Guidelines for Authors
These guidelines are in accordance with the 'Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals' a document issued by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The complete document is published
Scope of the Journal
The Calicut Medical Journal seeks to be the pre-eminent Medical Journal . It aims to publish material of the highest quality reflecting world wide or provocative issues and perspectives. The contents will be of interest to learners and teachers and, potentially, have significant impact on the quality of health care.
The journal welcomes papers on any aspect of Medical research and development.
We are keen to encourage the submission of papers from authors whose first language is not English, although it is recommended that before submitting your manuscript to the journal you ask a colleague familiar with written English to read it through. This will greatly speed up the time taken to publish your paper.
When writing your paper for the Calicut Medical Journal remember that the journal has an international readership. Readers will want to know something about the setting in which your work was conducted, why you did what you describe, and what the results mean. If you can set your work in the wider context of the international literature this will help readers understand how your work might apply to their own situation.
Papers are accepted in the following categories:
1. Original Research
These papers report major research and studies relevant to Calicut Medical Journal and may be up to 4,000 words in length and include up to six tables or figures. Reports of studies using either quantitative or qualitative methods are welcomed. Papers will usually be organised using the Summary, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (SIMRAD) structure although the editorial team is pleased to work with authors on more appropriate structures in certain cases. The Summary should be structured in relation to the organisation of the paper and not exceed 250 words. The context of the research and the conceptual framework and choice of methods used for analysis must be made clear in the text. References should be limited to no more than 15 and use the Vancouver style (see below).
2. Review Articles
Are particularly welcomed and may be up to 5,000 words in length and have fewer restrictions on the number of references. Authors considering submitting articles within this section are recommended to contact the editorial team during the preparation of their paper to discuss the scope and structure of their review.
3. Discussion Papers/Interesting Technologies
Papers in this section may be up to 3,500 words long and are opportunities for authors to clarify concepts, critically discuss ideas or trends, or develop theories of relevance to Calicut Medical Journal. Particular attention should be given in such papers to the implications of the ideas for the current or future practice of teaching and learning.
4. Special Features
Are papers that vary in style and structure and are usually commissioned. They usually reflect a particular theme, for example, evaluation of teaching, or international aspects of Medicine .
5. Short Reports
These shorter papers fall into two categories and should be no longer than 1,000 words in length, have no more than one Table or Figure and no more than five references.
{i}. Reports of research in progress or recently completed that would not be appropriate for the major Research Paper section, for example, reports of papers presented at conferences or at scientific meetings.
{ii}. Reports of innovation. An appropriate structure for such Reports may be Setting/Context, Aim(s), Learning Methods, Evidence for Effectiveness, Conclusion. Authors may wish to discuss alternative structures with a member of the editorial team.
{iii}.Case Reports/Clinical photographs/Radiology images. This is the section in which you can publish interesting cases, images etc that you have come across in your practice. Each photograph/image must be typical of the case and a short description of the case should be added.
6. Editorials
The Editor usually commissions editorials but ideas or suggestions are welcomed.
7. Conference Reports
A feature of Calicut Medical Journal is that reports many of the conferences and meetings organised by Associations. The Journal is pleased to consider reports of other meetings that may be of interest to the readership. These will usually be between 1,200 and 1,500 words in length and must be submitted within six weeks of the date of the meeting or conference.
8. Letters/Opinion
Are usually 400-500 words and are subject to copyediting. All authors should sign the letter. Preference will be given to letters responding to points raised by articles published in the Journal. Authors will not receive proofs.
Opinion articles relevant to newer developments in relation to Internet that would be of significance to medical profession is invited.
9. Book/Website Reviews
These are usually commissioned by the editorial team and are between 750-1,000 words long. However you are welcome to suggest websites/books for inclusion. Website suggestions may be communicated to cmjeditor1@gmail.com while authors who would like to review their books must submit it by mail[print/CD version] to
Dr Vinod Scaria,
Senior Research Fellow
Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road
Delhi 110007 INDIA
We cannot always assure you that a submitted book will be reviewed. The decision of the section editor would be final.
Submission
The manuscripts may be submitted electronically at the new manuscript tracking system at http://cardiophile.com/cmj/index.php/cmj/login as MS Word for Windows or HTML documents. Please do not add themes/customisations. Images may be embedded.
Preparation of Manuscripts
Papers should be prepared according to the 'Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals'
Authors are referred to Chambers Guide to Grammar and Usage (1996) for advice on matters of style. We encourage the use of the active voice, short sentences and clear headings and subheadings in the text.
References
These should be in the Vancouver style numbered sequentially in the text in superscript. The reference list should be on separate sheets and references should be listed numerically. It is the authors' responsibility to ensure that all references are cited and all reference numbers in the text appear in the correct order. The first six authors should be listed (followed by et al if there are others) and journal titles should not be abbreviated.
Information from manuscripts not yet in press, papers reported at meetings, or personal communications should be cited in the text, not as formal references. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of references and should consult the detailed guidance given in the 'Uniform Requirements'. The following are examples of acceptable styles:
Scaria.V Thomas V. An electronic journal with a difference. Calicut Medical Journal 1995; 29: 397-402.
Ringsven MK, Bond D. Gerontology and leadership skills for nurses. 2nd ed. Albany (NY): Delmar Publishers; 1996.
Norman IJ, Redfern SJ, editors. Mental health care for elderly people. New York: Churchill Livingstone; 1996.
Institute of Medicine (US). Looking at the future of the Medicaid program. Washington: The Institute; 1992.
Phillips SJ, Whisnant JP. Hypertension and stroke. In: Laragh JH, Brenner BM, editors. Hypertension: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. 2nd ed. New York: Raven Press; 1995. p. 465-78.
Kaplan SJ. Post-hospital home health care: the elderly's access and utilisation [dissertation]. St Louis (MO): Washington Univ.; 1995.
Figures and Illustrations
Figures should be used when information cannot be expressed as a Table and should not duplicate information provided in the text. All Figures must have a title.
Tables
Each Table should have a caption and give both numbers and percentages where relevant.
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements should be brief and must include reference to sources of financial support. Author(s) should obtain permission to use material subject to copyright if they reproduce material from other sources and this should be acknowledged.
Peer Review
All papers submitted to Calicut Medical Journal are carefully considered. The Editor is assisted by an editorial board. External peer reviewers are assigned when the Editorial board considers it necessary.
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