The Journal of the Mexican Federation of Radiology and Imaging (JMeXFRI) is the official journal of the Federación Mexicana de Radiología e Imagen. The aim of JMeXFRI is to disseminate scientific knowledge and technological developments for innovation in Diagnosis and Therapeutic Imaging with a global impact.
The journal is published quarterly, four issues per year, in American English (print and digital) with original articles on basic and clinical aspects of modern radiology in an international context. The first issue was published in the first quarter of 2022. Articles undergo a rigorous, double-blind peer-review process. Publication of articles in JMeXFRI is free of charge and all published articles are open access.
Articles should be submitted via the journal´s website: https://publisher.jmexfri.permanyer.com
- Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Mauricio Figueroa Sanchez
- Email: editor@jmexfri.com
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Sections Types of publications
Editorial Ethics
Editorial Policy • Guidelines of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Language • English Editor Services |
Tables Figures • Images • Graphs References • Book of Citing Medicine • Journal abbreviations
Guidelines of Graphical Abstracts (GA) Authorship requirements • Changes authorship
Conflicts of interest
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SECTIONS
TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS
The JMeXFRI publishes: Full Research Articles, Pictorial Essays, Brief Research Articles, Technical Notes, In-Depth Reviews, Case Reports, Images in Radiology, and Editorials.
FULL RESEARCH ARTICLE
The article provides new insights or a new interpretation of research findings from original research in Diagnosis and Therapeutic Imaging. Systematic reviews with meta-analysis are included in this category; they represent a systematic integration of previous publications with a specific objective, and the search and selection of articles is made explicit; the results of two or more previously published research studies with similar designs are analyzed together.
The Full Research Article should be a maximum of 3000 words in total, from introduction to discussion, based on the following recommendations:
Title. The complete, long title should contain an image modality and disease(s). The long title may contain a maximum of 18 words, including articles, prepositions or conjunctions. Insert a short title of 45 characters including spaces. The short title is placed in the header of the pages of the published article (see examples published in JMeXFRI).
Abstract. Short and concise with the following structure: Introduction (one or two sentences) included objective(s), Material and Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Define abbreviations if used for the first time.
Keywords. Include 4 to 6 words the correspond to terms in the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) of the Index Medicus / Medline, available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh.
Introduction (recommended word count: 300 to 500). "What is known and what is not known" in terms of the new knowledge (Key message) provided by the original research, avoiding a detailed literature review.
The Key Message is defined, which is the interpretation of the main result that provides new knowledge, adds knowledge to what is known, or presents a new interpretation of what is known. The Key Message determines the content of all sections, including the title and objective. So, as soon as it is worth communicating the study results—the Key Message—the article should be written and published.
The introduction should be written in one, two or three paragraphs. The full meaning of an abbreviation should be defined at first mention in the text, regardless of whether it has already been used in the abstract. The last sentence should state the objective(s) of the study. Do not include tables or figures in the introduction.
Materials and Methods (suggested word count: 800 to 1000). Describe the study design and procedures in sufficient detail to make the text understandable; list participant characteristics and inclusion, non-inclusion, and exclusion criteria: you may include subsections with subheadings. Describe how informed consent was obtained; observational, retrospective studies with information from routine clinical care may not require informed consent. Indicate that the study has been approved by a research ethics committee and a research committee, and approval should be obtained from Biosafety Committee if the nature of the study requires it. New methods or procedures should be described in detail, while previously published methods should be briefly mentioned and the reference provided. Describe in detail the major sequences of imaging studies; e.g., for magnetic resonance imaging, the repetition time (TR), the echo time (TE); for computed tomography, with or without contrast, plane, the slice thickness, and the slice interval. Identify the equipment by name and manufacturer; specify city, state, and country. Use generic terms for: device, drug, and product. All measurements should be in international units. In the last paragraph of this section, describe the statistical analysis (subtitle); if software was used, indicate version, manufacturer, city, state, and country of manufacture. This section should not include results.
Results (suggested word count: 700 to 800). Clearly and concisely, in logical order in text, tables, and figures. Include the number of participants in the first paragraph; if possible, describe the reasons for excluding or not including cases. Use DECIR mnemonics for "Describe” "Emphasize” "Complete" "Interpret" and "Resume" to write the text of the data presented in tables and/or figures; use subheadings in this section as appropriate. Do not include information about materials and methods.
Discussion (recommended word count: 800 to 1000). Do not "discuss" data that were not described in the Results section. This section generally does not include tables and/or figures unless they are relevant.
Write a minimum of 5 paragraphs and a maximum of 7 paragraphs. In the first paragraph, present the result and new findings (key message) of the study. In this paragraph, the statement "This is the first study in the literature ..." or "The results of ... have not been previously reported" can be used to refer to the new findings presented after a complete and exhaustive literature search that gives the authors confidence to make this statement.
