Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology (JCEH)
publishes outstanding basic and clinical papers on all aspects
of liver diseases, including both human and animal studies. The JCEH is directed to gastroenterologists, hepatologists, liver transplant
surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and others involved in the research and treatment of a broad range of liver diseases.
Radha
K Dhiman, MD DM FAMS FACG
Editor-in-Chief
Contact Information:
Editorial Office
Department of Hepatology,
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector-12, Chandigarh-160012, India
Editorial Office E-mail: rkpsdhiman@hotmail.com
Manuscript submission: 
http://ees.elsevier.com/jceh
Manuscripts submitted for the journal should not have been
published earlier or be under simultaneous consideration for publication by any other journal. Violation may lead to a retraction of
the published article by the journal and other actions as deemed necessary by the editor. All articles (including invited ones) will
be peer-reviewed, followed by editing of the accepted articles according to the guidelines of the style-sheet approved for the journal.
Accepted manuscripts become the permanent property of the journal and may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written
permission of the editor.
Manuscripts must confirm to the instructions given below:
SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
The journal only accepts online submissions in electronic format. All new manuscripts must be submitted through Journal of Clinical
and Experimental Hepatology online submission and review website ( http://ees.elsevier.com/jceh). Authors are requested
to submit the text, tables, and figures in electronic form to this address. Please follow the following steps to submit your manuscript:
- Open the homepage of the journal's website ( http://ees.elsevier.com/jceh).
- Register yourself for free by clicking on "Register" on the top and create a user profile with a desired username and mandatory details. On submission of the information, you will receive an E-mail confirming your registration along with the "Password".
- Click "Log In" on the main navigation menu at the top of the journal screen to open the login page.
- Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields (E-mailed to you at the time of registration).
- Click "Author Log in", this takes you to the "Author Main Menu".
By submitting a manuscript online, the author agrees
to the following:
- The work is original and free from plagiarism.
- It has not been submitted for publication/is not under consideration for publication in another journal.
- All authors are aware of the order of authorship. The submitting author shall be solely responsible in case any dispute arises.
- Once published, copyright of manuscript shall stand transferred to the journal.
- "Conflicts of interest" if any, must be explicitly stated at the end of the manuscript.
Original Manuscripts
Manuscripts submitted in this category are expected to be concise, well organized, and clearly written. The maximum length is 5,000 words, including the abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. The structured abstract must not exceed 300 words. The title must not exceed 150 characters. References should be limited to those critical and relevant to the manuscript and should not exceed a maximum of 50. Acceptance of original manuscripts will be based upon originality and importance of the investigation. These manuscripts are reviewed by editors and, in majority of cases, by two experts in the field. Manuscripts requiring extensive revision will be at a disadvantage for publication and will be rejected. Authors shall be responsible for the quality of language and style and are strongly advised against submitting a manuscript grammatically incorrect. The editors reserve the right to reject poorly written manuscripts even if their scientific content is qualitatively suitable for publication.
Animal Studies: In studies involving animal experimentation, authors must include a statement giving assurance that all animals received human care and that study protocols comply with the institutions guidelines.
Human Studies: Manuscripts reporting data from research conducted on humans must provide assurance that (a) informed consent in writing was obtained from each patient, and (b) the study protocol confirmed to the ethical guidelines of the 1975 Declaration of Helsinki as reflected in a priori approval by the appropriate institutional review committee.
Randomized Controlled Trials: Reports of randomized controlled trials should follow the revised CONSORT statement (
http://www.consort-statement.org) published in JAMA 2001;285:1987–91,
as closely as possible.Review Articles
Review articles on selected clinical and basic topics of interest for the readers of the JCEH will primarily be solicited by the editors. Review articles are also welcome by experts; however, any proposals for reviews should be discussed with the editor before submission. Review articles are expected to be clear, concise, and updated. Review articles must be accompanied by a title page and summary. The word limit for review articles is 6,000 words, excluding the summary, references, tables, and figures. References should not exceed a maximum of 150. The inclusions of colored, high-quality tables and figures to summarize critical points are highly desirable. Review articles are reviewed by the editors and may be sent to outside expert reviewers before a final decision for publication is made. Revisions may be required.
