Austral Journal of Imaging (Revista Chilena de Radiología) is the official scientific publication of the Sociedad Chilena Radiología.
It is a double-blind peer reviewed journal, that publishes quarterly, online, and open access (free of charge for authors and readers) in Spanish or English.
It has an Editorial Committee composed of national and international experts.
The journal’s objective is to spread original articles, review articles, case reports, letters to the editor and editorials about any scientific or educational topic related to Radiology and other medical imaging. It is directed to specialists or doctors in training in the fields of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine or technologists in these areas.
The journal will consider contributions in the following sections:
- Editorial
- Original article
- Review article
- Expert review (upon invitation from the Editorial Committee)
- Case report
- Case series
- Letter to the editor
Manuscripts must be uploaded in electronic form through the editorial system at http://www.publisher.resochradi.permanyer.com, where firstly, the corresponding author should register as an author in the platform. Once this author has obtained a username and password, the documents should be uploaded following the instructions.
Each of the articles sent to our journal will be evaluated using specialized software (IThenticate) in search of matches with other articles on the web (anti-plagiarism), before beginning the peer review process.
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
All articles must include, without exception, title, name, and surname(s) of each author (without titles or positions), affiliation, name and address of the corresponding author, the complete manuscript text, tables, and figures. Texts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Manuscripts must be correctly written in Spanish or English.
The text must be typed double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12 font and with each section starting on a new page: front page, English and Spanish abstracts with their keywords according to MeSH terms, main manuscript, references, tables and figures footnotes. The pages will be numbered consecutively, beginning with the front page, and the number will be placed on the top of every page.
Each submission must include (in separated files uploaded through the editorial system):
The front page must show the title of the article in Spanish and English and a short title with less than 40 characters (counting letters and spaces). The authors names (without job titles or academic degrees); institutional departments in which the work was carried out (affiliations); email address and full name of the corresponding author, acknowledgments, funding and conflicts of interest (if they exist).
The paternal and maternal surname must be separated by a hyphen (Example: Herrera-Montenegro). In the case of compound surnames, it must also be joined with a hyphen (Example: del-Valle-Montenegro). If the middle name is included, it must be included in full without abbreviations (Example: María Pilar). Abbreviations of middle names and surnames should not be used.
It is strongly recommended to include the updated ORCID profile of each of the authors. The ORCID code can be obtained free of charge on the site https://orcid.org.
When adding the institutional entity to which each author belongs, it must be named in its native language according to order of hierarchy from highest to lowest: Institution, Subaltern Units, Research Centers (Example: Universidad de Concepción, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Educación Médica).
The file with the main text of the manuscript must be a completely anonymous document and must contain an abstract and keywords in Spanish and in English according to the MeSH terms, the body of the article, references, tables and figure captions.
For more information about manuscript preparation, we suggest consulting the website of Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (www.icmje.org). For further details: International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (http://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/manuscript-preparation/preparing-for-submission.html).
Abstract in Spanish
This abstract will be presented in a maximum of 200 words, indicating the purpose of the research; basic procedures (sample selection, observational and analytical methods); main findings (specific data and, if possible, their statistical significance); as well as relevant conclusions and originality of the research. In the end, 3 to 6 key words will be written to facilitate inclusion in international indexes. We recommend using the terms from the Medical Subject Headings of the most recent Index Medicus.
Abstract in English
The abstract will be presented in a maximum of 200 words, indicating the purpose of the research; basic procedures (sample selection, observational and analytical methods); main findings (specific data and, if possible, their statistical significance); as well as relevant conclusions and originality of the research. In the end, 3 to 6 key words will be written to facilitate inclusion in international indexes. We recommend using the terms from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) of the most recent Index Medicus.
Introduction
It must include background information, approach to the problem and purpose of the study, all clearly worded and well supported by the bibliography reviewed.
Material and methods
The characteristics of the sample and the methods used, with relevant references, will be clearly marked so that reading of this chapter allows similar studies to be conducted by other researchers. The statistical methods used must be marked with their corresponding reference. The authors must detail in this section, the ethical procedures followed, necessary for experiments with animals, patients, confidential data management, informed consent, etc. Moreover, that they have obtained the corresponding authorization by the ethics committee of their institution.
Results
The main findings of the study must be included and may be compared only with figures or graphics which are strictly necessary and are intended to extend the information contained in the text. Do not repeat information in the body of the text and the tables and/or figures.
