Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Information for Authors

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.

Submission of Manuscripts

Manuscript submissions for the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS) may be made either in print format or electronically.

Electronic, or online, manuscript submissions may be submitted through the ScholarOne website, http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/sdms-jdms. Complete author instructions for electronic/online submission are available at http://www.sdms.org/jdms/submit.pdf.

Print manuscripts should be submitted to Michelle Bierig, MPH, RDMS, RDCS, Executive Editor, JDMS, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2745 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350, Plano, TX 75093. For questions about the review status of submitted articles, contact the editor via e-mail at jdmseditor@sdms.org, or call the SDMS at (800) 229-9506; fax (214) 473-8563.

Submission Requirement for Print Manuscripts

Three copies of the manuscript, photographs, and line art should be submitted. A digital version of the article, WordPerfect or Microsoft Word disk copy, is required as well. Alternatively this can be sent to the editor via e-mail as an attachment. Retain a copy for proofreading. The manuscript must be typed on 8.5 x 11-inch white paper and double-spaced. The title page must include the title, author's name, author's affiliation, address for correspondence, a telephone number, and an e-mail address. Additional information, such as support given, should also be included on the title page.

Illustrations

Figures should be professionally drawn, computer drafted, or photographed; freehand or typewritten lettering is unacceptable. Sonograms, X-rays, and other images should be 5 x 7-inch glossy prints in black and white or color. Structures should be labeled clearly, with any letters or arrows explained in the legend. The author's name, figure number, and a "top" notation to indicate correct position of the figure should be attached to the back of each figure on a pressure-sensitive label. Any markings identifying the patient should be deleted. Digital images will be accepted at the discretion of the editor and must be submitted at a minimum dpi of 350 and in tif, eps, or jpeg format. Figures must be cited in numerical order in the text.

For 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.

Legends should be typed double-spaced and appear on a separate page.

Tables

Tables should be used to summarize data and should be self-explanatory; titles should be concise. Tables should be cited in numerical order in the text and appear on separate pages.

Research Articles

An abstract (a brief statement of approximately 150 words that summarizes the content of the paper) and key words (three to five words that reflect the content of the article; one will be used in indexing) must be provided with the research article. The article should begin with an introduction that includes a 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. The findings should be reported in the Results section. Tables may be used to summarize data. The Discussion section should be an analysis of the findings in terms of current concepts and practice and a critique of the study. Also in this section, the clinical applicability of findings should be discussed.

Review Articles

A review article clarifies and summarizes existing knowledge in a particular area. An abstract and key words should be provided.

Case Reports

Reports of the following types of cases will be considered for publication: rare findings, unusual combinations of pathology, excellent examples of normal sonographic anatomy, first reported incident of a particular normal or pathologic finding. Case reports should begin with an introductory paragraph explaining the significance of the case study. The actual case report should include relevant patient information, results of other diagnostic tests, sonographic equipment and technique used, a description of the sonographic findings, and patient outcome. Only clearly illustrative sonograms should be included; they should be labeled to direct the reader to structures of interest. The final section, Discussion, should briefly review the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment for the case and summarize the sonographic criteria the case has demonstrated. A summary statement should be made of sonographic characteristics and techniques related to the pathology.

Diagnostic Challenges, Symposiums, Reviews, and Letters

If you are interested in contributing to a symposium, providing a Web site, book, or audiovisual review; writing a Diagnostic Challenge; or publishing a letter to the editor, please contact the editor directly through e-mail (JDMSeditor@sdms.org) and instructions will be provided.

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).

• Garten KJ, Pulliam RP: Prenatal diagnosis of lethal short-limbed dwarfism. JDMS 1985;1:7-13.
• Brenbridge ANAG, Buschi AJ: Ultrasonic diagnosis of fetal anomalies, in Armstrong P (ed): Critical Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Philadelphia, JB Lippincott, 1983, pp 131-170.

Copyright

All authors will be required to sign a copyright transfer agreement prior to having an article published.

Updated: 2/13/2008