Submit “original” manuscripts in Microsoft “Word” format with superimposed graphics in “jpg” format, 10 or 12 font sizes in “black” ink. When possible, avoid “bold phase” fonts. We accept graphics and tables from “excel” and all Microsoft based applications, or outputs from the “biological agents Index” .
Manuscripts should contain:
TitleSince we publish electronically there are no restrictions to the length of material.
Furthermore, there are no regulations for margins, or borders. Our publishing software will automatically configure accepted manuscripts, and publish in Trebuchet MS fonts.
Three reviewers identified as “blue”, “green” and “red” will make corrections and comments electronically and separately in “blue” “green” and “red” fonts.
Decisions are made after 3 weeks; once accepted, if needed, manuscripts will be will be forwarded by email for final corrections along with non-disclosure and copyright transfer statements. On request, investigators can a obtain FREE login password to Am. J. Bio Defense from nemesis@biologicalagents.com.
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Affirmation of Originality and Assignment of Copyright
Must contain manuscript in “word” format saved as: the first and last name initials of all author's) and date/ and or first initial, last name, and date of a single author submitted as mm/dd/yy. Example single author: jsixpack010406 ; multiple authors: jsjyjz010406. This will serve as an electronic signature
This manuscript is original, and all author (s) have the power and authority to commit into this copyright assignment. Furthermore, the facts in this manuscript reflect actual investigation and research. The manuscript those not in any way infringe or violate the copyright of any individual or organization; and has not been published in part or in full prior, and is not being considered for publication in any other venue.
The initials and date in the attachment in this email communication will serve as my (our) electronic signature acknowledging that he/she participated significantly towards the work in this manuscript. The undersigned hereby assign the transfer to The American Journal of Biological Defense , all of the rights and interests in, and to the copyright of the work in the above attachment in its current form and any form subsequent to the revised publication. This copy right assignment applies to all paper prints, electronic prints and articles of this manuscript.
