Revista Endoscopia is the official scientific and academic publication of Asociación Mexicana de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal (AMEG). It is a quarterly electronic and printed publication in open access (without cost to authors and readers). After peer review, it publishes original scientific articles, related with clinical, surgical, epidemiological and basic aspects in relevant areas of endoscopy.
To this end, the journal will consider contributions in the following sections:
•Original article
• Review article
•New methods and materials
•Focusing (controversy)
•Technical review
•Case series
•Isolated case report
•Letter to the editor
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
Manuscripts must be uploaded in electronic form through the editorial system at http://publisher.endoscopia.permanyer.com where the corresponding author should first register as an author in the platform. Once this author has obtained a username and password, the documents should be uploaded following the instructions.
All articles must include, without exception, title, name, and surname(s) of each author (without titles or positions), affiliation, name and address of the correspondence author, the complete manuscript text, tables, and figures. Texts must be submitted in Microsoft WordŽ format. Manuscripts must be correctly written in Spanish or English. The text must be typed, double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 font and with each section starting on a new page: front page, English and Spanish abstracts with their keywords, main manuscript, references, tables and figures footnotes. The pages will be numbered consecutively, beginning with the front page, and the number will be placed on the top of every page.
All articles should include a first page with all personal data, a full manuscript file completely anonymous and the declarations of conflict of interest, funding and ethical responsibilities.
The front page must show the title of the work in Spanish and English and a short title with less than 40 characters (counting letters and spaces). The authors' names (without titles or academic degrees); their institution of registration (affiliations); email address and full name of the corresponding author; acknowledgments and the funding, if they exist.
The main manuscript file should be completely anonymous and include the Spanish and English abstracts, the full text of the manuscript, references, tables and figures footnotes.
For more information about manuscript preparation, we suggest consulting the website of Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (www.icmje.org). For further details: International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (http://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/manuscript-preparation/preparing-for-submission.html).
Abstract in Spanish
It will be presented in a maximum of 250 words, and will indicate the purpose of the investigation, the basic procedures (sample selection, analytical and observational methods); main findings (concrete data and if possible, its statistical significance), as well as the relevant conclusions and originality of the research. It should be structured in the following subsections: Introduction, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusions. A list of 3 to 6 keywords in Spanish is required for indexing purposes. Do not cite references in the abstract. Avoid or limit the use of abbreviations and acronyms. Avoid general statements (for example, "the importance of the results is discussed in the text").
Abstract in English
It will be written in a maximum of 250 words with the same characteristics as the Spanish abstract. It should be structured in the following subsections: Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusions. A list of 3 to 6 keywords in English is required for indexing purposes. It is suggested that this paragraph be reviewed by an experienced translator, in order to guarantee its quality.
Introduction
It must include background information, approach to the problem and purpose of the study, all clearly worded and well supported by the bibliography reviewed.
Material and methods
The characteristics of the sample and the methods used, with relevant references, will be clearly marked so that reading of this chapter allows similar studies to be conducted by other researchers. The statistical methods used must be marked with their corresponding reference. The authors must detail in this section the ethical procedures followed; necessary for experiments with animals, patients, confidential data management, informed consent, etc. Moreover, that they have obtained the corresponding authorization by the ethics committee of their institution.
Results
The main findings of the study must be included and may be compared only with figures or graphics which are strictly necessary and are intended to extend the information contained in the text. Do not repeat information in the body of the text and the tables and/or figures.
Discussion
The results should be contrasted with what is reported in the literature and with the objectives and hypotheses set out in the work.
Conclusions
In this section, authors must summarize the main conclusions of their study and the future recommended studies in case conclusions are preliminary. Conclusions should be congruent with the objectives of the study, and they should be directly originated from the reported results.
Acknowledgments
This section will contain acknowledgments to individuals and institutions, as well as financing sources. This section belongs to the first front page in order for the main text file to remain anonymous.
References
These will be presented in accordance with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (International Committee of Biomedical Journal Editors). References will be marked with consecutive Arabic numerals, sorted in the order in which they first appear in the text. They will be referred to in the text, tables, and figure footnotes with the corresponding numbers. In quotations with multiple authors (more than six authors), only the first 3 authors of the work must be included, followed by et al., after the abbreviation of the name/s of the 6th author. In case of 6 or fewer authors, all 6 must be included in the quotation (https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html).
• Articles published in periodic journals must appear in the following format: Welt CK, Chan JL, Bullen J, Murphy R, Smith P, DePaoli AM, et al. Recombinant human leptin in hypothalamic Women with amenorrhea. N Engl J Med. 2004;351 (10):987-97.
