The Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the official journal of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. It is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, review articles, and case reports pertinent to diagnostic medical sonography. The JDMS Author’s Manual and additional guides for authors are available at http://www.sdms.org/jdms.
Submission of Manuscripts
All manuscripts should be submitted via:
Manuscript Specifications
- All manuscripts should be submitted using Microsoft Word
- Pages should be 8.5 x 11 inch, double-spaced
- All patient identifiers must be removed from images
- Digital images with highest quality: minimum dpi of 300
- Prefer .tiff or.jpeg format for images
Format
-Title page will include: title, author’s name, author’s affiliation, address for correspondence, a telephone number, and an e-mail address
-Manuscript Body—format according to type (ie case study, original article, review article) and reccomendatins from the authors manual (http://www.sdms.org/pdf/jdmsauthor.pdf)
-Illustrations—a) Figures should be professionally drawn, computer drafted, or photographed; freehand or typewritten lettering is not accepted, b) figures must be cited in numerical order in the text, c) any previously published figures, the author must obtain proper permission from the author and copyright holder. Forward a copy of the permission along with the manuscript at the time of submission, d) legends should be typed double-spaced and appear on a separate page
-Tables should be: a) used to summarize data and should be self-explanatory with concise titles, b) cited in numerical order in the text and appear on separate pages, and c) captions should be submitted for each table
-Video submission should be in .mpeg or .avi formatting
Formatting Specific to Manuscript Type
Research Article Formatting
A report of an original research project. The research can represent retrospective or prospective clinical research, basic research on physics, instrumentation
Abstract: a brief statement of 150 words that summarizes the content of the paper
Key words: three to five words that reflect the content of the article
Introduction: brief review of the literature, defines terms, and provides background information necessary to understanding research being reported
Materials and Methods: should include enough details of equipment, personnel, time span, patient characteristics, and techniques to permit the reader to duplicate the study
Results: report findings, tables and figures
Discussion: analysis of the findings, comparison with other previous studies, critique of the study, clinical applicability of findings
Conclusion: summarizes study
Review Articles
A review article clarifies and summarizes existing knowledge using a thorough literature search in a particular area
Abstract: a brief statement 150 words that summarizes the content of the paper
Key words: three to five words that reflect the content of the article
Introduction: defines terms, and provides background information necessary to understanding why reporting about review
Body: review of the literature, provide tables and figures, compare contrast and critique studies, discuss clinical applicability of findings
Conclusion: summarizes review
Case Reports
Rare findings, unusual combinations of pathology, excellent examples of normal sonographic anatomy, first reported incident of a particular normal or pathologic finding
Abstract: a brief statement 150 words that summarizes the content of the paper
Key words: three to five words that reflect the content of the article
Introduction: explaining the significance of the case study
Case reports: relevant patient information, results of other diagnostic tests, sonographic equipment and technique used, a description of the sonographic findings, and patient outcome
Discussion: review the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment for the case and summarize the sonographic criteria the case has demonstrated
Conclusion: summary statement of sonographic characteristics and techniques related to the pathology
References
-References should be cited in the text in numerical order and listed on a separate page
-Once a reference is cited, all subsequent citations should be to the original number (do not use ibid or op cit). For a reference style guide, see "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals" (N Engl J Med 1997; 309–315; available online at http://www.icmje.org/index.html)
- Garten KJ, Pulliam RP: Prenatal diagnosis of lethal short-limbed dwarfism. J Diagn Med Sonography 1985;1:7–13.
- Brenbridge ANAG, Buschi AJ: Ultrasonic diagnosis of fetal anomalies, in Armstrong P (ed): Critical Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Philadelphia, PA, JB Lippincott, 1983, pp 131–170.
Copyright
-All authors will be required to sign a copyright release form prior to having an article published. The copyright release form will be sent to authors by the editor when an article is accepted. This form may also be downloaded from the SDMS website at http://www.sdms.org/jdms/transfer.pdf
Duplicate Submissions
-The JDMS will not accept submission of a manuscript that has been simultaneously submitted to other journals
-The JDMS will not routinely reprint articles that have appeared in other journals
Reprints
-Order reprints by using the reprint order form sent with author proofs, or contact Bob Vrooman/Sage at 805-499-0721 ext 7594 or reprint@sageput.com
Conflict of Interest StatementConflict of Interest Statement
Conflicts of Interest are defined as contributing authors or their institutions having relationships with persons or groups which may inappropriately influence their actions or the content of the manuscript. These relationships may include either personal, financial, or from academic competition. Such possible perceived conflicts of interest should be recognized and disclosed upon submission of the manuscript. Failure to disclose may results in non-publication of the manuscript or an erratum. Author requirements include:
- Disclosure of possible conflict of interest in the manuscript after the title page upon submission
- Disclosure of the nature of the financial or personal relationship
- For example, stock ownership, employment, consultant relationships, patents, grants including travel grants, and speakers bureau.
- Funding sources, but not the specific details of the relationship should be disclosed. The role of the study sponsor should be described in the cover letter to the editor and/or the methods section of the research paper
Statement of Informed Consent
Patient consent is required in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, as revised in 2000 and the local institutional review board from which the manuscript originates. Anonymity should be maintained in all reports and images by removing all patient identifiers. When anonymity can not be maintained, informed consent should be obtained from the patient. A statement of informed consent when obtained should be included in the manuscript.
Statement of Human and Animal Rights
The Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is dedicated to protecting the welfare of human and animal rights and therefore requires compliance with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, as revised in 2000, the national guide for the care and use of laboratory animals (when appropriate) in addition to the local regulations (for example, institutional review boards) in which the research was performed. A statement of this compliance and the approval of local regulations should be made in the methods section of the research article.
