期刊名称：RESPIRATORY CARE
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ISSN： | 0020-1324
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出版频率： | Monthly
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出版社： | DAEDALUS ENTERPRISES INC, 9425 N MAC ARTHUR BLVD, STE 100, IRVING, USA, TX, 75063-4706
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出版社网址： | http://www.aarc.org
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期刊网址： | http://rc.rcjournal.com/
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影响因子： | 2.258 |
| 主题范畴： | CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM |
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
RESPIRATORY CARE is the official science journal of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). It is published monthly, and is listed in Index Medicus and included in the Web of Science. Its contents are searchable via PubMed, Google Scholar, and other search engines.
In continuous publication since 1956, RESPIRATORY CARE is edited by Dean R Hess PhD RRT FAARC of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The Journal’s editorial office is in Irving, Texas. The Editor is assisted by Deputy Editor Richard D Branson MSc RRT FAARC, Managing Editor Ray Masferrer RRT FAARC, Assistant Editor Sara Moore, and Editorial Assistant Gail S Drescher MA RRT. The Associate Editors and an Editorial Board include respiratory therapists, physicians, physiologists, and others involved in the field.
RESPIRATORY CARE deals with the subject area of the same name, and thus publishes articles pertaining to disorders affecting the cardiorespiratory system, including their pathogenesis, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic assessment, monitoring, prevention, and management. Because the practice of respiratory care prominently involves equipment and devices, the development, evaluation, and use of these things feature prominently in what the Journal publishes. However, as indicated by the word “care” in its name, the Journal also emphasizes the patient, and on improving all aspects of the care of individuals affected by respiratory disease.
The Journal sponsors the OPEN FORUM, held each year as part of the AARC's annual International Respiratory Congress. Abstracts of research studies and case reports accepted for presentation are published in RESPIRATORY CARE. At the OPEN FORUM, these abstracts are presented in the form of posters, grouped by subject, and discussed in a symposia setting. Authors of research projects presented at the OPEN FORUM are encouraged to submit full-length manuscripts to RESPIRATORY CARE.
In addition to the reports of original research and the other article types listed below, an important function of RESPIRATORY CARE is the publication of state-of-the-art special issues arising from conferences convened by the Journal. These Journal Conferences have been an integral part of the Journal for more than 30 years.
All manuscripts submitted to RESPIRATORY CARE are subjected to peer review. The Editor relies on evaluations by members of the Editorial Board and outside experts in deciding whether submitted manuscripts should be accepted for publication, revised for further peer review, or rejected.
Only manuscripts fitting the categories of articles the Journal published are considered. These categories are:
- Original Research
- Review
- Case Report (published online only)
- Teaching Case (published online only)
- Correspondence (published online only)
- Editorial (by invitation only)
Instructions to Authors
RESPIRATORY CARE welcomes original manuscripts related to the science of respiratory care. The Journal is published in both print and electronic formats and appears online at www.rcjournal.com.
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically using Manuscript Central. Prepare your manuscript by following these instructions. For consultation regarding manuscript types or for queries about the submission process, please contact the editorial office at rcjournal@aarc.org.
Download a PDF version of these guidelines (including the Additional Resources).
GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Ethics of Publication
Duplicate Publication and Plagiarism
Conflict of Interest
Industry Relationships and Submission to RESPIRATORY CARE
Registration of Clinical Studies
Ethics of Investigation
MANUSCRIPT TYPES
Original Research
Review
Editorial
Case Report
Teaching Case
Correspondence
PREPARING THE MANUSCRIPT
Title Page
Abstract
Key Words
Text
References
Figures
Figure Legends
Tables
Borrowed Figures and Tables
Acknowledgements
Equations
Statistical Analysis
Units of Measurement
Pulmonary Terms and Symbols
Drugs and Commercial Products
Subjects versus Patients
Ventilator Modes
Language Editing Services
SUBMITTING THE MANUSCRIPT
Access Manuscript Central
Submission Checklist and Submission Form
Submission Process
Peer Review
Submission of Revision
Papers in Press
Copy Editing
Page Proof
Copyright
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Preferred Pulmonary Terms and Symbols
- Preferred Ventilator Mode Nomenclature
- Submission Checklist
- Submission Form
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Ethics of Publication
Manuscripts must conform to the International Committee for Medical Journal Editors’ (ICMJE) Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals and to these instructions.
