Author Guidelines
Our Author Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for preparing and submitting manuscripts. Covering journal‑specific requirements, supporting authors in presenting clear and well‑structured research contributions.
Journal Specific Instructions
Publications
Please submit your manuscript via our online submission system: ScholarOne Manuscripts
Formal Criteria for Scholarly Publications
- Language of publication: You may submit your manuscript in German or English.
- Title page: Please provide the title of the paper in German and English (max. 200 characters each, including spaces).
- Abstract: in German and English (max. 2,500 characters each, including spaces).
- Keywords: 3–5 in German and English.
- Manuscript length and references:
- Original articles: max. 27,000 characters including spaces; max. 60 references
- Reviews: max. 54,000 characters including spaces; max. 120 references
- Case reports: max. 18,000 characters including spaces; max. 40 references
Further information
For all further information, please refer to the general author guidelines:
Thieme Policies
This section summarizes the Thieme-wide standards and guidelines. They provide a consistent framework, ensure uniform quality, and support clear, aligned workflows across the organization.