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1. CHARACTERISTICS AND CATEGORIES OF MANUSCRIPTS
The Korean Journal of Radiology, the official English language journal
of the Korean Radiological Society, publishes original contributions
valuable to the advancement of medical diagnosis and treatment. Published
bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October and December, the
journal reports clinical and other investigations relating to radiology
and its allied sciences, publishing full-length original papers, reviews,
pictorial essays, case reports, and letters to the editor.
The editorial office of The Korean Journal of Radiology expresses some
concern over redundant publication. The Council of Science Editors defines
redundant publication as reporting substantially the same work more
than once, without attribution of the original source(s). A manuscript
that is potentially redundant includes the following characteristics:
(1) at least one of the authors has contributed to both or all reports
(if there are no common authors, plagiarism is more likely than redundant
publication); (2) the subject or study populations are often the same
or similar; (3) the methodology is typically identical or nearly so
and (4) the results and their interpretation generally vary little,
if at all. The Korean Journal of Radiology accepts manuscripts describing
original research only. If authors believe their manuscript may be redundant,
they should ask about this in a letter to the editor accompanying their
submission. In that letter, they should explain how their report overlaps
with already published material, or how it differs. To help the editor
determine the possibility of redundant publication, a copy of such published
material may also be included. Manuscript decisions are based on the
results of peer review, and to ensure that this is unbiased, reviewers
receive manuscripts with blind title pages. Descriptions appearing in
each article are the responsibility of the author and not of The Korean
Journal of Radiology.
Authors are required to make clear the nature of their contribution
to their manuscript. To be listed as an author at byline, an individual
should have contributed substantially to all three categories established
by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE): (1)
conception and design, or acquisition, or analysis and interpretation
of data; (2) drafting the article or revising it critically for important
intellectual content; and (3) final approval of the version to be published
(www.icmje.org/index.html). The ICMJE further states that Acquisition
of funding, the collection of data, or general supervision of the research
group, by themselves, do not justify authorship. Korean Journal of Radiology
strongly recommends that to be listed at byline, authors fulfill the
ICMJE requirements. Individuals who have contributed substantially to
some but not all of the three categories, or in other areas, should
be listed in Acknowledgments .We also recommend limiting the number
of authors not more than 9 in number. We do not allow the addition of
authors or the changes of the first or the corresponding author after
our initial decision to accept the manuscript for publication. If an
author wish to be removed from the byline, he or she should submit a
signed letter indicating his or her wish to be deleted from the list
of authors. The change in the order in the byline requires a letter
from all authors indicting agreement with the same.
Please write in English. For medical terms such as proper nouns, generic
names of medicines, and units of measurement, use the original term.
Abbreviation should be minimized. If employed, write the full terminology
where it first appears, followed by its abbreviation in parenthesis,
using the abbreviation thereafter. Radiation measurements and laboratory
values should be in accordance with the International System of Units
(SI) (resources: SI Units in Radiation Protection and Measurements,
NCRP Report no. 82 [August 1985]; 'Now Read This: The SI
Units Are Here,' JAMA1986;255:2329-2339.
2. SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
Electronic submission is highly recommended starting from September
1, 2005. For a certain time, however, we will receive both electronic
and hard copy submissions. Authors go to the URL address of http://esubmit.kjronline.org
and log on for electronic submission. Hard copy submissions should be
sent to:
Kyung Soo Lee, MD : Editor-in-Chief,
Editorial Office of The Korean Journal of Radiology,
The Korean Radiological Society,
121-8 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu,
Seoul 137-130, Korea.
Tel: (822) 578-8003 or 8005
Fax: (822) 529-7113
e-mail: kjr@radiology.or.kr
URL: http://www.kjronline.org
3. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MAJOR PAPERS
Abstract:
Use a separate page, and observe a limit of 200 words. Clearly state
the objective, materials (or subjects) and methods, results, and conclusion
of the study. Include actual data.
Introduction:
Briefly describe the purpose of the investigation, including relevant
background information.
Materials and Methods:
Describe the research plan, the materials (or subjects), and the methods
used, in that order. Explain in detail how the disease was confirmed
and how subjectivity in observations was controlled. When experimental
methodology is the main issue of the paper, describe the process in
detail so as to recreate the experiment as closely as possible.
