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Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Easter time!
Many cultures and religions use eggs as a symbol that aligns with their beliefs. Asian cultures view the egg as a symbol of wealth, life, and longevity. It is a tradition in China to gift red eggs to families who recently had a baby; the child is given the red eggs until puberty. Ancient Japanese medicinal practices frequently used eggs, extending one’s longevity of life. Some ancient civilizations viewed eggs as the beginning of everything, tying the Earth and egg as one.
Easter eggs are among the most prevalent uses for eggs regarding traditions and religions in the Western world. As previously mentioned, eggs symbolize new life. Christians celebrate Easter as Jesus’ rising from the dead and ascension into heaven. Decorating and displaying eggs represents Christians' worship of Jesus and his new life in heaven.
In our Easter wishes, we also want to use the symbol: Let your ideas, your discoveries be like a baby bird hatching from an egg – a new life in the world of global science. Other people are witnesses of this hatching – they are awaiting your contributions and value your devotion.
With warmest regards,
The Editorial Team of Polimery w Medycynie – Polymers in Medicine
CiteScore Tracker
Our current CiteScore Tracker is 3.5!
CiteScore Tracker follows how the current year’s CiteScore is building month by month, eliminating the need to wait until mid-year to see how a journal performed in the prior year. As new citations are received each month, the metric builds up, so you can get a more up-to-date look at the performance of the journal.
Editor-in-Chief's Choice
This year, the journal's website will regularly showcase publications chosen by the Editor-in-Chief for their potential to bring significant advancements in healthcare and enhance patient outcomes globally. To highlight these important issues, we will offer curated content and podcasts designed to engage both researchers and the wider community.
Please join us at Editor-in-Chief's Choice!
New Index Copernicus Value
The Index Copernicus Value (ICV) of Polimery w Medycynie - Polymers in Medicine is 121.14 for 2023. Special thanks go to all our authors, reviewers and section editors, whose hard work, commitment and competence have made this achievement possible.
Index Copernicus Value is an evaluation standard for scientific journals. Its unique character is guaranteed by the fact that it enables annual organizing the list of scientific journals from all around the world within ICI Journals Master List. It also gives – in the extended version – specific guidelines in relation to functional areas of a scientific journal that have to be improved in order to increase citation rate. The ICV index has been recognized by e.g. public administration authorities, scientific units and other subject associated with science.
Index Copernicus (IC) is an online database of user-contributed all information, including profiles of scientists, as well as of scientific institutions, publications and projects established in 1999 in Poland, and operated by Index Copernicus International. The database, named after Nicolaus Copernicus (who triggered the Copernican Revolution), has several assessment tools to track the impact of scientific works and publications, individual scientists, or research institutions.
EndNote and references
If you use EndNote software to manage your references, you can format them automatically into our required reference format (AMA citation style) using this file.
- Download the style file.
- Double-click the style file. It should open in EndNote.
- In EndNote, go to “File Menu” and choose “Save As”. Replace the word “copy” with your style’s name and click “Save”.
- Click on “File Menu” and choose “Close Style”.
EndNote: Finding the American Medical Association (AMA) Style
EndNote: Install Additional Output Styles (clarivate.com)
Our new copyright declaration
The Author/Author(s) declare that:
- they are copyright holders to the scientific work/publication;
- they are entitled to dispose of copyright for the purposes of the concluded license/publishing agreement with the Wroclaw Medical University;
- they created the work/publication on their own;
- the work/publication does not violate the rights of third parties.
In the event that a third party files a claim against Wroclaw Medical University as a result of the inconsistency of the Author's statements or assurances, the Author is obliged to immediately cover the full amount of all damages, costs, and expenses incurred by Wroclaw Medical University in connection with such claims. This includes damages and costs awarded by a competent court or resulting from the content of the settlement concluded with the aggrieved party, as well as costs of legal services.
Our rules concerning usage of AI tools
These guidelines only refer to the writing process (i.e., generating text using an AI tool), and not to the use of AI tools to analyze and draw insights from data as part of the research process. They do not apply to the use of basic tools for checking grammar, spelling, references etc.
Authors are allowed to use generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before submission, but only to improve the language and readability of their paper and with the appropriate disclosure. Applying the technology should be done with human oversight and control, and authors should carefully review and edit the result, as AI can generate authoritative-sounding output that can be incorrect, incomplete or biased. AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be listed as an author or co-author, or be cited as an author. Authorship implies responsibilities and tasks that can only be attributed to and performed by humans. Please note that authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the contents of the work.
Detailed information should be provided in the cover letter and in a statement at the end of the manuscript (following Conclusions). Such statement will appear in the published work. The statement should be placed in a new section entitled “AI usage in the writing process” and follow this pattern:
During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication.
The full prompt used in the production of the work, as well as the AI tool and its version, should also be disclosed.
If there is nothing to disclose, there is no need to add a statement.
