How to Publish
in Biomedical Journals
Tips of the Trade from an
Itinerant Scientist and Journal Editor
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD
Professor, Depts. of Ophthalmology and
Pharmacological & Physiological Science,
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Section Editor, Experimental Eye Rearch
Editorial Board, the Journal of Lipid Rearch
学信网学籍证明(updated March 2007) Uful Resources
* How to Publish in Biomedical Journals
(Liz wa/Articles/PubinBJs.html)
Wager E, Jefferson T & Godlee F (2002). Peer Review: A Survival
Guide for Healthcare Professionals, BMJ Books, London
* Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for
Biomedical Publication
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors www.icmje/•Markovitz B. Electronic journals: time for a new paradigm in biomedical communication.
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First Things First
Choo the right journal
*Consider the implications of your rearch, your intended audience and the message you want to communicate.
Ask colleagues which journals they read and respect; where are most papers in your field published?
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Brow back-issues to understand the journal's scope. (“who and what”--“Impact Factor”) Check that the format you have chon is acceptable (e.g., don't nd a review to a journal that only publishes original rearch).
Instructions to Authors
When all el fails….READ THE DIRECTIONS!
Usually in inside back cover (print version) or on website for journal
Points of journal style (manuscript text layout, subheadings, length, etc.; literature citations; illustration format/restrictions) Specific directions for submitting manuscript (print vs. electronic submission) READ THE DIRECTIONS AGAIN!
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The Journal of the American Medical Association---
To Promote the Science and Art of Medicine and the
Betterment of the Public Health
Instructions for Authors
MANUSCRIPT CRITERIA AND INFORMATION
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JAMA is an international, peer-reviewed, general medical journal that is distributed to readers in more than 140 countries and is published in multiple international editions and languages.
Manuscript Submission.We encourage authors to submit manuscripts via e-mail. Send manuscripts to the Editor, JAMA,at jamams@jama-archives. Include a cover letter and complete contact information for the corresponding author: address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. Tables, figures, and text should be included in the same file if possible.
Manuscripts submitted by e-mail should not also be submitted by mail or fax. See Manuscript Checklist and details in the instructions for additional requirements. Editorial office contact informa
tion: JAMA, 515 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA; telephone: (312) 464-2402; fax: (312) 464-5824; e-mail:
jamams@jama-archives.
Categories of Articles Original full-length articles (previously
unpublished material)年度总结开头
Short communications / ca reports
Letters to the Editor / commentary
Review articles
Special communications (alerts, etc.) Each journal has its own scope and types of articles accepted for publication, Restrictions to form and style for each, etc.
Criteria for Manuscripts
(What the Editors look for)
Material is original and high-quality
生活中的立体图形Writing is clear and grammatically correct; style conforms to journal guidelines
Study methods are appropriate
Data are valid (reproducible; statistical signif.)
Conclusions are supported by the data
Information is important (impact on field)
Topic has general biomedical interest (or
specific interest to the journal’s audience)
*Note: some journals have exceedingly stringent acceptance criteria, and only publish a small percentage of articles submitted (e.g., Science, Nature, Cell, etc.) Choosing the Correct Journal
for Your Manuscript Submission
“Aim high…but within reason (chances of success)”
“JIR targets hypocrisy, arrogance, and ostentatious squipedalian circumlocution.
We're a friendly escape from the harsh and the hassle.
JIR makes you feel good!”
Norm Sperling
Editor
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Sections/Components现场急救原则
of Manuscript
Abstract (typically 250-300 words; some may have subheadings: Purpo; Methods; Outcome Measures; Results; Conclusions) Introduction
Materials and Methods
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Discussion / Conclusions Acknowledgments
Literature cited
Tables; Figure Legends/Figures学霸笔记
