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How to Get Your Paper Published
The present article clarifies the editorial policies and practices of the AATS Journals and offers insight and expert advice for writing impactful papers.
Read ArticleAchieving High-Impact Publication: Tips from AATS Editors and Editorial Board Members
JTCVS Editors share their tips on writing high quality submissions.
Watch VideosJTCVS's Information for Authors
Find out everything you need to know before submitting to JTCVS.
JTCVS Information for AuthorsGraphical Abstract Templates
Four template options to create your article's graphical abstract
View HereUse of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-Assisted Technologies in Manuscript Preparation
FAQs regarding the use of generative AI tools for authors who are submitting to the AATS Journals
View HereReproduction of Copyrighted Material
If authors choose to include previously published material in their manuscript, they must first obtain permission from the copyright holder
View HereSurvival Analyses: A Statistical Review for Surgeons
Survival analyses are crucial in improving surgical outcomes. We discuss survival study design, overview common analyses, and provide repurposable survival analysis examples in R and GraphPad Prism. By Ryan J. Rebernick, et al.
Read ArticleGreat Methodology: Essential Statistics for Surgeons
Great Methodology: Essential Statistics for Surgeons
Watch VideoPreparation and Life-Cycle of a Manuscript
Understand the life cycle of a manuscript and the peer review process at AATS publications, along with top tips for preparing a manuscript for submission to JTCVS
View HereStatistical Review Process
Dr. Lisa Brown describes the statistical review process at the AATS journals
Watch VideoHow to Get Your Paper Published
The present article clarifies the editorial policies and practices of the AATS Journals and offers insight and expert advice for writing impactful papers.
Read ArticleFundamentals of Publishing
Want a more in depth understanding of the publishing and peer review process? Check out this module from Elsevier's Researcher Academy to learn more.
Fundamentals of publishingDetermining Journal Fit
Determine which journal is the best fit for your manuscript. Follow the link below to see a brief summary for each of the six AATS journals.
AATS JournalsAuthor Guide to Editorial Manager
This collection of videos and articles answer all your questions about using Editorial Manager.
Author Guide to Editorial ManagerResponding to Revision Requests
Dr. Tara Karamlou discusses how to respond to reviewer and editor comments
View HereGuidelines for Revised Submissions
Learn about optional items to include to aid in promoting your article. Also find technical information from the editorial office for a seamless revision process.
View HereAccept or Transfer Decisions
Dr. Fuller explains how editors determine which journal submissions are directed to.
Watch VideoProofing an Accepted Article
Learn how to review and edit the proofs of an accepted article.
Proof CentralHow AATS Promotes Your Article
Learn about the different ways AATS promotes your articles!
Learn moreHow You Can Promote Your Article
Find out the best steps you can take to promote your own article.
Learn moreSocial Media Tips
Download a flyer with AATS' top tips on promoting your article on social media.
Download FlyerUsing Your Share Link
Share Links are a personal link that provides free access to your article for 50 days. Invite peers to access your article on ScienceDirect, sharing it by email and social media.
Learn moreMeasure Your Article's Reach
PlumX Metrics provide details on how audiences interact with an article online broken down by citations, usage, captures, mentions, and social media.
Learn moreEnsure Visibility
Elsevier's Researcher Academy provides modules on ways to promote your research and ensure visibility for maximum impact.
Researcher AcademyAATS Journal Alerts
Sign up to receive featured in-press articles from JTCVS and the AATS Journals. Subscribers can select targeted collections for adult cardiac, congenital, or general thoracic specialties sent directly to their inboxes twice a month.