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International Pediatrics provides an international forum for the
publication of peer-reviewed original clinical articles describing important
topics encompassed in the field of pediatrics and review articles on major
areas of concern to pediatricians. Acceptance of papers is based upon the
originality of the observation or investigation, the quality of the work
described, and the clarity of the presentation.
Categories
of Manuscripts
Review
Articles.
Review articles on topics of broad interest are highly desired. Review
articles are expected to be thorough, detailed, and should include
appropriate references to the literature. The addition of tables and figures
to summarize critical points is encouraged. These articles are peer-reviewed
by the Editors and other expert reviewers before a decision regarding
publication is made. Revisions may be required. Review articles will be
accepted for publication based on their educational value and clarity.
Clinical Articles.
Short, highly focused articles that review topics related to therapy,
diagnosis, or other clinical issues in pediatrics may be submitted for
review and consideration for publication. These articles may be invited by
the Editor-In-Chief, Section Editors, or submitted directly by authors and
are peer-reviewed by the Editors and other expert reviewers.
Editorials.
Concise, invited, commentaries on articles published in International
Pediatrics or other topics in pediatrics.
Letters.
Letters to the Editor are welcomed and will be published if appropriate. In
addition to comments on published articles, authors should consider
submitting short commentaries on topics of general interest to pediatricians
and case reports that are particularly instructive. Letters should be no
longer than three double-spaced pages, including references.
Manuscript Submission and Handling
Manuscripts and correspondence should be sent to:
International Pediatrics
3100 SW 62nd Ave.
Miami, Florida 33155-3009
Telephone: (305) 663-6823, Facsimile: (305) 663-8446
e-mail: journal@mch.com
Manuscripts — including tables, illustrations, and references—should be
prepared according to “Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to
biomedical journal.”1,2 Only information not included in the
uniform requirements will be included in the instructions that follow.
Grammar,
punctuation, and scientific writing style should follow the American Medical
Association Manual of Style, 9th Edition.3 Please use
conventional system measurements followed in parentheses by equivalent
values of the International System of Units (SI).1 Generally,
abbreviations should be limited to those listed in Chapter 11 of the AMA
Manual of Style, 9th edition.3
Authors
must attest in their cover letter and in the text of the manuscript that
they have obtained the written informed consent (or assent) of all subject(s)
and/or their guardians for all material used.
Submit the
original and two copies of all text, and two complete sets of figures and
tables. Communication regarding the manuscript should be directed to the
address above. All manuscripts will be reviewed by the Editors, members of
the Editorial Board, or other expert reviewers. After review, authors will
be notified by letter of the decision to accept or reject the manuscript for
publication. Authors may be requested to submit a revised version of the
manuscript for further review. Manuscripts will not be returned to the
authors, although figures will be returned if requested. Authors must
provide the final version of the manuscript on a diskette in a common
word-processing format.
Copyright.
All material in International Pediatrics represents the opinions of the
authors and does not reflect the opinions of International Pediatrics, the
Publisher, or the institutions with which the authors are affiliated.
Authors submitting manuscripts do so with the understanding that if
accepted, copyright of the article, including the right to reproduce the
article in all forms and media, shall be assigned exclusively to the
Publisher. Authors will be requested to sign a copyright release form.
Organization
of the Manuscript
Organize
manuscripts as follows: Cover Letter, Title Page, Abstract, Introduction,
Case Report, Discussion, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, Figure
Legends, and Figures. The manuscripts should be on white paper with
one-inch margins.
Cover
Letter.
Please identify the name, address, phone number, facsimile number, and
e-mail address of the Corresponding Author. Specify the category to which
the manuscript should be assigned, if accepted. The categories are: Review
Article, Clinical Article, Editorial, and Letter to the Editor.
Abstract.
The abstract should contain 150 words or less stating the rationale,
objectives, findings, and conclusions of the study. Do not include a summary
at the end of the Discussion.
Acknowledgments.
Grant support should not be included but should be cited as a footnote to
the title.
References.
Include double-spaced references in numerical order according to the order
of citation in the text. Abbreviate the names of journals according to those
used in the latest edition of Index Medicus. References to abstracts and
letters must be appropriately identified.
Examples
of References
Journal
articles, more than six authors:
1.
Nourse J, Melletin JD, Galili N, et al. Chromosomal translocation t(1;19)
results in synthesis of a homeobox fusion mRNA that codes for a potential
chimeric transcription factor. Cell. 1990;60:535-541. (If less than seven,
list all authors.)
References
to books:
2.
Hollins D. Biochemistry in Pediatrics. 2nd ed.
Miami,
Fla: CA
Anderson Co: 1994.
3.
DeSoto JC, Kalinski IAM. Trends in the utilization of immunizations in
children. In: Catalina B, ed. Influenza: Virus, Vaccines, and Treatment.
London,
England: Easton Press Inc; 1976:445-566.
Abbreviations.
Abbreviations, including acronyms, should be defined at their first use and
applied consistently throughout the article. Do not use nonstandard
abbreviations or abbreviate terms appearing fewer than three times. Use the
chemical name of all compounds. Abbreviate units of measure only when used
with numbers.
Tables.
Each table should be printed on a separate page, appropriately numbered, and
cited in numerical order in the text. Legends giving sufficient explanation
to make the data intelligible without reference to the text must be typed on
the same page.
Figures and Figure Legends. Figures must be cited in the text in
numerical order using Arabic numerals. Submit two complete sets of clear,
glossy photographs in addition to a jpeg file via e-mail. For line drawings,
either a single set of photographs with two sets of copies, or three sets of
high-quality laser figures are acceptable in addition to a tiff file via
e-mail. Figure legends should be double-spaced on a separate sheet and
should include a brief title and a concise explanation of each figure.
Proofreading
Authors of
accepted manuscripts will receive pdf proofs and are responsible for
proofreading. Except for correcting layout errors, authors may be charged
for extensive changes. Proofs should be returned within 48 hours to avoid
delay in publication.
Reprints
Reprints
must be ordered in advance. An order form showing the cost of reprints is
sent with page proofs. Reprint orders, payments, and inquires should be
directed to the Publisher.
References
1.
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Uniform requirements for
manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals: Writing and Editing for
Biomedical Publication. Nov 2003. Available at: http://www.icmje.org.
2.
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Uniform requirements for
manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals. N Engl J Med.
1997;336(4):309-15.
3.
Iverson C, Flanagin A, Fontanarosa PB, et al. American Medical Association
Manual of Style. 9th ed. Baltimore, Md:Williams and Wilkins; 1998.
Updated:
7/07
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