Results:
Present these in a clear, logical sequence. Because biometrics involves
variations in exact measurements, follow the rule of using statistics
when experimentation is described. If tables are used, do not duplicate
tabular data in the text, but do describe important trends and points.
Discussion:
Observations pertaining to the results of research and other related
materials should be interpreted for your readers. Emphasize new and
important observations; do not merely repeat the contents of the results.
Explain the meaning of the observed opinion along with its limits, and
within the limits of the research results connect the conclusion to
the purpose of the research. In a concluding paragraph, summarize the
results and their meaning.
Acknowledgments:
Include here the names of those who contributed substantially to the
work described in the manuscript but who have not fulfilled the requirement
for authorship.
4. DETAILED GUIDELINES FOR EACH TYPE OF MANUSCRIPT
Original Article
1) General Guidelines
The manuscript for a major paper should be organized in the following
order: title page, blind title page (title only), abstract, introduction,
materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgements, references,
tables, figure legends, and figures.
The manuscript should be double spaced on 21.6 27.9 cm (letter size)
or 21.0 29.7 cm (A4) paper, with 3-cm margins at the top, bottom, and
left margin.
All manuscript pages are to be numbered consecutively, beginning with
the abstract as page 1. Neither the authors' names nor their
affiliations should appear on the manuscript pages.
The use of acronyms and abbreviations is discouraged and should be
kept to a minimum. When used, they are to be defined where first used,
followed by the acronym or abbreviation in parentheses.
The names and locations (city and state only) of manufacturers of equipment
and non-generic drugs should be given.
When quoting from other sources, give a reference number in parenthesis
after the author's name or at the end of the quotation.
2) Title Page
Include the following items on the title page: the title of the thesis,
the name of the principal and other authors, along with current positions.
When authors with a different address are included, first write the
name of the organization where the primary research was conducted and
the names of the other organizations along with the authors'
names, listed in numerical order, with the numbering system beginning
at the first organization. At the bottom of the title page, write the
principal author's address, phone, fax and e-mail address,
and if necessary, state the source of any research funding.
On the blind title page, write only the title of the manuscript. Do
not include the authors' names, or other details.
3) Abstract
Describe each item separately in the following order
Objective: In one or two sentences, indicate the specific purpose of
the article, and indicate why it is worthy of attention. The purpose
stated here must be identical to the one given in the title of the paper
and the introduction
Materials and Methods:Describe succinctly the methods used to achieve
the purpose explained in the first paragraph, stating what was done
and how bias was controlled, what data were collected, and how the data
were analyzed.
Results:The findings of the methods described in the preceding paragraph
are to be presented here, with specific data. All results should flow
logically from the methods described.
Conclusion:In one or two sentences, state the conclusion of the study.
This must relate directly to the purpose of the papers, as defined in
the first paragraph of the abstract.
Do not use abbreviations or reference citations.
At the bottom of the abstract, write 3-6 index terms, according to the
index words shown in the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
index to imaging literature.
4) References
Start on a separate page, numbering the references consecutively in
the order in which they appear in the text.
All references should be cited in the text.
Unpublished data should not be cited in the reference list, but parenthetically
in the text, for example: (Smith DJ, personal communication), (Smith
DJ, unpublished data).
Journal names should be abbreviated according to the Index Medicus.
All authors are to be listed when six or fewer; when there are seven
or more, the first six should be given, followed by 'et al.'.
After writing the authors' last names first, the first letter
of their first and middle names should be capitalized.
For all references, inclusive page numbers (e.g., 111-114) are to be
given.
Limit references to forty for original article.
The style and punctuation of references should follow the format illustrated
in the following examples.
Journal article
Jeong YJ, Lee KS, Muller NL, Chung MP, Chung MJ, Han J, et al. Usual
interstitial pneumonia and non-specific interstitial pneumonia: serial
thin-section CT findings correlated with pulmonary function. Korean
J Radiol 2005;6:143-152
Book
Kang HS, Resnick D. MRI of the extremities: an anatomic atlas, 2nd ed.
