What Lupus specifies
The figures below follow your selected manuscript type. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.
- Original Research Article 11 rules, including: word limit (4000 words), reference limit (50 references), display item limit (6 tables and/or figures).
Read from Lupus's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.
About Lupus
- Publisher
- SAGE Publishing
- ISSN
- 0961-2033, 1477-0962
- h-index
- 141
- Citations
- 198,942
- Articles indexed
- 6,916
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Preparing a submission for Lupus
Scraiber has 19 requirements on file for Lupus, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.
Select Lupus and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.
Retargeting a manuscript to Lupus may require changes to length, structure, references and declarations. Scraiber suggests revisions to your existing draft; authors must check the scientific meaning and supply any missing factual declarations.
Manuscript types at Lupus
Recorded manuscript types for Lupus: Case Report, Grand Rounds Case, Letter, Original Research Article. Select the type you intend to submit so the preview uses the corresponding requirements.
Changes to review in your manuscript
Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by Lupus’s recorded requirements. Check each change for scientific meaning, references and missing declarations. Authors remain responsible for the final manuscript.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the word limit for Lupus?
- Select your manuscript type to see the recorded length figures for Lupus. Check the official guidance for exclusions, recommendations and any updated limits.
- How do I check my manuscript against the Lupus guidelines?
- Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for Lupus. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
- What are the submission requirements for Lupus?
- Scraiber has 19 requirements on file for Lupus. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
- Which citation style does Lupus use?
- Consult Lupus’s official guidance for its citation style. Scraiber can suggest revisions using the recorded requirements; check citations and the bibliography before submission.
- Can I automatically format my paper for Lupus?
- Upload your draft and select Lupus and your manuscript type. Scraiber proposes text changes for review. Check the final manuscript against the official guidance; the preview does not guarantee complete compliance or acceptance.
- How do I reformat a paper rejected by another journal for Lupus?
- Select Lupus and the manuscript type, then upload your existing draft. Review the proposed revisions and check references, declarations and scientific meaning before submission.
- How long does it take to prepare a manuscript for Lupus?
- Preparation time depends on your draft, the journal’s requirements and the author review needed. A preview lets you inspect proposed changes before deciding to continue.
- Does Lupus have different requirements per manuscript type?
- Yes. Requirements for Lupus vary by manuscript type. Your selection determines which recorded requirements inform the proposed revisions.
- Do I have to redo my references for Lupus?
- Review your citations and bibliography against Lupus’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
- Who publishes Lupus?
- Lupus is published by SAGE Publishing.
- What is the ISSN of Lupus?
- Lupus is listed under the ISSNs 0961-2033, 1477-0962.
Official author guidelines: journals.sagepub.com, uk.sagepub.com
