Manuscript
Submission 
Psychosomatics uses a
Web-based manuscript submission and tracking system called Manuscript
Central. To submit your paper, visit the web site at Manuscript Central
and either create an account or use your existing account. Then follow
the instructions to upload your manuscript.
The editors welcome contributions of
original manuscripts that are not under consideration for publication
elsewhere. Authors submitting manuscripts containing data or clinical
observations that have already been published or are in press, submitted
elsewhere, or to be submitted elsewhere must provide full details of this
in a cover letter. Upon acceptance of an article, the author(s) will be
required to assign copyright ownership in writing to the Academy of Psychosomatic
Medicine. A copyright transfer form, which must be signed by all authors,
is available here.
Peer
Review
All manuscripts are subject to peer
review to determine the originality, validity, and significance of the
submitted material. Criteria for publication include scientific merit,
interest to clinicians, and pertinence to clinical psychiatry and
the interrelationship of psychiatry and medical practice. The review
process is usually completed within 8 weeks, but delays sometimes occur.
Reviewers’ comments will be returned with rejected manuscripts at
the discretion of the editors.
Manuscript
Specifications
The first page must contain the article
title, authors’ names and affiliations, address for correspondence
and reprint requests, and phone number. Each article must include an abstract
(100-word maximum) and a reference list. References are cited by number
in the text in sequence of first appearance and listed numerically at
the end of the text. All authors for a study should be listed. Do not
use “et al.” Reference format and punctuation must conform
to the following style:
- Kline BR, Smith GH, Gonzales MH:
Factitious cancer on the consultation-liaison service. Psychosomatics
1992; 33:124–135
- Walsh B (ed): Diagnosis of posttraumatic
stress disorder, in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. New York, Bookhouse
Press, 1992, pp 23–45
Correct Index Medicus journal abbreviations
must be used; those not in Index Medicus should include full journal
title. Figures must be submitted in camera-ready form, usually as glossy
black and white prints. Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be
encouraged to send an electronic copy of their article.
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Types
of Articles
REVIEWS
Clinically focused reviews in the area of psychosomatic medicine, with
special emphasis on topics of relevance to clinical practice, should generally
be limited to 3000 words.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH REPORTS
Articles containing original research should not exceed 12–15 pages,
including tables, figures, and references, and an abstract of no more
than 100 words.
CASE REPORTS
Each case report (4- to 6-page maximum) should be preceded by an introduction
and followed by a brief discussion of the significance of the case(s)
and suggestions for further study. References should be kept to a minimum.
Case reports may include 1 table or figure.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Brief letters (maximum of 500 words and 5 references) should comment on
published articles or other subjects of interest to readers. Comments
on published articles are forwarded to authors for reply at the discretion of the editors. The editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarity and length.
Editing
All manuscripts will be edited for clarity,
conciseness, and conformity to journal style. Authors are given an opportunity
to review editorial changes prior to publication.
Reprints
& Permissions
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