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
General Instructions for Authors
Before you submit a manuscript, please be sure to have carefully read the Instructions for Authors available for download below.
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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.
Open Access
Open Access Policy
Like all Thieme subscription journals, Planta Medica also offers you the possibility to publish your work open access. Open access articles are available freely to read, download, print out and share, immediately and permanently: readers have access to your research independently of their libraries' journal collection.
Some funding organizations require that the recipients of their grants publish the resulting research open access. Planta Medica can offer you creative commons licenses that comply with the stipulations of all funders and help you fulfill their mandate. Of course, open access articles undergo the same stringent, high-quality peer-review process than any other article.