In the second, third, and fourth paragraphs (this last paragraph is optional), the results should be compared with those of other authors based on the mnemonic KNOWS, which stands for: Knowledge prevalent, New findings, Other published studies, Wise reasoning, and Scientific posture. In the penultimate paragraph, always describe the strengths and limitations of the study. In the last paragraph, include a subtitle “Conclusion”; draw a conclusion based on the main result and new knowledge (key message) of the study and their implications, and/or recommendations for future studies.
References (maximum 30). List them in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text; see specific characteristics below. In the case of a systematic review with meta-analysis, the number may be higher.
Supplementary information. If the authors consider it useful to include additional material to avoid an excessive number of tables, figures, or references in the main text, this will be published in the digital version of the journal. The supplementary information should be numbered, e.g., Table S1, S2... or Figure S1, S2… or Formula/Equation S1, S2.
Graphical Abstract. The graphical Abstract (GA) is a visual representation that provides a concise summary of the main findings and significance of an original research article. See its specific characteristics below.
PICTORIAL ESSAY
The study provides insights into the state of the art in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Imaging based on clinical outcomes and/or clinicopathologic correlations. Statistical analysis is not required. The Pictorial Essay should be a maximum of 3000 words in total, from introduction to conclusion. (see examples published in JMeXFRI).
Graphical Abstract. The graphical Abstract (GA) is a visual representation that provides a concise summary of the main findings and significance of an original research article. See its specific characteristics below.
Keywords. Include 4 to 6 words the correspond to terms in the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) of the Index Medicus / Medline, available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh.
BRIEF RESEARCH ARTICLE
Presents new findings or a new interpretation of original diagnostic or therapeutic imaging research. Statistical analysis is required. The Brief Research Article should be a maximum of 2000 words from introduction to discussion.
• Abstract: 200 words maximum, unstructured
• Introduction: 200 to 300 words
• Material and methods: 400 to 600 words
• Results: 400 to 600 words
• Discussion: 600 to 800 words
• References: maximum 15
• Table: maximum 2
• Figures: maximum 4
The recommendations for the structure and content of each section from introduction to discussion are the same as for the Full Research Article. Write the discussion in 5 paragraphs. In the first, paragraph, present the result and new findings (key message) of the study. In the last paragraph, include a subtitle “Conclusion”. Draw a conclusion based on the main result and new knowledge (key message) of the study and its implications, and/or recommendations for future studies.
Graphical Abstract. The graphical Abstract (GA) is a visual representation that provides a concise summary of the main findings and significance of an original research article. See its specific characteristics below.
Keywords: include 4 to 6 corresponding to the terms of the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) of Index Medicus/ Medline, available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh.
TECHNICAL NOTE
New procedures, devices or modifications of known procedures are included for educational purposes. Statistical analysis is not required. Technical notes should be a maximum of 2000 words from introduction to conclusion (see examples published in JMeXFRI).
Graphical Abstract. The graphical Abstract (GA) is a visual representation that provides a concise summary of the main findings and significance of an original research article. See its specific characteristics below.
IN-DEPTH REVIEW
Up-to-date information on a particular topic in Diagnosis and Therapeutic Imaging, placing it in the context current of the state of knowledge, and perspectives of a field written by expert authors and usually at the invitation of the journal editor, although authors may also submit proposals. This type includes clinical and radiological correlation; radiological and pathological correlation; and clinical, radiological and pathological correlation articles.
The review article should be between 4500 and 6000 words, from introduction to conclusion, based on the following recommendations:
• Abstract: unstructured, maximum 200 words
• Introduction to the conclusion: 4500-6000 words
• References: maximum 80
• Tables: maximum 6
• Figures: maximum 12
For previously published tables or figures, permission must be obtained for reproduction in print and digital form. In some cases, a fee is charged for reproduction permission: Proof of permission must be provided when submitting the manuscript to JMeXFRI.
If the number of tables, figures or references exceeds the recommended limit, they may be included as supplementary information in the digital version of the journal.
Keywords: Include 4 to 6 words corresponding to terms from the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) of Index Medicus / Medline, available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh.
CASE REPORT
Presents new or atypical imaging findings of a common disease or unusual associations between pathologies; imaging findings in a rare disease or new diagnostic or therapeutic radiologic modality. The Case Report may be presented for teaching purposes, to provide new knowledge, or to reinterpret prevalent knowledge. Maximum of 5 authors.