All authors must:
• Give consent to submission and publication of the work
• Have participated in the research and in the shaping of the manuscript
• Have read and approved the manuscript
• Be able to publicly discuss and defend the manuscript’s content
Authorship is not based on obtaining funding, collecting or analyzing data, offering advice, or similar activities. Persons who provide such services may be mentioned in the Acknowledgements. An author must take responsibility for at least one component of the work, should be able to identify who is responsible for each other component, and should ideally be confident in their co-authors’ ability and integrity.
Information about the contributions of each person named as an author must be provided on the title page; examples include study design, data analysis, data interpretation, data collection, literature search, writing the manuscript, reviewing the manuscript, preparing Figures, etc. If all authors contributed equally, state this.
Any editorial contributions made by outside organizations, persons, funding bodies, or persons hired by funding sources must be acknowledged on the Title Page.
Duplicate Publication and Plagiarism
The manuscript must not have been previously published elsewhere in any form and must not be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere, including publicly accessible websites. If any part of the material (other than a brief abstract submitted to a national or international meeting) has been published or is currently under consideration for publication elsewhere, you must provide copies of all such material at the time of submission to avoid allegations of duplicate publication.
Conflict of Interest
The conflict of interest policy of RESPIRATORY CARE is consistent to that of JAMA,1 ICMJE,2 CSE,3 and WAME.4 Disclosure must be made at the time of submission and must be indicated on the title page. The Editor will decide whether the presence of conflicts of interest affects the suitability of the manuscript for publication.
The Journal’s conflict of interest policy as applied to the authors of submitted manuscripts is as follows:
• A conflict of interest may exist whenever an author (or the author’s institution, or employer, or close family member) has financial or personal relationships or affiliations that could influence or bias the author’s decisions, work, or manuscript.
• All authors are required to disclose all potential conflicts of interest, including specific financial interests and relationships and affiliations (other than those affiliations listed in the title page of the manuscript).
• Disclosures of potential conflicts of interest should be for the previous 2-year period. Authors must provide full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest, whether or not related to the content of the paper. The type of relationship (e.g., consultant, speaker, employee, etc.) and the monetary amount need not be specified. If no financial or other potential conflicts of interest exist, a statement to this effect should be included.
The following are considered conflicts of interest and thus require disclosure:
• Being an employee of a company manufacturing respiratory care equipment
• Serving on an advisory board or as a consultant to a company
• Having received a research grant or other grant-in-aid from a company
• Having received honoraria for lectures, writing, or other educational activities from a company
• Holding a patent or having other financial interest
• Material support for research, including grant support, donation of equipment and supplies, and other paid contributions
The above examples are intended to illustrate the types of relationships that constitute conflicts of interest in the field of respiratory care, but they are not meant to be all-inclusive.
This policy also applies to the Journal’s Editors, its Editorial Board members, and all manuscript reviewers.
Disclosure of relationships will not necessarily affect the review or publication of the manuscript. Having such relationships is not considered unethical. However, not disclosing such relationships is unethical.
- Flanagin A, Fontanarosa PB, DeAngelis CD. Update on JAMA’s conflict of interest policy. JAMA 2006;296(2):220-221. doi: 10.1001/jama.296.2.220
- International Committee of Medical Journal editors. Recommendations for the conduct, reporting,e diting, and publication of scholarly work in medical journals. http://www.icmje.org/icmje-recommendations.pdf Updated August 2013
- Council of Science Editors. Editorial policy statements approved by the CSE Board of Directors. http://www.councilscienceeditors.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3332 Accessed February 22, 2013
- World Association of Medical Editors. Publication ethics policies for medical journals. http://www.wame.org/resources/publication-ethics-policies-for-medical-journals/ Accessed February 22, 2013
Industry Relationships and Submission to RESPIRATORY CARE
RESPIRATORY CARE requires authors to indicate the role of the funding organization or sponsor in the design of the study, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation of the data. Authors must also disclose the role of the funding organization in the preparation, review, and approval of the manuscript. The setting where the study was conducted (where the data were collected) must be indicated. Full disclosure of the role of the funding source must be provided at the beginning of the Methods section.
If they meet the criteria of authorship, individuals who provided paid contributions to the paper (including writers, statisticians, epidemiologists, and any others involved with data management and analyses) should be listed. If they do not meet the criteria of authorship, they should be identified in the Acknowledgment section of the manuscript.
