Instructions for authors “Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics” is the official Journal of the Bulgarian Society of Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics. The journal publishes original papers on ultrasound diagnostics in neurology, neonatology and angiology, as well as articles on the cerebral hemodynamics and related problems. It contains the following categories:
- editorials, assigned by the Editorial Board.
- original papers – up to 6–8 pages, including tables, figures and references.
- short reports – up to 4 pages.
- review articles – up to 10 pages, including references.
- information for different scientific forums.
- new books reviews.
- who is who – presentation of outstanding scientists and organizations.
The papers should be submitted via Internet Platform Scholar Onе available at www.neurosonology.net.
The papers should contain a cover letter, title page, abstract, key words, original report, references.
1. Cover letter – all authors declare in writing that they have read and approved the submitted manuscript, the manuscript has not been submitted or published elsewhere in whole or in part, except as a summary (if applicable).
2. Title page – consists of full title (followed by a short title in English and Bulgarian), names and initials of the authors, their academic degrees, institution of work (institution, city, country). It should contain also the name, address, phone number and e-mail address of the corresponding author.
3. Abstract – written in English and Bulgarian, containing up to 500 words, followed by up to 5 key words, arranged alphabetically.
4. The original papers and short scientific reports include introduction, purpose, material and methods, results, discussion and conclusion.
4.1. Measurements – should be in international units, using a decimal point.
4.2. Tables and the text of illustrations – should be presented on a separate sheet of paper, numbered, with a short explanation.
4.3. Illustrations – must be submitted separately in one of the following formats: tiff, jpeg, bmp psd, eps, ai.
5. References – presented on a separate sheet of paper, with authors’ names arranged in alphabetical order, full titles, abbreviations and journals’ names mentioned as in Index Medicus. The authors are cited in the text by their number from the reference list.
Examples:
[1] Aaslid R, Huber P, Nornes H. Evaluation of cerebrovascular spasm with transcranial Doppler ultrasound. J Neurosurg 60, 1984:37-41.
[2] Ringelstein E, Otis S. Physiological testing of vasomotor reserve. In: Newell D, Aaslid R (eds). Transcranial Doppler. Raven Press. New York, 1992, 83-99.
General conditions. All manuscripts are subject to peer review. Submission of an article for publication implies transfer of the copyright from the author to the publisher upon acceptance. Accepted papers become the property of Journal of Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the Publisher. It is the author's responsibility to obtain permission to reproduce illustrations, tables, etc. from other publications.
Conflicts of Interest. Authors are required to disclose any sponsorship or funding arrangements relating to their research. Conflict of interest statements will be published at the end of the article.
Ethics. Authors should state that subjects have given their informed consent and that the study protocol has been approved by the institute's committee on human research.
Proofs. Proofs are sent to the corresponding author via Scholar Onе and should be returned with the least possible delay.
Reprints. Order forms and a price list for reprints are sent with the proofs. Orders submitted after the issue is printed are subject to higher prices.
Access. The Journal has open online access at www.neurosonology-bg.com and www.neurosonology.net.
For information outside Scholar Onе:
R. Dimova, MD
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