期刊名称：ANNALS OF DERMATOLOGY
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
Annals of Dermatology is published four times a year by the Korean Dermatological Association and is an official English publication of the Association.
Editorial correspondence and manuscripts for consideration of the Journal should be addressed to Editor in Chief, Korean Dermatological Association, #305 Seocho Nasan Suite Office 1330-16, Seocho-2-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-858, Korea. (Tel: 82-2-3473-0284, Fax: 82-2-3472-4203).
Authors should submit their manuscripts online.
(http://anndermatol.org or http://anndermatol.org/thesis/login.html) Business Communications, information on advertising, and questions about subscriptions, should be addressed to the Korean Dermatological Association, #305 Seocho Nasan Suite Office 1330-16, Seocho-2-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-858, Korea. (Tel: 82-2-3473-0284, Fax: 82-2-3472-4203)
Instructions to Authors
Preparation of Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be submitted online at the homepage of the Korean Dermatological Association (http://anndermatol.org/ or http://anndermatol.org/thesis/Login.html). All manuscripts must be written in proper and clear English. Authors should refer to "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts submitted to Biomedical Journals" (http://www.icmje.org). Submissions should be uploaded as Microsoft Word files plus separate figure and table files. If your figure files do not meet print-quality resolution, you will be contacted to provide pictures offline as well. Manuscripts should be prepared in double space on A4 size (210×297 mm) with a margin of at least 2.5 cm on all sides. Only a single font should be used and it must be standard 12 point. Revised manuscripts may be submitted online at the homepage (http://www.derma.or.kr) which must clearly indicate what alterations have been made in response to the reviewer's comments. Satisfactory reasons should be given for not marking a requested revision.
Except for review articles, the text of the manuscript should be numbered consecutively, beginning with the title page followed by an abstract; a list of key words; a main body including sections on introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, references and tables and/or illustrations.
Original Articles
Title Page: A by-line below the title should include each author's name with a single academic degree, institutional affiliation, city and zip code and country. A running title of not more than 50 characters including spaces must be furnished. Any information concerning the sources of financial support should also be placed in the foot note.
Abstracts and Key Words: The abstract should explain major findings, significance and the principal conclusion of the study in less than 200 words. Abstracts of the original articles should be organized as follows. :
Background: What is the major problem that prompted the study?
Objective: What is the purpose of the study?
Methods: How was the study done?
Results: What are the most important findings?
Conclusion: What is the single most important conclusion?
These headings must be assigned before each description. Abbreviations, if needed, should be kept to absolute minimum with proper identifications. Abstracts for case report may deviate from this format, but carry the same restrictions of word count. The key words (6 items or less) should be appended to the abstract in alphabetical order. For the selection of keywords, refer Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) in Index Medicus, or in internet site, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html
Introduction: Brief background, references to the most pertinent papers generally enough to inform readers, and relevant findings of others are described. The specific question to which the authors' particular investigation being studied, should also be described.
Materials and Methods: Explanation of the experimental methods should be concise but sufficient for replication by qualified investigators. Where previously published procedures are concerned, only new and significant modifications need complete explanation. The sources of special chemicals or preparations used should be given along with their locations (name of company, city and state, and country). Method of statistical analyses and criteria of significance level should be described. In Case Reports, case history or case description replace the Materials and Methods section as well as Results section.
Result: This section should include a concise textual description of the data presented in tables and/or figures. The Results and Discussion may be combined if by doing so, space is saved or the logical sequence of the manuscript is improved. Excessive repetition of table or figure contents should be avoided.
Discussion: The data should be interpreted concisely without repeating materials already presented in the Results section. Speculation is permitted, but it must be supported by the data presented by the authors and be the well founded.
Acknowledgment: All persons who have made substantial contribution, but who are not eligible as authors are named in acknowledgment.
Tables: Tables should be typed double-spaced, each on a separate page. The tables should be numbered and contain a brief specific title. The data presented in the table must be logically and clearly organized; it should be self-explanatory and should supplement, not duplicate the text. The Table's legend may include any pertinent notes and must include definitions of all abbreviations and acronyms that have been used in the Table. For footnotes, the following symbols should be used in this sequence: *, †, ‡, §,∥, ¶, **, ††, ‡‡, etc. Authors are obligated to indicate the significance of their observations by appropriate statistical analysis.