Authors are accountable for the accuracy of the work and for ensuring that there is no plagiarism. They must also ensure that all sources are appropriately cited and should carefully review the work to guard against bias that may be introduced by AI. Editors may decline to move forward with manuscripts if AI is used inappropriately.
Polim Med does not permit the use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or alter images in submitted manuscripts. This may include enhancing, obscuring, moving, removing, or introducing a specific feature within an image or figure. There are 2 exceptions to this rule. Adjustments of brightness, contrast or color balance are acceptable if they do not obscure or eliminate any information present in the original. Another allowed exception is when the use of AI or AI-assisted tools is part of the research design or research methods (such as in AI-assisted imaging approaches to generate or interpret the underlying research data, for example in the field of biomedical imaging). If this is done, such use must be described in a reproducible manner in the methods section. This should include an explanation of how the AI or AI-assisted tools were used in the image creation or alteration process, and the name of the model or tool, version and extension numbers, and manufacturer. Authors should adhere to the AI software’s specific usage policies and ensure correct content attribution. Where applicable, authors could be asked to provide pre-AI-adjusted versions of images and/or the composite raw images used to create the final submitted versions, for editorial assessment.
Our new requirements concerning figures
We accept up to 10 figures (2 figures in Research letters). Overtly complex figures will be divided into smaller ones and the number of figures will be counted again. A single figure can have no more than 6 panels (A–F). One panel means one chart – multiple small charts cannot form one panel.
All elements of each figure must be legible when viewed on an A4 page in a PDF file in full-screen mode, without zooming. Overtly complex figures with multiple charts/graphs combined into one panel cannot fulfill this requirement. Figures of low quality cannot be published, and consequently, papers with low-quality figures will not be published, even if accepted by peer reviewers.
Figures should be placed in separate files, not pasted into the main body of the text. Name your figure files with "Fig" and the figure number, e.g., Fig.1.tiff.
References to Figures should be placed according to the sequence of citing them in the manuscript. The text should include references to all figures.
Each figure should have a concise, self-explanatory caption describing accurately what the figure depicts. Captions for the figures should be placed at the end of the main body of the text. Do not embed the legend in the figure file. When applicable, be sure that both the figure captions and the figures themselves contain corresponding labels for multiple parts. Identify all elements found in the figure in the figure caption; and use boxes, circles, etc., as coordinate points in graphs. If any magnification is used in the photographs, indicate this by using scale bars within the figures themselves. All abbreviations used in a given table/figure should be explained below it or in the caption, even if a given abbreviation has already been explained in the text.
If Authors used in the work any figures, photographs, charts, tables, etc. which are not their work, and are protected by the copyright law, they shall be obliged to provide the Publisher with a written authorization to use such materials issued by the author’s economic rights holders. Identify previously published material by giving the original source in the form of a reference citation at the end of the figure caption.
OUR NEW TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
New statistical guidelines
Editors of Polymers in Medicine are well aware that correct analysis of statistical data and reporting the results of such analysis is not easy even for experienced researchers – because we are dealing with really, not only ostensibly complicated matters. Specialists from the Centre for Statistical Analysis at the Wroclaw Medical University want to provide you as much help as guidance as possible – and prepared these detailed guidelines for all authors wishing to submit their manuscripts to our journal.
LINK TO STATISTICAL GUIDELINES [PDF]
Life it is not just a series of calculations and a sum total of statistics, it's about experience, it's about participation, it is something more complex and more interesting than what is obvious.
[Daniel Libeskind, American architect and thinker]
Altmetric in Polimery w Medycynie - Polymers in Medicine
We’ve chosen to embed Altmetric Badges on our publications to help authors track the attention their research is receiving. By tracking unique identifiers such as DOIs, Altmetric collects article-level metrics and online conversations around articles published in our journal. Online mentions that contain links to the abstract landing page are picked up and collated, and the result is the Altmetric Attention Score and Badge.
You will find the Altmetric Badge at the top of each article’s page. When you click on the Altmetric Badge, you will be directed to the Altmetric Details Page, which will show you every mention for your article across Twitter, blogs, mass media outlets, Facebook, and more. View this video for an overview of the Altmetric Details Page.
Why use Altmetric?
Altmetrics can be useful to researchers who are keen on (1) building their online presence, (2) demonstrating the broader impact of their work, and (3) communicating the story of their research to grant review committees and panels. To leverage this information, consider using Altmetric data to:
- Identify coverage and wider dissemination of your research to use as evidence in CVs or funding applications;
- View who is talking about your research, and identify potential new collaborators and build relationships with key influencers;
- Monitor other research in your field and see how it has been received by a broader audience;
- Manage your online reputation, and actively engage with comments and conversation about your work.
