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Article Publication Policy

EDITORIAL POLICY Scope of the Journal The Philippine Heart Center Journal is devoted to the publication of original articles related to cardiovascular diseases and allied fields. The scope of articles includes original publications, editorials, current reviews, meta-analysis, critically appraisal (CATs) and case reports. General Policies Contributions are reviewed by a group of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and physicians of allied specialties with recognized academic and clinical expertise. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two reviewers and may be edited for scientific accuracy and clarity. Statements and opinions expressed in articles and communications are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or publisher. Neither the publisher nor the editor guarantee any product or service advertised in the publication. No part of the articles and communications published in the journal may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Copyright Release and Authorship Responsibilities All manuscripts must be accompanied by the following statements signed by all authors. 1. The undersigned author(s) transfer(s), assign(s) or otherwise convey(s) all copyright ownership of the manuscript [title of article] to the Philippine Heart Center Journal in the event the work is published. The undersigned author(s) attest(s) that the article is original in form and substance and is not under consideration by another journal. 2. The undersigned author(s) certifies (certify) that I (we) have participated to a sufficient degree in the design of this work, analysis of data, and the writing of the manuscript, and that I (we) am (are) taking responsibility for its contents. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement All authors are requested to disclose any relationship with an individual or organization with direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript, because a perceived or real conflict of interest may otherwise arise. Disclosure of such relationship will be held in confidence during the review process of the work if accepted for publication. Disclosure of financial interest will appear as an annotation to the published manuscript. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION Manuscripts and all communications to the Editor should be addressed to: Alexander A. Tuazon, MD Editor-in-Chief Philippine Heart Center Journal 9th Floor, Medical Arts Building Philippine Heart Center East Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines Submitting the manuscript in the correct format will expedite the reviewing process and obviate undue delay in publication. Please adhere to the following requirements: General Guidelines One original and two duplicate manuscripts and three full sets of tables and labelled illustrations should be submitted to the above address. The Editorial Office will be responsible for the proper handling of manuscripts so that confidentiality is preserved. Manuscripts and figures will be returned only upon the written request of the authors. Please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope for this purpose. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced throughout (including title page, abstract, text, references, tables and legends) one side only on 22 x 28 cm (8 1/2 x 11 inches) opaque bond paper with 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) margins all around. The manuscript should be arranged as follows: 1. Title page 2. Abstract page 3. Text 4. Acknowledgement (if any) 5. References 6. Figures and legends 7. Tables Number the pages consecutively on the upper right corner beginning with the title page. Title Page The title page must contain: 1. Title of the article 2. Names of authors plus highest academic degree of each 3. Each author’s official academic and/or clinical title and institutional affiliation 4. Name and address of the institution/s where the research work was conducted 5. Name, address and telephone/fax number of the author to whom correspondence should be sent Abstract All original articles must contain an abstract of not more than 250 words. The abstract should include statements on the background, objectives, method of study, results and conclusion. Abstracts for case reports should be shorter (75-80 words). Include several (3-7) keywords to assist in cross-indexing the article. Text Generally, the text should be organized as follows: a. Introduction b. Materials and Methods c. Results d. Discussion or comments e. Conclusion The Introduction should describe the purpose of the study and its relation to previous work in the field. It should not include an extensive literature review. The description of the Methods should be concise, but sufficiently detailed to permit repetition by other investigators. Results should present positive and relevant negative findings of the study, supported when necessary by reference to tables and figures. The Discussion should interpret the results of the study, with emphasis on their relation to the original hypothesis and to previous studies. Abbreviations or acronyms such as CAD, AMI, LVH may be used after the terms are spelled out once each in the abstract and text followed by the abbreviation or acronym in parentheses. All measurements should use the International System (SI) of units. Alternative units may be indicated in parentheses if necessary. Manuscripts that describe studies on humans must indicate that the study was approved by an institutional review committee and that subjects gave their written, informed consent. Studies on both humans and animals must indicate that the procedures followed were in accordance with the institutional guidelines. References References are to be cited consecutively in the text with numbers enclosed in parentheses. At the end of each article, references should be listed consecutively in the numerical order in which they were cited in the text. The form of references should be as follows a. For Journal References: Surname and initial of author(s), title of article, name of journal, volume number, first page or inclusive pages. If there are more than three authors, list the first three authors and add et al. Braunwald E and Rutherford JD. Reversible ischemic left ventricular dysfunction: evidence for the “hibernating myocardium.” J Am Coll Cardiol 1986;8:1467-1470. Dilsizian V, Rocco TP, Freedman NM et al. Enchanted detection of ischemic but viable myocardium by the reinjection of thallium after stress -redistribution imaging. N Engl J Med 1990;323:141-146. b. For Books: Surname and initial of author(s), title and subtitle, editor, city, publishing house page, year as specific reference. Dillman WH. The Cardiovascular System in Thyrotoxicosis. In Braverman LE and Utiger RD, eds. The Thyroid - A fundamental and Clinical Text. 6th ed. Philadelphia: JB Lippincott Co; 1991,759-770. Figures Illustrations should complement the text. The illustrations should be sharp and professionally rendered. Letters, numbers and symbols must be clear and of sufficient size to retain legibility after reduction. Glossy photographs of the original artwork, between 3-1/2 x 5 in. and 8 x 10 in. in size, should be submitted. Each illustration should be numbered and cited consecutively using Arabic numerals. Colored photographs will be considered for publication. Legends Caption for the figures must be typed, double-spaced, and must not appear in the figure. For photomicrographs, the legend should include the original magnification and the stain used. Tables Tables should be self-explanatory and should supplement, not duplicate the text. They should be numbered consecutively using Roman numerals. REPRINTS Authors will receive ten (10) copies of reprints free of charge. Individual reprints of article must be obtained from the author. The corresponding author will receive a price schedule and order form at the time of publication. Reprints in quantity must be ordered from the publisher with the author’s consent.