The Case Report should be a maximum of 1200 words total, from introduction to discussion, based on the following recommendations:
• Abstract: unstructured, maximum 200 words
• Introduction: 200 to 300 words
• Case description and imaging findings: 400 to 600 words
• Discussion: 400 to 600 words
• References: maximum 15
• Table: maximum one
• Figures: maximum 4
The title always includes “case report”. The introduction should include "What is known and what is not known" in relation to the new knowledge (key message) provided by the case report. Usually is enough one or two paragraphs, avoiding a detailed literature review. The full meaning of an abbreviation should be defined at first mention in the text, regardless of whether it has already been used in the abstract. The last sentence of the introduction should state the objective(s) of the case report. Do not include tables or figures in the introduction.
The case description should contain information about the patient, chief complaint, relevant history, physical examination, and diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedure. Consider a table or figures linking the assessment, diagnoses, and interventions and/or treatments. The imaging features description should highlight relevant findings. Include follow-up and clinical outcome. Write the discussion in at least 4 and no more than 5 paragraphs based on the relevant medical literature with references. In the first paragraph, present the main message of the case report. In the penultimate paragraph, you may describe the strengths and limitations of the case. In the last paragraph, include a "Conclusion" subtitle. Draw a conclusion based on the main message of the case report and its implications. Inclusion of patient perspective and informed consent is optional.
Keywords: include 4 to 6 words that correspond to terms from the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) of Index Medicus / Medline, available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh. Always include the term "case report".
IMAGES IN RADIOLOGY
Presentation of images with relevant and/or new finding(s) of the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Imaging with a maximum of 200 words, up to two figures and three authors. The title should include the type of imaging modality presented. The caption should describe relevant clinical information. Data that could identify the patient should be removed from the figures. The inclusion of references (3 to 5) is optional.
EDITORIAL
Expert opinion on a current/controversial topic or article published in the same issue of the journal in which the editorial appears. Usually by invitation of the editor with a maximum of two authors. Editorial should be a minimum of 1200 and a maximum of 1500 words; abstracts, tables, figures, and keywords are not included. References are optional (maximum 7).
SYNOPSIS OF PUBLICATIONS
The following are the recommended characteristics of scientific publications in the JMeXFRI:
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Abstract: Maximum number of words |
Maximum number of references |
Maximum Tables and/or Figures |
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3000 | 250 | 30 | 6 Tables / 8 Figures |
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2000 | 200 | 15 | 2 Tables / 4 Figures |
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4500 - 6000 | 200 | 80c | 6 Tables / 12 Figures |
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1200 | 200 | 15 | One Table / 4 Figures |
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200 | No required | Optional ≤ 5 | 2 Figures |
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1200 - 1500 | No required | Optional ≤ 7 | No required |
aFor prospective clinical trials, include protocol registration number, e.g., on platform: www.clinicaltrials.gob.
b Systematic review/meta-analysis: 4000 words.
a,c,dA larger number may be provided in the journal´s digital format as supplementary information.
In exceptional cases, the Editorial Committee will consider reviewing manuscripts with characteristics other than those recommended. Please state the type of article in the front page, above the title.
It is recommended to consult the reporting guidelines according to the type of study: randomized trials (CONSORT); observational studies (STROBE); diagnostic/prognostic studies (STARD); systematic reviews (PRISMA); case reports (CARE); survey studies (CROSS) among other available guidelines on the website: www.equator-network.org
EDITORIAL ETHICS
The JMeXFRI adheres to the "Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly work in Medical Journals" of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (http://www.icmje.org) and the Committee for Publication Ethics (COPE) (http://publicationethics.org/resources/code-conduct) to define potential conflicts of interest, subjects' rights to privacy and confidentiality, and the rights of human and animal subjects. Please, fill in the ethical disclosures from https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/# and send it in your submission.
For observational, retrospective studies with information registered during routine clinical care, it may not be necessary to obtain informed consent. Similarly, informed consent is not required for the publication of radiographs, ultrasound images, brain scans, and other imaging data. For experimental studies involving animals, an animal welfare statement should be provided.
Recommendations to avoid plagiarism (brief version, see full version here)
The Real Academia de la Lengua (RAE) defines plagiarism as copying the ideas or works of others and passing them off as one's own. Regardless of whether it is intentional or not, it is considered a bad practice; that calls into question academic honesty and integrity and compromises research.
The following are recommendations for avoiding plagiarism to ensure the ethical principles of authors and the quality of academic content:
• Cite the sources used, whether it is written work or visual material.
• Provide references to new findings that are not yet recognized as established knowledge and accepted by the scientific community.
• Cite and reference the content.
• Use quotation marks for sentences that are quoted verbatim and add them to the citation.
• It is recommended to paraphrase only when necessary and always include references. Proper citation means that you paraphrase the concept according to the author's understanding and vocabulary.
