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Authors are the souls of any journal, and deserve much respect. To publish a journal manuscripts are needed from authors. Authors have a great responsibility for producing facts of their work in terms of number and results truthfully and an individual honesty is expected from authors in this regards. Both ways its true "No authors-No manuscripts-No journals" and "No journals–No manuscripts–No authors". Reviewing a manuscript is also a very responsible and important task of any peer-reviewed journal and to be taken seriously. It needs knowledge on the subject, sincerity, honesty and determination. Although the process of reviewing a manuscript is a time consuming task butit is expected to give one's best remarks within the time frame of the journal.
Salient features of the JCDR: It is a biomedical, multidisciplinary (including all medical and dental specialities), e-journal, with wide scope and extensive author support. At the same time, a free text of manuscript is available in HTML and PDF format. There is fast growing authorship and readership with JCDR as this can be judged by the number of articles published in it i e; in Feb 2007 of its first issue, it contained 5 articles only, and now in its recent volume published in April 2011, it contained 67 manuscripts. This e-journal is fulfilling the commitments and objectives sincerely, (as stated by Editor-in-chief in his preface to first edition) i e; to encourage physicians through the internet, especially from the developing countries who witness a spectrum of disease and acquire a wealth of knowledge to publish their experiences to benefit the medical community in patients care. I also feel that many of us have work of substance, newer ideas, adequate clinical materials but poor in medical writing and hesitation to submit the work and need help. JCDR provides authors help in this regards.
Timely publication of journal: Publication of manuscripts and bringing out the issue in time is one of the positive aspects of JCDR and is possible with strong support team in terms of peer reviewers, proof reading, language check, computer operators, etc. This is one of the great reasons for authors to submit their work with JCDR. Another best part of JCDR is "Online first Publications" facilities available for the authors. This facility not only provides the prompt publications of the manuscripts but at the same time also early availability of the manuscripts for the readers.
Indexation and online availability: Indexation transforms the journal in some sense from its local ownership to the worldwide professional community and to the public.JCDR is indexed with Embase & EMbiology, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, Chemical Abstracts Service, Journal seek Database, Indian Science Abstracts, to name few of them. Manuscriptspublished in JCDR are available on major search engines ie; google, yahoo, msn.
In the era of fast growing newer technologies, and in computer and internet friendly environment the manuscripts preparation, submission, review, revision, etc and all can be done and checked with a click from all corer of the world, at any time. Of course there is always a scope for improvement in every field and none is perfect. To progress, one needs to identify the areas of one's weakness and to strengthen them.
It is well said that "happy beginning is half done" and it fits perfectly with JCDR. It has grown considerably and I feel it has already grown up from its infancy to adolescence, achieving the status of standard online e-journal form Indian continent since its inception in Feb 2007. This had been made possible due to the efforts and the hard work put in it. The way the JCDR is improving with every new volume, with good quality original manuscripts, makes it a quality journal for readers. I must thank and congratulate Dr Hemant Jain, Editor-in-Chief JCDR and his team for their sincere efforts, dedication, and determination for making JCDR a fast growing journal.
Every one of us: authors, reviewers, editors, and publisher are responsible for enhancing the stature of the journal. I wish for a great success for JCDR."
Thanking you
With sincere regards
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Ghritlaharey, M.S., M. Ch., FAIS
Associate Professor,
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Gandhi Medical College & Associated
Kamla Nehru & Hamidia Hospitals Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462 001 (India)
E-mail: drrajendrak1@rediffmail.com
On May 11,2011
Dr. Shankar P.R.
"On looking back through my Gmail archives after being requested by the journal to write a short editorial about my experiences of publishing with the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR), I came across an e-mail from Dr. Hemant Jain, Editor, in March 2007, which introduced the new electronic journal. The main features of the journal which were outlined in the e-mail were extensive author support, cash rewards, the peer review process, and other salient features of the journal.
Over a span of over four years, we (I and my colleagues) have published around 25 articles in the journal. In this editorial, I plan to briefly discuss my experiences of publishing with JCDR and the strengths of the journal and to finally address the areas for improvement.
