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Data Basics
Data Basics is SCDM's quarterly digital journal featuring peer-reviewed articles on industry news and issues.
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SCDM welcomes submission of editorial content for publication in Data Basics. Materials should be submitted in electronic form, preferably Microsoft Word.
Submissions may be edited for length and content. SCDM and the Editorial Board do not endorse commercial vendors or systems and publication of articles shall not be construed as such. Acceptance of materials for publication is at the sole discretion of the Data Basics Editorial Board.
Please review the editorial submission guidelines for information on how to submit your article for publication in Data Basics.
For information about submitting an article for publication, please contact Michel Marques at 0032.2.740.2237 or mmarques@scdm.org.
2012 Calendar
The SCDM Publications Taskforce has selected the following therapeutic areas for upcoming issues of Data Basics. Any clinical data management topics related to these areas are welcome.
| Theme | Publication Date | Submission Deadline |
| Spring: Oncology | 26 March 2012 | 10 February 2012 |
| Summer: Strategic Partnerships between Sponsors and Vendors | 18 June 2012 | 10 April 2012 |
| Fall: Innovations Process & Technology | 17 September 2012 | 6 July 2012 |
| Winter: Personalised Medicine | 17 December 2012 | 5 October 2012 |
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Data Basics is a peer-reviewed journal distributed quarterly to 2,600+ SCDM members only. Members may freely access archived issues in full-color PDF format hosted on SCDM's website.
Members include professionals in the biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical industries, as well as representatives of the academic, scientific and regulatory research communities. View more market information.
2012 Calendar
| Theme | Publication Date | Submission Deadline |
| Spring: Oncology | 26 March 2012 | 10 February 2012 |
| Summer: Strategic Partnerships between Sponsors and Vendors | 18 June 2012 | 10 April 2012 |
| Fall: Innovations Process & Technology | 17 September 2012 | 6 July 2012 |
| Winter: Personalised Medicine | 17 December 2012 | 5 October 2012 |
Rates
| 1x | 2x | 3x | 4x | |
| Full Page | $1,064 | $1,008 | $960 | $906 |
| Half Page | $740 | $700 | $670 | $630 |
| Quarter Page | $450 | $425 | $402 | $378 |
Rates are net.
Advertisers purchasing multiple packages must place all ads within 12 months of the date of payment.
Specs
| Ad Dimensions | |
| Full Page | 7 ½ inches x 10 inches |
| Half Page Horizontal | 7 ½ inches x 4 ⅞ inches |
| Half Page Vertical | 3 ⅝ inches x 10 inches |
| Quarter Page Vertical | 3 ⅝ inches x 4 ⅞ inches |
Publication schedule: Quarterly; distributed on the third Monday every three months
Circulation: Online PDF accessible by more than 2,600 SCDM members
Color: 4-color
Publication size: 8 ½" x 11", average 24 pages
Bleed size: 8 ¾" x 11 ¼"; ½" trim
Contact:
Americas: Julie Elfand, Sales Manager at +1-202.712.9027 or jelfand@scdm.org
All other regions: Michel Marques, Marketing Communications Manager at +32.2.789.2305 or mmarques@scdm.org
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Minimum resolution required is 600 dpi for black and white or 300 dpi for color.
Policies
Space reservations cannot be made by telephone. There is no agency discount. All ads must be paid in full prior to publication.
Cancellations or changes to advertising in Data Basics must be made at least 30 days prior to the distribution date. No refunds will be granted thereafter.
Publisher is not liable for advertisement printed from faulty materials. Advertiser agrees to hold SCDM harmless from any and all claims or suits arising out of publication of advertising. SCDM assumes no liability, including but not limited to compensatory or consequential damages, for any errors or omissions in connection with any advertisement. SCDM does not guarantee placement in specific locations or in a given issue. SCDM reserves the right to refuse or pull advertisements due to space limitations or content.
Please submit all forms, artwork and payments to:
Americas:
Julie Elfand
Sales Manager
Society for Clinical Data Management
1444 I Street, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Direct Telephone: +1-202.712.9027
Fax: +1202-216.9646
E-mail: jelfand@scdm.org
All other regions:
Michel Marques
Marketing & Communications Manager
Society for Clinical Data Management
300 Avenue de Tervueren
B-1150 Brussels, Belgium
Direct Telephone: +32.2.789.2305
Fax: +32-2-743.15.50
E-mail: mmarques@scdm.org
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