More information:
Our rules concerning corrections, retractions and removals
The editorial office of Adv Clin Exp Med will carefully consider complaints, appeals and allegations in line with guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This applies both pre- and post-publication. Authors, readers or institutions can lodge complaints.
https://polimery.umw.edu.pl/en/complaints-corrections-retractions
Our rules concerning appeals
The authors have the right to appeal against a rejection from Adv Clin Exp Med. An appeal is an extension of the peer review process, and the same ethical standards apply, so a request should not be submitted whilst the manuscript in question is under consideration by another publication.
https://polimery.umw.edu.pl/en/appeals
Our rules concerning commentaries and discussions
Commentaries are short articles which outline an observation on a published article. If a researcher wishes to comment on a paper published in Adv Clin Exp Med, before formal submission, they should contact the journal with a pre-submission enquiry: [Managing Editor Marek Misiak, marek.misiak@umw.edu.pl OR marek.misiak@friend.pl]. If approved for submission as a Commentary, they will be then invited to publish a brief commentary article, which will be bi-directionally linked to the original paper it discusses. A Commentary should consist of up to 1500 words, excluding references, and at most 2 tables or figures (2 tables and 2 figures at most in one paper). The number of references is not limited. A Commentary can have up to 2 authors. Commentaries should be written in a neutral tone, and must relate to the original published article. All such articles considered for publication will be subject to peer review, and the decision to accept or reject an article is at the editor’s discretion.
https://polimery.umw.edu.pl/en/commentaries-discussions
Support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Our journal has received financial support within the “Social Responsibility of Science – Support for Academic Publishing” project based on agreement No. RCN/SP/0504/2021 from the resources of Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Scientific Social Responsibility programs – Science for All – constitute an important offer for society. They aim at identifying opportunities, supporting dialogue and engaging large groups of stakeholders. Science for All increases the efficiency and effectiveness of activities in science and research areas, implementing the University’s Third Mission.
Not only does Science for All popularize and disseminate science but also stimulates cognitive curiosity and integrate local communities with academia. The Science for All initiatives are supposed to equal educational opportunities and reach those parts of the country where academic and scientific activity has not existed so far.
Graphical abstracts
Beginning with the 1/2023 issue, the journal Polymers in Medicine requires also visual abstracts (also known as graphical abstracts) for papers accepted for publication.
Such abstract is a single, concise, pictorial and visual summary of the main findings of the article. It should be a figure that is specially designed for the purpose, which captures the content of the article for readers at a single glance. Authors must provide an original image that clearly represents the work described in the paper. Graphical abstracts should be submitted as a separate file in the submission system as Figure 0. For ease of browsing, the graphical abstract should have a clear start and end, preferably "reading" from top to bottom or left to right. Try to reduce distracting and cluttering elements as much as possible. No additional text, outline or synopsis should be included. Any text or label must be part of the image file. Please do not use unnecessary white space or a heading “graphical abstract” within the image file. The text within the graphical abstract should be used sparingly. The graphical abstract for a paper should not include data items of any type; all the content should be in a graphical form.
Allowed data formats: for VECTOR graphics (charts, diagrams, etc.) – pdf, eps, ai, cdr (if the graphic was created using MS Office programs, source files of a given program are very helpful: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx); for BITMAP graphics (photos, screenshots) – tif, jpg, png, bmp (min. 1200 pixels of the base in the drawing with the width of one column and 2400 for the width of two columns). The minimal resolution of tif, jpg and png files is 300 dpi. Regarding text within the graphical abstract, its size should be 12–16 points (smaller fonts will not be legible online).
The editorial office of Polymers in Medicine does not offer graphical or DTP services – the authors have to provide graphical abstracts in a finished form. Neither one of the figures from the manuscript (e.g., a graph or diagram) nor a PRISMA diagram cannot simultaneously serve as a graphical abstract).
More on how to prepare visual abstract (with examples): https://www.elsevier.com/authors/tools-and-resources/visual-abstract
More on how to prepare graphical abstract, more examples and an online tool to prepare it: https://mindthegraph.com/blog/create-effective-graphical-abstract/
Should any questions arise, do not hesitate to contact the editorial office. Please send the graphical abstracts via e-mail at the e-mail address marek.misiak@umw.edu.pl
Ministerial evaluation
We proudly announce that Polish Ministry of Education and Science has increased the number of points assigned to “Polymers in Medicine” from 20 to 70 points. This change reflects our constant striving for quality in scientific publishing. The editorial team wants to thank especially the section editors, whose competences and research experience as well as efficient work and commitment have chiefly contributed to this achievement.
Changes in publication rules
Please note that since October 1, 2021 after the article is published as ahead of print, it cannot be changed (which encompasses also affiliations and authors’ order). Such stipulation stems from requirements set by scientific databases in which the papers published in Polymers in Medicine are stored.
If the article is already accessible online as registered preprint on any website or in any database, and has been already assigned with a DOI, such information, together with an URL of the registered preprint, has to appear in the cover letter.
Two new sets of guidelines
EASE Guidelines for Authors and Translators of Scientific Articles to be Published in English (PDF)