Pediatric Radiology
Submission guidelines
Instructions for Authors
General Information
Please note that the journal does not offer pre-evaluation. Therefore please directly submit your manuscript to EditorialManager at the link below. The Editors will then contact you.
Please use this form to disclose any potential conflicts of interest of the authors (available at the download below).
EditorialManager
COI form (Download pdf, 118 kB)
It is the Corresponding Author’s responsibility to ensure that he/she has the correct authors’ names, affiliations, addresses and author sequence when the final corrected proofs are submitted. Please keep in mind that corrections are no longer possible after online first publication. All additional corrections need the approval of the Managing Editors and would result in the publication of an erratum that will be hyperlinked to the article.
Important Information Regarding Radiation Dosimetry
In order to adhere to the ALARA concept, authors should not submit manuscripts that describe techniques that have used inappropriately high radiation exposures for children. Furthermore, when CT has been used, the text should include the CTDI (as a single value when there is one exam or as a range in multiple exams) in manuscript submissions. This will provide significant information for appropriate dosimetry.
Types of Papers
Original article
This is the most important type of article because it provides new information based on original research. An original report is new because of the imaging findings in a disease or syndrome; it is new because of unique interventional processes; it is new because it expresses new manifestations or complications or follow-up of a disease or disorder. Original reports can be prospective or retrospective. They can be clinical or basic research. This type of article must not exceed 18 double–spaced typed pages excluding tables and pictures.
Format:
Structured Abstract which should be divided into the following sections:
1) Background – reason for study
2) Objective – give hypothesis being tested
3) Materials and methods – brief but specific to number of subjects, how collected, and what was done
4) Results – the findings of the study with statistical significance
5) Conclusion
Body of paper:
Introduction: Briefly describe the objective of the investigation and explain why it is important.
Materials and methods: Describe the research plan, the materials (or subjects), and the methods used, in that order.
Explain in detail how disease was confirmed and how subjectivity in observations was controlled.
Results: Present results in a clear, logical sequence. If tables are used, do not duplicate tabular data in text, but do describe important trends and points.
Discussion:
Describe the limitations of the research plan, materials (or subjects), and methods, considering both the objective and the outcome of the study. When results differ from those of previous investigators, explain the discrepancy.
Conclusion:
In one or two sentences, present the message to be remembered when all else is forgotten. Describe the conclusion of the study, based solely on the data provided in the body of the report. Conclusions must relate directly to the objective of the paper as defined in the title and first paragraph of the report. Do not use abbreviations. Do not use reference citations.
Editorial
Brief article (6 or fewer double spaced typed pages) stating the author’s personal opinion on a contentious or timely topic. Minimum illustrations. Author will review articles to align his/her viewpoint.
Format:
No abstract
Sections divided by topic headings
Technical innovation
A short explanation of a certain method or procedure, alteration of a method, or new equipment of interest to radiologists. Limited to 6 double-spaced typed pages. References limited to 8.
Format:
Abstract in paragraph form of less than 125 words
A brief, one–paragraph introduction giving the general background
Body of report:
Introduction with general background.
Description of new technical innovation.
Discussion.
Case report
Short discussion of a single case with unique features not previously described. A case report must be unique by imaging findings, a unique manifestation of a disease or disorder or by making unique use of imaging to reveal a disease or disorder. Images of a second case may supplement either the discussion or the illustration of findings, but a single case must remain the concentration. Limited to 6 double-spaced typed pages. References limited to 8.
Format:
Abstract in paragraph form (<125 words) and includes:
1) Reason to report
2) What was unique
3) Ramification of this report
Body of report:
Introduction – is a brief paragraph giving general background and specific interest of the case.
Case report – Stress should be on the radiologic aspects; clinical information must be limited to that which provides a background for the radiologist.
Discussion – Concise and focuses on the specific message and significance of radiologic methods. A review of the literature is not appropriate.
Since we receive many case reports, we will attempt to publish those accepted as rapidly as possible. However, priority in getting to publication will be given to original articles and review articles.
Review
Scholarly examination of recent developments on a certain topic as reported in the literature. No new information is described but personal experiences may be expressed.
Reviews are not encyclopedic like a chapter in a textbook; rather, they include only the highlights. Limited to 20 double–space typed pages.
Format:
Abstract in paragraph form introducing scope of paper.
Body of report:
Introduction – background and scope
Headings – used to organize text
Pictorial essay
This is a teaching exercise with the message in the figures and their legends. Text is no more than 9 double–spaced typed pages, and there may be as many as 30 figure parts; however, no new information is included. The value of the paper turns on the quality of the illustrations as well as the timeliness and utility of the message.
Format:
Abstract in paragraph form defining the goals of the essay.
Body:
Introduction
Headings – used to organize text
Clinical image
Clinical images are no longer accepted
Letter to the Editor and Reply
Letters to the editor and replies should offer objective analysis of published articles. Letters may also discuss matters of general interest to pediatric radiologists. Material being submitted or published elsewhere should not be repeated in letters.
Format:
Double-spaced on non-letterhead paper, with a salutation of ‘‘Dear Editor’’. The title included on the letter should be short and relevant. The title for a reply is simply ‘‘Reply.’’ Do not use abbreviations in the title, letter, or reply.
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