Instructions for Authors
The CJRT will consider for publication manuscripts, in English or French, dealing with the professional practice of respiratory therapy or related information. Manuscripts are processed as rapidly as possible but are subject to a peer review process that may take 6 to 8 weeks. Please read instructions carefully.
All new and revised manuscripts will be accepted via email as an attachment and should be sent to:
Rita Hansen, Editor
Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy
102-1785 Alta Vista Drive
Ottawa ON K1G 3Y6
Email: Rita Hansen
or
Amy Reid, Chair, Review Committee
Email: Amy Reid
The corresponding author for a paper should keep a copy of the manuscript,
including all tables and illustrations. Articles submitted should not contain
previously published material unless properly referenced. Articles should not be
under consideration by another journal.
General Guidelines
We recommend the authors consult the Uniform requirements for manuscripts
submitted to biomedical journals, available at www.icmje.org and Consolidated
Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines available at www.consortstatement.
org.
The Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy typically accepts three types of
articles.
- Original research papers reporting the results of scientific studies. They are peer
reviewed by at least two independent readers with expertise in the area of
research.
Authors may list three to five reviewers (include e-mail address, FAX number,
and telephone number) they believe are qualified to review the paper. Suggested
reviewers should not have been collaborators or co-authors within the previous
three years, nor should they have provided substantial advice or critique of the
submitted manuscript. They will be contacted at the discretion of CJRT staff.
- Case reports describing clinical cases. These are also peer reviewed.
- Feature articles describing innovative programs or approaches in any area of
respiratory therapy practice or education. The editor reviews these stories
consulting with experts if necessary.
Length
Scientific papers (not including charts and graphics) are generally over 2,000
words but do not exceed 6,000. Articles of interest are generally between 500
and 1500 words. The Managing Editor reserves the right to edit articles to fit
when necessary.
Submission Requirements
All manuscripts must be submitted in electronic format – as a Word format via
email or CD to the Managing Editor. Please include authors name and
credentials, the name of the institution where the work was carried out, address,
phone number, email address of the corresponding author. For scientific papers -
attach a Blind Copy that does not contain the authors name or location of
institutions.
Obtain and forward written permission from authors of previously published work
(tables, illustrations or lengthy quotes), which is being reproduced in the
submitted article. Where identifying photographs are used, written consent must
be obtained. Photographs must be at a minimum of 300 dpi if sent electronically.
They may also be sent in the mail. It is preferably to have illustrations and graphs
sent in the mail.
Abstract
The abstract summarizing the rationale, methods, results, and conclusions of the
study should be limited to 250 words or less. References should be avoided but,
if used, must be presented in full rather than by a reference number. The abstract
should be written as a single paragraph.
Keywords
A list of keywords for inclusion in the published article should be included. These
will be published just below the abstract on the first page of the article.
Clinical Research
Research papers should include a clear, descriptive title; a structured abstract of
no more than 250 words. The suggested components of this format are: Study
Objectives; Design; Setting; Patients or Participants; Interventions;
Measurements and Results; Conclusions. Each component should start on a
new line.
For selected reports and papers that are not investigational, abstracts should not
exceed 100 words. Include an introduction describing the purpose and
importance of the investigation; a description of the methods, including the
statistical analysis, so that the study can be duplicated; a discussion of the
relevance of the findings and the limitations of the methods. Provide supporting
references for scientific background and established methods, including
statistical methods.
Tables
Number tables in the order in which they are cited in the text. On a separate
sheet give a descriptive title for each table. Label columns with short, clear
headings. Titles and detailed explanations belong in the legends, not on the
illustrations themselves. Check arithmetic for accuracy. The article should not
duplicate information reported in table format. Where ever possible Tables
should be a Tif, Jpeg or Gif for easier insertion into publication.
Figures
Figures should be professionally drawn or photographed. Figures produced for
computer display may not reproduce well for print. Where ever possible Figures
should be a Tif, Jpeg or Gif for easier insertion into publication.
Graphics
When possible, photographs, illustrations, images and graphs should accompany
article submissions. All graphic materials should be submitted electronically. In a
case when the authors of the articles do not own the copyright for graphic
materials they should obtain permission to use these materials prior to the article
submission. Caption and credit(s) should be provided for all images submitted.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
On its first use in the text, use the full term, followed by the acronym or
abbreviation in brackets. The abbreviation can then be used throughout the
remainder of the article. In long articles, is sometimes helpful to use the full term
again in the Discussion section. Do not write out full terms for standard units of
measurement.
Please label all materials clearly.
Equipment
Name all apparatus, such as ventilators, giving the manufacturer's name and
corporate address in parentheses. Identify all drugs and chemicals used,
including generic names and dosages.
Acknowledgements
The authors can recognize significant technical or advisory contributions, or
financial support in an acknowledgement statement at the end of the article.
Each author must disclose all pertinent involvement in any organization with a
direct financial interest in the subject of the manuscript. This information should
be listed along with any sources of significant financial support. Any other
potential conflicts of interest should be outlined in the cover letter. A good rule of
thumb is: when in doubt, disclose. The Editor reserves the right to determine
whether to share disclosed information with the readership.
References
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of citations. Number
references consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text.
Identify references in the text with numbers in brackets. Avoid using abstracts as
references. Do not use the automatic footnote function found in word processing
programs - it often produces duplicate references and other distortions.
Abbreviate journal titles according to Index Medicus (www.nlm.nih.gov)
Example
(1) Cordier JF, Chailleux E, Lauque D, et al. Primary lymphomas: a clinical study
of 70 cases of nonimmunocompromised patients. Chest 1993; 103:201-208
Source of Materials
Generic names of drugs should be used instead of trade names. The location
(city, state, country) of a manufacturer listed in the text should be provided after
the first reference to the manufacturer.
Letters to the Editor
The CJRT welcomes and publishes letters from readers. Acceptance of a letter
for publication is an editorial decision.
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