Editorial
This section consists of editorial comments on articles published in the JCEH. The length of an editorial should not exceed 3,000 words, excluding references. Please limit reference count to a maximum of 50 references. A table and a figure can be included.
Case Reports
Case reports are not encouraged and will only be accepted if they represent an outstanding contribution to the etiology, pathogenesis, or treatment of a specific liver disorder. The word limit for a case report is 2,500 words, including the summary and references (a maximum of 15 references is allowed). A title page must be provided. Tables and figures can be included.
Images in Hepatology
Images in hepatology are published under two categories:
- Figure(s) that summarizes current knowledge about a particular subject within the hepatology field, and
- What is your diagnosis? This will appear in two parts. The first part should contain a very brief clinical introduction to a case (maximum 200 words) followed by an image and a question designed to stimulate the reader to think about what the image shows. The second part (maximum 300 words) should contain the answer, and will appear at the back of the issue. The answer should include a brief description of what the image shows, the outcome, and a teaching point. Please limit references to a maximum of 5.
Articles for Liver Transplant Forum will review recent advances in the field of liver transplantation and will be primarily solicited by the editors. Review articles are also welcome by experts; however any proposals for reviews should be discussed with the editor before submission. Articles are expected to be clear, concise, and updated. The review must be accompanied by a title page and summary. The word limit for the article is 5,000 words, excluding the summary, references, tables, and figures. Liver Transplant Forum articles are reviewed by the editors and may be sent for expert reviews before a final decision on publication is made. Revisions may be required.
From Bench to Bedside
Articles in this section will highlight and review relevant clinical applications of basic research. Articles are expected to be clear, concise, and updated. The article must be accompanied by a short summary and title page and must not exceed 5,000 words. Figures and tables are encouraged. Please limit references to a maximum of 100.
Clinical Practice Guidelines/Meeting Report
Clinical practice guidelines of various scientific societies or associations and meeting reports on a variety of topics are welcome. The length of each article will be decided by the editor on a case-by-case basis.
Hepatology 'Elsewhere'
Hepatology 'Elsewhere' commentaries will highlight a recent paper of interest from a high impact peer-reviewed journal. Hepatology 'Elsewhere' commentaries will be solicited by the editors only. Commentary articles can include either one table or one figure and should not exceed a maximum of 800 words, excluding tables or figures. The article should contain a title. Please limit references to a maximum of 15.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor will be considered for publication only if they are related to articles published in recent issues of the JCEH or are relevant brief reports of preliminary data that can be published if they provide new insights. Letters must not be longer than 500 words, and may contain only one table or figure and a total of 10 references. Letters must have a title. Please provide a title page for letters.
Rebuttal Letter
Rebuttal to the letters accepted for publication based on articles published in recent issues of the JCEH will also be published if the authors of original article so desire.
ORGANIZATION OF THE MANUSCRIPT
General
Manuscript must be in "Times New Roman" font, size 10, with double spacing throughout. Please arrange the manuscript as follows: Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References. Number all pages consecutively at the bottom, beginning with the title page. Figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript (consult a recent issue of the journal for details). Only the title page should bear the names and addresses of the author(s).
Title Page
In animal studies, the title should state the species; all other titles will refer to human studies. State names of authors (including first names), the departments, and the institution where the work was done. The journal reserves the right to ask for the contribution of each author to an article. A short, running title, not exceeding 40 characters, must be provided. Please provide the name, postal address with PIN code, facsimile number and E-mail address of the author to whom communications and proofs are to be sent. Acknowledgements, if any, may be mentioned on this page.
