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| Journals > Information for JAVMA reviewers > Factors to consider when reviewing manuscripts |
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| Factors to consider when evaluating the "What Is Your Diagnosis?" feature |
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- How unique was the condition? If not particularly unique, what aspect of the case would justify its publication?
- Could the diagnosis have been made without use of imaging techniques such as radiography or ultrasonography?
- Were history and comments adequate without being excessively detailed?
- Were imaging studies adequate in regard to number of views, technique, and positioning of the animal?
- Were images free from artifacts? If not, were any artifacts explained?
- If contrast medium was used, was it used in an acceptable manner? If contrast medium was not used, should it have been?
- Were changes revealed by the imaging process pathognomonic or should a differential diagnosis have been given? If the latter, was the method by which the diagnosis was confirmed acceptable?
- If more than the necessary views were submitted, which views best depict the diagnostic features?
- Most importantly, will subtle but important changes described by the authors survive reproduction?
Factors to consider when reviewing manuscripts
- Original Study
- Retrospective Study
- Clinical Report
- Descriptive Report
- What Is Your Diagnosis?
Version: April 9, 2003
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