Submission Guidelines

The Journal of Pericardiology (JOP) welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to research, diagnosis, and clinical management of pericardial and cardiovascular diseases. Authors are encouraged to follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following manuscript types:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Reports in Clinical and Surgical Medicine
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Notes
  • Opinions and Analyses

2. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system
  • Email submissions are accepted only with prior approval from the editorial office
  • All submissions undergo initial editorial screening followed by peer review

3. Manuscript Preparation

Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear, professional English. Authors are advised to seek language editing services if necessary before submission.

File Format

Manuscripts should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

4. Manuscript Structure

Title Page

  • Manuscript title
  • Name(s) and affiliations of all authors
  • Corresponding author’s contact details

Abstract

A structured abstract of 150–250 words.

Keywords

Provide 4–6 relevant keywords.

Main Text

  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion

Acknowledgments (if applicable)

References

5. Formatting Requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Page numbers: Bottom center

6. Tables and Figures

  • Number tables and figures consecutively and cite them in the text
  • Provide clear titles and descriptive legends
  • Images must be high resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
  • Remove all patient identifiers to protect confidentiality

7. Reference Style

References must be formatted according to the Vancouver style, commonly used in medical and clinical journals.

8. Ethical Requirements

  • Research involving human subjects must follow ethical standards
  • Institutional ethics committee approval and informed consent must be stated
  • Patient consent is mandatory for case reports

9. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened for plagiarism. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism or unethical duplication will be rejected.

10. Article Processing Charges

  • APC: USD 500
  • Payable only upon final acceptance
  • No submission fees

11. Final Checklist

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript complies with all formatting and submission requirements
  • Ethical approvals and informed consents are documented
  • All references are accurate and properly formatted
  • The final version has been reviewed and approved by all authors