RESPIRATORY CARE will not consider submissions that are ghost written by industry employees or hired writers. Nor will the Journal consider submissions of industry-sponsored studies in which the data were collected and analyzed solely by employees of the company. Such studies will be considered only if there is independent analysis of the methods and data by someone with research and publishing experience at an academic institution, such as a medical school, academic medical center, or government research institute.
For additional information related to relationships between authors and industry, refer to: Fontanarosa PB, Flanagin A, DeAngelis CD. Reporting conflicts of interest, financial aspects of research, and role of sponsors in funded studies. JAMA 2005;294(1):110-111 doi:10.1001/jama.294.1.110.
Registration of Clinical Studies
RESPIRATORY CARE will only consider reports of clinical trials that are registered, as appropriate, at ClinicalTrials.gov or equivalent.
Ethics of Investigation
All studies that include human subjects must indicate in the Methods section that approval was received from the appropriate local institutional review board(s) (IRB) or Ethics Committee.
All authors are responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This applies to information in all parts of the manuscript (text, photo, or radiograph) that could identify a patient. Authors must provide written consent from the patient, next of kin, or guardian for any photograph, illustration, or description in which an individual could be identified.
All studies involving animals must indicate in the Methods section that approval was received from the local IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) or that the research was conducted in accordance with a national guideline (e.g., Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals).
MANUSCRIPT TYPES
Original Research
A report of an original investigation. Must include: Title Page, Structured Abstract, Key Words, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and References. May also include Tables with titles, Figures with legends, and Acknowledgments. Supplementary Material, such as a survey instrument or details related to the methods, can be provided for online publication only. The authors of papers that report data from randomized clinical trials must follow the CONSORT guidelines and must comply with the CONSORT checklist.
Review
This is a comprehensive review of the literature. Must include: Title Page, Outline, Abstract, Key Words, Introduction, Review of the Literature, Summary, and References. May also include Tables with titles, Figures with legends, Acknowledgments, and supplementary material for online publication only. Review articles are generally written by persons with established expertise in the subject area addressed. Narrative reviews are acceptable, but systematic reviews are preferred. A systematic review and meta-analysis can be prepared as an original research paper.
Editorial
An invited manuscript related to another paper published in the same issue of the Journal. It must include a Title Page, Text, and References. It may also include Tables with titles and Figures with legends.
Case Report
Report of an uncommon clinical case or of a new or improved method of management or treatment. A case-managing physician must either be an author or furnish a letter approving the manuscript. Must include: Title Page, Abstract, Key Words, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, and References. May also include Tables with titles, Figures with legends, and Acknowledgments. Case Reports are published online only.
Teaching Case
Instructive and exceptionally well-documented cases of conditions pertinent to the goals and readership of RESPIRATORY CARE, along with concise reviews of the important features of each reported condition. Must include Title Page, Introduction, Case Summary, Discussion, Teaching Points, and References. May also include Tables with titles and Figures with legends. Teaching Cases do not have an Abstract and are published online only.
Correspondence
A brief communication responding to previously published material in Respiratory Care. Tables, Figures, and References may be included. Correspondence is published online only.
PREPARING THE MANUSCRIPT
Title Page
For each author:
• First name, last name, and middle initials
• Highest academic degrees
• Credentials such as RRT, MD, or RN
• Do not include any honorary designations other than FAARC [Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care]
• Institutional affiliation and location (division, department, hospital, university, city, state/province, country)
• Name and location of the institution where the study was performed
• Name, date, and location of any meeting or forum in which research data have been previously presented in poster or other sessions, and the name of the author presenting such data
• Sources of financial support
• Conflict-of-interest statement; if no financial or other potential conflicts of interest exist, a statement to this effect must be included
Indicate the specific contributions of each contributor to the paper:
• Literature search
• Data collection
• Study design
• Analysis of data
• Manuscript preparation
• Review of manuscript
Provide contact information for corresponding author.
Abstract
For Original Research, provide a structured Abstract that includes the following 4 sections: Introduction (the issue addressed in the study), Methods (how the study was performed, including the number of subjects or patients), Results (brief summary of the data), and Conclusions (the take-home message). The Abstract must not contain any facts or conclusions that do not also appear in the text.