Philadelphia: Saunders, 1991:62-79
Chapter in a book
Choi BI. Comparison of different imaging techniques. In: Livraghi T,
Makuuchi M, Buscarini L, eds. Diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular
carcinoma, 3rd ed. London: Green-wich Medical Media, 1997:201-219
5) Tables
For tables, Arabic numerals should be employed. The title of the table
should be clearly stated in the form of a paragraph or sentence. The
first letters of nouns and adjectives should be capitalized.
Tables should not be longer than one page and must contain at least
four lines and two columns of data.
Tables are to be numbered in the order in which they are cited in the
text.
Abbreviations should be defined in an explanatory note below each table.
Tables should be self-explanatory and readily comprehensible.
Tables from previously published works should not beused.
6) Figures
Submit in a separate envelope.
Figures should be in the form of glossy prints, all with a uniform size
of 5 7 inches.
On the back of each print, write its number, indicating proper directions
(i.e., top, bottom, etc.) in pencil. Never use ink or ballpoint pen.
In the case of multiple prints bearing the same number, use English
letters after the numerals to indicate the correct order.
All figure parts relating to one patient should have the same figure
number.
All arrows and lettering should be applied directly to the figures using
removable transfers (e.g., Letraset).
Line drawings should be black on a white background and submitted as
a photographic print.
Written permission should be obtained for the use of all previously
published illustrations (and copies of permission letters should be
included).
Authors' names should not appear on the backs of figures.
Authors may wish to make written suggestions about the arrangement of
illustrations.
7) Legends
Legends should be numbered in the order in which they are cited, using
Arabic numerals.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a description in English using one
complete sentence rather than a phrase or paragraph
Review
A review article should focus on a specific topic in a scholarly manner
and will be published as a commissioned paper at the request of the
editorial board. Neither new information nor personal opinion is to
be included. The abstract should be limited to 120 words or less and
consist of one paragraph. The scope of the paper should be defined in
the introduction, and headings should be used to separate and organize
the text. The length should not exceed 15 pages, with a maximum of 60
references and 15 figures.
Pictorial Essay
This is a visual teaching material. Messages are delivered by. figures
and their legends. As many as 30 figures will be accepted. Abstract
should not exceed 120 words. Introduction defines the scope and summary
of paper with one half or less of a page. Headings are used for separation
and organization of text. Limit references to 15.
Case Report
Abstract:
This should be limited to 80 words and consist of one paragraph without
a separate introduction, subjects and methods, results or conclusion.
Introduction:
Without using the title as an introduction, describe briefly the general
background and significance of the case study.
Case report:
The clinical study should be restricted to matters directly related
to imaging diagnosis.
Discussion:
Focus on the specific area which the case emphasizes and avoid lengthy
explanations of references.
References:
Limit these to ten.
Letters to the Editor
Constructive criticism of a specific thesis published by the Korean
Journal of Radiology is welcome. Letters dealing with subjects of general
interest within the field of radiology or personal opinions on a specific
subject within the realm of scientific study may also be accepted. The
maximum length of a letter to the editor should be three pages, with
a maximum of four references.
5. INFORMED CONSENT
Informed consent should be obtained from patients who participated in
clinical investigations. If experiments involve animals, the authors
must comply with NIH guidelines for the use of laboratory animals, and
state that they have done so.
6. RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
Written permission should be obtained for the use of all previously
published illustrations, and copies of permission letters are to be
included. An appropriate credit line should be included in the accompanying
legend.
7. INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION OF ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT
Upon acceptance, the final version is to be submitted on a 3.5-inch
diskette, with one copy of the manuscript. The diskette should be labeled
with the program used, manuscript number, name of the corresponding
author and the file name.
8. CHECKLIST
Complete the following checklist: two clean copies of the manuscript,
two sets of matched figures, and copyright and certifications agreement
form with the signatures of all authors.
9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
New Manuscripts should be submitted online at the following
URL: http://esubmit.kjronline.org
1. Instructions for Original Submission of Manuscripts
2. Characteristics and Categories of Manuscripts
3. Online submission of Original Manuscripts
4. Instructions for Submission of Revised Manuscripts
Instructions for Original Submission of Manuscripts
The following information will help you prepare your manuscript for
electronic submission to KJR e-submit. You will be able to monitor the
progress of your manuscript through the peer review process. Contact
'Help' on the login screen if you encounter
problems in submitting electronically.
