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The Journal of Analytical Toxicology (JAT) is the premier international toxicology journal devoted to the timely dissemination of scientific communications concerning analyses and interpretation of impairing and toxic substances in biological matrices with an emphasis on their applications to clinical and forensic toxicology. Since its inception in 1977, the Journal of Analytical Toxicology has striven to support authors and researchers within the field of toxicology and publishing high quality articles to support and expand toxicological research. A subscription to the Journal of Analytical Toxicology is included in SOFT membership (value $1,402 per year). JAT is published by Oxford University Press (OUP). All address updates need to be submitted to the SOFT office so we can update your mailing address with JAT, please submit your address update below: JAT Special IssueSOFT's Publications Committee works with the Oxford University Press (OUP) to ensure the Journal meets the needs of the organization. One of the committee members will also serve as the Special Issue Editor for one year. The JAT Special Issue Editor solicits papers from the SOFT membership and selects SOFT members to serve as reviewers of the submitted manuscripts. The Special Issue Editor works closely with the staff of OUP to see that a timely and sound peer review process is followed for all articles published in the Special Issue. The JAT Special Issue Editor solicits papers from the SOFT membership and selects SOFT members to serve as reviewers of the submitted manuscripts. The Special Issue Editor works closely with the staff of OUP to see that a timely and sound peer review process is followed for all articles published in the Special Issue. Multiple reviewers review each paper submitted for consideration. At least one author of each paper considered for the Special Issue must be a member of SOFT. The Experimental Design and Impact on Toxicology (EDIT) Award was established in February 2009. The Publication Committee is responsible for selecting the winner of the EDIT Award. The award is for the paper published in the Special Issue that is deemed to have the largest impact upon toxicology. The award is presented to the first author of the paper. All accepted manuscripts in which the lead author is a SOFT member will be eligible for consideration. The award is a plaque with no monetary attachment. Message from the 2023 Special Issue Editor I am grateful that the incoming SOFT president, Erin Spargo, has put her trust in me to be the Guest Editor for the 2023 SOFT Special Issue of JAT in conjunction with the annual meeting in Denver 2023. Why publish in JAT?
High-quality and effective peer reviewThe Journal of Analytical Toxicology has always worked towards high-quality and effective peer review to provide authors thoughtful feedback from highly qualified toxicology scientists with knowledge of their research area. Effective January 1, 2023, JAT will be moving to double-anonymized peer review. This process is meant to not only yield the highest-quality content for the journal, but also to help authors develop and improve their submissions. Open access option for your articlesThe Journal of Analytical Toxicology has the option to publish your articles as open access, providing greater accessibility for researchers and readers across the globe. Learn more about the open access licenses available at OUP. Community focusedEach year JAT publishes Special Issues in tandem with SOFT and TIAFT and their annual meetings. Guest Editors are selected from the societies with the Special Issues taking on a focus from topics presented in the conference discussions. The journal encourages submissions from the communities around these societies to highlight their work. JAT is highly active on Twitter in its efforts to engage with toxicologists and disseminate the latest research in the field. Follow the journal's official Twitter account. Distinguished and diverse Editorial BoardMembers of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Analytical Toxicology are recruited and appointed based on their expertise in the field and to provide geographic and demographic balance. They ensure that the journal publishes high-quality content, operates ethically, and provides a welcoming publishing outlet for authors from all backgrounds and at all stages of career. Ready to submit?Please refer to our instructions to authors for more information and our submission site if you are ready to submit. JAT is the official journal for the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT), as well as The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) |