Abstracts for Review Articles and Case Reports should be in the form of a narrative paragraph. Please limit these Abstracts to fewer than 300 words (150 words for Case Reports).
Include the Abstract in the manuscript file that you upload.
There is no Abstract for a Teaching Case.
Key Words
Include with the Abstract a list of 6 - 10 key words or phrases that reflect the content of your manuscript. Key words can be selected from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH terms) used by MEDLINE.
Text
Double-space all text (including Tables and References). Number the pages. Center and bold 1st level headings; flush-left and bold any 2nd level headings. Indent and bold any 3rd level headings.
References
EndNote contains the style for RESPIRATORY CARE: http://endnote.com/downloads/style/respiratory-care
References must be listed and numbered in the sequence in which they are first cited in the text, Tables, and Figures. Citations must conform to Journal style; see examples below. Authors are responsible for accuracy of their references.
Journal Content
Article. For citations with multiple authors list the first 6 authors, and then “et al”. Exception – in a paper with 7 total authors, list all 7:
Wallet F, Delannoy B, Haquin A, Debord S, Leray V, Bourdin G, et al. Evaluation of recruited lung volume at inspiratory plateau pressure with PEEP using bedside digital chest x-ray in patients with acute lung injury/ARDS. Respir Care 2013;58(3):416-423.
Corporate authors:
Chang SY, Dabbagh O, Gajic O, Patrawalla A, Elie MC, Talmor DS, et al; on behalf of the United States Critical Illness and Injury Trials Group: Lung Injury Prevention Study Investigators (USCIITG-LIPS). Contemporary ventilator management in patients with and at risk of ALI/ARDS. Respir Care 2013;58(4):578-588.
Article in a supplement:
del Giudice MM, Leonardi S, Ciprandi G, Galdo F, Gubitosi A, La Rosa M, et al. Probiotics in childhood: allergic illness and respiratory infections. J Clin Gastroenterol 2012;46(Suppl):S69-S72.
Corrected article:
Mireles-Cabodevila E, Hatipoglu U , Chatburn RL. A rational framework for selecting modes of ventilation. Respir Care 2013;58(2):348-366. Erratum in: Respir Care 2013;58(4):e51.
Abstract. Citing abstracts is discouraged and those more than 3 years old should not be used:
Blakeman TC, Rodriquez D, Branson RD. Evaluation of five chemical oxygen generators (abstract). Respir Care 2012;57(10):1751.
Editorial:
Rouby JJ, Arbelot C, Brisson H, Lu Q, Bouhemad B. Measurement of alveolar recruitment at the bedside: the beginning of a new era in respiratory monitoring? (editorial). Respir Care 2013;58(3):539-542.
Editorial, no author given:
Asthma: not just for kids (editorial). Johns Hopkins Med Lett Health After 50 2012;24(8):6.
Letter:
Haynes JM. Expiratory reserve volume maneuver may be the preferred method for some patients during spirometry testing (letter). Respir Care 2013;58(2):e14-e15. author response: e15.
Books
Book. Corresponding pages should be cited whenever reference is made to specific statements or content:
Wilkins RL, Stoller JK, Kacmarek RM. Egan’s fundamentals of respiratory care, 9th edition. St Louis: Mosby|Elsevier; 2009:400-404, 917.
Corporate authors:
Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries; Committee on Population Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; National Research Council; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. U.S. health in international perspective: shorter lives, poorer health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press; 2013.
Chapter:
Heffner JE. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In: Hess DR, MacIntyre NR, Mishoe SC, Galvin WF, Adams AB. Respiratory care principles and practice, 2nd edition. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett; 2012:735-764.
Online Material
Static material must be listed in the References and include the digital object identifier (DOI). Only use a DOI for content published online and not for content appearing in print. Because these items are static, there is no need to include an access date:
Ng S, King CS, Hang J, Clifford R, Lesho EP, Kuschner RA, et al. Severe cavitary pneumonia caused by a non-equi Rhodococcus species in an immunocompetent patient. Respir Care 2013;58(4):e47-e50. doi:10.4187/respcare.02017
Articles e-published online ahead of print:
Nozoe M, Mase K, Murakami S, Okada M, Ogino T, Matsushita K, et al. The relationship between spontaneous expiratory flow-volume curve configureation and airflow obstruction in elderly COPD patients. Respir Care 2013 [Epub ahead of print] doi: 10.4187/respcare.02296
Frequently changing material, such as an organization’s homepage, should be cited in the text using the URL and access date, and not be added to the reference list:
“….as recommended by the American Association for Respiratory Care (www.aarc.org, Accessed April 15, 2013) …”
News sources:
Productivity at work improved for sleep apnea patients using CPAP. Medical News Today: April 15, 2013. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/259016.php Accessed April 15, 2013.
