Radiology Science welcomes the submission of Original Research, Letters, Clinical Trial, Review Articles, Clinical Guideline/Expert Consensus/Standards , Editorial and Case Report.
Original Research
Word limit: 4,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 400 words maximum, including background, methods, results and conclusions.
References: we recommend a limit of 100 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included, however we recommend 5-10 figures/ tables per article.
Description: include abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, acknowledgements, disclosure of conflicts of interest and references. Supplemental data may include additional information regarding methodology, supplemental figures or tables, or primary data sets. Graphical Abstracts and Key Points are mandatory for Original Research.
Letters
Word limit: 1,500 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 150 words maximum, including background, methods, results and conclusions.
References: we recommend a limit of 50 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included, however we recommend 2-10 figures/ tables per case report.
Description: on findings from either the clinic or the laboratory that are novel, but not necessarily definitive, scientific observations. Designed to stimulate new insight and next steps in translational or basic research. Include abstract, introduction, methods, results and discussion, acknowledgements, disclosure of conflicts of interest and references.
Review Articles
Word limit: 6,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 400 words maximum
References: we recommend a limit of 150 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included,
Description: focus on recent scientific or clinical advances in an area of broad interest to those in the field. Reviews are encouraged to be concise and critical and include appropriate references to the literature. Authors are encouraged to contact Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Office before submission. The journal accepts systematic review, and authors who wish to submit a systematic review (meta-analysis) need to contact Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Office before submission.
Clinical Trial
Word limit: 4,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 400 words maximum, including background, methods, results and conclusions.
References: we recommend a limit of 100 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included, however we recommend 2-10 figures/ tables per case report.
Description: describe the methodology, implementation, and results of controlled studies, usually undertaken with large patient groups. Authors conducting clinical trials need to demonstrate practical work experience, and high standards of ethics and reliability, and should follow the guidelines:
Clinical Guideline/Expert Consensus/Standards
References: we recommend a limit of 100 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included.
Description: Clinical Guideline/Expert Consensus/Standards need to illustrate the origin, methodology, participant group/society etc, and we encourage such work involve multidisciplinary professionals. Please note that there should be no conflict of interests among participants. There is no word limit for such articles.
Editorial
Editorials are usually invited by the Editorial Board or/and Editorial Office. Editorials are usually respond to a special issue to explain the content of the special issue, or/and to describe policy issues relevant to the journal, e.g., the launch of the journal, the change of article type etc. Editorials must be evidence based but journalistic in style, and written with an international general medical audience in mind.
Case Report
Word limit: 2,000 words maximum including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 200 words maximum, including background, methods, results and conclusions.
References: we recommend a limit of 50 references.
Figures/Tables: There is no limit on the number of figures and tables that can be included, however we recommend 2-10 figures/ tables per case report.
Description: on findings from either the clinic or the laboratory that are novel, but not necessarily definitive, scientific observations. Designed to stimulate new insight and next steps in translational or basic research. Include abstract, introduction, methods, results and discussion, acknowledgements, disclosure of conflicts of interest and references.