Supplier Protocol Submission Guide

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION
1. REGISTER
2. After logging in, go to MY CP.COM
3. Click the link to “Upload a protocol” then “Share your protocol in PDF format.”
4. Under the CATEGORIES tab, enter the title and select the relevant subject categories for your protocol.
5. Under the SUPPLIER/AUTHOR DETAILS tab, add the protocol’s supplier details; author is not required but is suggested.
6. Under the PROTOCOL INFO tab, copy the abstract (required) into the text box, then upload your protocol as a PDF file below.

STYLE GUIDELINES
Protocols are generally 1000-1500 words and can include display items.
Please include the following when possible:
1. Author(s), affiliation, phone/fax/e-mail contacts
2. Introduction
3. Main protocol text, with relevant materials and equipment, procedure
4. Discussion, which can include the background theory, discussion of literature, comparison with other methods.
5. When possible, we encourage you to provide critical parameters and troubleshooting tips for your procedure and advise your audience on the kinds of results you’d expect to see, and how long the procedure takes.

References Figures
Appropriate figures illustrate some aspect of the protocol (equipment, flow chart of steps, appearance of gradients, etc.) or expected results.

Maximum File size: 2 MB

Allowed Extensions: .jpg .jpeg .png .gif

Videos/Movies
Current Protocols now accepts videos that enhance understanding of the procedures described in the protocols. Such videos will illustrate processes involved in carrying out protocols, particularly if that process requires special skills. If you would like a procedure filmed but don’t have the facilites to do so, contact us and we can make arrangments to film the procedure for a modest publication fee.

Tables
Tables should be self-explanatory. Include a table number, table title, and explanatory footnotes. Cite each table in the text of your manuscript. If previously published, cite the original source(s) and provide a copyright permission form.
Logos: Company logos may be included within your PDF.

Selection Criteria
Current Protocols will accept protocols on product and technology information. All submissions will be reviewed by Current Protocols editors to ensure the content meets basic criteria for publication.

Acceptances and Rejections
Protocol submissions are reviewed by Current Protocols staff who will make the decision whether to accept within 5 business days of receipt (although often the decision will be made earlier). Accepted protocols will be published online no later than 5 business days from the date of acceptance.

If you find you need to make corrections to a posted protocol, please either post a new version, or use the commenting feature for each protocol to make notes. Please contact Sarah Andrus at if you have any questions about this process.

Removing Content
Protocols will remain on the site indefinitely and suppliers have the ability to remove protocols they have posted.

Pricing
Non-peer reviewed protocols may be posted on the site free of charge. Current Protocols editorial staff may select supplier protocols for peer-review and inclusion in CP; in these cases there will be a publication fee.

Terms and Conditions

Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Andrus.