Unpublished Work
Manuscript accepted but not yet published. A copy of cited manuscripts should be uploaded onto Manuscript Central as supplementary material:
Claure N, Bello JA, Jain D. Strategies to reduce mechanical ventilation and BPD in preterm infants. Respir Care 2013 (in press).
Research not yet accepted for publication should be cited in the text as a personal communication. You must obtain written permission from the author to cite his or her unpublished data.
“Recently, Smith et al found this treatment effective in 45 of 83 patients (Smith R, personal communication, 2013).”
Your own unpublished work that has not been accepted for publication should be mentioned in the text:
“We found this type of aerosol is no more effective than placebo (unpublished data).”
Figures
Use only illustrations that clarify and augment the text. All Figures must be called-out in the text. Number consecutively as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.
The first Figure in the report of a clinical trial must contain a flow diagram that shows the phases of the trial, including enrollment, patient allocation, follow-up, and analysis.
Each Figure must be uploaded to Manuscript Central as a separate digital file and NOT embedded in the manuscript. Figures with multiple parts should be submitted as a single file.
Acceptable resolutions are 1200 dpi for line art (graphs or drawings with no gray tone), 600 dpi for combination Figures (photographs with labeling), and 300 dpi for black and white or color Figures with no labeling.
Color Figures are acceptable for publication. It is best that color photos are not converted to grayscale.
Radiographs should show only the areas of interest, clearly show the point being made, contain no patient identifiers, and should all be sized the same.
A letter of consent must accompany any photograph whose subject could be identified.
Identify stains and magnifications for all photomicrographs.
Arrows, numbers, or letters to identify parts of the Figure must be explained in the Figure legend.
Figures will be redrawn by Journal staff for stylistic consistency. Contact the Editorial Office if you would like assistance in creating an original Figure.
Figure Legends
Every Figure must have a legend (a title and/or description explaining every component of the Figure). The legend should be self-sufficient and allow the reader to understand the figure without referring to the text.
The legends should be at the very end of the text file. Do not include the legends as part of the Figure file. When you upload figures into Manuscript Central, you are asked to also insert (copy/paste) the Figure legends into the program to enhance the reviewers’ examination of your paper.
Tables
Each Table must be uploaded to Manuscript Central as a separate file and not embedded in the manuscript. All Tables must have a title. The title should be self-sufficient and allow the reader to understand the Table without referring to the text.
Tables should be numbered and cited consecutively in the text, Table 1, Table 2, etc. All abbreviations and symbols should be explained in footnotes at the bottom of the Table. For footnotes use the following symbols, superscripted, in the Table body, in the following order: *, †, ‡, §, ||, ¶, **, ††.
Borrowed Figures and Tables
To include previously published Figures and Tables, you must obtain permission from the original copyright holder. Provide the reference citation so that appropriate credit can be acknowledged in accordance with copyright law. Copyright is most often held by the publisher of the journal or book in which the Figure or Table originally appeared. See sample Request for Permission to Republish Previously Published Material. It is the author’s responsibility to secure permission. Payment of any fees required for borrowed material is the responsibility of the author. Upload permissions with your manuscript files.
Acknowledgements
The names of persons not eligible for author status, and their contribution and institutional affiliation, are mentioned in the Acknowledgments section. You must obtain written permission from all individuals named in the Acknowledgments section, because inclusion can be taken as signifying the individuals’ approval of the paper’s contents. You must notify the editorial office that you have obtained such permission.
Equations
Create equations as normal text. Do not use the equation creation function of Microsoft Word or other mathematics software.
Statistical Analysis
For papers reporting original research, the Editor recommends working with a biostatistician to assure appropriate analysis. The Editor may request a letter from your biostatistician assuring that the analysis is correct.
