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The Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases is
a six
monthly peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles related to
sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS.
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Manuscript
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Manuscripts should be sent in original with two photocopies (total
3 copies) to:
Dr. Y. S. Marfatia,
The Editor-in-Chief,
Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases,
OPD-1, Department of Skin & V.D.,
Medical College & S.S.G. Hospital,
Vadodara - 390001.
Email: editor[AT]ijstd[Dot]org
- It will be presumed that the articles sent for publication in the
journal have not been and will not be published elsewhere and
are subject to editorial revision.
- Manuscripts should be type-written on one side of the paper in
double spacing with ample margins, the first copy preferably
on bond paper. Font size should be 12.
- A manuscript should be divided into the following sections,
each beginning on a separate page: title page, abstract and
key words, introduction, material and methods, observations,
discussion, acknowledgements, references, tables, figures,
and legends (each on a separate page).
All the pages should be numbered consecutively beginning
with the title page.
Title page: This page should carry the title of the article; the names
of all contributors and their professional affiliations; the name,
address, phone numbers and email address of the corresponding
contributor.
Abstract page: The second page should carry the full title of the
manuscript and an abstract of up to 250 words for studies and up
to 100 words for case reports. Below the abstract, key words, key
message should be included.
Introduction: Summarize the rationale and purpose of the
study.
Material and Methods: Describe the method, apparatus and
procedure of the study
Observations / Results: Do not repeat in the text all the data in the
tables or illustrations. Emphasize only important observations.
Discussion: Discuss the conclusions that follow from the study. Do
not repeat in detail data or other material given in the Introduction
or Results section.
Acknowledgments: Include only necessary acknowledgments.
References: Only papers closely related to the author’s works
should be referred to. References must be identified by Arabic numerals in the text and in the list of references they should be
numbered in the consecutive order in which they first appeared in
the text. The reference should be quoted as follows:
- Handa F and Ahmed MF. Electrocardiographic changes in
secondary syphilis.
Indian J Dermatol Vener Lepr 1980;46:108-9
Where there are five or more authors, only the names of the
first three should be given followed by et al.
For books, the author’s names and initials, full title, edition,
place of publication, should be given in that order. Where a
chapter in a book is referred to, the reference should be quoted
as follows:
- Wand ME and Watt PJ. Studies on the cell biology of gonorrhea.
In: Danielsson D, Juhlin L and Mordha PA (eds). Genital
Infection and their complications. Stockholm, Almquist and
Wiksell 1975;229-41
For references taken from internet, the author’s name, title of
article, last updated on, available from, last accessed on (year,
month, date) should be written
- KoKo Aung. Bacillary angiomatosis (last updated on March
30, 2006). Available from:http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic196.htm. [last accessed on 2007 July 15th].
Tables: Should be numbered in Arabic numerals. Make self explanatory
tables that do not duplicate the text. Lengthy
and numerous tables should be avoided. Tables that can be
accommodated across the page would be preferred.
Illustration: The illustration should be restricted to very essential
ones. They should be preferred to in the text as Figure and given
Arabic numerals, and should be marked on back with the title.
Where there is any possible doubt as to the orientation of an
illustration, the top should be marked with an arrow.
Send preferably 35 mm projection slides or sharp, glossy,
unmounted, color prints (4 inches × 6 inches). For digital
photographs, the original digital camera files of resolution not less
than 1200 × 2400 pixels(preferably of tiff type) should be sent
on a CD. For clinical photographs, either the subjects must not
be identifiable or their pictures must be accompanied by written
permission to use the photograph.
Legends for illustrations: Type legends (maximum 25 words)
for illustrations using double spacing.
Articles will be accepted in the following sections:
- Studies: This includes clinical trials, epidemiological studies,
clinical studies and studies of diagnostic tests or surveys that are
between 1000 and 2500 words in length (excluding references
and abstract).
- Case Reports: Reports of an unusual manifestation of a
disease or a new disease that are about 1000 words and up to
10 references. Case reports on non venereal genital condition is
also invited.
- Review Article: Systematic critical assessments of literature and
data sources of about 3000 words should be submitted only after
consulting the Editor regarding the topic.
- Residents’ Page: Short articles (up to 1000 words) that are
educational for postgraduates or help improve their learning skills
or ability to perform in examinations would be considered.
- Letters to the Editor: These should normally be no more than
500 words in length and up to 5 references.
- Quiz: Classical cases with one to three good photographs will be
considered. A short history, examination and investigation findings
(up to 150 words) should be followed by the answer in the form of
the diagnosis and a short review of the condition.
Appendix I
Covering letter and other documents: The covering letter must
be made including the following points and stating the title of the
paper and signed by all authors. For online submissions, the
covering letter inclusive of copyright transfer form and, with other
permissions or consents (if any) must reach editorial office within
15 days of submitting the article online. Covering letter must state
about:
Authorship: All the authors have contributed enough towards this
publication to justify authorship criteria.
Copyright: We transfer all copyright ownership of the enclosed
manuscript to the Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
if it is accepted for publication. We warrant that this paper is
original
and has not been in part or in whole simultaneously submitted to
or published in another journal.
Sources of support: For studies, add ‘This study was supported (or
not supported) financially or otherwise (specify) by……………..’
Conflict of interest: There is no conflict of interest of any of the
authors with the results of the study. In case of conflict of interest
exists, please elaborate.
Permission: Copy of permission(s), if any, to produce published
material is enclosed
Patient’s consent: The patient’s consent to use photographs that
may reveal the identity of the patient is enclosed.
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Checklist for submission of articles to IJSTD for online
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- Prepare first page file
- Prepare article file including legends to photographs. Do not
include author names or affiliations or correspondence address
in any part of the article file
- Scan photographs and save as jpeg fi les of less than 100 KB
each
- Register as an author at the website www.journalonweb.com/ijstd (not needed if you have registered earlier)
- Follow instruction for submission in your work area
- Fill up the authorship responsibility form, copyright form and
other appropriate documents given in appendix I above and
send them by post to editorial office along with photoprints/
slides or CD of original digital photfiles (of resolution at least
1200×2400).
- On receipt of an email regarding acceptance or revision,
log in as an author and do the needful as per the editor’s
remarks.
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Instructions to Authors
