As an author interested in submitting an 'Original Research' manuscript, specifically a 'Human Clinical Study', to the Journal of the COPD Foundation, I need to understand the journal's publication schedule, average time to first decision, and where to send manuscript inquiries. Additionally, what are the key guidelines for my submission regarding abstract requirements and required reporting standards?
Navigate to journal.copdfoundation.org. Identify the journal's publication frequency and the typical time from submission to first decision. Navigate to the 'Submit a Manuscript' section. Locate the email address for manuscript-related questions. Find the 'Original Research' section to identify the maximum word count for structured abstracts. Within the 'Original Research' section, under 'Human Clinical Studies', identify the required reporting guideline. State all identified information.
The journal's publication frequency is stated as 6 times per year. The typical time from submission to first decision is stated as 30 days. The email for manuscript questions is JCOPDF@COPDFOUNDATION.ORG. The maximum word count for structured abstracts in 'Original Research' articles is 250 words or less. The required reporting guideline for 'Human Clinical Studies' is the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement.