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期刊名称：JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
 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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This journal provides a forum for original papers and reviews dealing with nutrition in normal and abnormal functions of the alimentary tract and its associated organs, including the salivary glands, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. Particular emphasis is on development and its relation to infant and childhood nutrition. Articles are also included on mechanistic issues involved in normal and abnormal physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as on the use of special tools such as endoscopy, liver biopsy, ultrasound, and computed tomography in pediatric diagnosis.
Published 10 times a year, Volumes 40-41 |
Instructions to Authors
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Instructions for Authors (PDF) - complete manuscript preparation and submission instructions in PDF format.
Publishing in JPGN
Editorials
Editorials are short commentaries on articles in the current issue of the Journal. These commentaries are solicited by the Editors and serve many purposes. They may highlight the important, unique or controversial points made in an article, review the historical context of the issues addressed in the article, discuss aspects of methodology and their impact upon the conclusions of the article, or put the article into perspective for the reader who may not be current on the research or experienced in the area addressed.
In some instances, an Editorial may be necessary to make a highly technical paper understandable to the general community. The Editorial should serve to stimulate discussion among the readers of the Journal. Editorials should be 1500-2500 words (5-8 double spaced pages) and should contain less than 20 references. Editorials will be reviewed and critiqued by the Editor or Associate Editor responsible for the article under discussion. The deadline for acceptance of an Editorial will depend upon the publication date of the article under consideration as the two will usually be published in the same issue of the Journal. The author of an Editorial must disclose any potential sources of bias which might have an impact upon his/her commentary. This includes financial support from any company involved with the paper under discussion or its competitor.
News and Views
These are short commentaries which identify, explore and stimulate discussion on current issues of concern to the readership of the Journal. These commentaries do not necessarily refer to articles published in the Journal. They may speak to any important, relevant and current topic in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, including clinical practice, training, research, public policy, public health, and finance to name a few. News and Views commentaries are usually directly solicited by the Editor or Associate Editors responsible for this section of the Journal. Unsolicited News and Views contributions may be sent to the Journal. These will be directed to the Editorial Board Member and Associate Editors responsible for this section of the Journal and will be published at the discretion of the Board Members and Associate Editors. News and Views commentaries should be no more than 2000 words (5-8 double spaced pages) with no more than 4 references. News and Views comments may express the personal view of the author and may not necessarily include a full consideration of all aspects of an issue.
Invited Reviews
These are readable, in depth summaries for the student, clinician and investigator of the present status of a particular topic. Invited reviews should be balanced and unbiased and should be considered as potential teaching material. Invited Reviews are usually solicited by the Editors. However, they may be submitted without solicitation. Communication with the Editor is suggested in this event, in order to determine whether the subject of the submitted review is timely and appropriate. At the time the Invited Review is solicited, a preliminary deadline for submission of the manuscript will be determined between the author and the Editor.
The structure of an Invited Review does not conform to that of an original article. In general, such an article should include an historical review of the topic, a thorough literature review, a discussion of the author's personal contribution to the area if appropriate, and a discussion of issues which are not yet fully understood or resolved. The author of an Invited Review should be as unbiased as possible, evaluating all sides of an issue. Any sources of bias with an impact on the author's review of the literature should be acknowledged in a separate section after the body of the Review and before the references.
Most Invited Reviews in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition contain from 5-7000 words. An exhaustive reference list is usually included and may number 150 references if needed for completeness. An abstract at the beginning of the Review may be included but is not required.
All Invited Reviews will be peer reviewed and revisions may be requested by the reviewers.
Original Articles
There are several good sources of guidance on writing Original Articles (1-5). The format requested by the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition is outlined in the "Instructions to Authors" section in the Journal. Original articles are divided into 5 sections - Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion/Conclusions. References should be pertinent to the subject of the study, not necessarily an exhaustive literature review. References should be easily accessible to the readers. The Discussion should be tailored to the subject of the study with only enough reference to the past literature to put the results into perspective. The authors of an original article are each expected to have had a significant contribution to the study. If the list of authors is long (eg. a multicenter study) the authors should be listed at the end of the article (5). It is assumed that the results of an Original Article have not been published in any other journal (except in abstract form or as a preliminary report) or in any other language. It is also expected that sources of support for the study and its authors will be acknowledged and that conflicts of interest which could have an influence on the interpretation of the results will be revealed. Original Articles will be peer reviewed by at least two reviewers. The authors are invited to suggest 3-5 potential reviewers in the cover letter which accompanies the submitted manuscript. Final choice of reviewers is made by the Editors.
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- Desjeux MF, Mary JY, Desjeux JF. Guide pratique de la communication scientifique. Paris: Ellipses; 1997.
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- International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals. N Engl J Med 1997;336:309-15.
- Szajewska H, Hoekstra JH, Sandhu B. Management of acute gastroenteritis in Europe and the impact of the new recommendations: a multicenter study. The Working Group on Acute Diarrhoea of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition . J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2000;30:522-527.
Guidelines for writing or reviewing a case report
First, it is important to decide whether the case you want to send to JPGN should indeed be presented as a Case Report. Reports of single cases have become less acceptable for publication in JPGN, mainly because of their tendency to carry relatively little, important new information.
Four kinds of case reports occasionally merit publication:
- The unique case that represents a previously undescribed syndrome or disease. The unique case may have some features that give a clue to a specific chemical, cellular or genetic disorder. Investigation may identify the defect and establish that the case is unique. Occasionally, such a case might be published as an Original Article.
- The case with an unexpected association of disorders that may represent a previously unsuspected causal relationship. Showing that the unexpected association is more than coincidental is critical to its priority for publication.
- The case representing a new and important variation from an expected pattern. Such cases should be considered seriously for Case Reports only if they are likely to change concept or practice.
