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Tech Talk promotes the dissemination of
professional information and technology to all persons interested in
laboratory animal science and facilitates a worldwide pursuit of knowledge
of animal care methodology.
Tech Talk is a
bimonthly publication. The
production office for the publication is located at the AALAS national
office in Memphis, TN. For more information about Tech Talk, contact
AALAS at 901-754-8620.
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How long should my article be?
Around 500 words or less; longer articles will be considered.
What types of articles do you publish?
A list of current article categories is available in the "Publications" section
of www.aalas.org. However, we will consider articles that do not fit into one of
those categories.
Can I submit an article that's been
published elsewhere?
Only if the article isn't copyrighted. Many publications, such as newsletters,
do not copyright their material. Check with the original publisher if you are
unsure of the article's copyright status.
Can I include pictures?
Yes, we encourage submission of pictures. Pictures may be sent via e-mail or
regular mail; do not fax or send photocopies of pictures. Digital files may be
in JPG or TIF format. For best results, pictures should be scanned at 300 dpi.
Digital photos should be at a resolution of 3 megapixels. Lower resolution files
can be used, but will not look as good in print. Do not submit PowerPoint files,
or embed images in a Word or Word Perfect file.
Will I get my pictures back?
Photographs and other artwork will not be returned after publication unless
requested at the time of submission.
Will you edit my article?
Yes. Corrections to punctuation, grammar, and spelling will not necessarily
be submitted for your approval, but you will be contacted by the editor if the
reviewers decide that your article needs more extensive content revisions. You
may then choose to accept the revisions as described, revise the article
yourself, or work with a mentor from the Tech Talk Editorial Committee or
Editorial Advisory Sub-Committee to address the reviewer's concerns.
What do Tech Talk mentors do?
Upon request, mentors-members of the Tech Talk Editorial Committee and
Editorial Advisory Sub-committee-help authors either by assisting in developing
an idea into an article or by guiding authors through the revision of an
article.
When will I hear about the status of my
article?
We'll send you a letter when we receive your submission. Your article will
then enter the review process, which typically takes less than 2 weeks. You will
receive a letter in the mail notifying you of the editor's final decision.
Why would my article be rejected?
Articles must be of interest to the Tech Talk readership and conform to
these guidelines. Articles will be accepted for publication only if the animals
discussed were cared for and used humanely; this includes following proper
husbandry techniques. Tech Talk reserves the right to reject any article at any
time.
Do I have to sign the copyright form?
Yes. If your article is accepted, you must sign a copyright form before the
article can be published. If your company has strict guidelines regarding
copyright forms, you may sign a waiver allowing publication of your article in
lieu of the copyright form. Please gain permission from your employer before you
submit your article.
Can I get extra copies of the issue in
which my article appears?
Yes. One copy of the issue will be mailed along with your CEU certificate.
If your article has more than one author, one copy of the issue will be sent for
each author. If you would like more copies, please contact the AALAS office at
publications@aalas.org.
Will my coauthors receive CEU
certificates?
Only if their names and addresses are submitted along with the article.
Otherwise, a CEU certificate will be mailed to the corresponding author only.
Send articles to:
techtalk@aalas.org
Be sure to include the following
information:
A) title of the paper and each author's full name, affiliation, and academic
degrees and/or AALAS certification
B) the name, full address, phone/fax number, and e-mail address of the
corresponding author.
Have a
question that isn't answered here? Contact
John Farrar (johnf@aalas.org) for additional information at 901-754-8620 or
publications@aalas.org.
Tech Talk Article Mentoring
The Tech Talk Editorial Committee offers a
mentoring program for authors who would like help writing their articles. To
request assistance, send an e-mail to
publications@aalas.org.
Tech Talk Article Categories
Tech Talk article categories
include the following:
Behavior: Articles about the
different behaviors of laboratory animals, including tips on how to make use of
innate behaviors when handling animals.
Book Review: Reviews of books that
would interest the Tech Talk readership.
Career: Includes articles about
technician certification, the Technician Certification Registry, continuing
education, and training.
Critter Corner: Spotlight on
different laboratory animal species. Includes general information about
distinctive physical features, diet, enrichment, and husbandry.
Enrichment: Innovative ideas for
animal enrichment.
Fun: Games and quizzes.
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