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Instructions to Authors
The Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine (IJRM) is an international scientific quarterly publication of the Research and Clinical Center for Infertility of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. Publication of IJRM benefits from copyright protection in accordance with Universal Copyright Convention. All published articles will become the property of the IJRM. The editor and publisher accept no responsibility for the statements expressed by the authors here in. Also they do not guarantee warrant or endorse any product or service advertised in the journal.
Aim and Scope
This Journal accepts Original Papers Review Articles Short Communications and Letters to the Editor in the fields of fertility and infertility ethical and social issues of assisted reproductive technologies cellular and molecular biology of reproduction including the development of gametes and early embryos assisted reproductive technologies in model system and in a clinical environment reproductive endocrinology andrology epidemiology pathology genetics oncology surgery psychology and physiology. Emerging topics including cloning and stem cells are encouraged.
Submission of manuscripts
All authors must sign the “submission form” agreement before the article can be processed. This transfer agreement enables IJRM to protect the copyright material for the authors. The copyright transfer covers the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the article including reprints photographic reproductions microform or any other reproductions of similar nature and translations and includes the right to adapt the article for use in conjunction with computer system and programs including reproduction or publication in machine-readable form and incorporation in retrieval systems. Authors are responsible for obtaining from the copyright holder permission to reproduce all figures for which copyright exists. Always submit three photocopies of the entire manuscript and a diskette that contains the manuscript and had been created by Microsoft Word along with three sets of photographs illustration diagrams etc to mentioned address. A covering letter identifying the person (full name address telephone fax numbers and e-mail) responsible for correspondence concerning the submitted article should accompany all manuscripts. Manuscripts are received with the understanding that they are not under simultaneous consideration by another publication. The author’s transmittal letter must accompany the manuscript and contain these statements: “The manuscript has been seen and approved by all authors involved and is neither being published nor being considered for publication elsewhere. The authors transfer copyright to the IJRM. †In case of electronic submission of the manuscript the authors must declare that it is being exclusively contributed to IJRM. The text should be submitted in Microsoft Word format as an attachment. The figures should be sent in a format of JPEG or GIF which will produce high quality images in the online edition of the journal. Submission is also acceptable via Journal URL: http://www.ijrm.ir.
Guidelines for preparation of manuscript
Manuscript length
Papers should be of a length appropriate for the amount of information they contain. Failure to restrict the length of manuscripts can negatively influence the editor’s decisions.
Style
Manuscripts should be written using clear and concise English. The manuscript should include: Title page; the Abstract; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion; Acknowledgement and References.
Manuscript format
The format of the IJRM manuscripts including tables references and figure legends must be type written double-spaced on one side of A4 paper with margins of 2.5 cm. Pages should be numbered consecutively beginning with the title page and continuing through the last page of typewritten material. Avoid underlining.
v Original articles should have the following format:
Title page
The title page must contain (1) title of article (2) correct names and highest academic degree of each author (3) each author?s official academic and/or clinical title and affiliation (4) name and address of the institution(s) (5) name address telephone number e-mail and fax number of author to whom correspondence should be sent.
Running Title
The author should provide a running title of no more than 50 characters.
Abstract
All original articles must contain a structured abstract of not more than 250 words. The abstract should include; Background Objective Materials and Methods Results Conclusions and at least 3 to 5 key words chosen from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) list of index medicus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html ). They should therefore be specific and relevant to the paper. Authors need to be careful that the abstract reflects the content of the article accurately. For Randomized Controlled Trials the method of randomization and primary outcome measure should be stated in the Abstract.
Introduction
This should summarize the purpose and the rationale for the study. It should neither review the subject extensively nor should it have data or conclusions of the study.
Materials and Methods
This should include the study design and exact method or observation or experiment definitions such as for diagnostic criteria the population or patient samples and laboratory and statistical methods. If an apparatus is used its manufacturer?s name and address should be given in parenthesis. If the method is established give reference but if the method is new give enough information so that another author is able to perform it. Statistical method must be mentioned and specify any general computer programme used.