Illustrations (Figures): Figures may be submitted in electronic format. Images should be provided as JPG or GIF file less than 2M. The images need to be at least 300 DPI. Figures must be cited in the text and numbered in order of mention. The legends of illustration should be placed at the end of the manuscript and referred to as 'Fig.' followed by Arabic numbers. Type legends double-spaced. Symbols, arrows, or letters used in photographs should contrast with background. A legend for each light microscopic photograph should include name of stain and magnification. Electron microscopic photograph should have an internal scale marker. All kinds of figures may be reduced, enlarged or trimmed for publication by the Editor. If an illustration has been published previously, full credit to the original source must be given in the legend.
References: These should be numbered in the text in order of citation and the bibliography should be prepared in the same order. References from journals should include authors, title, name of the Journal, year, volume, and inclusive page numbers. When there are seven or more authors, list only the first six and add et al.. References cited in the text should indicate the last name(s) of the author(s). When there are more than three authors for each, only the last name of the first author followed by et al. should be indicated. References from chapter in books should include author(s), chapter title, editors, book title, edition, city of publication and publisher, year, and inclusive page numbers. References from books should include the above information with the omission of chapter title and editors.
Example of reference:
＜Journal Articles＞
Kim DH, Lee JD, Cho SH, Oh SJ. Clinical study of dermatologic disorders in patients with breast cancer. Korean J Dermatol 2004;42:1285-1293
Cho SH, Strickland I, Tomkinson A, Fehringer AP, Gelfand EW, Leung DYM. Preferential binding of Staphylococcus aureus to skin sites of Th2-mediated inflammation in a murine model. J Invest Dermatol 2001;116:658-663
＜Books＞
Odom RB, James WD, Berger TG. Andrew's diseases of the skin. 9th ed. Philadelphia: WB Sauders, 2000:69-76
＜Chapters in edited Books＞
Leung DYM, Eichenfield LF, Boguniewicz M. Atopic dermatitis. In: Freedberg IM, Eisen AZ, Wolff K, Austen KF, Goldsmith LA, Katz SI, editors. Fitzpatrick's dermatology in general medicine. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003: 1180-1194
＜Conference Proceedings＞
Yoon CH, Ro YS. A case of vesiculobullous Darier's disease. Korean J Dermatol 2004;42(Suppl. 1):149
Sohnle PG, Hahn BL, Fassel TA, Kushnaryov VM. Analysis of fluconazole's effects on Candida albicans viability during extended incubations. Proceedings of the 13th Congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology, 1997 Jun 8-13; Parma, Italy
＜In Press＞
Diem C, Runger TM. A novel plasmid shuttle vector for detection and analysis of microsatellite instability in cell lines. Mutat Res. In press 1998
Review Articles
Manuscripts include a Title page (with a running head), Abstract and Key words, Text, References, Tables, and Figures. The text is written in free style.
Short Reports
The sequence for a Brief Communication is Title page (including a running head), Abstract and Key words, Text, Acknowledgements, References, and Figure Legends. Tables and Figures are as additional files. All sections except the text are in the form described for original papers.
Text: The text is written without a heading and without sections, such as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, and without extra spacing between paragraphs.
Letters to the Editor
The sequence for a Letter to the Editor is Title page, Text, References, Names and Affiliations of authors. If needed, Tables and Figures can be included. The text is written without subdivision and without extra-spacing between paragraphs. A Letter to the Editor should not be longer than a printed page (approximately 3 pages with double spaces on an A4 format).
Permission
If any portion of a manuscript has been previously published, the original source must be acknowledged, and the written permission from the copyright holder to reproduce the material must be submitted.
Submission of Articles
Editorial correspondences and manuscripts for consideration for the Journal should be submitted online.
(http:// anndermatol.org/ or http://anndermatol.org/thesis/Login.html)
Business communications including information on advertising and questions about subscriptions should be addressed to the Korean Dermatological Association main office, #305, Seocho Nasan Suite Office 1330-16, Seocho-2-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-858, Korea (Tel: 82-2 3473-0284, Fax:82-2-3472-4203).
Author's Manuscript Check List
Double-spaced, with font size of 12-point and in an A4 page
The manuscript should be arranged in the order of title page, abstract and keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, references, tables and figure legends. All pages should be numbered consecutively starting from the title page.
The title page should include title, full name of author(s) and affiliation, address for correspondence (including telephone, fax numbers and E-mail address), running title (of fewer than 10 words), and footnotes if any.
Abstract in unstructured format within 200 words, and keywords in MeSH terms.
All table and figure numbers found in the text.
References listed in proper style as shown in the example above. Check that all references listed in the references section are cited in the text and vice versa.
Submitting
Log on to http://anndermatol.org/ or http://anndermatol.org/thesis/Login.html.