• When dealing with ideas or concepts that are difficult for the author to understand and express, an in-text citation can be made; use the appropriate quotation marks and citations.
• Do not "copy and paste" text.
• For previously published tables and figures, permission must be obtained for reproduction. In some cases, a fee will be charged for permission to reproduce. Proof of permission must be provided when submitting the manuscript to JMeXFRI.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) does not meet the criteria for authorship.
• Authors submitting a manuscript to JMeXFRI are responsible for its content, including the use of generative AI with correct citation of all sources.
• The author must provide a clear description of the content created with generative AI, including the name of the model or tool, version and extension numbers, and vendor. We use a reliable plagiarism checker for the review.
EDITORIAL POLICY
The JMeXFRI is committed to maintaining the integrity of scientific publications in accordance with COPE. The manuscript must be original and must not have been published in whole or in part in any form or language. It should not be submitted simultaneously to multiple journals for publication. The manuscript should present the information clearly and honestly and avoid inappropriate manipulation of data or images. Where appropriate, authors should ensure that they have permission to use figures, tables, software, questionnaires, surveys, or scales. Proof of permission must be provided when submitting the manuscript to JMeXFRI.
Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Research, Writing and Publishing Scientific Articles in JMeXFRI (brief version, see full version here)
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) refers to AI that not only analyzes data or acts as an expert, but also generates new content. The value of generative AI for academic writing should be developed based on best practices for the responsible use of generative AI as an assistant that supports various aspects of research protocols and the writing and editing of a scientific manuscript.
To ensure transparency and reproducibility, researchers must treat anything produced by generative AI just as they would do with any other source of information to avoid scrutiny and misconduct. The American Psychological Association (APA) and the Chicago Manual of Style have recommended a generative AI citation format.
There should be a clear description of the content created and the name of the model or tool AI, the version and extension numbers and the manufacturer. Authors must take responsibility for the integrity of the content created by these models and tools.
AI, machine learning and algorithmic tools in general do not meet the criteria for authorship. Above all, it cannot take responsibility for the content or be held accountable for it. Generative AI does not meet the criteria for authorship according to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).
In JMeXFRI it is not allowed to use generative AI for the generation of images, figures or tables. Authors submitting a manuscript to JMeXFRI are responsible for its content, including the use of generative AI with correct citation of all sources.
LANGUAGE
The JMeXFRI is published in American English in print and digital formats: manuscripts should be submitted in English. Please write your text in correct American English.
English Language Editor Services
Authors whose native language is not English are advised to seek professional English language editing services before submitting the manuscript. Below is a list of service providers who offer English language proofreading. JMeXFRI does not endorse or take responsibility for any of these providers.
They can help translate from another language into English and proofread the manuscript to eliminate possible grammatical or spelling errors and improve the syntax and readability of the manuscript:
American Journal Experts
Bioscience Editing Solutions
BioScience Writers
Charlesworth Author
Services Edanz Editing
Editage
International Science Editing
JournalEdit
ManuscriptEdit.com
ScienceDocs
Wordvice
A manuscript submitted to JMeXFRI by authors whose native language is not English should be accompanied by a CERTIFICATE from a professional English-language editor. On the other hand, authors whose native language is English but who feel that their manuscript may need to be revised to eliminate possible grammatical or spelling errors and to conform to correct scientific English should consult an English language expert before submitting the manuscript to avoid delays in peer review/printing. Please note that the use of a language editor does not guarantee acceptance by JMeXFRI. In special cases and upon request upon of the authors to the Editor-in-Chief, JMeXFRI will evaluate manuscripts in Spanish. If the quality of that manuscript is excellent, authors will be assisted in translating it into English.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
In Full Research Articles, Brief Research Articles and Systematic Reviews with Metanalysis, statistical analysis should be included in the last paragraph of the Material and Methods section. It is recommended that a statistical expert perform the analysis and describe what statistical tests were used and on what data. Define the significant p-value; the exact p-value should be specified unless it is 0.001; the smallest p-value to specify is 0.001 and the largest is 0.99. When describing frequencies and percentages, specify the numerator and denominator, e.g., 20 (66.7%) out of 30 cases; include only one decimal and round down the percentage if it is equal to or less than 0.4, e.g., 36.34 round down to 36.3 and up if it is equal to or greater than 0.5, e.g., 36.35 round up to 36.4. Use two digits when describing the values for area under the curve, intraclass correlation coefficient, and kappa; sensitivity and specificity should be reported as percentages. Describe the statistical program used, including version, manufacturer, city, state, and country.
ABBREVIATIONS
Define these when first mentioned. It is recommended to use abbreviations commonly used in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Imaging.
