期刊名称：ULTRASOUND QUARTERLY
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
Ultrasound Quarterly provides coverage of the newest, most sophisticated ultrasound techniques as well as in-depth analysis of important developments in this dynamic field. The journal publishes reviews of a wide variety of topics including trans-vaginal ultrasonography, detection of fetal anomalies, color Doppler flow imaging, pediatric ultrasonography, and breast sonography.
Instructions to Authors
ULTRASOUND QUARTERLY is a peer review journal with a primary spotlight on review articles. While the focus ULTRASOUND QUARTERLY is ultrasound, articles, manuscripts comparing ultrasound with other modalities are encouraged. Here are the types of articles published in ULTRASOUND QUARTERLY.
- Core Curriculum in Sonography – This is an article type that summarizes the most important points on a given topic in ultrasound. Covers basic to a dvanced clinical topics.
- Review Articles – A comprehensive review of a topic in ultrasound, focusing on intermediate to advanced information. Multimodality articles are encouraged.
- Original Articles – Scientific papers exploring new information in clinical ultrasound and ultrasound technology.
- Pictorial Review – A review of a topic in ultrasound focusing on images with concise supporting text. Multimodality articles are encouraged.
- Technical Articles – Papers describing new technical innovations in ultrasound, aimed at a general audience.
- Topics in Ultrasound Education – Articles relating to education in ultrasound.
- Editorials – Opinions
- Case Reports – Case Reports are discouraged in ULTRASOUND QUARTERLY. To be considered, the case must meet more than one of the following criteria:
- Previously unreported and clinically significant ultrasound findings
- Demonstrate a previously unreported technical ultrasound application illustrated by superb ultrasound images
- Exceptional teaching point illustrated by the case
- Beautiful and novel ultrasound images
On-line manuscript submission: All manuscripts must be submitted on-line at http://usq.edmgr.com. You will see step-by-step instructions when you are submitting your manuscript. You will need to submit the following documents as separate files.
- Cover Letter (optional). This document includes a Statement of Authorship, Notifications of Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Adherence. This must be in document format.
- Title Page (required). This document should include the title, authors’ names and affiliation, and the address for the corresponding author. This must be in document format.
- Author Listing (required if the document is for CME). This document should include the academic affiliation and job title for each author. If this information is provided on the Title Page, it is not necessary to submit a separate listing. This must be in document format.
- Acknowledgment Section (optional). This must be in document format.
- Manuscript: This document should include the title, abstract, key words, manuscript body, tables, and figures legends. This must be in document format.
- Figures: Figures must be submitted in .tiff, .eps, or .ppt files. If you have multiple figures, you have the option to upload a zip file. You will see instructions for uploading a zip file on the web page that you see when you are uploading your files.
- Copyright Transfer Agreement. This document can be submitted online or by sending a PDF file to the editorial office at emily.senerth@wolterskluwer.com.
First-time users: Please click the Register button from the menu and enter the requested information. On successful registration, you will be sent an e-mail indicating your user name and password. Print a copy of this information for future reference. Note: If you have received an e-mail from us with an assigned user ID and password, or if you are a repeat user, do not register again. Just log in. Once you have an assigned ID and password, you do not have to re-register, even if your status changes (that is, author, reviewer, or editor). Authors: Please click the log-in button from the menu at the top of the page and log into the system as an Author. Submit your manuscript according to the author instructions. You will be able to track the progress of your manuscript through the system. If you experience any problems, please contact: Emily Senerth at emily.senerth@wolterskluwer.com.
Details on preparing your manuscript for submission are provided below in the Preparation of Manuscript section Open access
LWW's hybrid open access option is offered to authors whose articles have been accepted for publication. With this choice, articles are made freely available online immediately upon publication. Authors may take advantage of the open access option at the point of acceptance to ensure that this choice has no influence on the peer review and acceptance process. These articles are subject to the journal's standard peer-review process and will be accepted or rejected based on their own merit.
Authors of accepted peer-reviewed articles have the choice to pay a fee to allow perpetual unrestricted online access to their published article to readers globally, immediately upon publication. The article processing charge for Ultrasound Quarterly is $2,000. The article processing charge for authors funded by the Research Councils UK (RCUK) is $2,580. The publication fee is charged on acceptance of the article and should be paid within 30 days by credit card by the author, funding agency or institution. Payment must be received in full for the article to be published open access. Any additional standard publication charges, such as for color images, will also apply.
- Authors retain copyright
Authors retain their copyright for all articles they opt to publish open access. Authors grant LWW a license to publish the article and identify itself as the original publisher.