Results
This should include the pertinent findings in a logical sequence with tables and figures as necessary. It must be presented in the form of text tables and illustrations. The contents of the tables should not be all repeated in the text. Instead a reference to the table number may be given. Long articles may need sub-headings within some sections (especially the Results and Discussion parts) to clarify their contents. Unnecessary overlap between tables figures and text should be avoided.
Discussion
The discussion should emphasize the present findings and the variations or similarities with other work done in the field by other workers. Conclusions based on the findings evidence from the literature that supports the conclusions applicability of the conclusions and implications for future research. The detailed data should not be repeated in the discussion again. Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and the conclusions that follow from them. It must be mentioned whether the hypothesis mentioned in the article is true false or no conclusions can be derived.
Acknowledgements
All contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship should be covered in the acknowledgement section. Financial and material support should also be acknowledged. Personal acknowledgement should precede those of institutions or agencies.
References
All manuscripts should be accompanied by relevant references. The Reference should provide the following information as stated in the presented models as follows: References should be numbered sequentially as they appear in the text according to the Vancouver style. When citing authors in the text acknowledge only the first author where there are three or more authors e.g. Williams et al (1) stated that.... Where there are two authors cite both e.g. Jones and Smith (2) reported that.... Citations in the reference list are to be arranged by number in the following format including punctuation.
Journals: Author(s). Title of article. Title of journal (in italics with no full stops) Year; volume number: page numbers. (Abbreviations for journals used in the reference list should conform to Index Medicus.) e.g. Salehnia M Arianmanesh M Beigi M. The impact of ovarian stimulation on mouse endometrium: a morphometrical study. Iran J Rep Med 2006; 4:7-11. Books: Author(s). Title: sub-title. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher; Year. e.g. Speroof L Robert H. Clinical gynecology endocrinology & infertility .6th Ed. Philadelphia; Robert-D; 1999.
Chapter in a book: Author(s) of chapter. Title: sub-title of chapter. In: Author(s) (or editors) of the book. Title: sub-title of book. Place of publication: publisher; Year; page numbers. Inclusive page numbers should be given for all references. Print surnames and initials of all authors when there are six or less. In the case of seven or more authors the names of the first six authors followed by et al should be listed. References to papers accepted for publication but not yet published should be cited as such in the reference list e.g. Gharib Naseri MK Mohammadian M Gharib Naseri Z. Antispasmodic effect of Physalis alkekengi fruit extract on rat uterus IJRM 2008 in press. The author is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the references and for their correct textual citation.
Tables
In limited numbers should be submitted with the captions placed above. Each table should be numbered consecutively with Roman numerals and typed double-spaced including all headings. Verify tabular statistics to make sure they tally and match data cited in the text. Do not submit tables as photograph.
Figures
Should be in limited numbers with high quality art work and mounted on separate pages. The captions should be placed below. The same data should not be presented in tables figures and text simultaneously.
v Review articles should be prepared according to one of the following styles:
− Systematic reviews should be in form of meta-analysis meta synthesis or without statistical analysis. These articles contain original articles’ parts.
− Non systematic reviews should be written by experts who have at least one published article in the related field in references. Different parts of such articles include abstract introduction discussion and conclusion. They should contain at least 20 references and maximum 5000 words.
v Short communication can be in form of research article systematic review or ongoing research which reports its interesting findings. The parts in this type of articles are like those of original one but they are smaller and prepared in maximum 2000 words.
v A letter to the editor should be about criticism of previous articles criticism or review over books analysis of a related topic with reproductive medicine a report and criticism of reproductive medicine congresses expansion and explanation about an idea or a complicated problem. This should be prepared in maximum 1000 to 1500 words. These articles need no structure.
v Editorial article should be written by either the editor in chief or the editorial board. The editor in chief could also ask an expert to do such a thing. The context of such articles could involve a deep analysis about the up to date topics in reproductive medicine challenging systems or proposing solutions in reproductive medicine field. They should be prepared in maximum 2000 words and have at least 5 references.
v Case Reports and Brief Reports: Both should include abstract keywords case presentation discussion acknowledgment references and 1 – 4 figures. Necessary documentations of the case(s) like pathology reports laboratory test reports and imagings should be included in the submission package. Brief reports should not have more than one figure and/or table.