In the Methods section, identify the statistical tests used to analyze the data. Indicate the P-value that was taken to indicate significance. State whether tests were one-tailed or two-tailed; justify the use of one-tailed tests. Identify post-hoc analyses. Cite references to support your choices of tests and identify any statistical analysis software used. Indicate how the power analysis was conducted to determine appropriate sample size.
Report measurements with an appropriate degree of precision; round as much as is reasonable. Report both numerators and denominators for percentages.
For continuous data, description statistics should be expressed as mean and standard deviation (not standard error). For ordinal data, median and interquartile range should be reported. If a box and whisker plot is provided, define the ends of the whiskers.
For ratios (odds ratio, relative risk, etc.), provide 95% confidence interval.
Report actual P values rather than thresholds: not just whether the P value was above or below the significant-difference threshold. Example: write “P = .18”, not “P > .05” or “P = NS.” Note that P cannot equal 0 or 1.
P should be expressed to 2 digits for P ≥ .01; expressing P to more than 3 digits does not add useful information. If P < .001, it should be expressed as P < .001, rather than P < .0001 or P = .00001 for example. If P > .99, P = .999 for example, it should be expressed as P > .99.
Units of Measurement
Always report the units of measurement according to scientific usage. Standard units of measurement and scientific terms can be abbreviated without explanation (e.g., L/min, mm Hg, pH, O2). We report most values in Systeme Internationale (SI) units. For blood gas values, we prefer mm Hg rather than kPa. For airway pressure, we prefer cm H2O rather than millibars.
Pulmonary Terms and Symbols
Use the Preferred Pulmonary Terms and Symbols. Use abbreviations sparingly. Do NOT invent new abbreviations for terms that have long had standard abbreviations. Use an abbreviation only if the term occurs 4 or more times in the manuscript.
The following commonly used abbreviations can be used without being defined: ARDS, CI, COPD, CPAP, DNA, FDA, FEV1, FIO2, FVC, ICU, PaO2, PaCO2, PO2, PCO2, PEEP, SD, SpO2. We also do not explain/define scientific terms such as units (e.g., mL, cm, µm, and µL).
Drugs and Commercial Products
Precisely identify all drugs and chemicals, doses, and methods of administration.
Use generic names instead of trade (proprietary) names for both drugs and equipment.
At first mention, trade names may be given parenthetically after generic names, including the name and location (city, state/province, country) of the manufacturer. For equipment, provide model numbers (if available) and the manufacturer’s suggested price if the study has cost implications. Example: “Pleural pressure was measured using 2 balloon-tipped catheter systems connected to 2 differential pressure transducers (143PC03D; Micro Switch, Honeywell, Freeport, IL).”
Subjects versus Patients
Individuals enrolled in research are referred to as subjects, not patients. This applies regardless of whether the study is retrospective or prospective.
Ventilator Modes
Use the Preferred Ventilator Mode Nomenclature.
Language Editing Services
Poorly written papers will not be accepted. Particularly for authors whose native language is not English, it is strongly recommended to work with someone fluent in English science writing. If you need assistance, below are some companies who provide language and copyediting services. Use of such a service is at the discretion and cost of the authors, and will not guarantee acceptance for publication. Also note that inclusion on this list does not represent endorsement by the Journal.
American Journal Experts
Bio Science Writers
Boston BioEdit
Enago
ScienceDocs
SPI Publisher Services
Text Check
The Medical Editor
SUBMITTING THE MANUSCRIPT
Submit your manuscript to RESPIRATORY CARE via Manuscript Central (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/rcare). Before submitting your manuscript, read and carefully follow the Guidelines for Authors and Preparing the Manuscript instructions above.
Access Manuscript Central
Log in, or if you are a first-time user, create an account by selecting “Create Account” in the upper right hand corner of the page. You should have only one account, even if you have multiple roles (such as a previous author or reviewer).
Check to see that your account is up to date. If your e-mail address changes, update your account to ensure that you receive communication in a timely manner. Always click the “Update Information” button to save any changes.
You may complete the submission process in one sitting or save and return later. You can skip from step to step. Make sure you save any work before logging off. For security reasons, Manuscript Central will log out if no activity takes place after 75 min.
Submission Checklist and Submission Form
Authors must submit the completed Submission Checklist. All authors must sign the Submission Form. Both forms must be uploaded as Supplementary Files when the manuscript is submitted.
Submission Process
You will be prompted at each of the following steps:
1. Type, Title, & Abstract (if required for manuscript type): Information can be pasted into the window from a text file.