- Creative Commons license
Articles opting for open access will be freely available to read, download and share from the time of publication. Articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons License Attribution-NonCommerical No Derivative 3.0 which allows readers to disseminate and reuse the article, as well as share and reuse of the scientific material. It does not permit commercial exploitation or the creation of derivative works without specific permission. To view a copy of this license visit: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0.
- Compliance with NIH, RCUK, Wellcome Trust and other research funding agency accessibility requirements
A number of research funding agencies now require or request authors to submit the post-print (the article after peer review and acceptance but not the final published article) to a repository that is accessible online by all without charge. As a service to our authors, LWW identifies to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) articles that require deposit and transmits the post-print of an article based on research funded in whole or in part by the National Institutes of Health, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, or other funding agencies to PubMed Central. The revised Copyright Transfer Agreement provides the mechanism. LWW ensures that authors can fully comply with the public access requirements of major funding bodies worldwide. Additionally, all authors who choose the open access option will have their final published article deposited into PubMed Central.
RCUK and Wellcome funded authors can choose to publish their paper as open access with the payment of an article process charge (gold route), or opt for their accepted manuscript to be deposited (green route) into PMC with an embargo.
With both the gold and green open access options, the author will continue to sign the Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) as it provides the mechanism for LWW to ensure that the author is fully compliant with the requirements. After signature of the CTA, the author will then sign a License to Publish where they will then own the copyright. Those authors who wish to publish their article via the gold route will be able to publish under the terms of the Attribution 3.0 (CCBY) License. To view of a copy of this license visit: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. Those authors who wish to publish their article via the green route will be able to publish under the rights of the Attribution Non-commercial 3.0 (CCBY NC) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/).
It is the responsibility of the author to inform the Editorial Office and/or LWW that they have RCUK funding. LWW will not be held responsible for retroactive deposits to PMC if the author has not completed the proper forms.
FAQ for open access
http://links.lww.com/LWW-ES/A48
PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPT
Manuscripts that do not adhere to the following instructions may be returned to the corresponding author for technical revision.
Style: Pattern manuscript style after the American Medical Association Manual of Style (9th edition). Stedman's Medical Dictionary (27th edition) and Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (10th edition) should be used as standard references. Refer to drugs and therapeutic agents by their accepted generic or chemical names, and do not abbreviate them. The name should not be abbreviated. Use code numbers only when a generic name is not yet available. In that case, supply the chemical name and a figure giving the chemical structure of the drug. Capitalize the trade names of drugs and place them in parentheses after the generic names. To comply with trademark law, include the name and location (city and state in USA; city and country outside USA) of the manufacturer of any drug, supply, or equipment mentioned in the manuscript. Use the metric system to express units of measure and degrees Celsius to express temperatures, and use SI units rather than conventional units.
Title Page: Include on the title page (a) complete manuscript title; (b) authors' full names, highest academic degrees, professional titles, affiliations, and locations of affiliations; (c) name and address for correspondence, including fax number, telephone number, and e-mail address; (d) address for reprints if different from that of corresponding author; and (e) sources of support that require acknowledgment, and a short title of no more than 45 characters (including spaces) for use as a running head.
Unstructured Abstract and Key Words: Limit the (abstract, summary, précis) to 250 words. It must be factual and comprehensive. Limit the use of abbreviations and acronyms, and avoid general statements (eg, “the significance of the results is discussed”). List three to five key words or phrases.
Text (double-spaced): Organize the manuscript into Journal–specific main headings. Define abbreviations at first mention in text and in each table and figure. If a brand name is cited, supply the manufacturer's name and location (city and state/country). Acknowledge all forms of support, including pharmaceutical and industry support, in an Acknowledgments paragraph, which should be submitted in a separate file.
Abbreviations: For a list of standard abbreviations, consult the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 9th edition (available from the American Medical Association, 515 N. State Street, Chicago, IL, 60610) or other standard sources. Write out the full term for each abbreviation at its first use unless it is a standard unit of measure.
References: Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the references. Key the references (double-spaced) at the end of the manuscript. Cite the references in text in the order of appearance. Cite unpublished data—such as papers submitted but not yet accepted for publication and personal communications, including e-mail communications—in parentheses in the text. If there are more than three authors, name only the first three authors and then use et al. Refer to the List of Journals Indexed in Index Medicus for abbreviations of journal names, or access the list at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/tsd/serials/lji.html. Sample references are given below:
Journal Article
1. Olson MC, Posniak HV, Fisher SG, et al. Directed and random biopsies of the prostate: indications based on combined results of transrectal sonography and prostate-specific antigen density determinations. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1994;163:1407–1411.
