期刊名称：JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
Aims and Scope
Journal of Cardiac Surgery (JCS) is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to contemporary surgical treatment of cardiac disease. Renown for its detailed "how to" methods, JCS's well-illustrated, concise technical articles, critical reviews and commentaries are highly valued by dedicated readers worldwide.
With Editor-in-Chief, Bernard S. Goldman, MD, Associate Editor Kenneth Franco, MD, and an internationally prominent editorial board, JCS continues its 20-year history as an important professional resource. Editorial coverage includes biologic support, mechanical cardiac assist and/or replacement and surgical techniques, and features current material on topics such as OPCAB surgery, stented and stentless valves, endovascular stent placement, atrial fibrillation, transplantation, percutaneous valve repair/replacement, left ventricular restoration surgery, immunobiology, and bridges to transplant and recovery.
In addition, special sections (Images in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Regeneration) and historical reviews stimulate reader interest. The journal also routinely publishes proceedings of important international symposia in a timely manner.
Instructions to Authors
Author Guidelines
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Editorial communication and manuscripts should be sent to: Bernard Goldman, M.D., Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4N 3M5.
Business communications should be sent to: Blackwell Futura Publishing, Inc., 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148, 1-800-835-6770, +44 (0) 1865 251866.
Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Cardiac Surgery must not be under simultaneous consideration by any other publication and should not have been published elsewhere in substantially similar form. No part of the paper that has been published by the Journal of Cardiac Surgery may be reproduced or published elsewhere without the written permission of the author(s) and the Publisher.
Exclusive Licensing Form (ELF)
Authors will be required to sign an Exclusive License Form (ELF). The ELF allows authors to retain copyright of their article while granting the publisher an exclusive license to publish the article in print and online, to administer rights, and to follow up on any infringements of copyright. Manuscripts will not be sent to the publisher for production until an ELF has been signed and submitted. Please submit a completed, signed Exclusive License Form when submitting an article for publication. The ELF can be found at: JCS EFL Form
Review: All manuscripts are reviewed by two or more referees. Acceptance is based on significance, validity, and originality of the material presented. If the manuscript is accepted for publication, editorial revisions may be made to assist clarity without altering original meaning.
Medical Ethics:
- Human studies: Manuscripts that report on human trials should include (in the Methods section) a statement on the date of approval by the institutional review board and the author's assertion that informed consent was obtained from each patient included in the study.
-Animal experiments: Manuscripts that report on experiments on living animals should include (in the Methods section) a statement assuring that all animals received humane care in compliance with federally formulated guidelines.
Conflict of Interest: When a manuscript reports on a specific product, the author must enclose a statement disclosing any financial or commercial interest in the manufacturer or distributor of the product, including any corporate funding or affiliations.
Trademarks: If a trademark item is named, the name(s) of the manufacturer(s) or supplier(s), in addition to the generic name(s), should be supplied within the manuscript. The author is responsible for all material presented in a manuscript. The Journal disclaims all responsibility for such material. No product or service advertised in this publication is guaranteed or warrantied by either the Editors or the Publisher. Neither the Editors nor the Publisher guarantee any claims made by an author or a manufacturer in regard to any product or service.
Authors for Whom English Is a Second Language: Authors for whom English is a second language may choose to have their manuscript professionally edited before submission or during the review process. Authors wishing to pursue a professional English-language editing service should make contact and arrange payment with the editing service of their choice. For more details regarding the recommended services, please click here.
MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
Manuscript Submission
Journal of Cardiac Surgery prefers to receive all manuscript submissions electronically using Manuscript Central. To submit a manuscript, please follow the instructions below.
Getting Started
- Launch your web browser (Internet Explorer 5 or higher, Netscape 7 or higher, Firefox 1.0.4 or Safari 1.2.4) and go to the Journal of Cardiac Surgery's Manuscript Central homepage (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jocs).
- Log-in or click the "Create Account" option if you are a first-time user of Manuscript Central.
- If you are creating a new account.
· After clicking on "Create Account", enter your name and e-mail information and click "Next". Your e-mail information is very important.
· Enter your institution and address information as appropriate, and then click "Next."
· Enter a user ID and password of your choice (we recommend using your e-mail address as your user ID), and then select your area of expertise. Click "Finish".
- If you have an account but have forgotten your log in details, go to "Password Help" on the Journal of Cardiac Surgery's Manuscript Central homepage and enter your email address. The system will send you an automatic user ID and password reminder.
- Log-in and select "Author Center."
Submitting Your Manuscript
- After you have logged in, click the "Submit a Manuscript" link in the menu bar.
- Enter data and answer questions as appropriate.
- Click the "Next" button on each screen to save your work and advance to the next screen.
- You are required to upload your files.
· Click on the "Browse" button and locate the file on your computer.
· Select the designation of each file in the drop down next to the Browse button.
· When you have selected all files you wish to upload, click the "Upload Files" button.
- Review your submission (in both PDF and HTML formats) before sending to the Journal. Click the "Submit" button when you are finished reviewing.
You may suspend a submission at any phase before clicking the "Submit" button and save it to submit later. After submission, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. You can also access Manuscript Central any time to check the status of your manuscript. The Journal will inform you by e-mail once a decision has been made.
