Missouri Medicine Instructions for Authors (updated 1/2019)
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About Missouri Medicine
In publication since 1904, Missouri Medicine is peer-reviewed, award-winning, indexed on PubMed since 1966, and archived at PubMed Central since 2010. Content appears on EBSCO Host Research databases. Scientific articles are peer-reviewed. Original articles are accepted for publication on the condition that they have not been published or submitted to other medical journals for consideration.
Missouri Medicine does not accept single or small series case reports with a literature review unless it is a first or second world literature report or there is some unique unreported aspect of the case. Review articles and most scientific articles from medical students, residents, or fellows should have a faculty member as co-author. MSMA members are given publishing preference and priority. Material appearing in Missouri Medicine is protected by copyright. Missouri Medicine complies with the recommendations from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Digital issues available at https://www.msma.org/missouri-medicine-library.html
Departments, Perspectives & Opinions
Missouri Medicine publishes articles on a variety of medical trends, issues and policy matters that affect the physician health care community in Missouri and the US.
The Editorial Board reviews guest editorials. Perspectives, Medical-Legal, Public Health, and Socio-Economic should be referenced and not exceed 1,500 words. “As I See It” need not be referenced and should not exceed 1,200 words. Letters are published at the discretion of the Editor, Executive Director, or Editorial Board.
Recognition of Members
If you have been recently been honored, send a short paragraph to MSMA, care of the Managing Editor. Please indicate who, what, when, where with a brief description of the recognition.
Copyright Transfer/Disclosure Forms - Must be included with submission
Unless agreed to in writing, Missouri Medicine retains and is protected by copyright. Every article requires a copyright transmittal, financial disclosure, and photograph/graphic release signed/emailed initialed by all authors. Manuscripts without this copyright transfer/financial disclosure signed by all authors will delay the peer-review and publishing process. Reprinting and linking to other educational websites can be arranged through the managing editor.
Corresponding Authors
It there are multiple authors, one should be designated corresponding author. Title page must include all contact information of corresponding author including mailing address, email, phone, and fax numbers. For each author, please state the author’s highest academic appointment and teaching institution affiliation.
Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be typed in 12-point font; paragraphs double-spaced; pages numbered with running header. A synopsis or abstract of 75 words or less must precede scientific articles. The abstract plus text (not references) should not exceed 3,000 words.
References
Refer to the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 10th Ed., AMA, Chicago, 2007. References should be cited in numerical order and presented at end of the article in the order they are cited. All references must be cited as superscripts, without parentheses, not footnotes, within the manuscript with 40 or fewer references. Reference numbers must be placed outside of punctuation. References must include author, title, periodical, year, volume number and page numbers/website. Authors are responsible for accuracy of references.
Reference example within text:
The risk of severe disease with a third or fourth infection decreases dramatically.1
Example in reference listing:
1. Anglen JO. Trauma centers: Heading for a world of hurt. Missouri Medicine 2001;98:49-52.
Illustrations, Graphics, and Photographs of Lead/Corresponding Author(s)
Illustrations, photographs, tables, charts, figures and photographs of lead author(s) must be submitted as high-resolution 300 dpi or higher TIFF or EPS electronic images and NOT imbedded within text. Legends must accompany graphics. Total illustrations, photographs, tables, charts, and figures are ideally fewer than four per article. PLEASE NOTE: Internet screen shots and files and/or low resolution graphics/photographs are not acceptable.
Submission Process
Submit all files by email. Files must be processed in a Windows operating environment with a Microsoft Word extension. A complete submission includes the following files: title page with contact information, article and references, and accompanying tables, illustrations, photos, with legends, and copyright transfer and disclosure, which can be downloaded at https://www.msma.org/missouri-medicine.html. Email all files to BOTH the Editor and the Managing Editor. See contact information below. Expect to receive notification of receipt within 10 days. Peer review is usually complete within 30-45 days of receipt.
Reprints
Reprints of your individual article may be purchased. Entire issues may be purchased, if available.
Disclaimer
All articles, editorials, letters, and advertisements published represent the opinions of the authors and advertisers, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or endorsement of the Missouri State Medical Association or the institution with which the author or product or service is affiliated unless clearly specified. Missouri Medicine reserves the right to make the final decision on all content and advertisements.
Missouri Medicine Statements
Missouri Medicine CHECKLIST
TWO COPIES REQUIRED
EMAIL COMPLETE SUBMISSION PACKAGE TO BOTH EDITOR AND MANAGING EDITOR
Editor: John C. Hagan, III, MD, FACS, FAAO
Discover Vision Centers
9401 N. Oak Trafficway, #200
Kansas City, MO 64155
Tel: 816-478-1230
Fax: 816-454-8478
jhagan@bizkc.rr.com
Managing Editor: Lizabeth R. S. Fleenor, BJ, MA
Missouri State Medical Association
P.O. Box 1028
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: 573-636-5151
Fax: 573-636-8552
lfleenor@msma.org
About Missouri Medicine
In publication since 1904, Missouri Medicine is peer-reviewed, award-winning, indexed on PubMed since 1966, and archived at PubMed Central since 2010. Content appears on EBSCO Host Research databases. Scientific articles are peer-reviewed. Original articles are accepted for publication on the condition that they have not been published or submitted to other medical journals for consideration.