Book Chapter
2. Rifkin MD. Pathology and molecular biology of prostate cancer. In: Ross JS, Kallakury BVS, Figge J, eds. Ultrasound of the Prostate, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott–Raven; 1997:181.
Entire book
3. Rifkin M. Ultrasound of the Prostate, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott–Raven; 1997.
Software
4. Epi Info [computer program]. Version 6. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 1994.
Online journals
5. Friedman SA. Preeclampsia: a review of the role of prostaglandins. Obstet Gynecol [serial online]. January 1988;71:22–37. Available from: BRS Information Technologies, McLean, VA. Accessed December 15, 1990.
Database
6. CANCERNET–PDQ [database online]. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute; 1996. Updated March 29, 1996.
World Wide Web
7. Gostin LO. Drug use and HIV/AIDS [JAMA HIV/AIDS Web site]. June 1, 1996. Available at: http://www.ama-assn.org/special/hiv/ethics. Accessed June 26, 1997.
Figures:
A) Creating Digital Artwork
- Learn about the publication requirements for Digital Artwork: http://links.lww.com/ES/A42
- Create, Scan and Save your artwork and compare your final figure to the Digital Artwork Guideline Checklist (below).
- Upload each figure to Editorial Manager in conjunction with your manuscript text and tables.
B) Digital Artwork Guideline Checklist
Here are the basics to have in place before submitting your digital artwork:
- Artwork should be saved as TIFF, EPS, or MS Office (DOC, PPT, XLS) files. High resolution PDF files are also acceptable.
- Crop out any white or black space surrounding the image.
- Diagrams, drawings, graphs, and other line art must be vector or saved at a resolution of at least 1200 dpi. If created in an MS Office program, send the native (DOC, PPT, XLS) file.
- Photographs, radiographs and other halftone images must be saved at a resolution of at least 300 dpi.
- Photographs and radiographs with text must be saved as postscript or at a resolution of at least 600 dpi.
- Each figure must be saved and submitted as a separate file. Figures should not be embedded in the manuscript text file.
Remember:
- Cite figures consecutively in your manuscript.
- Number figures in the figure legend in the order in which they are discussed.
- Upload figures consecutively to the Editorial Manager web site and enter figure numbers consecutively in the Description field when uploading the files.
Figure legends: Legends must be submitted for all figures. They should be brief and specific, and they should appear on a separate manuscript page after the references. Use scale markers in the image for electron micrographs and indicate the type of stain used.
Color figures: The journal will consider publishing a limited number of color figures that enhance an article. The journal's editor will let the author know whether the journal will cover the cost of color reproduction if an author chooses to submit color art with a manuscript. If color costs are not approved by the editor, the author may opt to receive an estimate of the cost for color reproduction and elect to cover the costs. If the author decides not to pay for color reproduction, they can request that the figures be converted to black and white at no charge.
Tables: Create tables using the table creating and editing feature of your word processing software (e.g., Word, WordPerfect). Do not use Excel or comparable spreadsheet programs. Group all tables at the end of the manuscript, or supply them together in a separate file. Cite tables consecutively in the text, and number them in that order. Key each on a separate sheet, and include the table title, appropriate column heads, and explanatory legends (including definitions of any abbreviations used). Do not embed tables within the body of the manuscript. They should be self-explanatory and should supplement, rather than duplicate, the material in the text.
Supplemental Digital Content
Supplemental Digital Content (SDC): Authors may submit SDC via Editorial Manager to LWW journals that enhance their article’s text to be considered for online posting. SDC may include standard media such as text documents, graphs, audio, video, etc. On the Attach Files page of the submission process, please select Supplemental Audio, Video, or Data for your uploaded file as the Submission Item. If an article with SDC is accepted, our production staff will create a URL with the SDC file. The URL will be placed in the call-out within the article. SDC files are not copy-edited by LWW staff, they will be presented digitally as submitted. For a list of all available file types and detailed instructions, please visit http://links.lww.com/A142.
SDC Call-outs: Supplemental Digital Content must be cited consecutively in the text of the submitted manuscript. Citations should include the type of material submitted (Audio, Figure, Table, etc.), be clearly labeled as “Supplemental Digital Content,” include the sequential list number, and provide a description of the supplemental content. All descriptive text should be included in the call-out as it will not appear elsewhere in the article.