Getting Help With Your Submission
Each page of the Manuscript Central website has a 'Get Help Now' icon connecting directly to the online support system at http://mcv3support.custhelp.com. Queries can also be e-mailed to support@scholarone.com and telephone support is available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week through the US ScholarOne support office on: +1 434 817 2040, ext 167. If you do not have Internet access or cannot submit online, please contact the editorial office.
Title Page:
- Include first, middle initial(s), and last names and the highest academic degree(s) for all authors, listed under the article title.
- Provide the full name and location of no more than two institutional affiliations for all authors.
- Provide a short running title of no more than four words.
- Provide "Address for correspondence. . .'' with full name, address, and telephone and telefax numbers for the author for correspondence.
- All sources of funding for the work presented should be declared.
- If the paper has been presented at a meeting of a scientific organization or a symposium, provide the name, date, and location of the meeting.
Abstract and Mini-Abstract:
- Summarize original publications and review articles in 250 words; case reports and other short communications in 150 words. Organize the abstract into: background and aim of the study; methods; results; and conclusions.
- Provide a mini-abstract of no more than 50 words, for inclusion in the extended table of contents.
Text:
- Organize the text in the following order: (1) Introduction; (2) Materials and Methods; (3) Results; and (4) Conclusions.
- Metric, SI, and Celsius measurements should be used throughout.
- Abbreviations and acronyms should be kept to a minimum and must be explained when they first appear; after first use, abbreviations alone may be used.
- References, tables, and figures should be cited numerically in the order of appearance.
References:
- Number in the order in which they appear in the text.
- Abbreviate titles of periodicals according to the style of Index Medicus. Do not abbreviate any other titles.
- Follow the format (order, punctuation, etc.) shown below:
Journal articles: Authors' last names and initials, title of article, journal name, year, volume, and inclusive page numbers.
Note: For four or more authors, use three authors et al.
Example: Jamieson WRE: Modern cardiac valve devices - bioprostheses and mechanical prostheses: State of the art. J Card Surg 1993;8:89-98.
Chapters: Author(s), chapter title, editor(s), book title, city of publication, publisher, year, and inclusive page numbers.
Example: Casthely PA, Mekhijian H, Yoganathan T: Cardiovascular complications following open heart surgery. In Casthely PA, Bregman D (eds): Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Physiology, Related Complications, and Pharmacology. Mount Kisco, NY, Blackwell Futura Publishing, Inc., 1991, pp. 299-329.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
Books: Author(s)/Editor(s), book title, city of publication, publisher, and year.
Example: Cohn LH: Cardiac Bioprostheses. New York, Yorke Medical Books, 1982.
Abstracts: Same as journal articles, but followed by (Abstract).
Unpublished data, personal communications, and material in preparation are not to be listed as references; they should be mentioned within parentheses in the text.
Tables: Tables should be self-explanatory and should supplement, not duplicate, the text. Each table should be typed on a separate page, and should have an arabic numeral (based on where it was cited in the text) and a brief descriptive title. Any abbreviations used should be defined in a footnote at the bottom of the table. Any table that has been published previously must be accompanied by the appropriate permission for reproduction with the reference number or full citation of the original source provided as a footnote. It is the author's responsibility to obtain such permission.
Legends: Be sure that figures and legends correspond. Identify all abbreviations appearing in the figure alphabetically at the end of the legend. The abbreviation has already been explained in the text, it need not be explained again in the figure legend.
Figures: Figures should be numbered in the order of mention in the text and marked lightly with pencil on the back with the author's name, figure number, and an arrow indicating the top edge of the figure. Original drawings or graphs should be drawn in black India ink and/or rub on transfer lettering. Typewritten or freehand lettering is not acceptable. All lettering should be in proportion to the figure. Do not send original artwork, x-ray films, or ECG tracings. Three glossy prints and one photocopy are required. Glossy photographs must be 5 in x 7 in prints. Black and white contrast is essential. Submit written permission from publisher(s) for any figure that has been published previously. Photographs in which a patient or other person is identifiable must have written consent from that person. Figures for manuscripts that have been accepted for publication will not be returned unless specifically requested by the author.
Color Figures: Arrangements for color reproductions must be made with the Publisher at the time (or before) the manuscript is submitted for publication. Four-color illustrations are printed at a cost to the author of $850 (US) per page (one side).
Letters to the Editor: A cover letter should be submitted, which explains any circumstances relevant to the letter. The letter itself should be titled and submitted in triplicate. Authors are encouraged to submit brief "Letters to the Editor'' containing substantive information regarding experimental or clinical studies, accompanied by a brief reference section (up to five) and upto two figures and/or tables, if applicable.
Reprints: Reprints are available. Price and ordering information can be obtained from the Publisher.
Editorial Board
Editorial Information
Bernard S. Goldman, MD, Editor in Chief
Toronto, Canada
Kenneth L. Franco, MD, Associate Editor
Omaha, USA
Ray C.-J. Chiu, MD, Associate Editor
Montreal, Canada
George Christakis, MD, Assistant Editor
Toronto, Canada
W.R. Eric Jamieson, MD, Assistant Editor
Vancouver, Canada
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