2. Subject Categories: Select at least 3 categories from the list to aid in the selection of reviewers.
3. Authors & Institutions: List all co-authors’ full names (including middle initials), institutions, geographical addresses (city/state or province/country), and e-mail addresses.
4. Suggest Reviewers: Authors may suggest the names of 3 well qualified reviewers who are not affiliated with the same institution(s) as the authors and who have not been involved in the research or preparation of the manuscript. Current e-mail addresses must be provided for all suggested reviewers. Authors may also indicate individuals who they would prefer not review their manuscript.
5. Cover Letter: Include a cover letter to the Editor explaining your reasons for submitting the paper. This letter should include any noteworthy information of which you would like him to be aware. You may:
• Type your letter into the window
• Paste existing text into the window
• Attach an existing file
6. File Upload: Upload text (including Abstract, Key Words, Acknowledgements, References, and Figure legends), Figures (without legends), and Tables (with titles) separately from the manuscript text. Encrypted or password-protected files will not transmit. Upload any supplementary files, including the Submission Checklist, permissions, and any others.
7. Review and Submit: Review both versions of the proof: HTML and PDF. In both versions, check that all elements appear, Tables are complete, Figure resolution is acceptable, and for the successful conversion of any special or mathematical characters. These proofs of your manuscript are for your personal review, editorial office review, and peer review.
Check for a confirmation e-mail. Successful submission will immediately generate an e-mail to you that will include a unique manuscript identifier. If you do not receive an e-mail, return to the author center and be sure that you clicked the final submit button.
Peer Review
All manuscripts are subject to peer review on the basis of clarity, scientific accuracy, breadth of appeal, and timeliness. Manuscripts are reviewed by professionals with expertise in the subject of the manuscript and are selected by the Editor in Chief.
You can log into Manuscript Central at any time to check the status of your manuscript. The Editor will inform you via e-mail once a decision has been made; his decision letter will include the reviewer comments.
Submission of Revision
Begin the Revision process by clicking on “Manuscripts with Decision” in the Author Center. You will be prompted to create a revision. You should submit your revision via your unique manuscript ID, not begin the process again with a new number.
Respond to the Editor’s decision letter and reviewer comments by typing in the “Response to Decision Letter” window. You must respond point by point to the reviewers’ specific comments and suggestions, indicating in each instance whether or how the manuscript has been changed. Do not respond via attachment.
You should have ready:
• A revised manuscript file with changes highlighted in some manner (red line or yellow highlight), or via Microsoft Word’s “Track Changes” function. On the first page write “REVISED VERSION.”
• Tables, Figures, and/or appendices in separate files.
• Any file that you do not revise may remain as is in the list of files. Before uploading a revised file, you must delete the original file.
If there has been any change in authors, author contact information, or other aspect of the research or manuscript about which the Editor should be informed, in addition to revising the data online, you must submit another completed Submission Form.
If there has been a change in conflict of interest status for any of the authors, this must be indicated on the Title Page of the revision.
The Editor may send the revision for peer review and further revision may be requested.
If revision of a submission is not received within 6 months from the last decision letter, the Journal will assume that the authors have withdrawn the manuscript from further consideration.
Papers in Press
Shortly after acceptance, a version of the manuscript will be e-published ahead of print and available online in PubMed and the RESPIRATORY CARE website.
Copy Editing
Accepted manuscripts are copy edited for clarity, syntax, grammar, consistency, and conformity with Journal style. The copy editor will contact you with questions about your manuscript.
Page Proof
Page proof will be sent by e-mail in PDF format to the corresponding author. Authors should pay careful attention to the proof. Authors are responsible for the published manuscript, including any changes made by the copy editor. The proof should be corrected by annotations to the PDF and promptly returned to the Editorial Office. Modifications to the proof should be limited to minor and typographical errors only.
Copyright
With the proof, a statement transferring copyright to Daedalus Enterprises will be sent to the Corresponding Author for signature. The signed form must be returned to the editorial office along with the corrected page proof.
An author who is an employee of the federal government and whose publication is part of his or her official duties cannot transfer copyright ownership. Any author who is a federal employee should note this on the title page.
No material published in RESPIRATORY CARE may be reprinted without written permission. Permission is obtained through the Copyright Clearance Center.
Editorial Board
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