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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The authors confirm that the submission is entirely original, and that any use of the work and/or words of others has been appropriately cited or quoted.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The authors authorize the Editorial Team to screen the submission using Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate) to verify its originality.
  • The submission adheres to requirements outlined in the FUP Editorial Policies.
    Our policies will be useful for authors in preparation of their manuscripts. Carefully read our publication ethics, agreement and licenses here.
  • To expedite the article acceptance process, you are invited to suggest the names (including email addresses) of 3–5 potential reviewers in the Cover Letter.
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Arrangement: Manuscripts is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points.

Title page: the first page of each paper should indicate the title (in low case, except the initial of the first word), the authors’ names (full first name, middle initial and full surname of each author) and departmental and institutional affiliation, a running title not exceeding 50 characters including spaces, up to six key words, full address with e-mail and number of telephone and fax of the corresponding author.

Summary: a summary should precede the text, not exceeding 250 words and free of abbreviations and references. Introduction: should be clearly explaining the purpose of the research. Materials and methods: should be presented with all information useful for possible repetition of the experiments.

Results: should include the presentation of all experimental data and a description of original observations. The points where the illustrations and tables are to be inserted should be indicated in the manuscript.

Discussion: should report general considerations and the conclusions of the research.

Acknowledgments: including financial support and declaration of conflict of interest, if any.

References: the list should include all and only those publications which are cited in the text, and should be arranged in alphabetical order. References must include the surname and initials of the name of all Author(s), year of publication, full title of the paper, title of the journal abbreviated according to international nomenclature, volume, first and the last page of the paper as follows:
Haider S.G., Passia D., Overmeyer G. (1986) Studies on the fetal and postnatal development of rat Leydig cells em- ploying 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity. Acta Histochem. 32 (Suppl.): 197-202.

Monographs and books will be referred by surname and initials of the Author(s), year of publication, full title, pub- lisher, place of publication, as follows:

Matthews D.E., Farewell V.T. (1985) Using and understanding medical statistics. Karger, Basel.

When articles included in a book are quoted, please refer: the surname and initial of Author(s), year of publication, title of the article, the word “in” followed by the surname and initials of the editor(s) of the book, title of the book, publisher, place of publication and page numbers, as follows: Cottingham S.L., Pfaff D. (1986) Interconnectedness of steroid-binding hormones: existence and implications. In: Gauten D., Pfaff D.: Current Topics in Endocrinology, Vol. 7, Morphology of the hypothalamus and its connections; Springer, Berlin. Pp. 223-250.

In the text, the names of Authors must be followed by the year of publication. In case of more than two Authors, only the first one is named, followed by “et al.”.

Tables: when quantitative data are represented, the meaning of the indicated variance values needs to be defined (standard deviation, standard error, 95% confidence limits or else). Tables should be provided as Word or Excel files, NOT as images.

Captions for figures: the captions should make the figures self-explicative without referring to the text and without repeating extensively what is given in the Results section. The magnification of photomicrograph should be indicated as such or, preferably, by a scale bar in the lower right corner. If quantitative data are represented (as graphs etc.), the meaning of the error bars needs to be defined (standard deviation, standard error, 95% confidence limits or else).

Figures: high quality half tone or colour photomicrographs, professional level art work and graphic should be provided for printing; line drawings should not exceed 28 x 36 cm. Lettering and labels must be readable after reduction; when printed, an illustration or group of illustrations should not exceed 19.2 cm long by 12.2 wide.

Letter to the Editor

Short communications, scientific observations, or comments related to published articles or current scientific topics.

Original Article

Original research articles presenting unpublished data and innovative findings.

Review Article

Narrative or systematic reviews addressing topics of relevance in anatomy and embryology.

Brief Communication

Short reports concerning preliminary findings, innovative methodologies, or concise scientific observations.

Perspective Article

Articles presenting new hypotheses, methodological approaches, or interdisciplinary reflections.

Comment

Critical comments and scientific discussions on emerging topics or recently published articles.

Special Section: My First Manuscript

This section aims to encourage scientific writing and support the editorial training of doctoral students through the preparation of their first scientific paper co-authored with their PhD tutor or supervisor.
This section seeks to promote scientific mentorship, academic growth, and the advancement of the next generation of researchers in anatomy, histology, and embryology.

Special Section: Art & Anatomy

This special section is dedicated to the intersections between art, anatomy, and the representation of the human body.

Possible focus areas include:

  • Anatomical illustration and medical visualization
  • Renaissance anatomy and artistic dissection
  • Body representation in contemporary art
  • Anatomy in sculpture, dance, and performance
  • Digital anatomy and 3D artistic modeling
  • Virtual reality and immersive anatomical visualization
  • Artistic approaches in anatomy education
  • Medical humanities and visual culture
  • Ethics of displaying anatomical bodies
  • Museum collections and anatomical wax models
  • Anatomical aesthetics in cinema and media
  • AI-generated anatomical art
  • Comparative anatomy in artistic traditions

Special Section: Anatomy and Human Movement

This Special Section aims to provide a multidisciplinary forum for high-quality original research, systematic reviews, methodological studies, and clinical investigations exploring the structural and functional basis of human movement. We welcome contributions that integrate anatomy with biomechanics, kinesiology, sports science, rehabilitation, orthopedics, neuroscience and related disciplines.

Possible focus areas include:

  • Functional and clinical anatomy of the musculoskeletal system;
  • Anatomical determinants of human movement and motor performance;
  • Biomechanics and movement analysis;
  • Musculoskeletal adaptations to exercise, aging, and disease;
  • Imaging techniques for anatomical and functional assessment;
  • Anatomical variations and their implications for movement and clinical practice;
  • Neuromuscular control and sensorimotor integration;
  • Injury mechanisms, prevention, and rehabilitation;
  • Computational modeling and digital anatomy;
  • Translational research linking anatomical knowledge to clinical and sports applications.

Special Section: Teaching in Anatomy and Histology

This special section focuses on innovation in anatomy and histology education.

Possible focus areas include:

  • Digital and virtual microscopy in histology education
  • 3D anatomy platforms and augmented reality
  • Cadaveric vs. simulation-based teaching
  • AI-assisted learning in anatomy education
  • Competency-based medical education
  • Assessment methods for anatomy and histology
  • Student engagement and active learning strategies
  • Interprofessional anatomy teaching
  • Ethical and cultural issues in anatomical sciences education

Special Section: Molecular Histology

This special section focuses on integrating classical histology with molecular and spatial technologies to emphasize that tissues are dynamic molecular ecosystems, where cellular interactions, extracellular matrices, and developmental programs jointly define structure, function, and disease progression, linking gene regulatory networks to 3D tissue organization during embryogenesis, organogenesis, and regeneration.

Possible focus areas include:

  • Spatial Omics and Tissue Mapping
  • Cell–Cell Communication Networks
  • Cell–Matrix Interactions and Mechanotransduction
  • Extracellular Matrix Biology and Remodeling
  • Tissue Microenvironment and Niche Biology
  • Structural Basis of Tissue Heterogeneity
  • Developmental Histology and Morphogenesis
  • Pathological Tissue Remodeling

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