Discussion
The results must be contrasted or contextualized with the information reported in the literature, and with the objectives and hypotheses expressed in the work.
Conclusions
In this section, authors must summarize the main conclusions of their study and the future recommended studies in case conclusions are preliminary. Conclusions should agree with the objectives of the study, and they should be directly originated from the reported results.
References
These will be presented in accordance with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (International Committee of Biomedical Journal Editors, ICMJE/Vancouver style). References will be marked with consecutive Arabic numerals, sorted in the order in which they first appear in the text. They will be referred to in the text, tables, and figure footnotes with the corresponding numbers. In quotations with multiple authors (more than six authors), only the first 3 authors of the work must be included, followed by et al., after the abbreviation of the name/s of the 6th author. In case of 6 or fewer authors, all 6 must be included in the quotation (https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html). It is suggested that authors use reference management programs to prepare the manuscript (e.g. EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, Papers, etc.).
Tables
They must be double-spaced and consecutively numbered in Arabic characters, in the order quoted in the text, with the titles at the top and the abbreviations meaning as well as explanatory comments in the table’s footnotes. They must be included at the end of the manuscript, after the references section.
Figures or graphs
Figure footnotes must be written double-spaced. The footer must contain the precise information to correctly interpret the figure without resorting to the text. The text must reference them in order. Qualities: The graphics, layouts and drawings must be generated in high-resolution graphics programs (JPG, PowerPoint, and Illustrator). All iconography must be original. Where this is not the case, the source reference must be quoted, and the author must obtain prior permission of the relevant publisher. Figures must not have words or explanatory text included in the image itself, all text must be presented in the figure legend. This is because the same Figures will also be included in the Spanish version of the Magazine.
Data already written in the text should not be repeated in figure captions. Figures should not have words or explanatory texts embedded in the image itself, all texts should be presented in the figure legend. This is because the same figures will also be included in the English version of the journal. Photographs of objects must include a rule to calibrate the reference measurements. In microphotographs, the microscopic magnification or reference micron bar must appear. The patient’s name, face, data, or any other recognizable feature will not be shown in the figures. We suggest that authors use illustrations that complement the text.
AUTHORSHIP STATEMENT
It is a requirement for each article submission that the authors sign the following document, which certifies their participation and type of contribution to the manuscript, becoming publicly responsible for it and accepting that their name appears on the list of authors.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Ethical disclosures
Regarding potential conflicts of interest, individual right to privacy and data confidentiality, as well as human and animal rights, the journal adheres to the latest version of the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (formerly the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts) published by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, found at http://www.icmje.org. Copies of the informed consent forms will be required in the case of studies in patients and clinical cases, and in case of clinical and experimental studies, the letter from the Independent Ethics Committee of the corresponding institution.
Human procedures must comply with the ethical standards of the Helsinki Declaration of 1975 (World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki) Ethical Principles for Medical Research involving human subjects. JAMA 2000, 284:3043-5. Also, with the agreements given by the Ministry of Health, published on January 26, 1982 and the Rules for Ethics and Research from the institution where the study originated. Animal studies should follow similar guidelines (Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council. Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals. Washington, DC. National Academy Press, 1996). Regarding the confidentiality of data, you should inform on how the anonymous status of the participants and the confidentiality of their information were protected.
You can download the format by accessing the following link: https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
**When completing the form, please note that all images (ultrasound, X-ray, photographs) are considered patient data.
Funding
The authors must mention all organizations that funded their research in the manuscript, including grant numbers where appropriate.
Conflicts of interest
Authors must describe any financial or personal relationship with any other person or organization, which can cause a conflicts of interest regarding this article.
To promote the transparency and quality of the research, the authors will be asked as an essential requirement to self-assess adherence to the relevant international guidelines according to the type of study:
– Clinical trials: CONSORT (http://www.consort-statement.org/). In addition, all trials must be registered in one of the international databases, and the corresponding registration number must always be indicated.
– Observational studies: STROBE (www.strobe-statement.org).
– Diagnostic tests: STARD (www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/stard/).
– For other types of studies, consult the guidelines on the EQUATOR initiative (http://www.equator-network.org/).
TYPES OF ARTICLES
Editorial
Editorials must contain a title, in Spanish and English. They should not contain a summary or keywords. The total length of the editorial should not exceed 2000 words, with a maximum of 10 references
Original article
Its content presents the results of original clinical or basic research. The originals must contain titles, abstracts and keywords in Spanish and English. Abstracts must have a maximum of 200 words each and be structured (Introduction and objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusions). The total length should not exceed 2500 words from the Introduction to the Conclusion, without including a Abstract and References, with a maximum of 50 references.