• References to books must include the name of the publisher, as well as the city and country of publication, and the year of publication, in accordance with the following model: Aréchiga H, Somolinos J. Contribuciones Mexicanas a la medicina moderna. México, D.F.: Fondo de Cultura Económica; 1994.
• References to chapters in books must appear as follows: Pasternak RC, Braunwald E. Acute myocardial infarction; or: Isselbacher KJ, Braunwald E, Wilson JD, Martin JB, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 12.a ed. Nueva York: McGraw-Hill Inc.; 1994., pp. 1066-77.
Tables
They must be double-spaced and consecutively numbered in Arabic characters, in the order quoted in the text, with the titles in the top and the meaning of abbreviations as well as explanatory notes in the footer. They must be included at the end of the manuscript, after the references section.
Figures or graphs
Figure footnotes must be written double-spaced. The footer must contain the information needed to correctly interpret the figure without resorting to the text. The text must reference them in order. Qualities: The graphics, layouts and drawings must be generated in high-resolution graphics programs (JPG, TIFF, EPS, PowerPoint and Illustrator). All iconography must be original. Where this is not the case, the source reference must be quoted, and the author must obtain prior permission of the relevant publisher. In the figures, data already written in the text will not be repeated. Photographs of objects must include a rule to calibrate the reference measurements. In microphotographs, the microscopic magnification or reference micron bar must appear. The patient's name, face, data or any other recognizable feature will not be shown in the figures. We suggest that authors add illustrations that enrich the text.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Ethical disclosures
With regard to potential conflicts of interest, individual right to privacy and data confidentiality, as well and human and animal rights, the journal adheres to the latest version of the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (formerly the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts) published by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, found at http://www.icmje.org. Copies will be required of informed consent forms in the case of studies in patients and clinical cases, and of the letter from the Independent Ethics Committee of the corresponding institution in the case of clinical and experimental studies.
Human procedures must comply with the ethical standards of the Helsinki Declaration of 1975 (World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki) Ethical Principles for Medical Research involving human subjects. JAMA 2000, 284:3043-5. Also, with the agreements given by the Ministry of Health, published on January 26, 1982 and the Rules for Ethics and Research from the institution where the study originated. Animal studies should follow similar guidelines (Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council. Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals. Washington, DC. National Academy Press, 1996). Regarding the confidentiality of data, you should inform on how the anonymous status of the participants and the confidentiality of their information were protected.
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Funding
The authors must mention all organizations that funded their research in the manuscript, including grant numbers where appropriate.
Conflicts of interest
Authors must describe any financial or personal relationship with any other person or organization, which can cause a conflict of interest regarding this article.
TYPES OF ARTICLES
Original article
This is a communication about research that proves a scientific hypothesis, with no more than 3,000 words, no more than 6 tables or figures (any combination is allowed) and no more than 40 references in the references list.
Review article
Comprehensive review of medical literature, limited to 3,500 words, on a well-defined topic. It should not be combined with the isolated case report. Maximum 6 figures, 6 tables and 50 references.
New methods and materials
Report about the experience with the new development in Endoscopy, with a length no longer than 1,200 words, 6 figures, 6 tables and 30 references.
Focusing (controversy)
Classic or unusual findings, illustrated with no more than 4 high quality photographs (the recommended size is 300 dpi or 180 mm), accompanied with a brief description, in both Spanish and English, no longer than 200 words.
Technical review
Report of the technological and systematized advances. With a maximum length of 3,500 words.
Case series
Report of a series of 4 related cases or more, with a maximum length of 2,000 words. Maximum 6 figures, 6 tables and 30 references.
Isolated case report
Exceptional or relevant case report for the medical community focused on Endoscopy. No more than 600 words, 1 figure and 1 table.
Letter to the editor
It is an open expression forum to particular opinions regarding issues of Endoscopy, as well as the content of the articles published in the journal. Maximum length of 300 words, including bibliographical references (5 max).
COPYRIGHT
All papers must be submitted together with a letter signed by every author stating that those papers have not been published previously nor have they been sent simultaneously to another journal; that there is no conflict of interest; and that, in case of acceptance, copyright will be transferred to Asociación Mexicana de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal (AMEG). All material accepted for publication in Revista Endoscopia will be property of the journal. Therefore, either total or partial reproduction must be authorized by the journal.
The views expressed in the article are those of the authors.
No articles will be accepted for review if they are not prepared in accordance with the instructions for authors. |
