Purpose and Scope
The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and
Development is a peer-reviewed scientific rehabilitation
research and development publication in the
multidisciplinary field of disability rehabilitation. Its
mission is to report the results of rehabilitation research
relevant to veterans. It exists to improve clinical
practice, enhance the quality and relevance of VA
rehabilitation research and implement the transfer of
biomedical and engineering advances into clinical
practice.
General priority areas are: Prosthetics, Amputations,
Orthotics, and Orthopedics; Spinal Cord Injury and other
Neurological disorders (with particular interest in
traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and restorative
therapies); Communication, Sensory and Cognitive Aids;
Geriatric Rehabilitation; and Functional Outcome Research.
The Journal receives submissions from sources within
the United States and throughout the world.
Only original Scientific Rehabilitation Research and
Development papers (including Pilot Studies)
will be considered. All submissions should include
statements that the research and development study meets and
addresses the special concerns of the clinical core mission
of the VHA.
Technical Notes describing techniques,
procedures, or findings of original scientific research may
be submitted. Clinical Studies are of interest. These
may be studies of an evaluation of a particular prototype
developed, a new clinical technique, or other topic of
clinical interest. Selective Reviews may also be
considered.
Letters to the Editor are encouraged.
Books for Review may be sent by authors or
publishers. The Editor will select reviewers.
Review Process
Scientific papers submitted to the Journal are
subject to critical peer review by at least two referees who
have expertise in a particular subject. To ensure
objectivity, anonymity will be maintained between the
author(s) and the referees. The final decision as to a
paper's suitability for publication rests on the results of
the peer review.
Originality
A letter signed by all authors (with their full
names and academic degrees) must confirm that the
contribution has not been published by or submitted to
another journal.
Instructions to Contributors
Authors should prepare manuscripts in accordance with
the "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to
Biomedical Journals" developed by the International
Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
Manuscripts should meet the following
requirements: 1) Original and in English, keeping in mind
that English is the first language of many of our readers;
2) Contain an Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results,
Discussion, Conclusion, and References; 3) Be typewritten,
in 12-point font, double-spaced with liberal margins, on
good quality standard white paper; and, 4) Be accompanied by
a plain .TXT file, via either email or 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
non-returnable disk. If using Macintosh, please so label on
the disk. Manuscripts generally should not exceed 20
double-spaced typed pages. Three hard copies are
requested.
Sponsorship: Source of funding must be
included and should be listed on the cover page.
Abstracts: An Abstract of 150 words or
less must be provided with the submitted manuscript. It
should give the factual essence of the article and be
suitable for separate publication in index journals.
Key Words: Three to ten key words,
preferably terms from the Medical Subject Headings from
Index Medicus should be provided.
Running Heads: A running head (short
title) of fewer than 40 characters, including spaces, should
be included.
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Figures: Graphics and photos may be used
for clarifying the text; list legends on a separate sheet
and not on the artwork. Graphics (i.e., drawings,
schematics, charts, graphs, etc.) should be 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
wide, no more than 7.5 in (19 cm) high, graphic files in
.TIF or .JPG format or camera-ready for printing. No
external titles or labels are permitted. Computer
generations must be printed at a density of 300 or more dpi.
Black and white (no color) photos with good contrast are
accepted only in 5×7 in (12.5×17.5 cm) format;
use no tape on photos. List number and indicate
"TOP" on a typed label affixed to the back of each
figure. Unacceptable illustrations will be returned for
revision.
References should be typed separately,
double-spaced, and numbered consecutively in the order in
which they are first mentioned in the text. References first
cited in tables or figure legends should be numbered so that
they will be in proper sequence with references cited in the
text. "Unpublished observations" or "personal
communications," for which the author has secured permission
of the person cited, should be treated as footnotes and not
included in the numbering of the references. Authors are
responsible for the accuracy of their references. Please
follow these sample formats, which are in the Vancouver
style:
Article. Gilsdorf P, Patterson R, Fisher S.
Thirty-minute continuous sitting force measurements with
different support surfaces in the spinal cord injured and
able-bodied. J Rehabil Res Dev 1991;28:33-8.
Chapter in a Book. Wagner KA. Outcome
analysis in comprehensive rehabilitation. In: Fuhrer MJ,
editor. Rehabilitation outcomes. Baltimore: Brookes
Publishing Co.; 1987. p. 233-9.
Published Proceedings Paper. Kauzlarich JJ,
Thacker JG. Antiskid wheelchair brake design. Proceedings of
the 14th Annual RESNA Conference; 1991 Jun 21-26, Kansas
City, MO. Washington, DC: RESNA Press, 1991. p. 143-5.
Tables should not duplicate material in
text or illustrations. They should be numbered consecutively
with Arabic numerals cited in the text. Each table should be
typed double-spaced on a separate sheet and should have a
brief title. Short or abbreviated column heads should be
used and explained, if necessary, in footnotes.
Mathematical Formulae: Traditional
mathematical treatments should be extended by adding brief
narrative notes of explanation and definitions of terms, as
appropriate, to ensure that readers of other disciplines
gain the fullest understanding of the material presented.
The Metric System is requested for use in all
quantities in text, tables, and figures.
Specialized Nomenclature. Correct terminology
for amputation: above-knee is "transfemoral";
below-knee is "transtibial"; above-elbow is
"transhumeral"; and below-elbow is
"transradial." This nomenclature is more in
keeping with anatomical amputation.
Permissions and Copyright
Articles published and their original illustrations
(unless borrowed from copyrighted sources) are in the public
domain. Borrowed illustrations must contain full information
about previous publication and credit to be given. Authors
must obtain permission to reproduce figures and signed
release forms for use of photographs containing identifiable
persons, and submit originals of those signed documents with
the manuscript.
Review of Proofs
Proofs will be sent to the first-named author, unless
otherwise requested. To avoid delays in publication, proofs
should be checked immediately and returned to the publishers
by express mail within five working days. If not
received within the prescribed time, it will be assumed that
no changes are needed.
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