Publications

Journal of Pain

Regular and Special Features

The Journal will regularly feature:
  • Reports of original clinical research
  • Reports of original basic research
  • Focus articles with subsequent commentaries
  • Critical reviews

Critical Reviews/Focus Articles - A Focus Article may present a hypothesis or state a position on a basic scientific or clinical topic related to pain. The position may be provocative, but must be based on scientific evidence, and referenced accordingly. A Review Article offers a summary of a topic’s pertinent literature to present a position. These manuscripts are not intended for the presentation of unpublished data. Authors wishing to submit a Focus Article or Critical Review should contact the editor (j-pain@uiowa.edu). The title/topic of the article, a short outline of proposed content, and intended date of submission should be provided. These submissions will undergo the same rigorous review as unsolicited manuscripts of original research. Agreement of the editor to receive and consider an article does not imply acceptance.

Commentaries on Critical Review/Focus Article - The Editor will normally solicit commentaries on such articles. Readers of the Journal are encouraged to write unsolicited commentaries or Letters to the Editor (see below). Commentaries should be limited to less than 2000 words and are subject to editorial review.

Case Studies in Pain - This feature is intended to translate science and clinical expertise through a case study format. A brief case study will describe the clinical course of an individual with a common or complex pain syndrome. Scientists, clinicians, and other professionals with expertise relevant to the case will be invited to provide commentary reflecting their area of interest. The case study author, in consultation with the Associate Editor, will solicit responses; the case studies and responses will be published simultaneously. Guidelines for preparing commentaries will be provided by the Associate Editor. Individual authors wishing to submit a case report for consideration should propose the title/topic, a brief outline, and names of suggested commentators to Judith A. Paice, Associate Editor for Case Studies in Pain, at j-paice@northwestern.edu. Case studies will undergo peer review; agreement to consider manuscripts does not imply acceptance. Approved Case Studies and responses must be submitted to The Journal electronically at http://ees.elsevier.com/jpain/.

Letters to the Editor - Letters to the Editor should be single-sided, double-spaced, and limited to 500 words or less. If related to a previously published article, the article should be identified by title, author(s), and volume/page numbers. The letter will be shared with the authors, who will be given the opportunity to respond in writing. All letters are subject to editorial review.

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