β Scribed by Harold G. Jacobson; Theodore E. Keats; Dennis J. Stoker
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The editors have proposed and the editorial committee has accepted certain moves to bring Skeletal Radiology in line with an increasing number of distinguished scientific journals. It is considered that such uniformity of structure can only prove of benefit.
Beginning in 1994, we shall be changing to the Vancouver system for referencing of papers. During 1994, all newly submitted papers will be expected to have this format, which has the advantage for authors of gradually becoming the standard for scientific journals; hence the reference numbering of a paper does not need to be altered if submitted to most other journals. Because a number of our papers are in preparation, it is likely that this journal will, in the second half of 1994, contain papers in each style. By the first edition of 1995, all papers published in Skeletal Radiology will have adopted the Vancouver system.
Secondly, in line with a growing number of other journals, we shall be requiring the introduction of a simple structured form of abstract, for the convenience of the readership. These abstracts will contain four sections: Objective, Design, Patients, Results and conclusions. Such a change does not signify that the abstracts should be any longer than at present; in fact the concise form is likely to be not only clearer but, in many cases, probably shorter. Details of both these changes are to be found in the revised Instructions to authors on the page opposite.
As Editors of this journal we believe that these changes are timely and will enhance the value of the published articles for both authors and readers.
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