Abstract
The abstract should summarize the most important points in the study. Original articles should include a structured abstract of about 300 words under the following headings: Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions (See Ann Intern Med 1990;113:69–76). References should not be included. Less than 10 keywords, not present in the title, to assist indexing, should be typed in alphabetical order below the abstract; these may be obtained from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) database of "Pubmed".
Introductory Statement
Do not include a heading. Provide the minimum background information that will orient the general reader.
Results
Present the major findings of the study. Do not illustrate minor details if their message is conveyed adequately by simple descriptive text. Mention all tables and figures.
Discussion
Concisely present the implications of the new findings for the field as a whole, minimizing reiteration of the results, avoiding repetition of material in the introduction, and keeping a close focus on the specific topic of the paper.
Acknowledgments
These should appear at the end of the manuscript. The source of funding as well as a disclosure statement mentioning conflicts of interest, if any, should appear under this heading.
References
Number the references in the order in which they appear in the text and identify the reference numbers in the text in superscript. References may be placed at the end of the manuscript. Publications as abstract and letters should be so identified in parentheses. The responsibility for accuracy of references lies with the respective authors. The journal is in agreement with the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (www.icmje.org). The general arrangement, abbreviations of journal names and punctuations followed are as per the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts submitted to Biomedical Journals (www.icmje.org). Please pay attention to the style of references and punctuations as follows:
Journal Article
• List all authors when six or less as shown in the example below:
George JN, Woolf SH, Raskob GE, Wasser JS, Aledrot LM, Ballem PJ. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: a practice guideline developed by explicit methods of the American Society of Hematology. Blood 1996;88:3–40.
• When there are seven or more authors, list only the first three and add et al.
Johnson RJ, Gretch DR, Yamabe H, et al. Membrano proliferative glomerulonephritis associated with hepatitis C virus infection. N Engl J Med 1993;328:465–70.
Books
Abramson JH, Abramson ZH. Survey Methods in Community Medicine 5th ed. Churchill Livingston, London 1999.
Book Chapters
Cassidy JT. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. In: Textbook of Rheumatology 6th ed, Kelly, ed. Philadelphia: Saunders 2000;1297–313.
Abstract or Article in a Supplement
Srivastava S, Madan K, Prakash S, et al. A randomized controlled trial of terlipressin and albumin versus albumin, low dose dopamine and frusemide in hepatorenal syndrome [Abstract]. J Clin Exp Hepatol 2011;1(Suppl 1):23A.
Tables
Prepare tables on individual sheets of paper, double-spaced, and numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals in the order of their appearance in the text. Do not duplicate material presented in a figure. Tables should read vertically when possible and should have headings for each column. Necessary explanatory notes, if any, may be given below the table.
Figures/Illustrations/Photographs/Videos
Illustrations should be clear enough and of appropriate size (5 inch × 7 inch or larger) for better reproduction. If illustrations are scanned, then they should be scanned at minimum of 300 dpi. Color images must be CMYK. Line art drawing must have a minimum resolution of 1200 dpi. Photographs and X-rays should be sent as black and white glossy prints. Photographs may be submitted as "jpeg", or "tiff" files in a zipped folder. In clinical photographs, identity of the subjects should be suitably masked; in case this is not possible, a written permission from the concerned person should accompany the manuscript. Permission to reproduce any borrowed illustration must be obtained from the author and the publisher. Videos should be clear and may be submitted in flash (*.flv) format along with the title of the article.
Legends to Figures
The figure number (numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals), title and explanations of the figures should appear in the legend (not on the figure). Type the legends on a separate page. Enough information should be included to interpret the figure without reference to
the text.
Units
All measurements must be in metric units, preferably with corresponding SI units in parentheses.
Permissions
Direct quotations, tables, or illustrations taken from copyrighted material must be accompanied with written permission for their use from the publisher and the original author. The permission is presented as a footnote or addition to the legend and must provide complete information as to source. Photographs of identifiable persons must be accompanied by a signed release that indicates informed consent.