TABLES
These are presented as editable text (Word) and inserted at the end of the manuscript. Be sure that the data and information in the tables and in the text of the manuscript are identical. Tables should be cited in the text in consecutive numerical order. Each table should contain information that allows complete and correct interpretation without reference to the text:
• Number tables with Arabic numerals, e.g., Table 1, Table 2.
• Tables should include a title that describes the information presented.
• It is recommended that horizontal lines be double spaced with no borders (see examples in published articles in the JMeXFRI).
• Vertical lines should be avoided .
• Each column of the table should have a heading.
• Abbreviations used in tables must be described in the footer of the table.
• Footnotes should be below the body of the table, including p-values and other statistical data, if applicable.
For previously published Tables, permission must be obtained for reproduction in print and digital formats. In some cases, a reproduction permission fee is charged. Proof of permission must be provided when submitting the manuscript to JMeXFRI.
FIGURES: IMAGES AND GRAPHS
This term includes images such as radiographs and all imaging modalities, pictures, anatomical pieces, histologic microphotographs, photographs, diagrams, drawings and schematics. The term figures are also used for graphs to demonstrate numerical data and are usually presented as bar, line or pie graphs. A distinction is made between images or graphs, as the requirements for both are different.
Figures (images and graphs) should be labeled with Arabic numerals and cited in the text in consecutive numerical order as they appear in the manuscript, e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2. Submit each figure in a separate file (label it with the appropriate number) in the original format in which it was created as follows:
Images: TIFF, JPEG, PNG or BMP format. TIFF is preferred over JPEG: color or grayscale images (halftone images) with a resolution of at least 300 dpi/ppp. If possible 600 dpi/ppp. Color artwork should be sent as RGB (8 bits per channel).
Graphs: Word, PowerPoint, or Excel
• Figures can contain several images (maximum 9 images per figure) or graphs.
• Figures with multiple fields (images or graph) should be labeled with capital letters for each image (A, B or C) in the upper left margin (see examples in the articles published in JMeXFRI).
• The size of the capital letters in all images (Figures) should be the same. The Helvetica 14 font is recommended.
• There should be a thin white line between the images (see examples in the articles published in JMeXFRI).
• Use color for graphics.
• The font size should vary only slightly within the figure and should be 11 or 12 points. The font should be Arial, Helvetica or Times new roman.
• Avoid effects such as shading or letter outlines.
• Identify relevant elements in figures with grayscale or color arrows, arrowheads, dotted arrows, asterisks or dashed arrows, whichever is most appropriate (see examples in published articles in the JMeXFRI). They must be proportional to the size of the images. Use white or glowing arrows on a dark background or black arrows on a light background. It is recommended to use a colored frame that contrasts with the color of the arrow, for example a black frame for white arrows.
• The text of the legend should be included in the manuscript after the references with the subtitle "Figure Legends." begin with the term "Figure" and the corresponding number and continue with a clear and complete description on the interpretation of the figure, independent of the text of the manuscript: the units of the (x)- and (y)-axis should be given. Define all abbreviations in each figure and indicate the units.
• The font for the legend should be Arial, Helvetica, or Times new roman in 12 point double-spaced (similar to the manuscript).
• Abbreviations used in figures must be described in the footer of the legend. Do not use superscript to identify abbreviations.
• All imaging modalities described in the manuscript must be illustrated.
• Case presentation should be shown in individual images of each patient; legend should include age and sex; plane, type of image (imaging modality such as CT, MRI) and contrast/no contrast should be indicated.
• Adjustments to brightness, contrast, or color balance are acceptable as long as they do not obscure or remove visible information from the original image.
• If non-linear adjustments (such as changes to gamma parameters) are made, they should be indicated in the caption. On the other hand, images should not be enlarged, darkened, moved, removed, or have elements added. Manipulations with fraudulent intent are not acceptable and are a violation of scientific ethics.
For previously published Figures, permission must be obtained for reproduction in print and digital formats. In some cases, a reproduction permission fee is charged: Proof of permission must be provided when submitting the manuscript to JMeXFRI.
REFERENCES
These are formatted in accordance with the "Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly work in Medical Journals" by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (http://www.icmje.org). References are given in superscript Arabic numerals in the text, consecutively and in the order of their first appearance. The reference number is inserted before the last punctuation mark, comma, semicolon or colon. Similarly, the reference number in Tables and/or Figures must be given in the order in which they appear. Text references repeated in tables and/or figures must match the number assigned.
Only published articles should be cited; authors are responsible for the accuracy of references. For citations with multiple authors (7 or more), give only the first 6 authors, followed by et al. after the name of the sixth author; for 6 or fewer authors, give all authors. Include the DOI with full link in the reference list (e.g., "doi: abc"): see below for some examples.
