Authors
General Information
Writing for nephSAP is by invitation. Please review the submission and review process outlined below.
STEP 1: Update ASN Disclosures and Register for an ORCID iD
- Update Disclosure
- Register for an ORCID iD
STEP 2: Download and Review Author Materials
- Author Instructions (PDF)
- Scientific Misconduct Policy (PDF)
- Digital Art Guidelines (PDF)
- Learning Objectives & Questions Writing Guide (PDF)
- Question Template (MS Word)
- Example Questions (PDF)
- Example Answer Key (PDF)
- Author Checklist (PDF)
STEP 3: Review Your Invitation Letter and Confirm
- Article Topic
- Word Limit
- Reference Limit
- Image/Table/Figure Limit
STEP 4a: Submit Outline & References for Approval
- Draft detailed outline
- Insert references to correspond with each major heading
- Submit for editorial approval before you begin writing
STEP 4b: Write First Draft
- Learning Objectives
- Article
- References
- Images/Figures/Tables
- Self-Assessment Questions (see Example Answer Key (PDF) | Question Template (MS Word) )
- One Paragraph Summary
- One Sentence Description
STEP 5: Prepare/Submit Required Forms
- Disclosure for each author
- Copyright release (for images/figures/tables reproduced from other works)
- Artwork license (if needed)
- Original Artwork permission form (if needed)
- Author Checklist (includes the cover page form and subject taxonomy)
- Submit first draft and all forms to ASN
Review Process
First Draft
- The Author prepares/submits all required materials
- ASN staff reviews for completeness
- ASN staff sends the submission to the Editorial Director/Associate Editor for review
- The Editorial Director/Associate Editor and Guest Editor evaluate the submission
- Request for revisions sent back to author
Second Draft (if needed)
- The Author revises submission based on comments
- ASN staff reviews for completeness
- ASN staff sends revisions to the Editorial Director/Associate Editor
- The Editorial Director/Associate Editor evaluate the submission
- If needed, request for revisions sent back to author
- ASN staff launches the peer-review process
Third Draft
- ASN staff collates peer review comments and sends to Editorial Director/Associate Editor
- Editorial Director/Associate Editor assess the review comments and renders a decision
- Once approved, the manuscript goes to publication
Final Proof Review
- Final manuscript sent to Sheridan Journal Services (SJS) for professional copy editing
- Authors receive the final proof directly from SJS
- Author approves and sends edits directly to SJS
nephSAP Editorial Office
Suzanne Armstrong, Senior Program Manager for Self-Assessment
1401 H Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 697-2068 E
E-mail: nephSAP@asn-online.org