- The case with an unexpected evolution that suggests a therapeutic or adverse drug effect. Unexpected improvement or deterioration may be a clue to useful information. Long term outcome of an infant disease may be appropriate for a Case Report if the initial criteria for diagnosis are well established.
Alternative forms of presentation of the manuscript to the Journal include a Clinical Quiz, Letter to the Editor or Original Article. For example, a superb Grand-Round Case could be presented in the form of a Clinical Quiz. A Letter to the Editor may be appropriate to comment on a case that strengthens or dismisses the message of a recent publication. Not all unusual cases need to be published. Case Reports can only be considered for publication if if they are likely to change concepts or practice.
The case-series analysis may use the format of the Case Report, the Original Article, or the Invited Review. A study based on a retrospective study of case records, usually cases collected in one institution, may be described in a Case Report that is followed by generalization. This type of analysis usually lacks reliable statistical analysis and therefore a clear and reliable message. Series that have prospectively been studied with an initial research protocol and intellectual rigor are useful and should be presented as an Original Articles. Retrospective case-series analyses may also be presented in an Invited Review. It will be included in the method section, to state the definition and limits used in selecting the author's cases, so that the case materials can be judged critically, as in other kinds of critical reviews.
Format
Case reports should be short with one main message. The length of the main text is less than 3000 words (20,000 signs including spaces). Illustration with one or two figures or tables is recommended. The number of references should not exceed 25.
Publication time table
The number of Case Reports per issue of JPGN is limited to 3 or 4 per issue. Because of the large number of Case Reports submitted, authors should be aware that delays in publication of accepted manuscripts may occur.
Letters to the Editor
A Letter to the Editor should be a short and concise communication commenting on a recently published article in the Journal or commenting on a controversial current issue of concern to the readership. A Letter to the Editor is not a site for publication of original results. Letters may be submitted in writing or by e-mail to the Editorial Office that first reviewed the article in question. Letters should be short and may be edited by the Editor for clarity and brevity. The decision as to the publication of Letters to the Editor rests with the Editor. Letters that are not accepted for publication will not be returned to the authors. Rebuttal of significant issues raised in letters to the Editor will be sought from the authors of the article in question. The letter should have no more than 3 authors and should contain no more than 5 references, including a reference to the article in question. A statement of potential sources of conflict of interest must accompany the letter and may be published along with the letter.
Rapid Communications
Papers representing concise and original studies of exceptional scientific importance will be considered as Rapid Communications upon the request of the author and with the approval of the Editor. This concept applies to basic scientific reports as well as clinical observations that point out new and very important pathogenetic insights, diagnostic developments, therapeutic advances or complications of therapy which require immediate recognition by the readers. These Rapid Communications should be limited to 15 double-spaced typewritten pages including tables, figures (two per page), and references. (Two figures count as one typed page.) It is anticipated that this process will take between two and four weeks. Reviewers are asked to supply the Editorial office with comments to the Editor and a definitive accept or reject decision for the manuscript in order to speed up the process of review and publication. If accepted, the paper would be scheduled for publication in the next available issue of the Journal. If a Rapid Communication is not accepted for publication, it may be resubmitted as a new original article for consideration through the standard review process. At the time of submission of a Rapid Communication, the author may indicate that if the manuscript is not accepted he/she would like the manuscript considered for review by the standard process. It will then be resubmitted for preliminary review.
The review process
Upon receipt of a complete manuscript submitted for publication, the Editor or Associate Editor will assign a number to the manuscript and immediately request reviews from 2 or 3 individuals with sufficient expertise in the area of interest. An e-mail version of the complete manuscript is required by the ESPGHAN Editorial office and may be requested by the NASPGHAN Editorial office to expedite review. If at all possible, reviewers suggested by the authors will be solicited. The reviews of the manuscript will suggest one of four dispositions - accept as is, accept with revisions, revise extensively and resubmit for review, do not accept. The corresponding author will be notified immediately of the results of review by letter, and, if revisions are required, copies of the reviewers suggestions and comments will be forwarded to the author. The decision of the Editors with respect to acceptance of the manuscript is final. Copies of the manuscripts not accepted and photographs will be returned to the authors upon request of the authors. Upon acceptance of a manuscript, the authors will be requested to supply the Editorial office with a floppy disk of the final version of the manuscript. Any errors in the published manuscript are the responsibility of the authors. After acceptance of a manuscript, 10-12 weeks will usually elapse before that manuscript is published in the Journal. Rapid Communications and News and Views articles will be subjected to expedited review, will not require revision and will thus be published more quickly. Questions regarding the status of a manuscript should be directed to the Editorial Assistant in the Editorial office to which the manuscript was submitted. The identity of manuscript reviewers will not be revealed to the authors unless the reviewer indicates his/her willingness to be identified in advance. Please check the "Instructions to Authors" section in each issue of Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition for more detailed instructions regarding manuscript submission. |
Editorial Board
From abnormal functions of the alimentary tract and its associated organs, including the salivary glands, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver - all of these subjects and more are covered in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. This journal provides a forum for original papers and reviews dealing with nutrition in normal and abnormal functions of the alimentary tract and its associated organs, including the salivary glands, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. Particular emphasis is on development and its relation to infant and childhood nutrition.
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Business Correspondence
Publisher
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Editorial Correspondence
ESPGHAN Editor
Jehan-François Desjeux, M.D.
Chaire de Biologie
Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers
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Fax: 33-1-40-27-2753
E-mail: jpgn@cnam.fr
NASPGHAN Editor
Judith M. Sondheimer, M.D.
The Children's Hospital
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Denver, CO 80218
Tel: 303-864-5520
Fax 303-864-5521
E-mail: JPGN@tchden.org
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