《精神影像学（英文）》（Psychoradiology）作者须知
Instructions to Authors
Introduction
Submission / How to contact the editorial office
All manuscripts are submitted and reviewed via the journal's web-based manuscript submission system. New authors should create an account prior to submitting a manuscript for consideration. Questions about submitting to the journal should be sent to the editorial office at psyrad@psychoradiology.org.
Manuscript Types
Manuscript Type Definition
Research Article
Word limit*: 3000~6000
Abstract: Structured and no more than 300 words
Figures and/or tables: ≤6
Research articles provide new knowledge based on original research. Meta-analyses are also acceptable/encouraged in this category. These articles require appropriate statistical analyses. For clinical trial, please provide the trial registration information (registry name, trial ID, and URL) must be listed at the end of the abstract.
Research Report
Word limit*: ~600
Abstract: no abstract
Figure and/or table: ≤1
Research reports are concise, focused reports of original research articles. These should have no more than 7 authors and 10 references. Other persons who have contributed to the study may be indicated in an Acknowledgment. Research reports should be divided into the following sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Online supplementary material is not allowed.
Methodology
Word limit*: ~2500
Abstract: one-paragraph abstract and no more than 250 words
Methodology articles provide a brief description and results of a systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods/techniques applied to clinical or basic research in psychoradiology. These are typically exploratory feasibility studies. These articles require appropriate statistical analyses.
Review
Word limit*: 5000~8000
Abstract: one-paragraph abstract and no more than 250 words
Figures and/or tables: ≤8
Review articles should be focused, comprehensive, in-depth reviews of the available scientific information on a topic of interest. Normally these are authored by senior experts in the field.
Case Report
Word limit*: ~2500
Abstract: one-paragraph abstract and no more than 250 words
Case Reports describe one to three cases or a single family of clinical interest or significance. Case Reports should be particularly original, such as the “first” cases of a disease or condition.
Image
Word limit*: ~200
Abstract: no abstract
Images in Psychoradiology capture the excitement of state-of-the-art imaging and discovery in the discipline. Images should be interesting, visually appealing, educational, demonstrative, and respectful of the patient. For information on how to submit figure files, please see the relevant sections of the manuscript preparation guide. The minimum resolution required for figures is 600dpi.
Perspective
Word limit*: ~2500
Abstract: no abstract
Perspectives are short reviews with an emphasis on emerging new concepts, findings and theoretical frameworks.
Commentary
Word limit*: ~1000
Abstract: no abstract
Commentaries are for a reader's comments/responses on a relevant topic or a recent article published in other journals.
Editorial
Word limit*: 500~1000
Abstract: no abstract
Editorials are the voice of Psychoradiology. These are usually written by Editors-in-Chief/editors. Usually, the purpose of these Editorials is to explain succinctly the importance of an original research report in the context of other work in the field.
Correspondence
Word limit*: ~ 500
Abstract: no abstract
Correspondence will be considered relating to recent articles published in Psychoradiology.
Book Review
Word limit*: ~1000
Abstract: no abstract
Book reviews on one or several books which cover a topic or viewpoint in psychoradiology. These are by invitation only.
Erratum and Corrigendum
Any significant error will be corrected and an erratum or corrigendum published online and in the print publication. Please inform the Editorial Office of any errors.
* the main body of the text excluding the abstract, title page, tables, figure legends and references.
Peer Review Process
All submissions to the journal are initially reviewed by one of the Editors. At this stage, manuscripts may be rejected without peer review owing to lack of novelty, serious scientific flaws or work lying outside the scope of the journal. This pre-review step usually takes 3-7 days.
Suitable manuscripts are sent out for single blind peer review, by usually at least two independent reviewers. Based on the feedback from these reviewers and the Editors' judgment a decision is given on the manuscript. The average time from submission to first decision is six weeks.
If a paper is not acceptable in its present form, we will pass on suggestions for revisions to the author.
In the case of manuscripts in which one of the authors is an editor on the editorial board of the journal, that editor will be blinded from reviewing or making decisions on the manuscript, and this will be acknowledged in the conflict of interest statement of the published paper.
Language Editing
Language editing, particularly if English is not your first language, can be used to ensure that the academic content of your paper is fully understood by the journal editors and reviewers. Please note that edited manuscripts will still need to undergo peer-review by the journal.
For further information, please visit the Language Services webpage.
Ethics
Authors should observe high standards with respect to publication ethics as set out by the Commission on Publication Ethics (COPE). Falsification or fabrication of data, plagiarism, including duplicate publication of the authors' own work without proper citation, and misappropriation of the work are all unacceptable practices. Any cases of ethical misconduct are treated very seriously and will be dealt with in accordance with the COPE guidelines.
Plagiarism
Manuscripts submitted to Psychoradiology may be screened with iThenticate anti-plagiarism software in an attempt to detect and prevent plagiarism. Any manuscript may be screened, especially if there is reason to suppose part or all of the text has been previously published. Prior to final acceptance any manuscript that has not already been screened may be put through iThenticate.
More information about iThenticate.
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