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BMJ fully supports and encourages the archiving of preprints in any recognised, not-for-profit server such as <a href="https://www.medrxiv.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medRxiv</a>. BMJ does not consider the posting of an article in a dedicated preprint repository to be prior publication.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Preprints are reports of work that have not been peer-reviewed; Preprints should therefore not be used to guide clinical practice, health-related behaviour or health policy. 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The journal operates single anonymised peer review whereby the names of the reviewers are hidden from the author; usually two external reviewer reports are obtained before an Original research or Review article is accepted for publication. Articles authored by a member of a journal’s editorial team are independently peer reviewed; an editor will have no input or influence on the peer review process or publication decision for their own article. For more information on what to expect during the peer review process please refer to <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BMJ Author Hub – your paper’s journey</a>. BMJ is committed to transparency. Every article we publish includes a description of its provenance (commissioned or not commissioned) and whether it was internally or externally peer reviewed. BMJ requests that all reviewers adhere to a set of basic principles and standards during the peer review process; these are based on the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. Please refer to our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/peer-review-terms-and-conditions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">peer review terms and conditions policy page</a>.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Plagiarism is the appropriation of the language, ideas or thoughts of another without crediting their true source and representation of them as one’s own original work. BMJ is a member of CrossCheck by CrossRef and iThenticate. iThenticate is a plagiarism screening service that verifies the originality of content submitted before publication. BMJ runs manuscripts through iThenticate during the peer review process. 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Our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/bmj-transfer-service/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">article transfer service</a> helps authors find the best journal for their research while providing an easy and smooth publication process. If authors agree to transfer their manuscript, all versions, supplementary files and peer reviewer comments are automatically transferred; without the need to resubmit or reformat. Authors who submit to the <a href="https://ard.bmj.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases</em></a> and are rejected will be offered the option of transferring to <a href="https://rmdopen.bmj.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>RMD Open</em></a> or <em>Lupus Science & Medicine</em>.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Please note that the article transfer service does not guarantee acceptance but you should receive a quicker initial decision on your manuscript. Contact the Transfer Editor at transfers@bmj.com</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-7"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Article processing charges<a id="article_publishing_charges" name="article_publishing_charges"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Lupus Science & Medicine®</em> is an open access journal and levies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of GBP 2,275 (exclusive of VAT for UK and EU authors). The APC for a Protocol, Brief communication or Letter is 1,140 GBP. There are no submission, colour or page charges. There is a 25% discount for articles where the corresponding author has reviewed for <em>Lupus Science & Medicine</em> within the previous 12 months.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-8"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Waivers and discounts<a id="waivers_and_discounts" name="waivers_and_discounts"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">BMJ journals offer waivers for the full Article Processing Charge (100% discount of the APC) where all authors are based in low-income countries. See full waiver list*. Requests for waivers should be made before or during initial submission**. If an article reports funding from a funder with an open access mandate or policy that covers paying APCs, BMJ expects that the APC will be paid. <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/open-access/fees-discounts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit our author hub</a> to learn more about our waivers policy and how to request one. <strong>You might be eligible for institutional funding.</strong> A number of institutions have open access agreements with BMJ which can either cover the whole cost of open access publishing for authors at participating institutions or can allow authors to receive a discount of the Article Processing Charge (APC). Visit <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/open-access/institutional-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BMJ’s open access agreements</a> page to find out whether your institution is a member and what discounts you may be entitled to. * These lists are based on the HINARI Core Offer Groups A and B, and the World Bank Country and Lending Groups, downloaded in July 2021. They will be updated annually. **Please note that applications for waivers or discounts should be made during initial submission and not after an article has been accepted. Editors are not involved in this process and the ability to pay has no bearing on editorial decisions. Payment will not be required unless your article is accepted. Accepted articles will not be published until payment has been received. BMJ does not refund APCs once paid.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-9"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Data sharing<a id="data_sharing" name="data_sharing"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><i><em>Lupus Science & Medicine®</em></i> adheres to BMJ’s Tier 3 data policy. We strongly encourage that data generated by your research that supports your article be made available as soon as possible, wherever legally and ethically possible. All research articles must contain a Data Availability Statement. For more information and FAQs, please see BMJ’s full<a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/data-sharing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Data Sharing Policy</a> page. At present there is no major repository for clinical data, but <a href="https://datadryad.