. All accepted manuscripts are subject to copyediting. The journal is not responsible for the safety of artwork or photographs. The journal's art department may recreate submitted graphics and tables.

NOTE: All text, figures, graphics, photos, and tables must be the author's original work. It is the author's responsibility to secure any and all copyright permissions.

EDITORIAL CALENDAR
The following provides the respective issue, publishing month, and due date for manuscripts to be submitted to the coordinating editor:

CRITERIA FOR MANUSCRIPT ACCEPTABILITY
The following are primary considerations of editors, reviewers, and feature coordinators for manuscript acceptability.

• Usefulness of information to the reader. Usefulness of information is the primary criterion for acceptability.

• Benefit of information over that previously published.

• Clear statement of objective of the manuscript.

• Scientific and technical basis for the information, as appropriate.

• Consistency of information/approaches with regulatory guidelines.

• Well written, including good grammar and punctuation.

MANUSCRIPT FORMAT
Please submit manuscripts in MSWord with figures sent separately. Figures, photos, and graphics should be in a print-quality, high-resolution format.

The following are recommended for submitted manuscripts:

1. Executive summary (abstract). A short summary of the entire manuscript at the start of the paper. This enables a "quick read" of the document.

2. Key points. The main points of the manuscript clearly stating the usefulness and benefits for the reader.

3. Introduction and content presented in appropriate sections. Sections may include "Experimental," "Materials and Methods," "Results and Discussion," or other sections as appropriate for the type of manuscript.

4. Conclusions. A concluding section at the end of the document.

5. Definitions. Definitions of technical terms may be provided as appropriate.

6. References. Numerical references identified in the manuscript.

7. Endnotes. All enumerated footnotes in the manuscript are listed as endnotes.

8. Acronyms. Acronyms may be provided as appropriate.

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
Submit manuscripts to coordinating editor Susan Haigney at shaigney@advanstar.com. Sample copies of the Journal may be requested from the coordinating editor.