Reference to a research article:
Park SJ, Lim JW, Ko YT, Lee DH, Yoon Y, Oh JH. Diagnosis of pelvic congestion syndrome using transabdominal and transvaginal sonography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2004;182(3):683-688. doi: 10.2214/ajr.182.3.1820683.
Morotti A, Boulouis G, Dowlatshahi D, Li Q, Shamy M, Salman RA, et al. Intracerebral haemorrhage expansion: definitions, predictors, and prevention. Lancet Neurol. 2023; 22(2): 159-171. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(22)00338-6.
Expert Panel on Women’s Imaging, Maturen KE, Akin EA, Dassel M, Deshmukh SP, Dudiak KM, Henrichsen TL, et al. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Postmenopausal Subacute or Chronic Pelvic Pain. J Am Coll Radiol. 2018;15(11S): S365-S372. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2018.09.023.
Book reference:
Contreras AM, Ochoa-Jiménez RJ. Guide to Writing Original Articles in Health Sciences. 1st ed. Ediciones de la Noche; Guadalajara, Mexico. 2012.
Reference to a book chapter:
Contreras AM, Ochoa-Jiménez RJ. Anatomy of the Discussion. In: Guía de Redacción de Artículos Originales en Ciencias de la Salud. 1st edition. Ediciones de la Noche. Guadalajara, Mexico. 2012, pp. 214-231.
References. Consulting the book Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers [Internet]. 2nd ed. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK7256/.
Journal Abbreviations. Journal names should be abbreviated according to the "List of Abbreviations of Words for Titles"; see https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/journals.
Guidelines for the creation and publication of graphical abstracts (GA) (brief version, see full version here)
The graphical abstract (GA) is a visual representation that provides a concise summary of the key findings and significance of an original scientific research article: Full Research Articles, Pictorial Essays, Brief Research Articles, Technical Notes, and Systematic reviews with meta-analysis.
They serve as a quick and engaging way for readers to grasp the key message of the research article. The relevant aspects of the GA are clarity, readability, structure and font, visual elements, consistency with the article, conciseness, engagement, accessibility, adherence to JMeXFRI style, file format and resolution. In the full version you will find all complete information on the guidelines for creating and publishing GAs.
AUTHORSHIP REQUIREMENTS
To be listed as an author, a participant must meet ALL FOUR requirements approved by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE):
• Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work; AND
• Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content; AND
• Final approval of the version to be published; AND
• Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Contributions from anyone who does not meet the criteria for authorship should be listed, with permission from the contributor, in an Acknowledgments section. Prior to submitting the article all authors should agree on the order in which their names will be listed in the manuscript.
Changes to authorship
Authors are expected to consider carefully the list and order of authors before submitting their manuscript and provide the definitive list of authors at the time of the original submission. Any addition, deletion or rearrangement of author names in the authorship list should be made only before the manuscript has been accepted and only if approved by the journal Editor. To request such a change, the Editor must receive the following from the corresponding author: (a) the reason for the change in author list and (b) written confirmation (e-mail, letter) from all authors that they agree with the addition, removal or rearrangement. In the case of addition or removal of authors, this includes confirmation from the author being added or removed.
Only in exceptional circumstances will the Editor consider the addition, deletion or rearrangement of authors after the manuscript has been accepted. While the Editor considers the request, publication of the manuscript will be suspended. If the manuscript has already been published in an online issue, any requests approved by the Editor will result in a corrigendum.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
All potential conflicts of interest should be explicitly disclosed. Editors decide when it is appropriate to disclose information submitted by authors about potential conflicts of interest. All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could be viewed as inappropriately influencing (bias) their work.
All sources of financial support for the conduct of the research and/or preparation of the article should be disclosed, as should the role of the sponsor(s), if any, in study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; and in the decision to submit the article for publication. If the funding source(s) had no such involvement then this should be stated.
Examples of potential conflicts of interest which should be disclosed include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Authors must complete the ethical responsibilities here https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
FUNDING
Authors should describe what role, if any, the sponsor of the study played in the design of the study, the collection of information, the analysis and interpretation of the data, the writing of the article, and the decision to publish. Biases that may occur when sponsors are involved in the research are similar to other methodologic biases. Editors may recommend that information about sponsor involvement be included in the Materials and Methods section. Editors may reject a manuscript if the sponsor(s) claim control over the authors' right to publish the article.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
They should be on the title page. they should include the names of people who supported the study but do not meet the authorship criteria. Financial support and in-kind contributions to the development of the study are also acknowledged in this section. It is very important that the resources provided by the public institutions or government agencies that contributed to the development of the research study, including training programs for the personnel conducting the research activities, are acknowledged in this section, such as the Conacyt programs in Mexico.