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dryad</a> has declared its willingness to accept medical datasets. Authors can start the deposition process while submitting to any BMJ journal. Dryad provides authors with a DOI for the dataset to aid citation and provide a permanent link to the data. Note that Dryad hosts data using a CC0 licence so authors should check that this is suitable for the data that they are depositing. The <a href="https://repositoryfinder.datacite.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DataCite</a> organisation has a growing list of other repositories for research data.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-10"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">ORCID<a id="ORCID" name="ORCID"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><em>Lupus Science & Medicine®</em> mandates ORCID iDs for the submitting author at the time of article submission; co-authors and reviewers are strongly encouraged to also connect their ScholarOne accounts to ORCID. We strongly believe that the increased use and integration of ORCID iDs will be beneficial for the whole research community. Please find more information about ORCID and BMJ’s policy on our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/orcid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Author Hub</a>.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-11"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Reporting patient and public involvement in research<a id="PPI" name="PPI"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">BMJ encourages active patient and public involvement in clinical research as part of its patient and public partnership strategy. To support co-production of research we urge authors to provide a Patient and Public Involvement statement in the methods section of their papers, under the subheading ‘Patient and public involvement’. However, this is not mandatory. We appreciate that patient and public involvement is relatively new and may not be feasible or appropriate for all papers. We therefore continue to consider papers where patients were not involved. The Patient and Public Involvement statement should provide a brief response to the following questions, tailored as appropriate for the study design reported (<a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-public-partnership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">please find example statements here</a>): <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">At what stage in the research process were patients/the public first involved in the research and how?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How were the research question(s) and outcome measures developed and informed by their priorities, experience, and preferences?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How were patients/the public involved in the design of this study?</li> </ul></div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How were they involved in the recruitment to and conduct of the study?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Were they asked to assess the burden of the intervention and time required to participate in the research?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How were (or will) they be involved in your plans to disseminate the study results to participants and relevant wider patient communities (e.g. by choosing what information/results to share, when, and in what format)?</li> </ul> If patients were not involved please state this. In addition to considering the points above we advise authors to look at guidance for best reporting of patient and public involvement as set out in the <a href="https://www.bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j3453" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GRIPP2 reporting checklist</a>.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-12"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Rapid responses<a id="rapid_responses" name="rapid_responses"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">A rapid response is a moderated but not peer reviewed online response to a published article in <em>Lupus Science & Medicine</em>; it will not receive a DOI and will not be indexed. Find out more about responses and how to <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/rapid-responses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>submit a response.</u></a></div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-13"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Submission guidelines<a id="submission_guidelines" name="submission_guidelines"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Please review the below article type specifications including the required article lengths, illustrations, table limits and reference counts. The word count excludes the title page, abstract, tables, acknowledgements, contributions and references. Manuscripts should be as succinct as possible. For further support when making your submission please refer to the resources available on the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BMJ Author Hub</a>. Here you will find information on <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/writing-and-formatting/formatting-your-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writing and formatting</a> your research through to the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/after-submitting/peer-review-process/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">peer review process</a> and <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/promote-your-paper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">promoting your paper</a>. We encourage authors to ensure that research articles are written in accordance with the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/before-you-submit/reporting-guidelines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">relevant research reporting guideline</a.</a> You may also wish to use the <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/before-you-submit/language-editing-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">language editing and translation</a> services provided by <a href="https://authorservices.bmj.com/?utm_source=BMJ-lsm&utm_medium=Referral" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BMJ Author Services</a>.