Abstract
The Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS) is the official journal of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. It is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, literature review, and case study articles pertinent to diagnostic medical sonography.
Submission of Manuscripts
All manuscripts must be submitted online through the SAGETrack website. Complete author submission instructions and the JDMS Author Manual are available at http://www.sdms.org/jdms.
Manuscript Types
Types of articles considered by the JDMS include:
Case Study
A case study paper allows the sonographer to draw on the knowledge and skills that they use daily. Unusual or rare pathologies are interesting to the journal, but an unusual presentation of a common pathology may also be of interest.
Literature Review
A literature review article summarizes the pertinent research findings that have been reported in textbooks and journal articles. It provides a basic description of the topic being reviewed as well as current findings and theories. The value of review articles is their synthesis of the most current information.
Original Research
An original research project is an extensive project that uses scientific methods to support the findings. The project begins by asking a research question or stating a hypothesis. Topics for original research may stem from a trend you have noticed and you want to learn if your observation is real or just a coincidence.
Symposia
Symposia include “Energizing Education,” “Professional Issues,” “Policy,” and “Advances in Technology.” The editors will work with authors interested in these areas.
Manuscript Format
Before submitting your manuscript through SAGETrack, please refer to the JDMS Author Manual and make certain that it satisfies all of the listed requirements and contains the following components:
Title page including title of the paper, names of all authors and their hospital or work affiliation(s), address for correspondence, phone number, email address, and any included acknowledgements
Digital copy of the main document, including Abstract of approximately 150 words Three to five keywords Main body of 3000+ words that conforms to AMA style References, in AMA format, are numbered consecutively and all references are cited in the text Tables are editable and summarized at the end of the main document Figures are numbered, cited, and either properly embedded within the main document or uploaded as separate files Table and figure legends are summarized on the final page of the main document
Figures, images, and tables (if applicable) Uploaded separately in digital format or embedded within the main document At least 300 dpi in resolution No identifiable health information (patient names, time/date stamps, hospital name, etc.) Labels or arrows to identify structures embedded within the image Caption for each figure and or table is provided
Written permission to use previously published figures, tables, or text if required. A standard Request for Permission to Reprint is available on the SDMS website at http://www.sdms.org/jdms.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the submission or peer-review process, manuscript preparation or format, or publication requirements, please contact the JDMS administrative office at +1 800-229-9506 or email