How many figures are allowed in PNAS?
Letters to the Editor provide brief comments that allow readers to constructively address a difference of opinion with authors of a PNAS article. Letters are limited to 500 words, 2 graphical elements (figures or tables), and 10 references. Legends should only include brief descriptions of the figures.
How long it takes to publish in PNAS?
On average, a full review takes just 45 days, and most articles publish within 6 months of submission.
Who can submit to PNAS?
PNAS authors, editors, and reviewers come from around the globe. Submissions are welcomed from all researchers. Authors do not need to have a connection to an NAS member to publish in PNAS. More than 75% of published articles are submitted di- rectly to PNAS, not as Contributed articles by NAS members.
How long does PNAS take to reject?
More than 50% of Direct Submissions are declined by the Editorial Board without additional review, within 2 weeks on average. For papers that are sent on to an editor and reviewers, the average time to receive a decision is 45 days. If accepted, authors have their articles published as soon as 4 weeks after acceptance.
What reference style does PNAS use?
PNAS is format-neutral at initial submission, which means that manuscripts do not need to be formatted according to specific journal guidelines to be considered for review.
How do I publish on PNAS?
The standard mode of submitting manuscripts to PNAS is Direct Submission; manuscripts may be submitted directly to PNAS—authors do not need to first obtain an NAS member’s agreement to serve as an editor. Direct Submissions account for more than 95% of papers submitted and 75% of papers published in PNAS.
Is PNAS a paid journal?
All PNAS articles are free within 6 months of publication. Authors who choose the open access option can have their articles made available without cost to the reader immediately upon publication.
How many pages can you put in a PNAS article?
The preferred length of these articles is 6 pages, but PNAS allows articles up to a maximum of 12 pages. A standard 6-page article is approximately 4,000 words, 50 references, and 4 medium-size graphical elements (i.e., figures and tables). Direct Submissions: Most PNAS articles are Direct Submissions.
Do you need a license to publish a PNAS article?
PNAS articles are published under a variety of license terms. This page explains which licenses govern the use of PNAS content. Users are advised to check each article for its publication license and corresponding distribution policies.
Can a member editor of PNAS reject a manuscript?
The Board may reject manuscripts without further review, or review and reject manuscripts that do not meet PNAS standards. More than 50% of submissions are declined at initial evaluation. A member editor is an NAS member who is an active scientist in the field most relevant to your research.
Do you have to include a retraction notice in PNAS?
References must be in PNAS style and numbered in the order they appear in the text. Unpublished abstracts presented at meetings or references to “data not shown” are not permitted. If necessary to reference a retracted article, include an explanation for doing so and cite the retraction notice rather than the original publication.