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><ul> <li><a title="original_research" href="#original_research">Original research</a></li> <li><a title="systematic_review" href="#systematic_review">Systematic review</a></li> <li><a title="short_report" href="#short_report">Short report</a></li> <li><a title="letter" href="#letter">Letter</a></li> <li><a title="editorial_review" href="#editorial_review">Editorial and Review</a></li> <li><a title="protocol" href="#protocol">Protocol</a></li> <li><a title="meeting_report" href="#meeting_report">Meeting report</a></li> <li><a title="supplements" href="#supplements">Supplements</a></li> </ul></div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-14"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]"><a id="original_research" name="original_research"></a>Original research<a id="original_research" name="original_research"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Full research papers should follow the basic structure of abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, references, and tables and figures as appropriate. We recommend your article does not exceed 4000 words (excluding references), with up to five figures and/or tables and up to 50 references. This is flexible, but exceeding this will impact upon the paper’s readability. Research reviews that systematically synthesise evidence (e.g. Systematic reviews, Meta-analysis, Scoping reviews, Mixed methods reviews, etc) should be submitted as Systematic reviews. Supplementary and raw data can be placed online separately from the text, and we may request that you separate out some material into supplementary data files to make the main manuscript clearer for readers. Following the lead of The BMJ and its <a href="https://www.bmj.com/campaign/patient-partnership">patient partnership strategy</a>, <em>Lupus Science & Medicine®</em> is encouraging active patient involvement in setting the research agenda. As such, we require authors of Research Articles to add a Patient and Public Involvement statement in the Methods section. Please see more details above. Authors are encouraged to submit figures and images in colour as there are no colour charges. Authors may find it useful to consult our <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/writing-and-formatting/formatting-checklist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pre-submission checklist</a>. <strong>Title</strong> When you choose a title bear in mind that others will have to find your work using bibliographic searches. Check that it represents the content of the paper and is not misleading. Maximum of 50 words. <strong>Abstract</strong> Authors of original scientific papers must supply a structured abstract of no more than 300 words under the following sub-headings: <ul> <li>Objective.</li> <li>Methods – include study design, setting, patients, interventions and main outcome measures.</li> <li>Results – give numerical data rather than vague statements that drug x produced a better response than drug y. Favour confidence intervals over p values, and give the numerical data on which any p value is based.</li> <li>Conclusions – do not make any claims that are not supported by data in the paper.</li> </ul></div></div><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-1"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0"><strong>Section head</strong> You will be asked to choose the most relevant topic area for your article from the list of sections published in the journal. <strong>Keywords</strong> Supply 3 to 5 keywords from the list provided. <strong>Research checklist</strong> Authors are encouraged to use the relevant research reporting guidelines for the study type provided by the <a href="https://www.equator-network.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EQUATOR Network</a>. The key reporting guidelines are: <ul> <li>Randomised controlled trials (RCTs): <a href="https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/consort-2010-statement-updated-guidelines-for-reporting-parallel-group-randomised-trials/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CONSORT guidelines</a></li> <li>Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: <a href="https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/preferred-reporting-items-for-systematic-reviews-and-meta-analyses-the-prisma-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PRISMA guidelines</a> and <a href="https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/meta-analysis-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-a-proposal-for-reporting-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-moose-group/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MOOSE guidelines</a></li> <li>Observational studies in epidemiology: <a href="https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/the-strengthening-the-reporting-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-strobe-statement-guidelines-for-reporting-observational-studies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">STROBE guidelines</a> and <a href="https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/meta-analysis-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-a-proposal-for-reporting-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies-in-epidemiology-moose-group/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MOOSE guidelines</a></li> <li>Diagnostic accuracy studies: <a href="https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/towards-complete-and-accurate-reporting-of-studies-of-diagnostic-accuracy-the-stard-initiative-standards-for-reporting-of-diagnostic-accuracy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">STARD guidelines</a></li> <li>Quality improvement studies: <a href="https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/publication-guidelines-for-quality-improvement-in-health-care-evolution-of-the-squire-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SQUIRE guidelines</a></li> </ul></div></div><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[100.