JoVE’s main formats of publication are Video-Articles (VAs) and Video-Interviews (VIs). Video-Articles can be in form of an original research article or a visualization of experimental methods and techniques. Video-Interviews feature leading researchers in their field who provide a more global view of their respective area of research. Video-Interviews are done on an invitation-only basis. For more information, please contact us at submissions@jove.com.
A. Structure and Format
Video-Record of the Experiment (required)
The Video-Article must include a step-by-step demonstration of the experiment, including a demonstration of equipment and reagents. It should also include a short discussion by the author(s) of possible applications, difficulties and modifications. We accept video files in the following formats: QuickTime (.mov), AVI (.avi), MPEG, and DiVX formats.
Video specifications: Compression codec: H.264; Dimensions: 448X336; Aspect - 4:3; Bitrate:400-600 kb/s
What if I don’t know how to make video on my experiments? JoVE can do it for you. Dependent on your location, JoVE video-professionals can come to your laboratory and film your experiment. Currently, JoVE can provide such help in more than 30 areas including:
- USA: Boston, Los-Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San-Francisco, San-Diego, San-Antonio, Seattle and other cities
- Canada: Montreal , Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver
- UK: London
- Germany: Berlin and Heidelberg
- Japan: Tokyo
- Our network is constantly growing and might include other geographical areas. If you are interested to know more about this option, please contact us at submissions@jove.com.
Text Descriptions of the Experiment (required)
The description of the experiment may be submitted in form of a short technical article containing the following elements:
- Title: Titles should be no more than 90 characters including spaces.
- Author affiliation: Include department, institution, e-mail and complete address for each author.
- Corresponding author: Include the name, e-mail and complete address of the corresponding author.
- Short abstract: should include a general description of the article (10 to 50 words)
- Long abstract: should include be 200 to 400 words
- Text: should include a description of the experimental procedure protocol and a short discussion. Describe procedures in sufficient detail so that the work can be reproduced.
- Acknowledgments. List acknowledgements and funding sources.
- Materials: provide a list of reagents and equipment.
- References: journal articles must be cited as follows (if using EndNote, you can apply the Nature format):
11. Johnson, A.B., Jackson, C. & Smith, C.D. Mechanism of wing development in flies. J. Biol. Chem. 282, 332-342 (2005).
- Figure legends.
- Figures: must be uploaded as PNG, JPEG or TIFF files.
- Tables: must be uploaded as separate files in the Word format.
Supplementary Materials
Supplementary materials may include additional figures, images, diagrams, presentations and tables.
B. Experiments on Animals
Video-Articles reporting experiments on animals require the authors’confirmation that experiments were performed strictly following all respective guidelines and regulations. Authors must attach a statement at the end of the submitted article: “Experiments on animals were performed in accordance with the guidelines and regulations set forth by „Name of Institution/Committee”. Whereas JoVE does not encourage the use of animals for research purposes, we acknowledge and honor their integral part in contemporary life science research. Researchers should use gloves, coats and other personal protective equipment required when handling animals, reagents and chemicals. We recommend the authors consult with animal research specialists at their institution to ensure adherence to the best practices in animal studies.
C. Review Process
Submitted video-articles are subject to a peer-review review. Submitted articles will be reviewed within 14 days from the date of submission and published within 14 days after acceptance. Prior to publication, the final version of the edited video-article is sent to authors for approval. At this time, authors must check for accuracy of all content including spelling of names and current affiliations of all authors and co-authors.
For further questions, please contact us at submissions@jove.com.