Submissions

Author Guidelines

Sections

1. Submission
2. Manuscript Categories and Requirements
3. Formatting and Preparing the Submission
4. Manuscript Template

 

 

1. Submission

Authors are invited to submit their work to this journal. An editor will assess all submissions to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included in the submission, such as photos, documents, and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to being identified as authors. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may reject a submission if it does not meet minimum quality standards. Before submitting, please ensure the study design and research argument are properly structured and articulated. The title should be concise, and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

 

2. Manuscript Categories and Requirements

We accept the following types of articles. Please adhere to the specific guidelines for each category:

Original Articles

Structure: Original articles must contain these sections: Abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.

Requirements:

• Text Length: Usually less than Up to 3,500 words (excluding abstract and references).
• Abstract: A nonstructured abstract should be provided with up to 250 words.
• References: Up to 40.
• Figures and/or Tables: Up to 8.
• Ethics Statement: All studies involving human subjects must include an ethics statement, detailing IRB or ethics committee approval or exemption, or a statement on waiver by institutional policy. 

 

Review/State-of-the-Art Articles

Reviews: Generally commissioned but uninvited submissions are welcome if they address significant, topical subjects with recent advancements.

State-of-the-Art Articles: Focus on recent and significant developments in the field.

Requirements:

• Reviews: Up to 5,000 words (excluding abstract and references).
• State of the Art Articles: Up to 5,000 words (excluding abstract and references).
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words.
• References, Images, Tables: No set limits, usually up to 100 references and 10 tables and/or figures. Reviews must include a clear description of the literature search strategy and, if applicable, a PRISMA statement for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. 

 

Editorials and Commentaries

Members of the Editorial Board or external contributors can author editorials and commentaries. These articles can discuss individual articles or groups of articles published in the same issue. Submissions should focus on specific issues or perspectives, providing contextual analysis and implications. Opinions must be factually based.

Requirements:

• Text Length: Up to 1,500 words (excluding abstract and references).
• References: up to 30
• Images/Tables: Up to 2 tables and/or figures

 

Viewpoint Article

A viewpoint article aims to communicate personal opinions and interpretations of available scientific data within a certain area. It can, for example, provide an interpretation of data relevant to clinical practice or clinical decision-making or present a research agenda within a specific area based on available evidence.

Requirements:

• Text Length: Up to 1,500 words (excluding abstract and references). The text should begin with the salutation "To the Editor". Do not provide an abstract; the article should have a conclusion paragraph.
• References: up to 30
• Images/Tables: Up to 2 tables and/or figures

 

Letters

Letters that present brief clinical or laboratory observations and preliminary or confirmatory data are considered for publication. Case reports may be published as letters if they are of exceptional importance and interest. Responses to articles relating to previously published are also considered for publication. 

Requirements:

• Text Length: Up to 1000 words (excluding references). The text should begin with the salutation "To the Editor". Do not provide an abstract; the letter should have a conclusion paragraph.
• References: up to 6
• Images/Tables: Up to 3 tables and/or figures

 

Imaging Correspondence

Imaging correspondences are designed for instructive or unusual images relevant to pediatric interventional pulmonology. They can include radiographic, endoscopic, or similar findings that are generally uncommon or underrepresented. Reports involving human data and/or images must have an ethics statement. 

Requirements:

• Text Length: Limited to 800 words (excluding references). The text should begin with the salutation "To the Editor". Do not provide an abstract; the correspondence should have a conclusion paragraph.
• References: up to 6
• Images/Tables: Up to 4 tables and/or figures

 

Case Reports

Case reports feature unusual or instructive cases related to pediatric interventional pulmonology, providing valuable learning opportunities through rare or underrepresented clinical scenarios. Reports involving human data and/or images must have an ethics statement. 

Requirements:

• Text Length: Limited to 1500 words (excluding references). The text should begin with the Introduction/Background section, Case Description/Presentation, Discussion, and should end with the Conclusion. The abstract should be structured and include the following sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
• References: up to 15
• Images/Tables: Up to 4 tables and/or figures

 

3. Formatting and Preparing the Submission 

To ensure a smooth review process, please adhere to the following technical details when preparing your manuscript for submission to Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology:

Manuscript Format

• File Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. PDF files are not accepted for the initial submission.
• Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double-spaced text. Do not use automated formatting features.

Title Page

• Title: Include a concise and informative title (less than 100 characters).
• Authors: List all authors' full names, affiliations, and email addresses. Indicate the corresponding author.
• Keywords: Provide 3-5 keywords that describe the main topics of the manuscript.

Figures and Tables

• Figures:
• Submit figures in high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in TIFF or JPEG format.
• Figures should be numbered consecutively and referred to in the text by figure number.
• Include figure legends in the manuscript file below the respective figure.
• Each figure should be provided on a separate page or embedded in the manuscript at the end.
• Tables:
• Tables should be numbered consecutively and referred to in the text by table number.
• Each table should be provided on a separate page or embedded in the manuscript at the end. 

References

• Style: References must be formatted according to the Vancouver style.
• Format: List references in numerical order as they appear in the text.
• Citation:
• When citing a reference in the text, use numbers enclosed in parentheses, placed before punctuation marks such as commas and periods. In the citation-sequence system, sources are numbered in the order they are first cited: the first reference is numbered 1, the second 2, and so on. For non-continuous citation numbers, separate them with commas without spaces. For continuous sequences, use a hyphen to connect the first and last numbers in the range (e.g., 2,4,5-8).

Supplementary Material

• Online Supplement: If applicable, submit supplementary materials such as additional tables, figures, or datasets as separate files. 

Ethical Considerations

• Ethics Statement: Include a statement on ethics approval or exemption for studies involving human or animal subjects. For clinical trials, provide the registration number and registry name.

Cover Letter

• Content: Include a cover letter with your submission, addressing the following:
• A brief description of the study and its significance.
• Confirmation that the manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal.
• Disclosure of any conflicts of interest.

Submission Process

• Online System: Submit your manuscript through our online submission system.
• Revisions: Be prepared to make revisions based on feedback from peer reviewers. Revised manuscripts should be submitted as described in the revision instructions provided by the journal.

 

4. Manuscript template

The submission file should be in Microsoft Word format. You can find a Word template here. Please adhere to the formatting guidelines outlined in the corresponding submission sections.