The Journal of Analytical Toxicology (JAT) is the premier international toxicology journal devoted to the timely dissemination of scientific communications concerning analyses and interpretation of impairing and toxic substances in biological matrices with an emphasis on their applications to clinical and forensic toxicology. Since its inception in 1977, the Journal of Analytical Toxicology has striven to support authors and researchers within the field of toxicology and publishing high quality articles to support and expand toxicological research. A subscription to the Journal of Analytical Toxicology is included in SOFT membership (value $1,402 per year). JAT is published by Oxford University Press (OUP).
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The SOFT Publications Committee collaborates with Oxford University Press (OUP) to ensure that the Journal meets the needs of the organization. One committee member serves as the JAT Special Issue Editor for a one-year term. This editor is responsible for soliciting manuscripts from SOFT members and selecting qualified SOFT members to serve as peer reviewers.
The Special Issue Editor works closely with OUP staff to uphold a rigorous and timely peer review process. Each submitted manuscript undergoes multiple reviews, and at least one author of every paper considered for the Special Issue must be a SOFT member.
Established in February 2009, the Experimental Design and Impact on Toxicology (EDIT) Award recognizes the paper published in the Special Issue that has the greatest impact on toxicology. The SOFT Publications Committee selects the winner, and the award is presented to the paper’s first author. All accepted manuscripts with a SOFT member as the lead author are eligible for consideration. The EDIT Award consists of a plaque and carries no monetary prize.
Why publish in JAT?
- JAT is managed by the editorial board of highly established scientists and has the support of TIAFT and SOFT, reflecting the backing and global reach of a vast community of forensic toxicology experts.
- JAT offers the option to publish open access thus compliant with funder, institutional, and national mandates that require publication of open access articles.
- We are published by Oxford University Press, a not-for-profit organization. Your publication fees help support conferences, workshops and other initiatives organized by the journal.
- We are committed to equitable and ethical publishing and follow the COPE guidelines.
High-quality and effective peer review
The Journal of Analytical Toxicology has always worked towards high-quality and effective peer review to provide authors thoughtful feedback from highly qualified toxicology scientists with knowledge of their research area. Effective January 1, 2023, JAT moved to double-anonymized peer review. This process is meant to not only yield the highest-quality content for the journal, but also to help authors develop and improve their submissions.
Open access option for your articles
The Journal of Analytical Toxicology has the option to publish your articles as open access, providing greater accessibility for researchers and readers across the globe. Learn more about the open access licenses available at OUP.
OUP has a growing number of Read and Publish agreements with institutions and consortia that provide funding for OA publishing. This means that authors from participating institutions can publish OA, and the institution will pay the APC charge. Find out if your institution is participating in a Read and Publish agreement.
Community focused
Each year JAT publishes Special Issues in tandem with SOFT and TIAFT and their annual meetings. Guest Editors are selected from the societies with the Special Issues taking on a focus from topics presented in the conference discussions. The journal encourages submissions from the communities around these societies to highlight their work.
JAT is highly active on Twitter in its efforts to engage with toxicologists and disseminate the latest research in the field. Follow the journal's official Twitter account.
Distinguished and diverse Editorial Board
Members of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Analytical Toxicology are recruited and appointed based on their expertise in the field and to provide geographic and demographic balance. They ensure that the journal publishes high-quality content, operates ethically, and provides a welcoming publishing outlet for authors from all backgrounds and at all stages of career.
Ready to submit?
Please refer to our instructions to authors for more information and our submission site if you are ready to submit.
JAT is the official journal for the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT), as well as The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)
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