Characteristics and Categories of Manuscripts
The Korean Journal of Radiology, the official English language journal
of the Korean Radiological Society, publishes original contributions
valuable to the advancement of medical diagnosis and treatment. Published
quarterly in March, June, September, and December, the journal reports
clinical and other investigations relating to radiology and its allied
sciences, publishing full-length original papers, reviews, pictorial
essays, case reports, and letters to the editor. Submitted manuscripts
should not contain previously published material and should not be under
consideration for publication elsewhere. Guidelines for multiple publication
are based on instructions described in the Uniform Requirements for
Manuscript Submitted to Biomedical Journals (Ann Intern Med 1988;108:258-265).
Manuscript decisions are based on the results of peer review, and to
ensure that this is unbiased, reviewers receive manuscripts with blind
title pages. Descriptions appearing in each article are the responsibility
of the author and not of The Korean Journal of Radiology. Please write
in English. For medical terms such as proper nouns, generic names of
medicines, and units of measurement, use the original term. Abbreviation
should be minimized. If employed, write the full terminology where it
first appears, followed by its abbreviation in parenthesis, using the
abbreviation thereafter. Radiation measurements and laboratory values
should be in accordance with the International System of Units (SI)
(resources: SI Units in Radiation Protection and Measurements, NCRP
Report no. 82 [August 1985]; Now Read This: The SI Units Are Here JAMA
1986;255:2329- 2339.
Online Submission of Original Manuscripts
Formatting
Text: To facilitate the review process, manuscripts must be in Microsoft
Word format (.doc) or Rich Text Format(.rtf). Use basic fonts such as
Arial, Courier, Helvetica, Times, or Times New Roman no smaller than
12 points. Special or mathematical characters and Greek letters, which
are not on a standard keyboard, must be created using the Symbol font.
Manuscripts should be submitted as a single document with the information
in the following order; abbreviated title page, abstract, text, appendix,
references, tables (embedded), and captions. Do not reveal your identity
anywhere in the document. Full title page, acknowledgements, and supplemental
material should be submitted as separate files.
Illustrations
All figure parts relating to one patient should have the same figure
number. In the case of multiple prints bearing the same number, use
English letters after the numerals to indicate the correct order. Initial
submission of figure files should be in PowerPoint format.
Submitting
Log on to http://esubmit.kjronline.org/.
If you do not have an account, click on the 'Create Account'
link. If you have an account, but don't know your password,
click the 'Forgot Your Password?' link. Otherwise,
enter your Use ID and password into the boxes provided, and click. At
the welcome screen, click on 'Submit a Manuscript'.
And then, click 'New Submissions' link to submit
a new manuscript and follow steps 1-5.
Step 1. Manuscript Type, Title and Abstract
Select manuscript type, and enter your title and abstract into the appropriate
boxes. You can cut and paste from your document. If you need to insert
a special character, click the 'Special Characters'
button. If you are submitting a manuscript that does not require an
Abstract, please type N/A in the Abstract box.
Step 2. Authors and Institutions
Enter your co-authors' information in the boxes under 'Add
a New Author,' then click 'Add to My Authors.'
Step 3. File upload
The manuscript file should not include author's name or
name of organization where the author works. Upload and select the correct
file designation for each. All images should be inserted into a PowerPoint
file. Acceptable file formats are pdf, doc, and ppt, and each file should
not be any bigger than 10MB in size.
Step 4. Preview
Review the information in the Preview chart for correctness; make changes
as needed.
Confirmation of your submission will be noted. Please note if you have
not completed a required step, you will not be able to submit your manuscript.
Step 5. Submit
Instructions for Submission of Revised Manuscripts
When you prepare a revised version of your manuscript, it is essential
that you carefully follow the instructions given in the Editor's
letter regarding preparation of the revision, in particular, preparation
of the annotated copy. Failure to do so will cause a delay in the review
of your revision and may result in return of the revision to you, without
review, for proper preparation. Revisions received more than 3 months
after requested may be sent for another review cycle, at the Editor's
discretion. If a revision is not received within 6 months after requested,
your file may be closed. Refer to the information below, as well as,
the online form 'Revision Checklist' under
'Instructions and Forms' for submission of
revised manuscripts.
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