SUGGEST/EXCLUDE REVIEWERS
If possible, suggest potential reviewers for the manuscript; include their name and email address. Authors should ensure that the proposed reviewers are independent and not associated with the article in any way, or that the reviewers are members of the same working team or individuals working at the same institution. The decision on the selection of proposed reviewers will be made by the Editor. It is also recommended to propose the exclusion of certain reviewers with potential conflicts of interest.
STRUCTURE OF THE MANUSCRIPT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Full Research Articles, Brief Research Articles, Systematic Reviews, Metaanalysis, Pictorial Essays and Technical Notes
Use Arial, Helvetica, or Times Roman font for the text in 12-point font and automatic page numbering in Word format: double-spaced with justified left margin and unjustified right margin. The following is an example of the documents that should be included:
Cover letter. Addressed to the Editor-in-Chief of JMeXFRI, signed by the corresponding author with whom the manuscript is proposed for publication. Describe the novel contribution to scientific knowledge (key message) that the publication offers to modern radiology in a global context. It should be mentioned that the article has not been previously published and is not in the review phase in another journal.
Approval letter for the final version. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript: except for manuscripts with only one author. The corresponding author must confirm that the order of authors is correct. Prior to submitting the article all authors should agree on the order in which their names will be listed in the manuscript. Changes in authorship by adding or deleting authors and/or changes in corresponding author and/or changes in author order are not possible after a manuscript has been accepted.
Conflict of interest letter. Include the conflict-of-interest statement of all authors. Any personal or financial relationship with individuals or organizations that could influence the presentation and/or partial interpretation of the study should be declared. If there is no conflict of interest, the authors should include the following legend: "The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest." The conflict-of-interest statement should also appear on the title page. Authors are responsible for the truthfulness of the declarations made. Authors must complete the ethical responsibilities here https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
Assignment of Rights letter: must be sent with the signature of all authors when submitting the manuscript to JMeXFRI.
Title Page. The full, long title should include an image modality and disease: please state the type of article, above the title. Include a short title of 45 characters including spaces. Include name(s) and surname(s), and affiliation(s) of the author(s) and where the work was performed, including department, institution, city, state, and country. Only one name will be published extended, if you have several, please choose which one (M. Isabel Garcia-Perez or Maria I. Garcia-Perez). Surnames if more than one, will be separated by a hyphen. Names, surnames, departments, institutions, cities and countries without accents. If the author(s)' institution has changed from the location where the study was conducted, provide the current address. Indicate affiliations in lowercase, superscript, immediately following the author's name and preceding the appropriate affiliation. Provide the 16-digit ORCID of the first and second author. The contributions of each author should be listed according to the authorship requirements described earlier. Indicate the corresponding author responsible for communication at all stages of review and publication of the manuscript; include telephone number, e-mail, and complete mailing address. Contact information should be kept up to date by the corresponding author; ensure that the names of all authors are complete and spelled correctly and that addresses and affiliations are up to date. Include here the acknowledgements to people and/or institutions.
Manuscript. The sections included in the manuscript depend on the nature of the article, as described previously. Each section should be at the top of the page and the lines should be numbered consecutively in the left margin: Front page with full title and short title; please state the type of article in the front page, above the title. Please do not include names of the authors or the location where the study was conducted to maintain anonymity during peer review; abstract; keywords; introduction; material and methods; results; discussion, references, figure legends and tables. Figures should be sent in separate files in the format previously indicated. At the end of the manuscript and before the references describe funding, conflicts of interest, compliance with ethical standards (protection of persons, confidentiality of data, right to privacy, informed consent, and use of artificial intelligence (see examples published in JMXFRI). Authors must complete the ethical responsibilities here https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
Graphical Abstract. It must be prepared on the basis of the Guidelines for the creation and publication of graphical abstracts (GAs). It must be sent after acceptance of the manuscript based on the characteristics of the accepted version (see examples published in JMeXFRI).
Case Reports and Images in Radiology
Adhere to the previously described recommendations for formatting manuscript text, figure legends, tables, and figures, The sections included in the manuscript depend on the nature of the article, as described previously. Each section should be at the top of the page and the lines should be numbered consecutively in the left margin. Front page with full title and short title; please state the type of article in the front page, above the title. Please do not include names of the authors to maintain anonymity during peer review; abstract; keywords; introduction; case description, imaging findings and discussion; funding, conflict of interest, compliance with ethical standards (protection of individuals, confidentiality of data, right to privacy and informed consent), references, figure legends and tables. Figures should be sent in separate files in the format previously indicated.