If you do not have an account, click on the Create Account. If you have an account, but don't know your password, click the Forgot Your Password. Otherwise, enter your Use ID and password into the boxes provided and click. At the welcome screen, click on Submit a Manuscript. And then, click New Submissions to submit a new manuscript and follow steps 1-5.
Step 1. Manuscript Type, Title and Abstract
Select manuscript type, and enter your title and abstract into the appropriate boxes. You can cut and paste from your document. If you need to insert a special character, click the Special Characters button. If you are submitting a manuscript that does not require an Abstract, please type N/A in the Abstract box.
Step 2. Authors and Institutions
Enter your co-authors information in the boxes under Add a New Author, then click Add to My Authors.
Step 3. File Upload
The manuscript file should not include author's name or name of organization where the author works. Upload and select the correct file designation for each. All images should be inserted into a PowerPoint file. Acceptable file formats are pdf, doc, and ppt, and each file should not be any bigger than 10MB in size.
Step 4. Preview
Review the information in the Preview chart for correctness; make changes as needed.
Confirmation of your submission will be noted. Please note if you have not completed a required step, you will not be able to submit your manuscript.
Step 5. Submit
Instructions for Submission of Revised Manuscripts
When you prepare a revised version of your manuscript, it is essential that you carefully follow the instructions given in the Editor's letter regarding preparation of the revision, in particular, preparation of the annotated copy. Failure to do so will cause a delay in the review of your revision and may result in return of the revision to you, without review, for proper preparation. Revisions received more than 3 months after requested may be sent for another review cycle, at the Editor's discretion. If a revision is not received within 6 months after requested, your file may be closed. Refer to the information below, as well as, the online form Revision Checklist under Instructions and Forms for submission of revised manuscripts.
Withdrawing Manuscripts After Submission
Corresponding authors who wish to withdraw a manuscript after it has been submitted to Annals must provide a letter that is signed by the corresponding author and indicate the corresponding author represents the wishes of all authors in withdrawing the manuscript. Manuscripts will not be withdrawn from consideration once they have been submitted until the journal office receives the request in writing. Manuscripts cannot be withdrawn after final acceptance by the journal except for reasons of scientific error or misconduct.
Responsibility for Published Information
Annals and the publisher are not responsible for statements made by any contributor. Authors are responsible for all statements made in the text, including editorial changes approved by the author. Authors should retain copies of all submitted material.
References
1. Callaham ML: Ann Emerg Med. 2003;41:82-89
2. Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), http://publicationethics.org.uk/
3. International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), http://www.icmje.org/
4. World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), http://www.wame.org/
Instructions to Authors
Instructionstoauthors.PDF
Editorial Board
Publisher
Kwang-Hoon LEE
(Yonsei University)
Editor in chief
Dongsik BANG
(Yonsei University)
Associate editors
Eun So LEE
(Ajou University)
Assistant editors
Joo Young ROH
(Gachon University)
Chul Jong PARK
(Catholic University)
Editorial Board
Moon Bum KIM
(Pusan National University )
Kyoung Chan PARK
(Seoul National University)
Sang Wook SON
(Korea University)
Seok Jong LEE
(Kyungpook National University)
Seung Chul LEE
(Chonnam National University)
Sang Hyun CHO
(Catholic University)
Soyun CHO
(Seoul National University)
Editorial Board(Intl)
Sewon KANG
(Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA)
Andrew BLAUVELT
(Oregon Health and Science University, USA)
Chee L. GOH
(National Skin Centre, Singapore)
Amrinder Jit KANWAR
(Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, INDIA)
Yoshiki MIYACHI
(Kyoto University, Japan)
Kim B. YANCEY
(University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA)
Christian VESTERGAARD
(Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark)
Xue-Jun ZHANG
(Anhui Medical University, CHINA)
Joseph ALCALAY
(Israel Society of Dermatology & Venereology, Israel)
Ertugrul H AYDEMIR
(Turkey Society of Dermatovenereology, Turkey)
Yahya DOWLATI
(Iranian Society of Dermatology, Iran)
Chua Sze HON
(Dermatological Society of Singapore)
Nopadon NOPPAKUN
(Dermatological Society of Thailand, Thailand)
Saut Sahat POHAN
(Indonesian Society of Dermatology & Venereology, Indonesia)
Jamil Ahmad SABRI
(Pakistan Association of Bangkok Alumni of Dermatology, Pakistan)
Vinod Kumar SHARMA
(Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venerologists and Leprologists)
Jaishree SHARAD
(Cosmetology Society of India)
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