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-2"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Research checklists should be uploaded during the submission process. <strong>Introduction</strong> Brief description of the background that led to the study (current results and conclusions should not be included). <strong>Methods</strong> Details relevant to the conduct of the study. Wherever possible give numbers of subjects studied (not percentages alone). Statistical methods should be clearly explained at the end of this section. <strong>Results</strong> Undue repetition in text and tables should be avoided. Comment on validity and significance of results is appropriate but broader discussion of their implication is restricted to the next section. Subheadings that aid clarity of presentation within this and the previous section are encouraged. <strong>Discussion</strong> The nature and findings of the study are placed in context of other relevant published data. Caveats to the study should be discussed. Avoid undue extrapolation from the study topic. Please include the key messages of your article after your abstract using the following headings. This section should be no more than 3-5 sentences and should be distinct from the abstract; be succinct, specific and accurate. <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><strong>What is already known on this topic</strong> – <em>summarise the state of scientific knowledge on this subject before you did your study and why this study needed to be done</em></li> <li><strong>What this study adds</strong> – <em>summarise what we now know as a result of this study that we did not know before</em></li> <li><strong>How this study might affect research, practice or policy</strong> – <em>summarise the implications of this study</em></li> </ul> </li> </ul> This will be published as a summary box after the abstract in the final published article. <strong>Acknowledgments and affiliations</strong> Individuals with direct involvement in the study but not included in authorship may be acknowledged. The source of financial support and industry affiliations of all those involved must be stated. <strong>Measurements and abbreviations</strong> Restrict the use of abbreviations (apart from conventional units of measurement) to two or three per paper. Spell out each abbreviation at first mention in the abstract and paper. All acronyms of trials referred to in a paper should be listed alphabetically and explained in a separate glossary. Measurements must be given in SI units. Blood pressure should be given in mm Hg.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-15"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]"><a id="systematic_review" name="systematic_review"></a>Systematic review<a id="systematic_review" name="systematic_review"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">This article type includes all research reviews that systematically synthesise evidence (e.g. Systematic reviews, Meta-analysis, Scoping reviews, Mixed methods reviews, etc). Please include the research type in your title to make the nature of your study clear.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Please see Original research for more guidance on article requirements.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-16"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]"><a id="short_report" name="short_report"></a>Short report<a id="short_report" name="short_report"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">The purpose of a short report is to facilitate publication of novel or confirmatory work which can be concisely communicated. These short papers are likely to represent sub-studies of larger work previously published e.g. with regard to a therapeutic trial, the paper may convey a specific sub-analysis not covered in a full length manuscript of the entire trial. Another example might be a confirmatory study of a previously described disease mechanism in which additional reporting further contributes to the validity of the finding. In summary, short reports may represent investigations into disease mechanisms, reports of therapeutic trials or contributions to diagnosis, treatment, etiopathology, and epidemiology of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. However, case reports are generally discouraged and not to be considered short reports.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">These should follow the same structure as full original research papers; but should be no more than 1,500 words, up to 3 tables and/or illustrations and up to 15 references. A 50% discount on the standard APC will apply to short reports.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-17"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]"><a id="letter" name="letter"></a>Letter<a id="letter" name="letter"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Short clinical or laboratory observations may be presented as a research letter. The purpose of this specific category is to facilitate new observations at the bedside or bench that have a very straightforward message.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">These are limited to 1,000 words, one table/illustration and up to 3 references. Letters are usually subject to external peer review. A 50% discount on the standard APC will apply to letters.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-18"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]"><a id="editorial_review" name="editorial_review"></a>Editorial and Review<a id="editorial_review" name="editorial_review"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Occasional editorials and narrative reviews will usually be commissioned by an Editor.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-19"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]"><a id="protocol" name="protocol"></a>Protocol<a id="protocol" name="protocol"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">Protocol manuscripts should report planned or ongoing studies. If data collection is complete or nearing completion we will not consider the manuscript. Protocols may be for any study design, including observational studies and systematic reviews. Publishing study protocols enables researchers and funding bodies to stay up to date in their fields by providing exposure to research activity that may not otherwise be widely publicised. This can help prevent unnecessary duplication of work and will hopefully enable collaboration. Publishing protocols in full also makes available more information than is currently required by trial registries and increases transparency, making it easier for others (editors, reviewers and readers) to see and understand any deviations from the protocol that occur during the conduct of the study. The SPIRIT (<a href="https://www.spirit-statement.