Author Information

The Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) publishes manuscripts that focus on nursing achievements in the field of oncology including, but not limited to, clinical advances, research findings, educational developments, administrative issues, and role and theory development.

Manuscripts are accepted for consideration with the understanding that they are contributed solely to this journal, that the material is original, and the articles have not been published previously. If a work has multiple authors, the paper is reviewed on the assumption that all authors have granted approval for submission. All submitted papers are subject to blind peer review. Papers will be judged on the quality of the work and suitability for the audience. Questions should be sent directly to

ONF Editor

Rose Mary Carroll-Johnson, MN, RN

+1-661-257-6932 (phone and fax)

ONFEditor@ons.org

Manuscript Central

The online manuscript submission and peer review program for authors and reviewers of the ONF. ONS has joined forces with ScholarOne, Inc., the largest provider of online submission and peer review programming in the world, to offer the latest in publishing software.

Using the ONF online submission program speeds up the review process, which means less time between submission and decision. The process enables you to log on and track the progress of your manuscript throughout its review. You can upload your manuscript and any other related files, such as photographs or correspondence, and you are able to review and sign off on materials before they proceed through the review process.

To submit a manuscript, visit Manuscript Central. Full instructions for this process are available on the site, and help also is available from Editorial Assistant Natalie Tooch at 412-859-6303 or pubONF@ons.org.

Financial Disclosure

Each author must disclose any financial interest in products mentioned in the manuscript or in the company that manufactures the products, as well as any compensation received for producing the manuscript. A submitted manuscript that is the result of funded research must cite the funding source on the title page. A manuscript that originated as a thesis or dissertation prepared by an author on an educational scholarship must cite the name of the scholarship. In general, this disclosure will not preclude publication in ONF providing that the manuscript meets the appropriate standards for acceptance. When appropriate, this information is shared with ONF reviewers and readers.

Manuscript Preparation

Papers should be prepared using standard manuscript form according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition (2009). (Visit www.apastyle.org for assistance.) Length should be 12-15 pages (4,000 words), exclusive of tables, figures, and references.

1. Title page Include names, credentials, titles, and affiliations of all authors.
2. Structured abstracts An abstract is required for all articles.
   1. Research abstracts The following headings for reports of quantitative research must be included. Variations for reports of qualitative research are in italics.
      1. Purpose/Objectives
      2. Design/Research Approach
      3. Setting
      4. Sample/Participants
      5. Methods/Methodologic Approach
      6. Main Research Variables
      7. Findings
      8. Conclusions
      9. Implications for Nursing/Interpretation
   2. Abstracts for clinical, review or theoretical papers The following headings must be included in the abstract.
      1. Purpose/Objectives
      2. Data Sources
      3. Data Synthesis
      4. Conclusions
      5. Implications for Nursing
3. Text Use headings and subheadings as appropriate. If you must use the trade name, use the register (®) or trademark (™) symbol on first reference in the text, and in parentheses include the manufacturer's name and location (city and state) in parenthesis.
4. Tables Each should be typed, double spaced on separate pages placed at the end of the text. Every table must be referred to in the text.
5. Figures Include on separate pages at the end of the manuscript. Every figure must be referred to in the text.
6. References: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and correct formatting of all reference citations. References will be checked for accuracy at the time of editing. Manuscripts found to contain errors are subject to delays in publication.
7. Permissions The author is responsible for obtaining written permissions from the author(s) and publisher for the use of any material (e.g., text, tables, figures, forms) previously published or printed elsewhere and to bear the cost, if any, of using the material. Permission is required for both print and Web use. Original letters granting permission must be mailed to the editor when the final manuscript is uploaded. If the manuscript reports the results of an investigational study involving human subjects, the text must include a statement indicating institutional review board approval and informed consent when appropriate. Authors must obtain and forward a signed statement of informed consent to publish in print and online patient descriptions or case studies, photographs, and pedigrees from all individuals or parents or legal guardians of minors who can be identified in such written descriptions, photographs, or pedigrees. Such individuals should be shown the manuscript before its submission.
8. Acknowledgments Any acknowledgments should be submitted with the final version of the manuscript following acceptance for publication.