{"title":"Approach to Publishing a Scientific (Radiology) Book.","authors":"Harshith Gowda Ramesh, Manisha Jana, Ashu Seith Bhalla","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1792043","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1792043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the modern landscape of information technology, the role of books remains pivotal in education and research, especially in scientific fields such as radiology. This article outlines a comprehensive approach to publishing a scientific book in radiology, from the initial concept to distribution and ongoing updates. The process is influenced by factors such as the author's motivation, expertise, and target audience. Key prerequisites include a clear understanding of the subject, proficiency in writing and layout planning, and adherence to publication ethics. The book's content should be tailored to the intended readership, with considerations for content depth and presentation style. Decisions regarding book size, color versus black-and-white printing, and publication format (print vs. online) are crucial. Factors such as cost, physical characteristics, and the choice between paperback and hardcover affect both the book's accessibility and its durability. The online version offers interactive features and updatable content, while print versions provide a tactile reading experience. Authors are responsible for content creation, including illustrations, and chapter structure. Editors play a crucial role in maintaining uniformity, overseeing content quality, and ensuring technical accuracy. Collaboration with section editors and coauthors is often necessary for comprehensive coverage. Effective distribution and marketing strategies are essential for reaching the target audience. Options include direct retail distribution or using aggregators. Regular updates are vital to keep the book relevant amidst the fast-growing field of radiology. This guide serves as a practical roadmap for aspiring authors and editors in the field of radiology.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S163-S170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ethics: The Elixir of Publications.","authors":"Manphool Singhal, Suprit Basu, Arun Sharma, Paramjeet Singh","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791671","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1791671","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Scientific papers are the driving force for research, information dissemination, and policymaking that directly impacts society. Thus, ethical practices are the elixir of publications. Adherence to ethical practices promotes integrity in research and publication. Transgression of ethics is thus considered a poison to science. Although there is no definition of ethics, it includes a systematic approach that not only recommends but also defends and protects concepts of the conduct of right and wrong. Therefore, ethical principles should be strictly adhered to and upheld at any cost for the progression of science. This article addresses various actions that are considered ethical misconduct and guidelines to fix them. Recommendations of various organizations related to the ethics in publications are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S30-S35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717446/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medicine Meets Science: The Imperative of Scientific Research and Publishing for Physician-Scientists.","authors":"Sonu M M Bhaskar","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1800803","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1800803","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Physician-scientists serve as conduits between clinical practice and scientific research, leveraging their unique expertise to improve patient care and drive medical innovation. This article highlights the indispensable role of research and publishing in promoting evidence-based practices, facilitating professional growth, and shaping public health policy. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, I examine the challenges faced by physician-scientists, such as ethical dilemmas and declining engagement in research, particularly in resource-constrained settings. I suggest pragmatic strategies to overcome these barriers, emphasizing the need for systemic support, ethical integrity, and the equitable dissemination of advancements. This piece aims to inspire a new generation of physician-scientists to engage deeply with both clinical and research domains, thus advancing global health equity and resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S9-S17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Statistics Primer for Radiologists: Part 2-Advanced statistics for Enhancing Diagnostic Precision and Research Validity.","authors":"Adarsh Anil Kumar, Santhosh Kannath, Jineesh Valakkada","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1800971","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1800971","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Second part of this statistics primer focuses on advanced statistical concepts continuing on the foundation of basic statistics built from the first part of this primer. This advanced primer aims to delve deeper into essential statistical concepts beyond the basics, equipping the reader with the knowledge to effectively analyze complex data sets, explore correlations and causality, employ regression analysis techniques, interpret survival curves, and evaluate diagnostic tests rigorously. It primarily focuses on the statistical tests used to analyze the relationship between groups of variables (the statistical tests to analyze the difference between groups of variables was discussed in the part 1 of this series). Toward the end of the article concepts of survival curves and methods for assessing the diagnostic accuracy of tests are stressed upon.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S74-S92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717465/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paul Sathiadoss, Rajesh Bhayana, Zara A Shaikh, Satheesh Krishna
{"title":"Insights into Radiology Publications.","authors":"Paul Sathiadoss, Rajesh Bhayana, Zara A Shaikh, Satheesh Krishna","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1793914","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1793914","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The evolution of modern medicine has been significantly driven by medical and health care research, underscoring the importance of disseminating findings to advance health care. Medical literature, encompassing various publication types such as case reports, review articles, and original research, plays a crucial role in this process by facilitating the communication and discussion of new discoveries. This review article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating radiologic publications. It examines the various types of radiologic research articles, including case reports and series, pictorial reviews, original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, each of which serve distinct purposes in contributing to the field of radiology. The study adopts the \"six honest men\" approach-addressing why, who, what, when, where, and how-to elucidate the essential elements of successful radiology research and publication. Key topics include the motivations for publishing, the types of articles suited for different research questions, and strategic considerations for selecting appropriate journals. Additionally, the review highlights the importance of understanding publication timing, journal selection criteria, and the overall publication process, including manuscript preparation and peer review. By offering these insights, the review aims to equip early-career researchers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively contribute to radiology literature and advance their academic and professional careers.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S18-S29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717458/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How to Conduct High-Quality Systematic Review and Meta-analysis in Radiology and Interventional Radiology.","authors":"Manish Shaw, Sanjiv Sharma","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1793811","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1793811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Systematic reviews and meta-analyses form a secondary research methodology that identifies and critically appraises all the relevant studies that are available in various databases to answer a particular research question in an unbiased and systematic manner. In the pyramid of level of evidence, the systematic review of high-quality studies is placed at the highest hierarchy position. Meta-analysis is the statistical analysis of the systematic review that provides pooled estimates of the effect of individual studies in the systematic review, but sometimes a meta-analysis may not always be possible. This article elaborates the key steps to conduct a high-quality systematic review and meta-analysis in the field of radiology and intervention radiology, which will help the readers to design and conduct them along with to understand and interpret this secondary research.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S128-S135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717467/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Peer Review of an Article: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting.","authors":"Rengarajan Rajagopal, Binit Sureka","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1793916","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1793916","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Scientific publications are rapidly increasing in number, placing growing pressure on academics to publish. This study highlights the important tips and tricks for the authors in the context of reviewers' feedback and how to manage the article till the final stage of publication.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S110-S113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717463/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kurian C Eapen, Kirti Anna Koikkara, Shyamkumar Nidugala Keshava
{"title":"Mastering the Art of First Impressions: Tips to Write a Title, Abstract, and Keywords for a Medical Manuscript.","authors":"Kurian C Eapen, Kirti Anna Koikkara, Shyamkumar Nidugala Keshava","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1792039","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1792039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Formulating the title and abstract of a manuscript is crucial to convey the essence of the research paper to the reader at a superficial glance. The title should be short and crisp, yet it should define critical information about the paper, such as the disease highlighted, any intervention studied, or the primary outcome. A structured abstract is required in most journals for an original research article, conveying a summary of the research. The keywords used in the title and abstract also play a vital role in the article's discoverability on various search engines, thereby increasing the overall reach and impact of the article. In this article, we highlight a few key points to consider while drafting the title and abstract of a medical manuscript.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S53-S57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717455/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Responding to an Article after an Editorial Review.","authors":"Ankur J Shah, Chandrasekharan Kesavadas","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791748","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1791748","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S46-S48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717453/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of Radiology Leadership in Fostering Publications.","authors":"Amarnath Chellathurai, G K Vidhyalakshmi","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1792042","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1792042","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":"35 Suppl 1","pages":"S116-S118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11717464/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142973249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}