Authors
All authors are requested to go through following guidelines before submitting the articles to VIMSJPT.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted:
VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy accepts following types of articles for publication :
- Original Articles( RCT, Cross sectional Study etc)
- Systematic review
- Meta analysis
- Pilot study
- Case series and Case reports
- Letter to editor
General Manuscript Format and Guidelines
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Title |
The title should identify the research design and topic of the study |
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Authors |
Authors and author affiliations. Write in sequence of Contributions |
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Abstract |
The abstract can be un structured but should include the following points- • Background to the study • Method in Short • Results • Main conclusion's Key words: To assist in indexing the journal, list up to 6 key words (not from title), which your article could be indexed. Include an abstract of not more than 150 words. |
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Introduction |
The introduction is then best constructed as a descriptive funnel, starting with broad topics and slowly focusing on the work at hand. The introduction should include a background to the topic including: • Background information e.g. pertinent information relating to the research study • A brief review of pertinent literature related to study • The purpose of the study –Last summary sentence may be added stating how the answer of your question will contribute to the overall field of study- i.e. what is novel about this study? |
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Materials and methods |
This section should be description of the methods used in your study. Each method should in details. Standard guidelines such CONSORT, STROBE etc may be referred depending on type of study. This section must include following points
1. Participants 2. Procedure 3. Patient Photos: Supply images at highest resolution obtainable from source. Do not reduce the file size. |
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Results |
Introduce each group of tables and figures in a separate paragraph where the overall trends and data points of particular interest are noted. You also need to indicate the placement of a particular table or figure in the text. Result should include following details · Participants flow through the research(Flow Chart) · Statistical Package used( Ex. SPSS) · Statistical Tests · Graphical Representations and tables |
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Discussion |
The first paragraph should summaries the main findings of the study. The results should be evaluated in terms of accuracy, validity and uniqueness. Summarize the most important findings and, if applicable, accept or reject the proposed hypothesis Information from the research study should be integrated with information from previous literature. New knowledge should be highlighted and recommendations made It is often informative if a discussion of the potential weaknesses of the interpretation is also included. |
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Conclusion |
Key finding based on Purpose /Objectives and major results. Finally, end with a statement of how this work contributes to the overall field of study |
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Funding |
Mention about Funding received |
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Conflict of Interest |
It is important to mention Conflict of Interest related to financial or other personal considerations which may compromise, or have the appearance of compromising a researcher's professional judgment in conducting or reporting research. |
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Acknowledgements |
Acknowledgements should be provided for anyone who was not an author but helped in the preparation of the article and also any funding that was provided for the study. State all of the funding sources for the work, ensuring that the statement adheres to the guidelines provided by the funding institution. |
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References |
Use Vancouver the referencing system. Few Examples given Below |
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Page Limit |
Paper should Not be more that 10 pages. |
REFERENCES :
All references should be written in vancour style.
Books :
Standard format Authors, Title(in italics), Publisher, City of Publication, Year of Publication, page numbers(if appropriate).
Example :
1. Richardson CA, Jull G, Hodges P, Hydes J. Therapeutic exercise for spinal segmental stabilisation in low back pain. 1st ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone; 1999. p. 1-170.
Journal Articles :
Standard format Authors, "Title of the article," Journal name(in italics), Volume (Issue), Pages, Month Year.
Example :
Chien A, Sterling M. Sensory hypoaesthesia is a feature of chronic whiplash but not chronic idiopathic neck pain. Manual Therapy 2010; 15(1): 48-53.
Conference Proceedings Standard Format :
Authors, "Title of the article," in Title of conference (in italics), Publisher, Pages.
Example :
Leclercq, P. and Heylighen, "A. 5,8 Analogies per hour: A designer's view on analogical reasoning," in 7th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Design, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 285-303.
E-Books :
Standard format Authors, Title of E-book(in italics),Publisher, Date of original publication. [Format] Available: Source.
Example :
T. Eckes, The Developmental Social Psychology of Gender, Lawrence Erlbaum, 2000. [E-book] Available: netLibrary e-book.
E-journal :
Standard format Authors, "Title of Article," Title of Journal(in italics), Volume (Issue), pages, month year. [Format]. Available: Database Name (if appropriate), article number (if given), internet address. [Accessed date of access].
Example :
A. Altun, "Understanding hypertext in the context of reading on the web: Language learners' experience," Current Issues in Education, 6(12), July 2003. [Online]. Available : http://cie.ed.asu.edu/volume6/number12/.[Accessed Dec. 2, 2004].
