The journal brings practically-given information from pediatrics with the emphasis on information utilization mainly within the ambulatory care. It conveys the latest findings and knowledge in diagnostics and treatment of childhood diseases within easily readable articles. It publishes the original statements, overview articles, case reports, shortened case reports in pictures and information for the nursing staff. The attention is also paid to clinico-radiological diagnosis, as well as to interactive series.
The journal is indexed in: SCOPUS, EMBASE, Bibliographia Medica Čechoslovaca, the List of peer-reviewed non-impacted periodicals published in the Czech Republic.
The latest knowledge and findings in the field of etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics and therapy of illnesses and groups of diseases. The maximum range is 6 pages with 6 figures (graphs) at maximum. In the case of processing a larger topic, it is possible to split the contribution into several parts upon agreement with the editorial staff. Articles to be written with the emphasis on their utilization by pediatricians and specialists from other disciplines interested in pediatrics.
The maximum range of the original text is 5 pages. Visual documentation is welcomed.
Interesting case-study problems described by the author; the diagnosis of which the reader is supposed to guess. The readers can verify their conclusions and findings in the same issue of the journal. The maximum range of the original text is 3 pages.
This section should lead the readers easily and effectively in cases of emergency with respect to restricted deciding possibilities in diagnostics and treatment. Besides being a source of edification, it should serve as a warranty quote supporting potential evaluation of the correctness or incorrectness of the pediatrician`s procedure.
The objective of this section is to provide an instant and practical advice, to give a brief and clear answer to a specific question. The range of the original text is 3 pages at maximum.
The section in which nurses find and provide information on their approaches, procedures and generally applicable recommendations.The maximum range is 4 pages.
Diagnostics and therapy processed in figures and schemes with the emphasis on their readability and practical use of the information given. The maximum range of the original text is 5 pages.
Interesting and beneficial information from international press published in accordance with the EBM (Evidence Based Medicine). The maximum range of the original text is 3 pages.
Information on events and congresses, newly published books, reviews, conference reports, invitations, etc. The maximum range of the original text is 3 pages.
Reactions to the overview articles, news from the fields of diagnostics, therapy, interesting news from international press and other professional information in the maximum range of 2 pages of the original text.
Write the contribution on a computer in one of the common text editors and follow the following technical remarks:
Descriptive name of the article, names and surnames of all its authors including titles and working places. The main author`s mailing address including the telephone number and e-mail address (in the article, the contacts of the author are published).
Short summary of the content of the article in 15 lines at maximum (except for the Information section).
In the range of 3 to 6 words, except for the Information section (we recommend to use the list of entries Index Medicus).
The title of the article, summary and key words must be translated into English.
If you paste pictures and figures into the document, please, send them also separately in their original formats with exact descriptions. When sending the photodocumentation via regular mail, please, send only high-quality originals. Mark all the attachments with numbers according to their appearance in the text.
If the photodocumentation appears in some other work or article, it is necessary to cite the original source properly and to add a written consent of the subjet having the exclusive right for the work or article.
Number the citations, references in the text should be marked by numbers in brackets. Make 20 citations at maximum in the order in which they appear in the text. “Personal reports”, “unpublished observations” ought to be given in brackets within the text and not to be given in the Works cited. For works that have not been published yet but have been accepted for publishing, the title of the particular journal should be given as well as the note “in print”. References to abstracts, unpublished observations, personal reports, etc. should be avoided.
Submit the original text in the electronic form to kultanova@solen.cz.
For publication only the original texts will be accepted which have not been published elsewhere nor submitted for publication nor for review by another journal. Please state this information within the cover letter. Legal relationship of the publishing house and the author are within the meaning of the Copyright Act. Published articles and review reports are paid.
Language of the article: the editorial office only accepts articles written in Czech, Slovak or English. The article will be printed in the language in which it was submitted.
Proofreading: the editorial office reserves the right to make slight language and stylistic corrections in the original text. If the text needs shortening, the author`s consent will be sought. Before the final submission, the article will be sent back to the author for authorial proofreading.
Review: articles undergo a completely anonymous reviewing process. The articles are accepted for publishing by the editorial tape-room upon a review report. The main author will be informed on the acceptance and/or refusal of the article.
Publishing of granted projects and articles based on the studies supported by pharmaceutical companies is charged with a fee.