Instructions for Authors (Effective October 5, 2005)

1. The Japanese Journal of Vascular Surgery publishes original contributions. Submission to the journal is exclusive to the members of the Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery (JSVS), with the exception of acceptance of non-members' submission after the chairperson's decision to do so.
2. While manuscripts (original articles, case reports and others) have not been and will not be submitted to any other publication, they should demonstrate the originality that contributes to the advancement of vascular surgery.
3. Complete copyright to the article will be transferred, effective if and when the article is accepted for publication in the journal.
4. Based on peer review, our editorial board makes final decisions.
5. Manuscripts are written in Japanese or English. Online submission is encouraged while the one for English manuscripts is in preparation. English manuscripts should conform to the English version of Instructions for Authors.
6. Manuscript Format
   1. Avoid overuse of foreign words except for names of journals, persons, and/or other words that are unavoidable to quote as they are.
   2. The title page includes title, names of all authors, institutions, index words, key words, running title, contact information for correspondence: name, address, phone, fax, and email address. If manuscripts were presented at any society meeting, list meeting name, year, and place. The original article is authored by 10 or fewer. The case report 6 or fewer. Three to five key words should be selected from the journal's key words collection. A running title in 8 words or fewer is provided in the title page.
   3. Both original article and case report include a double-spaced English abstract in 180 words or fewer words. The abstract comprises, in the order of, Background stating the purpose of study, Methods (Case Report), Results, and Conclusion.
   4. The original article's body includes, in the order of, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results Discussion, and Conclusion. The case report's body includes, in the order of, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, and Conclusion.
   5. Invited review(s) and lecture paper(s) conform to the above-mentioned iii and iv, or the Society requests specific formats.
   6. Report on district meetings includes title, institution, names of presenter and co-presenter(s), and an abstract of 80 words or fewer. Inquire about reports on general meeting.
7. In principle, the original article can carry 8 figures/tables or fewer, the case report 3 or fewer. Never count a combination of multiple figures/charts as a single figure. One table is considered equivalent to 320 words, one figure 160 words. Captions for figures/tables are written in English. Manuscripts should indicate where to insert figures/tables.
8. Submission Cost
   1. The following are published free of charge: The original article in up to 6 printed pages (equivalent to 4,000 words) including
      • title
      • names of all authors
      • institutions
      • abstract
      • index words
      • figures and tables
      • references
      The case report in up to 4 printed pages (equivalent to 2,400 words) including the same 7 items as the original article. Anything exceeding the above will be charged ¥40,000 per page to author(s).
   2. Offprints of 30 articles are given to author(s) for free of charge. Anything exceeding the above will be covered by author(s).
   3. Author(s) cover the costs of a block copy of figure(s), layout of table(s), and/or color printing.
9. References
   1. References are limited to 30 or fewer, numbered consecutively in the order of appearance in the text. With a reference of more than 3 authors manuscripts, list only the first 3 authors followed by “et al.” Journal: author name(s), title, journal name, volume, inclusive page numbers (e.g., 333-336), and year. Book: author name(s), book name, number of edition if necessary (or author name, title, book name, editor name), place of issue, year, publishing company, inclusive reference page number if necessary. Foreign references are abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
      Example:

      1)	Johansen, K., Kohler, T. R., Nicholls, S. C., et al.: Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: The Harborview experience. J. Vasc. Surg., 13: 240-247, 1991.
      2)	Wittmann, D. H.: Compartment syndrome of the abdominal cavity. Intensive Care Medicine, 4th Ed., Irwin, R. S., Cerra, F. B. and Rippe, J. M. eds., Philadelphia, New York, 1999, Lippincott-Raven Publishers, pp. 1888-1904.

   2. The following must be sent by mail with a delivery certificate, such as registered mail, to the editorial office of the Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery (address see below).
      Send:
      • 1 copy of the first page of each reference
      • the signed copyright agreement bound in the journal
10. Hardcopy Submission
    1. Manuscripts are typed in A4-size papers and all pages are numbered consecutively.
    2. Figures/tables must be clear enough to be printed as they are. Photos should be printed on cabinet-size paper, with the author's name and figure number(s) penciled on the back, and are glued on paper (glue only on 4 corners). Indicate where to insert the figures/tables.
       Send the following:
       • the original
       • 2 photocopies
       • 3 sets of original figure(s)/table(s)
    3. If submission is accepted for publication, send 1 hardcopy of the revised final manuscript plus 1 more on floppy disk (3.5 inch, 2HD, saved as text file).
11. In principle, manuscripts accepted for publication will not be returned unless a request is made. Enclose stamps for return postage.
12. Manuscripts should be sent by mail with a delivery certificate, such as registered mail, to :
    Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery Editorial Office
    Scientific Information Division Medical Tribune Inc.
    Italian Cultural Institute, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 ,Japan
    Phone: +81-3-3239-7217 Fax: +81-3-3239-9375
    e-mail?jsvs@medical-tribune.co.jp

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