Call for Chapters

A Comprehensive Guide for Novice Researchers in Clinical Trials Elsevier, Academic Press Imprint Series: Next Generation Technology Driven Personalized Medicine and Smart Healthcare For more information on the series, visit Next Generation Technology Driven Personalized Medicine.

Call for Chapters

Introduction to the Theme

The landscape of clinical trials is evolving rapidly, with increasing emphasis on personalized medicine, innovative methodologies, and technology-driven approaches. This book, A Comprehensive Guide for Novice Researchers in Clinical Trials, aims to provide an accessible, in-depth foundation for early-stage researchers and professionals in the field. Topics include research methods, trial design, ethics, data management, and regulatory insights specific to Saudi Arabia. The objective is to create a resource that bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in clinical trials, addressing the needs of today’s healthcare researchers.

Objectives of the Book

This book is designed to:

• Equip novice researchers with a comprehensive understanding of clinical trial methodologies and requirements.
• Introduce essential aspects of clinical research, from trial design to data management, while highlighting ethics and regulatory practices.
• Serve as a Scopus-indexed reference that leverages Elsevier’s ELSA platform, making it accessible to a broad academic and professional audience.

Table of Indicative Chapters

Important Guidelines for Contributors

• Submission Platform: Contributions will be managed through Elsevier’s ELSA platform.
• Proposal Submission: A chapter proposal (300-500 words) is required for initial review. Detailed guidelines for authors, a sample chapter, and sample chapter abstract are attached for reference.
• Manuscript Preparation: Use MS Word with consistent formatting (bold, font size) for different heading levels. Each chapter should contain an abstract (100-150 words) and 5-10 keywords. Refer to the Elsevier Manuscript Preparation Guidelines for specific formatting instructions.
• Artwork and Figures: Figures and tables should be submitted separately, with high-resolution images in JPG or TIFF format as per the provided guidelines.
• Permissions: Contributors are responsible for obtaining permissions for any third-party material. An artwork list detailing all figures and tables with appropriate permissions is required upon manuscript submission.
• Language and Style: Both British and US English are acceptable; however, authors must remain consistent within their chapters.
• Reference Style: Use either the Harvard (Name-Date) or Vancouver (Numbered) style, as outlined in the guidelines.

Timeline

• Submission of Chapter Proposals (300-500 words): December 5, 2024
• Acceptance of Book Chapter Proposals: December 10, 2024
• Full Chapters Due: February 15, 2025
• Reviews to Authors: March 5, 2025
• Final Chapters to ELSA: April 1, 2025
• Publication: Quarter 4, 2025

Editorial and Contact Information

Editors

• Dr. Basim Alsaywid Saudi National Institute of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Email: [email protected]
• Dr. Miltiadis D. Lytras Saudi National Institute of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Email: [email protected]

Managing Editor

• Dimitrios Lytras, MD Student School of Medicine, National Kapodistrian University of Athens Email: [email protected]

For further information, please refer to the attached author guidelines, sample chapters, and sample abstract. We look forward to receiving your proposals and contributions to this impactful project.