Articles
Acceptance of articles will be based on originality and importance to the field of hematology. Manuscripts submitted in this category are expected to be concise, well organized, and clearly written. These manuscripts are reviewed by two or more experts in the field, and detailed comments from the reviewers are generally returned to the authors. Manuscripts are submitted with the understanding that they are original contributions and do not contain data that has been published elsewhere, including symposia volumes, etc. Meeting abstracts do not constitute prior publication.
Short Communication
Definitive, brief papers of importance within the broad discipline of laboratory hematology will be considered for expedited review and publication. Consideration as a Short Communication must be requested at the time of submission by the authors and requires approval by the Editor-in-Chief. Papers that the Editor-in-Chief decide not to process as Short Communications will be handled as regular manuscripts unless the authors choose to have them returned without further review. Criteria for selection as Short Communication include originality, scientific importance, and the potential value of accelerated publication to the readers of Laboratory Hematology. Decisions on these manuscripts will be made within one week of receipt and will not be accompanied by detailed reviewers' comments. Short Communications should not exceed five typewritten pages, double-spaced, while clear and concise presentation of data is required. Manuscripts requiring extensive revisions or editing will be at a disadvantage for publication in this category. Case reports, methods papers, or preliminary studies should be submitted for consideration as Short Communications.
Review Articles
Review articles on topics of broad interest are highly desired and may be solicited by the Editor-in-Chief. Individuals who wish to write a review article should correspond with the Editor-in-Chief regarding the appropriateness of the proposed topic. Such articles are expected to be thorough and detailed and should include appropriate references to the literature. The addition of tables and figures to summarize critical points is encouraged. Review articles are critiqued by the Editors and other expert reviewers before a final decision regarding publication is made, and revisions may be required.
Editorials
Commentaries, both invited and unsolicited, on articles published in Laboratory Hematology or other topics in hematology are highly desired.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor are welcomed and will be published if appropriate. In addition to comments on published articles, authors should consider submitting short commentaries on topics of general interest to hematologists and case reports that are particularly instructive. Letters should be no longer than three double-spaced pages, including references, and should be titled.