Illustration
Three copies of all figures or photographs should be included with the submitted manuscript. Photographs must be high-contrast glossy black and white prints unmounted and untrimmed with preferred size of 10 x 15 cm. Color transparencies or photos will be accepted at the discretion of Editorial Board. Figure number and name of senior author should be typed on a gummed label and affixed to the back of each illustration. Written permission must accompany any photograph in which the subject can be identified or any illustration that has been previously published. All illustrations must be numbered as cited in the text in consecutive numeric order.
Submission requirements
Submit only the final version of the manuscript.
The file should be in Microsoft Word.
Provide the printout of the manuscript that exactly matches the disk file. File names must be clearly indicating the contents of each file. Prepare art as camera-ready copy. Laser prints are accepted.
Page charges: There is no page charge for publication in the Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine.
Reprint: Ten reprints will be provided free of charge.
The corresponding author will be supplied with 3 free issues.
Ethics of studies involving humans and animals
Ethical considerations must be addressed in the Materials and Methods section. 1) Please state that informed consent was obtained from all participants. 2) Include the name of the appropriate institutional review board that approved the project. 3) Indicate in the text that the maintenance and care of experimental animals complies with National Institutes of Health guidelines for the humane use of laboratory animals or those of your institute.
Statistics
Inadequate or incorrect statistical analyses frequently cause rejection or delays in the review of manuscripts. Where appropriate authors should seek advice from a professional statistician before the manuscript is submitted.
Ethics of scientific publishing
Submission of a paper implies that it reports unpublished work and that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. If previously published tables illustrations or text are to be included then this should be clearly indicated in the manuscript and the copyright holder"s permission must be obtained. Previously published material can be cited in a later review or commentary article but it must be indicated using quotation marks if necessary. Plagiarism of text from a previously published manuscript by the same or another author is a serious publication offence. Small amounts of text may be used but only where the source of the material quoted is clearly acknowledged. Fraudulent data or data stolen from other authors is also unethical and will be treated accordingly. Any alleged offence is considered initially by the Editorial Team.
Conflicts of interest
Authors must acknowledge and declare any sources of funding and potential conflicting interest such as receiving funds or fees by or holding stocks and shares in an organization that may profit or lose through publication of your paper.
Copyright
The entire contents of IJRM are protected under international copyrights. This Journal is for your personal noncommercial use. You may not modify copy distribute transmit display or publish any materials contained on the Journal without the prior written permission of it or the appropriate copyright owner.
Review process
The submitted manuscripts will be assessed from editorial points of view at first. Should the manuscript meet the basic editorial requirements; it will enter the peer-review process. The manuscript will then be sent at least to one in-office and two out of office referees for review. The corresponding author will then be informed to the referee?s remark to accept reject or require modification. .
Revision: Papers may be returned to authors for modification of the scientific content and/or for language corrections. Revised paper and a letter listing point-for-point response to the reviewers must be submitted to the Editor and must be accompanied by a copy of the original version. Suggestion by the Editor about resubmission does not imply that a revised version will necessary be accepted. If a paper that is returned to the authors for modification is not resubmitted within two months it will be regarded as having been withdrawn and any revised version received subsequently will be treated as a new paper and the date of receipt will be altered accordingly. Authors who resubmit a paper that has previously been rejected must provide the original manuscript and a letter explaining in detail how the paper has been modified. Accepted manuscripts become the property of IJRM.
Proofs: A computer print out will be sent to the corresponding author to be checked for only typographical errors and other essential small changes before publication in order to avoid any mistakes. Major alternations to the text cannot be accepted at this stage. Proofs must be returned to the Editor within 3 days of receipt.
Responsibilities of authors
The authors are responsible for accuracy of all statements and data contained in the manuscript accuracy of all references information and for obtaining and submitting permission from the author and publisher of any previously published material included in the submitted manuscript. The corresponding author will receive an edited manuscript for “final author approval”.
Submit manuscripts to:
The Editor in Chief Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine Research & Clinical Center for Infertility 2 Bouali Ave Safayeh Yazd Iran. P.O. Box 89195-999.
Telephone: +98 (351) 8248348.
Fax: +98 (351) 8247087
E-mail: info@ijrm.ir
URL: http://www.ijrm.ir
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