Review article
This will be on a current topic and of medical relevance. It must include titles, abstracts and keywords in Spanish and English. Abstracts must have a maximum of 200 words each. The total length should not exceed 3000 words from the Introduction to the Discussion/Conclusion, not including Abstract or Bibliographic References, with a maximum of 50 references.
Expert Review Article
Expert review articles are requested directly by the editorial committee from an author with extensive experience on a specific topic, and have a less strict length, agreed upon with the author(s) involved.
Case Report
It will be about a recent experience of medical relevance. It must include titles, abstracts and keywords in Spanish and English. Abstracts must have a maximum of 200 words each. The total length should not exceed 1500 words, from the Introduction to the Conclusion, without including Abstract and References, with a maximum of 5 authors, 4 figures and/or tables and 10 references.
It is strongly recommended to include a Figure showing the pathological anatomy with a detailed description of the histological findings in the figure caption. The inclusion of a Figure with the histology will increase the probability of acceptance of the article.
Case series
A case series must be composed of at least 5 different cases on the same disease/pathology to be presented. It should be composed of the following sections: Introduction, description of the series, discussion. It should not exceed 2000 words from the Introduction to the Discussion/Conclusion, not including Abstract or References, with a maximum of 25 references.
Letter to the Editor
This is an open forum for the expression of individual opinions on medical topics of varied interest, as well as on the content of the articles published in our journal. They should include titles in Spanish and English and the authors should be no more than 4. They should be short comments of no more than 1000 words with no more than 2 figures and no tables.
COPYRIGHT
Manuscripts submitted must be accompanied by a letter signed by all the authors of the paper, stating that it has not been published previously, nor has it been sent simultaneously to another journal, that there is no conflict of interest and if accepted, they assign the copyright to the Sociedad Chilena Radiología, which publishes it in open access under the CC BY NC ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ by-nc-nd/4.0/).
The opinions contained in the article are the responsibility of the authors.
Articles will not be accepted for review if they are not prepared in accordance with the instructions to authors.
Articles will not be accepted for review if they are not prepared in accordance with the instructions to authors.
EDITORIAL PROCESS
The editorial process consists of 6 stages:
1. Reception of the manuscript (indeterminate, depending on whether the author meets the requirements): its objective is to verify that the manuscript complies with the specifications of these instructions for authors and that the submitted documentation is complete.
2. Initial editorial review (maximum 5 business days): its objective is to corroborate the relevance, timeliness, originality, and scientific contribution of the manuscript, as well as the methodological and statistical soundness of the study. At this time, it will be submitted to an electronic plagiarism detection system. Derived from this, a rejected opinion may be obtained, or it will be sent for review by peer researchers.
3. Review by peer researchers (maximum 30 business days): the opinion of at least two experts in the area in question will be obtained, who will evaluate the technical and methodological aspects of the investigation.
4. Editorial review (maximum 7 business days): its objective is to make a decision based on the opinion of peer reviewers. The opinion can be rejected, major changes, minor changes or accepted. In the case of major or minor changes, it will be submitted again for evaluation by the initial peer reviewers.
5. Final edition (6 weeks): its objective is the technical and linguistic edition (and translation), layout of galleys, DOI assignment, and correction by the author.
6. Advanced publication: All manuscripts will be published ahead of print on the journal's website as soon as they complete the editing process, until they are incorporated into a final issue of the journal.
PRINT PROOFS (PDF) OF ACCEPTED ARTICLES
The corresponding author will receive proofs of the article for revision and correction of terminology errors, or any other updates related to facts/figures. As the article will already have been edited according to the journal’s internal editorial guidelines, style corrections will not be accepted. The corresponding author will receive an email with the article in PDF format, on which they can leave their comments. Authors will need to have Adobe Reader (version 9, or a later version), downloadable for free). For other system requirements, please visit the Adobe website.
Alternatively, authors may list their corrections and submit them via email. Any major changes at this stage will be subject to the approval of the Editor. Authors should make sure to include all changes in a single email, as we cannot guarantee the inclusion of subsequent corrections.
The proof review is the responsibility of the author.
Relevant links:
Committee on Publication Ethics. Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers
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