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
Manuscript Format
Length
Articles should be between 16,000 and 18,000 characters, including spaces. The character count can be viewed in Word 2010 via the Review – Word Count – Characters (including spaces) function.
Structure
All articles must have a title that is no longer than 65 characters (including spaces).
At the beginning of the article is an abstract that summarizes the main points of the article. It should consist of no more than 4–5 sentences and not exceed 300 characters (including spaces).
The main body of the article should be clearly structured using headings. Two heading levels are available (Heading 1 and 2). Boxes help convey background knowledge or explanatory information to the reader. Key points highlight particularly important statements.
If possible, try to present structured information in tables (see below for more details on tables). You are also welcome to add explanatory illustrations (see Fig.). Please limit yourself to illustrations that enhance the reader’s understanding of the text. Please include references to the tables/illustrations in the body text.
The article concludes with your contact information. Please provide your name (with title, if applicable), your address, and an email address. If available, you may also include a link to your website.
Spelling must conform to the DUDEN and Pschyrembel standards. The publisher reserves the right to determine the typographical layout.
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.