Instructions to Authors...
The journal publishes reports of clinical and experimental work in all aspects of research in the fields of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism and related subjects, provided they have scientific meaning and represent an important advance in knowledge. The journal does not publish material that has been printed previously or is under consideration for publication elsewhere. The Editor will consider papers from any country whether or not the author(s) is a member of the society.
Submission
Submit the transcript and 3 copies of the manuscript to the address shown at the end of these instructions. Double-space all material (1cm between lines), leave at least 25-cm margins at top, bottom, and both sides of each page, and begin each of the following on a new page: (1) Title page.
(2) Abstract, (3) Text, (4) References, (5) Legends, and (6) Tables. Number all pages and label each page with the name of the first author. The manuscript is to be typed on one side of the paper only. Manuscripts will not be returned. to the authors. A cover letter should include the following statement: This material is original and has not been published previously.” Include phone number and mobile phone number of the corresponding author Indicate the date of publication desired. Submission of diskettes or CDs is mandatory.
Publication Fees
Submission fees are 1000 Egyptian Pounds per article upon acceptance, if it does not exceed 8 printed pages.
Twenty-five reprints will be provided to the authors. Extra fees will be charged if the article exceeds 8 pages in length, if it contains colored figures or if more than 25 reprints are requested by the authors
Peer Review and Editing
Manuscripts will be sent for peer review without prior editing All manuscripts accepted for publication will be edited in the journal offices. Authors will receive an approval copy of page proofs before publication
Organize all manuscripts as follows:
Title Page
Provide a title. Include first name, middle initial, last name, and affiliation of each author. Indicate the name, address, and e-mail address of the author to whom correspondence and reprint
requests should be addressed. Provide also a short running title (70 characters and spaces) including first author’s name and initials, et al (e.g., SH Asaad-Khalil, et al; Autoantibodies and sibs of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus)
Abstract
Limit the abstract to 250 words. Use a structured format, including Aim, Subjects and Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Provide 3-6 key words for indexing at the end of the abstract Provide a list of abbreviations used throughout the manuscript, arranged alphabetically. at the bottom of the first page.
Text
Articles should be written in clear, concise English according to the Concise Oxford Dictionary Minimize use of abbreviations; any abbreviations used must be defined at first mention (except for units of measurement when used with numbers). Abbreviations may be used in tables and figures for space considerations but must be defined in the accompanying footnotes or legends. The AMA Manual of Style lists standard scientific abbreviations. In general, use generic names for drugs. To maintain anonymity, do not use patient names, initials, or any unnecessary identifying details (Individual cases should be labeled as “case 1,” “case 2,” and so forth.) The text should be structured as follows:
Introduction: The introduction should contain a clear statement of the aim and novelty of the study. It should include neither results nor conclusions.
Subjects and Methods: Sufficient information should be given to permit repetition of the experimental work. A paper describing experimental work in humans must (a) indicate that informed consent has been obtained from patients when appropriate. (b) include a statement that the responsible ethics committee (institutional review board) has given approval, and/or indicate that the reported investigations have been carried out in accordance with the principles of the Declaration Helsinki as revised in 1996 [JAMA 1997: 277 925- 926] Reports of animal experiments must state that the “Principles of laboratory animal care (NIH publication no 85-23, revised 1985) were followed
Results: The results should be stated concisely without comment. The same data should not be presented in both a figure and a table. Express measurements in conventional units (Si units between brackets).
Discussion: The discussion should deal with the interpretation of the results and not recapitulate them. It should deal with the relationship of the new information given in the Results to the corpus of knowledge in that field and should be pertinent to the data presented. The main conclusions should be incorporated in a final paragraph.
References: Number references sequentially as they are cited in the text enclose each reference citation in parentheses at the proper point in the text above the line. Type reference list completely double-spaced. Avoid use of abstracts as reference when possible. Unpublished data should be cited parenthetically in the text and not included in the reference list. For joumal references, Index Medicus journal abbreviations should be used. Include names and initials of all authors (if more than 6, list only the first 3 followed by “et al.”) There must be only one reference per number.
Journal
- Van den Berghe G, Wouters P, Weekers F, et Intensive insulin therapy in critically ill patients. N Engl J Med 2001; 345:1359-1367.
Book
- Falk SA Thyroid Disease: Endocrinology. Surgery Nuclear Medicine, and Radiotherapy 2nd, ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven, 1997,
Chapter in Book
3- Flier JS, Foster DW. Eating disorders: obesity, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa. In: WilsonJD, Foster DW, Kronerberg HM, Larsen PR, eds Williams Textbook of Endocrinology 9th ed.
Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1998: 1001-1097.
Tables: Type all tabular material double spaced, each table should be on a separate page and numbered in Roman numbers. Provide a title for each table, and define all abbreviations in a footnote. The exact P value is to be stated in the tables Do not submit tum-page material (tabulations typed across the vertical dimension of the page).
Figures: Submit 3 glossy prints and 3 photocopies for each illustration Provide a legend for each figure; define any abbreviations that appear on the illustrations. Specify stain and magnification for photomicrographs. For any. photographs with a recognizable patient, a release form signed by the patient must be provided. Graphs and diagrams should be submitted as LASER quality computer prints or sharp photographs on white paper. Whenever possible. prints should be cropped to be one column width (86 cm) or be capable of being reduced to such size. Colour illustrations will be accepted; however, the authors will be charged the extra cost Figures should be on a separate page each and should be numbered by Arabic numbers.
Proofs
A proof is sent with the manuscript to the corresponding author. Typographical errors only should be corrected. One corrected proof should be returned immediately with the manuscript to the Editorial office by express mail. If the proof is not returned within four weeks, papers will be published without the author’s corrections Any changes to the text or figures are liable to be charged to the authors
Revised Manuscripts
Revised manuscripts accepted for publication should be submitted in both hard copy and on two 3.5-inch diskette form. Use Windows operating system and Word as word processing software. Electronic submission of articles is possible but ONLY in the form of Word attachment file and must be followed by 3 printed copies of the manuscript. If a paper is not received back in the Editorial office within four weeks, it will be treated as a new article.
Conflict of Interest and Acknowledgments
Authors are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest Acknowledgments should list brief statements of assistance, financial support, and prior publication of the study in abstract form, if applicable.
Send cover letter and materials to: The Journal of the Egyptian Society of
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes through:
P-ISSN: 1110-1245
E-ISSN: 2535-174
