Early Career Researchers

Are you starting out in your toxicology career? Whether you are writing your first manuscript, or have specific questions, the Society of Toxicology (SOT) and Oxford University Press (OUP) are here to help you! We publish Toxicological Sciences (ToxSci) and we would be delighted to welcome you to our author community.

ToxSci and SOT aspire to nurture the next generation of authors through publication of “Reproducible, Transparent, Impactful, Rigorous, and Timely” research, and an editorial team committed to trainee mentoring. Read a recent editorial from one of ToxSci’s Deputy Editors, Kristine Willett, on mentoring future authors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before writing your manuscript 

This is my first time publishing. Is there something I should be aware of?

• It is helpful to consider what is necessary to publish a good paper when designing your study.

• OUP has curated an Publishing Advice Hub, with resources on topics such as publishing best practices, peer review, rejection etc. Find out more.

Why should I choose ToxSci for submission of my work?

• ToxSci is a leader in toxicology publishing for many reasons.

• ToxSci offers various manuscript formats; there is likely one that fits your work.

• Understand the Journal Impact Factor and why it is only one of numerous metrics that matter. 

Before submitting your manuscript to ToxSci

Does my manuscript fit within the scope of ToxSci?

• Please check the ToxSci “About” and “Author Guidelines” pages before submitting.

Not feeling confident about my English writing. What can I do?

• You may wish to have your paper professionally edited before you submit it; find out what the options are.

How do I submit an article to ToxSci?

• Via ScholarOne Manuscripts; make sure you are familiar with the ToxSci instructions before submitting and carefully read the instructions on each page of the submission form.

What should I check before submitting?

• OUP has put together a useful checklist to help you with the submission process.

I’d like to publish Open Access but am unsure if that is an option

• ToxSci is a hybrid Open Access journal offering the option of publishing under either a standard license or an open access license.

• OUP has a growing number of Read and Publish agreements with institutions and consortia which provide funding for open access publishing. Authors from participating institutions can publish open access, and the institution may pay the charge. Find out if your institution is participating.

After publishing your article

How can I check my article performance?​​​​​​

• Find out more on article-level metrics, including usage data, citations, and Altmetrics.

How can I promote my article?

• Check out 17 tips from OUP on promoting your article.

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

• Contact the editorial office at toxsci@toxicology.org if you have additional questions or require assistance regarding the submission process and we will be happy to help.