Documents attached to the manuscript include (see description above): Title page, Cover Letter, Final Manuscript Approval Letter for the final manuscript version (It the paper has two or more authors), Conflict of Interest Letter, and Assignment of Rights Letter. At the end of the manuscript and before the references describe funding, conflicts of interest, compliance with ethical standards (protection of individuals, confidentiality of data, right to privacy, informed consent, and use of artificial intelligence (see examples published in JMXFRI). Authors must complete the ethical responsibilities here https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
In-Depth Reviews
Adhere to the previously described recommendations for formatting manuscript text, figure legends, tables, and figures, as well as the specifications for each type of manuscript that apply. Figures should be sent in separate files in the format previously indicated. Documents attached to the manuscript include (see description above): Frontal page, Cover Letter, Final Manuscript Approval Letter for the final manuscript version (It the paper has two or more authors), Conflict of Interest Letter and Assignment of Rights Letter.
At the end of the manuscript and before the references describe funding, conflicts of interest, compliance with ethical standards (protection of individuals, confidentiality of data, right to privacy, informed consent, and use of artificial intelligence (see examples published in JMXFRI). Authors must complete the ethical responsibilities here https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
Editorials
Adhere to the previously described recommendations for formatting manuscript text, figure legends, tables, and figures, as well as the specifications for each type of manuscript. Documents attached to the manuscript include(see description above): Frontal page, Cover Letter, Final Manuscript Approval Letter for the final manuscript version (It the paper has two or more authors), Conflict of Interest Letter and Assignment of Rights Letter. At the end of the manuscript and before the references describe funding, conflicts of interest, compliance with ethical standards (protection of individuals, confidentiality of data, right to privacy, informed consent, and use of artificial intelligence (see examples published in JMXFRI). Authors must complete the ethical responsibilities here https://www.permanyer.com/formulario-responsabilidades/#
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Authors may submit additional material (applications, images, or audio files). The text of the manuscript should explicitly mention the material, similar to figures and tables. Number the files sequentially; submit the material with the manuscript and provide a brief description for each file. If you need to make changes to the supplemental material at any point in the process, you must submit a new, updated file with the corrections. Disable the "Change Control" tool in Microsoft Office files or they will show up when published. Provide a short legend describing the content of each supplementary material.
Audio, video and animations. Aspect ratio: 16: 9 or 4: 3. Maximum file size: 25 G. Minimum video duration: 1 second. Supported file formats: avi, wmv, mp4, mov, m2p, mp2, mpg, mpeg, flv, mxf, mts, m4v, 3gp.
• Texts and presentations. Send material in PDF format; .doc or .ppt files are not suitable for long-term survival.
• Spreadsheets. Must be sent as .csv or .xlsx files (MS Excel).
• Specialized formats. It is possible to include special formats such as .pdb (chemical),.wrl (VRML), .nb (Mathematica notebook), and .tex.
• Multiple documents can be sent as .zip or .gz files.
CHECKLIST BEFORE MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
The manuscript should be reviewed for the following items prior to submission to JMeXFRI.
• Designate a corresponding author and provide contact information (mailing address and email address).
• Files: The manuscript should include the list of keywords. All tables with titles, subtitles and footnotes. The figures and their corresponding legends. Include the description of Supplementary Files (if applicable).
• Spelling and grammatical correction of the manuscript in American English.
• Ensure that all citations in the text are included in the reference list and vice versa.
• Obtain necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material.
• Include a conflict-of-interest statement, even if there is no conflict of interest to declare.
• If possible, provide suggestions for reviewers, including their contact information.
ONLINE SUBMISSION
Submissions to the JMeXFRI should be made entirely online. You will be guided step-by-step through the process of uploading your files. All correspondence, including notification of the editor's decision and request for revisions, will be sent via email, so no paper documents are required.
Manuscripts should be uploaded to the following website: https://publisher.jmexfri.permanyer.com
The corresponding author will receive information about the manuscript peer review process via the email address provided.
PROCEDURE AFTER MANUSCRIPT ACCEPTANCE
The corresponding author will be emailed a link to the galley proof of the article in PDF format or with the PDF file itself attached. The galley proof should be reviewed in detail for format, editing, content, and accuracy of the text and tables and figures. Revisions to the galley proof are the responsibility of the corresponding author. Corrections to the galley proof must be sent to the JMeXFRI editorial manager within 48 hours of receipt. Substantial changes to the content of the article, e.g., new results, title, or authorship, cannot be made without the approval of the Editor. After online publication, changes can only be made in the form of an erratum linked to the article.
ONLINE PUBLICATION
The article will be published online (www.jmexfri.com) upon receipt of the corrected galley proof and Letter of Assignment of Rights; this is the first official publication cited with the DOI; after publication of the printed version, the article may also be cited with issue and page number.
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