Example:
We performed many tests on the degrees of flexibility in the elbow (see Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, which demonstrates elbow flexibility) and found our results inconclusive.
List of Supplemental Digital Content: A listing of Supplemental Digital Content must be submitted at the end of the manuscript file. Include the SDC number and file type of the Supplemental Digital Content. This text will be removed by our production staff and not be published.
Example:
Supplemental Digital Content 1. wmv
SDC File Requirements: All acceptable file types are permissible up to 10 MBs. For audio or video files greater than 10 MBs, authors should first query the journal office for approval. For a list of all available file types and detailed instructions, please visit http://links.lww.com/A142.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CME ARTICLES
Please provide the following information if your article is to be included in the CME program.
- Academic affiliation and job title for each author
- A complete disclosure of conflict-of-interest statements to inform participants of any potential bias – for each author
- Three explicit learning objectives
- Five questions that should be multiple-choice questions followed by a series of response options (list as A, B, C, D and E). The correct answer must be the only correct option.
The following documents are posted on the Ultrasound Quarterly Editorial Manager home page.
CME Checklist
Author’s Instructions/Disclosure Form
If you did not submit your learning objectives and questions through Editorial Manager, please send the documents with your Author’s Instructions/Disclosure forms to the UQ Editorial Office.
Emily Senerth
Managing Editor
Ultrasound Quarterly
Email: emily.senerth@wolterskluwer.com
AFTER ACCEPTANCE
Page Proofs and Corrections: Corresponding authors will receive electronic page proofs to check the copyedited and typeset article before publication. Portable document format (PDF) files of the typeset pages and support documents (eg, reprint order form) will be sent to the corresponding author by e-mail. Complete instructions will be provided with the e-mail for downloading and printing the files and for faxing the corrected pages to the publisher. Those authors without an e-mail address will receive traditional page proofs. It is the author's responsibility to ensure that there are no errors in the proofs. Changes that have been made to conform to Journal style should be allowed to stand if they do not alter the authors' meaning. Authors may be charged for alterations to the proofs beyond those required to correct errors or to answer queries. Proofs must be checked carefully and corrections faxed within 24 to 48 hours of receipt, as requested in the electronic cover letter accompanying the page proofs.
Reprints: Authors will receive a reprint order form and a price list with the page proofs. Reprint requests should be faxed with the corrected proofs, if possible. Reprints are normally shipped 6 to 8 weeks after publication of the issue in which the item appears. Contact the Reprint Department, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 351 W. Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; Fax: 410.528.4434; E-mail: reprints@lww.com with any questions.
Publisher's Contact: Fax or email corrected page proofs and any other related materials to Ira Padilla, Production Editor, Ultrasound Quarterly (RUQ), fax: 703-991-9152 or email to jose.padilla@spi-global.com.
Editorial Board
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Theodore J. Dubinsky, MD
Seattle, Washington |
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Associate Editors |
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R. Brooke Jeffrey, MD
Stanford, California |
William D. Middleton, MD
Saint Louis, Missouri |
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Hisham Tchelepi, MD
Los Angeles, California |
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Assistant Editor |
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Yoshimi Endo, MD
New York, New York |
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Editors Emeritus |
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Matthew Rifkin, MD
Roger C. Sanders, MD |
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Editorial Board |
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Edward I. Bluth, MD
New Orleans, Louisiana
Harris L. Cohen, MD
Stony Brook, New York
Beverly G. Coleman, MD
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Vikram S. Dogra, MD
Rochester, New York
Theodore J. Dubinsky, MD
Seattle, Washington
Arthur Fleischer, MD
Nashville, Tennessee
Ulrike M. Hamper, MD
Baltimore, Maryland
Robert A. Kane, MD
Boston, Massachusetts
Francisco A. Quiroz, MD
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Henrietta Rosenberg, MD
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deborah J. Rubens, MD
Rochester, New York
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Jonathan M. Rubin, MD
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Thomas H. Shawker, MD
Bethesda, Maryland
Carolyn M. Sofka, MD
New York, New York
Gary S. Sudakoff, MD
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Franklin N. Tessler, MD
Birmingham, Alabama
Ronald H. Wachsberg, MD
Newark, New Jersey
Stephanie R. Wilson, MD
Toronto, Ontario
Thomas C. Winter, MD
Madison, Wisconsin
Assistant Editorial Board
Patrick Danaher, MS (PhD Candidate)
Seattle, WA
Laina Mercer, MS (PhD Candidate)
Seattle, WA
Wei Zhao, MS (PhD Candidate)
Seattle, WA |
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