Missouri Medicine does not accept single or small series case reports with a literature review unless it is a first or second world literature report or there is some unique unreported aspect of the case. Review articles and most scientific articles from medical students, residents, or fellows should have a faculty member as co-author. MSMA members are given publishing preference and priority. Material appearing in Missouri Medicine is protected by copyright. Missouri Medicine complies with the recommendations from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Digital issues available at https://www.msma.org/missouri-medicine-library.html
Departments, Perspectives & Opinions
Missouri Medicine publishes articles on a variety of medical trends, issues and policy matters that affect the physician health care community in Missouri and the US.
- Medical-Legal - Legal topics that affect physicians and healthcare.
- Socio-Economic - Articles on legislation, policy, insurance, management, etc.
- Public Health - Reports that cover topical and important public health issues.
- Perspectives - Topics presented by health care professionals with different areas of expertise.
- As I See It - A forum of general interest and respectful, reasoned opinion.
- In the News - Summaries of MSMA business and highlights of members.
The Editorial Board reviews guest editorials. Perspectives, Medical-Legal, Public Health, and Socio-Economic should be referenced and not exceed 1,500 words. “As I See It” need not be referenced and should not exceed 1,200 words. Letters are published at the discretion of the Editor, Executive Director, or Editorial Board.
Recognition of Members
If you have been recently been honored, send a short paragraph to MSMA, care of the Managing Editor. Please indicate who, what, when, where with a brief description of the recognition.
Copyright Transfer/Disclosure Forms - Must be included with submission
Unless agreed to in writing, Missouri Medicine retains and is protected by copyright. Every article requires a copyright transmittal, financial disclosure, and photograph/graphic release signed/emailed initialed by all authors. Manuscripts without this copyright transfer/financial disclosure signed by all authors will delay the peer-review and publishing process. Reprinting and linking to other educational websites can be arranged through the managing editor.
Corresponding Authors
It there are multiple authors, one should be designated corresponding author. Title page must include all contact information of corresponding author including mailing address, email, phone, and fax numbers. For each author, please state the author’s highest academic appointment and teaching institution affiliation.
Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be typed in 12-point font; paragraphs double-spaced; pages numbered with running header. A synopsis or abstract of 75 words or less must precede scientific articles. The abstract plus text (not references) should not exceed 3,000 words.
References
Refer to the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 10th Ed., AMA, Chicago, 2007. References should be cited in numerical order and presented at end of the article in the order they are cited. All references must be cited as superscripts, without parentheses, not footnotes, within the manuscript with 40 or fewer references. Reference numbers must be placed outside of punctuation. References must include author, title, periodical, year, volume number and page numbers/website. Authors are responsible for accuracy of references.
Reference example within text:
The risk of severe disease with a third or fourth infection decreases dramatically.1
Example in reference listing:
1. Anglen JO. Trauma centers: Heading for a world of hurt. Missouri Medicine 2001;98:49-52.
Illustrations, Graphics, and Photographs of Lead/Corresponding Author(s)
Illustrations, photographs, tables, charts, figures and photographs of lead author(s) must be submitted as high-resolution 300 dpi or higher TIFF or EPS electronic images and NOT imbedded within text. Legends must accompany graphics. Total illustrations, photographs, tables, charts, and figures are ideally fewer than four per article. PLEASE NOTE: Internet screen shots and files and/or low resolution graphics/photographs are not acceptable.
Submission Process
Submit all files by email. Files must be processed in a Windows operating environment with a Microsoft Word extension. A complete submission includes the following files: title page with contact information, article and references, and accompanying tables, illustrations, photos, with legends, and copyright transfer and disclosure, which can be downloaded at https://www.msma.org/missouri-medicine.html. Email all files to BOTH the Editor and the Managing Editor. See contact information below. Expect to receive notification of receipt within 10 days. Peer review is usually complete within 30-45 days of receipt.
Reprints
Reprints of your individual article may be purchased. Entire issues may be purchased, if available.
Disclaimer
All articles, editorials, letters, and advertisements published represent the opinions of the authors and advertisers, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or endorsement of the Missouri State Medical Association or the institution with which the author or product or service is affiliated unless clearly specified. Missouri Medicine reserves the right to make the final decision on all content and advertisements.
Missouri Medicine Statements
- Informed Consent Statement
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- Human & Animal Rights Statement
- Missouri Medicine complies with the recommendations from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
Missouri Medicine CHECKLIST
- Copyright, Graphic & Photography Transfer. Form at https://www.msma.org/missouri-medicine.html
- Disclosure. Form at https://www.msma.org/missouri-medicine.html
- Corresponding Author Contact Information
- Manuscript with Abstract
- MS Word
- 12 point, double-spaced
- Author(s) highest academic/title/affiliation
- References
- AMA Manual of Style
- Numerical order and presented at end of article (endnotes NOT footnotes)
- Superscripts, without parentheses
- Placed outside punctuation
- Illustrations
- 300 dpi (dots per inch) or higher
- .tiff or .eps extension
- Titled/labeled. Example: tumors table 1; mortality rate figure 1, etc.
- Include legends in separate Word document or at end of manuscript
TWO COPIES REQUIRED
EMAIL COMPLETE SUBMISSION PACKAGE TO BOTH EDITOR AND MANAGING EDITOR
Editor: John C. Hagan, III, MD, FACS, FAAO
Discover Vision Centers
9401 N. Oak Trafficway, #200
Kansas City, MO 64155
Tel: 816-478-1230
Fax: 816-454-8478
jhagan@bizkc.rr.com
Managing Editor: Lizabeth R. S. Fleenor, BJ, MA
Missouri State Medical Association
P.O. Box 1028
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: 573-636-5151
Fax: 573-636-8552
lfleenor@msma.org
