期刊名称:PSYCHOSOMATICS
期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal

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Psychosomatics focuses on a variety of isues in psychiatry and medicine. It offers peer-reviewed articles and research reports on everything from the latest advances in drug therapy, to psychosocial treatments for medical disorders, to the social and legal implications of managed care. |
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Instructions to Authors
The editors welcome contributions of original manuscripts that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors submitting manuscripts containing data or clinical observations that have already been published or are in press, submitted elsewhere, or to be submitted elsewhere must provide full details of this in a cover letter. Upon acceptance of an article, the author(s) will be required to assign copyright ownership in writing to the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine. A copyright transfer form, which must be signed by all authors, is available here.
Peer Review
All manuscripts are subject to peer review to determine the originality, validity, and significance of the submitted material. Criteria for publication include scientific merit, interest to clinicians, and pertinence to clinical psychiatry and the interrelationship of psychiatry and medical practice. The review process is usually completed within 8 weeks, but delays sometimes occur. Reviewers' comments will be returned with rejected manuscripts at the discretion of the editors.
Manuscript Specifications
Manuscripts must be typed double-spaced with one-inch margins on plain bond paper. The cover page must contain the article title, authors' names and affiliations, address for correspondence and reprint requests, and phone number. Each article must include an abstract (100-word maximum) and a reference list. References are cited by number in the text in sequence of first appearance and listed numerically at the end of the text. Reference format and punctuation must conform to the following style:
1. Kline BR, Smith GH, Gonzales MH, et al: Factitious cancer on the consultation-liaison service. Psychosomatics 1992; 33:124-135
2. Walsh B (ed): Diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder, in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. New York, Bookhouse Press, 1992, pp 23-45
Correct Index Medicus journal abbreviations must be used; those not in Index Medicus should include full journal title. Figures must be submitted in camera-ready form, usually as glossy black and white prints. Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be encouraged to send a copy of their article on diskette.
Original Research Reports
Articles containing original research should not exceed 12-15 pages, including tables, figures, and references, and an abstract of no more than 100 words.
Case Reports
Each case report (4-6 page maximum) should be preceded by an introduction and followed by a brief discussion of the significance of the case(s) and suggestions for further study. References should be kept to a minimum. Case reports may include 1 table or figure.
Letters to the Editor
Brief letters (maximum of 500 words and 5 references) should comment on published articles or other subjects of interest to readers. Comments on published articles are forwarded to authors for reply at the discretion of the editors. The editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarity and length.
Editing
All manuscripts will be edited for clarity, conciseness, and conformity to journal style. Authors are given an opportunity to review editorial changes prior to publication.
Psychosomatics uses a Web-based manuscript submission and tracking system called Manuscript Central. To submit your paper, visit the web site at appi.manuscriptcentral.com and either create an account or use your existing account. Then follow the instructions to upload your manuscript.
Reprints
No reprints are furnished gratis. An order form for reprints will be sent to the corresponding author before publication of the paper. The printer usually mails reprints approximately 6 weeks after the article has been published. Reprints of Book Reviews and Letters to the Editor are not available.
Information on commercial reprint orders may be obtained by contacting the publisher: phone: 703-907-7894; fax: 703-907-1096; or e-mail: psychosom@psych.org.
To contact the editorial staff office, call or write: Psychosomatics Phone: 703-907-7888 Fax: 703-907-1092 E-mail: psychosom@psych.org
Editorial Board
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- Editor-in-Chief
- Thomas N. Wise, M.D.
- Associate Editor
- Richard C. W. Hall, M.D.
- Book Review Editor
- Dilip Ramchandani, M.D.
- Med-Psych Update Editor
- John L. Shuster, M.D.
- Med-Psych Drug-Drug Interactions Update Editors
- Scott C. Armstrong, M.D.
- Kelly L. Cozza, M.D.
- Statistical Consultant
- Michael J. Sheridan, Sc.D.
- Assistant Editors
- Thomas P. Beresford, M.D., Denver, Colo.
- Edwin H. Cassem, M.D., Boston, Mass.
- Catherine C. Crone, M.D., Falls Church, Va.
- Jeffrey L. Cummings, M.D., Los Angeles, Calif.
- Leonard R. Derogatis, Ph.D., Baltimore, Md.
- Joel E. Dimsdale, M.D., San Diego, Calif.
- Charles V. Ford, M.D., Birmingham, Ala.
- Gregory K. Fritz, M.D., Providence, R.I.
- Richard J. Goldberg, M.D., Providence, R.I.
- Roger G. Kathol, M.D., Iowa City, Ia.
- James L. Levenson, M.D., Richmond, Va.
- Constantine G. Lyketsos, M.D., Baltimore, Md.
- Richard Mayou, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Russell Noyes, Jr., M.D., Iowa City, Ia.
- Michael K. Popkin, M.D., Minneapolis, Minn.
- Joel J. Silverman, M.D., Richmond, Va.
- Graeme Smith, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Hans Steiner, M.D., Palo Alto, Calif.
- Theodore A. Stern, M.D., Boston, Mass.
- Margaret L. Stuber, M.D., Los Angeles, Calif.
- Troy L. Thompson II, M.D., Philadelphia, Pa.
- Paula T. Trzepacz, M.D., Indianapolis, Ind.
EDITORIAL STAFF
- Editorial Director
- Sandra Patterson
- Editorial Manager
- Michael D. Roy
- Senior Editors
- Leannah Harding
- Laura Little
- Joanne Wagner
- Editorial Assistant
- Linda LaCour
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