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Standard Protocol Items for Randomized Trials</a>) statement has now been published. It is an evidence-based tool developed through systematic review of a wide range of resources and consensus. It closely mirrors the CONSORT statement and also reflects important ethics considerations. We encourage investigators to adhere to the SPIRIT recommendations when drafting their protocols and include a completed SPIRIT checklist with their trial protocol submission. The <a href="http://www.prisma-statement.org/Extensions/Protocols" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PRISMA-P</a> (Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols) is a new reporting guideline. The PRISMA-P checklist contains 17 items considered to be essential and minimum components of a systematic review or meta-analysis protocol. Systematic review authors and assessors are strongly encouraged to make use of PRISMA-P when drafting and appraising review protocols and authors should include a completed PRISMA-P checklist with their protocol submission. Various other resources exist that list the ingredients of an authoritative trial protocol, e.g. the UK Dept of Health/Medical Research Council <a href="https://www.ct-toolkit.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clinical Trials Toolkit</a> and the US National Institutes for Health provide <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/policy/clinical-trials/protocol-template.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">advice</a> on how to structure a trial protocol. <i>LSM </i>will consider for publication protocols for any study design, including observational studies and systematic reviews. We strongly encourage you to register your study. Prospective registration is mandatory for any clinical trials. <a href="https://www.who.int/clinical-trials-registry-platform/network/primary-registries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Acceptable registries</a> for trials include <a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clinicaltrials.gov</a>. We recommend <a href="https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prospero</a> for registration of systematic reviews. Following the lead of The BMJ and its <a href="https://www.bmj.com/campaign/patient-partnership" target="_blank" rel="noopener">patient partnership strategy</a>, <em>LSM</em> is encouraging active patient involvement in setting the research agenda. As such, we recommend that authors of Protocols add a <a href="https://authors.bmj.com/policies/patient-public-partnership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patient and Public Involvement statement</a> in the Methods section.</div><div data-testid="sections-column-1" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">A 50% discount on the standard APC will apply to protocols. Protocols should follow the following structure: <ul> <li>Title: this should include the specific study type, e.g. randomised controlled trial.</li> <li>Abstract: this should be structured with the following sections. Introduction; Methods and analysis; Ethics and dissemination. Registration details should be included as a final section, if appropriate.</li> <li>Introduction: explain the rationale for the study and what evidence gap it may fill. Appropriate previous literature should be referenced, including relevant systematic reviews.</li> <li>Methods and analysis: provide a full description of the study design, including the following. How the sample will be selected; interventions to be measured; the sample size calculation (drawing on previous literature) with an estimate of how many participants will be needed for the primary outcome to be statistically, clinically and/or politically significant; what outcomes will be measured, when and how; a data analysis plan.</li> <li>Ethics and dissemination: ethical and safety considerations and any dissemination plan (publications, data deposition and curation) should be covered here.</li> <li>References</li> <li>Authors’ contributions: state how each author was involved in writing the protocol.</li> <li>Funding statement: preferably worded as follows. Either: ‘This work was supported by [name of funder] grant number [xxx]’ or ‘This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors’.</li> <li>Competing interests statement</li> <li>Word count: 4,000 words. Should the word count exceed this number, please state this in the cover letter upon submission.</li> </ul> Please include the key messages of your article after your abstract using the following headings. This section should be no more than 3-5 sentences and should be distinct from the abstract; be succinct, specific and accurate. <ul> <li><strong>What is already known on this topic</strong> –<em> summarise the state of scientific knowledge on this subject before you did your study and why this study needed to be done</em></li> <li><strong>What this study adds</strong> – <em>summarise what we now know as a result of this study that we did not know before</em></li> <li><strong>How this study might affect research, practice or policy</strong> – <em>summarise the implications of this study</em></li> </ul> This will be published as a summary box after the abstract in the final published article.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-20"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]"><a id="meeting_report" name="meeting_report"></a>Meeting report<a id="meeting_report" name="meeting_report"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">We will accept a brief synopsis of topics covered in a recent meeting of high relevance to the field of lupus. These reports will NOT be considered for peer review but are meant to be informative to the community to enable dissemination of new advances and future directions.</div></div></div><div class="border-t-[1px] border-solid border-bmj-silver-100 mt-4" data-testid="sections-container-21"><h2 data-testid="sections-section-title" class="relative mb-0 [&>a]:absolute [&>a]:mt-[-20px]">Supplements<a id="supplements" name="supplements"></a></h2><div class=" text-bmj-silver-800 whitespace-pre-wrap font-normal leading-[1.625rem] mt-0 flex flex-col md:mt-4 md:flex-row [&>div:last-of-type]:pr-0 [&>div]:mt-6 [&>div]:pr-0 [&>div]:md:mt-0 [&>div]:md:pr-4 [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(1)]:md:w-[50.00%] [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:w-full [&>div:nth-of-type(2)]:md:w-[50.00%] " data-testid="sections-subsection-content-container-0"><div data-testid="sections-column-0" class="inline md:inline [&_h2]:mt-0">The BMJ Publishing Group journals are willing to consider publishing supplements to regular issues. 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