My experiences of publishing with JCDR: Overall, my experiences of publishing withJCDR have been positive. The best point about the journal is that it responds to queries from the author. This may seem to be simple and not too much to ask for, but unfortunately, many journals in the subcontinent and from many developing countries do not respond or they respond with a long delay to the queries from the authors 1. The reasons could be many, including lack of optimal secretarial and other support. Another problem with many journals is the slowness of the review process. Editorial processing and peer review can take anywhere between a year to two years with some journals. Also, some journals do not keep the contributors informed about the progress of the review process. Due to the long review process, the articles can lose their relevance and topicality. A major benefit with JCDR is the timeliness and promptness of its response. In Dr Jain's e-mail which was sent to me in 2007, before the introduction of the Pre-publishing system, he had stated that he had received my submission and that he would get back to me within seven days and he did!
Most of the manuscripts are published within 3 to 4 months of their submission if they are found to be suitable after the review process. JCDR is published bimonthly and the accepted articles were usually published in the next issue. Recently, due to the increased volume of the submissions, the review process has become slower and it ?? Section can take from 4 to 6 months for the articles to be reviewed. The journal has an extensive author support system and it has recently introduced a paid expedited review process. The journal also mentions the average time for processing the manuscript under different submission systems - regular submission and expedited review.
Strengths of the journal: The journal has an online first facility in which the accepted manuscripts may be published on the website before being included in a regular issue of the journal. This cuts down the time between their acceptance and the publication. The journal is indexed in many databases, though not in PubMed. The editorial board should now take steps to index the journal in PubMed. The journal has a system of notifying readers through e-mail when a new issue is released. Also, the articles are available in both the HTML and the PDF formats. I especially like the new and colorful page format of the journal. Also, the access statistics of the articles are available. The prepublication and the manuscript tracking system are also helpful for the authors.
Areas for improvement: In certain cases, I felt that the peer review process of the manuscripts was not up to international standards and that it should be strengthened. Also, the number of manuscripts in an issue is high and it may be difficult for readers to go through all of them. The journal can consider tightening of the peer review process and increasing the quality standards for the acceptance of the manuscripts. I faced occasional problems with the online manuscript submission (Pre-publishing) system, which have to be addressed.
Overall, the publishing process with JCDR has been smooth, quick and relatively hassle free and I can recommend other authors to consider the journal as an outlet for their work."
Dr. P. Ravi Shankar
KIST Medical College, P.O. Box 14142, Kathmandu, Nepal.
E-mail: ravi.dr.shankar@gmail.com
On April 2011 Anuradha
Dear team JCDR, I would like to thank you for the very professional and polite service provided by everyone at JCDR. While i have been in the field of writing and editing for sometime, this has been my first attempt in publishing a scientific paper.Thank you for hand-holding me through the process.
Dr. Anuradha
E-mail: anuradha2nittur@gmail.com
On Jan 2020
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Situs Inversus Totalis in a Five-month-old Male Child Presenting with Cough: Diagnostic Clinical Images
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Sayali Sanjay Borse,
Postgraduate Scholar, Department of Kaumarbhritya-Balrog, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Salod (Hirapur), Wardha-442001, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: borsesayali2@gmail.com
A five-month-old male child was brought by his parents to the Paediatric Outpatient Department, MGACH and RC with complaints of a persistent cough for a week. The cough was non productive and associated with mild fever. There was no significant past history of Inpatient Department admissions or any surgical procedures. The infant was born to a primiparous mother at full term via normal delivery. There was no significant family history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or known cases of any serious illness in close relatives.
A detailed head-to-toe examination of the child was performed, with particular focus on the respiratory system. Upon inspection, no scars or congenital anomalies were noticed. The child had an increased respiratory rate with mild subcostal retractions on both sides. On palpation, no thrills, lymphadenopathy, or organomegaly were found. Percussion did not reveal any significant abnormalities. Bilateral chest auscultation revealed decreased air entry in the left lung field, with slight wheezing heard on both sides. The patient was thoroughly examined for any abnormalities. As the child presented with bilateral wheezing, pneumonia was suspected, and a chest X-ray was advised.
The chest X-ray revealed no signs of pneumonia but showed that the apex of the heart was on the right-side instead of the left-side, as well as, a right-sided gastric bubble, suggestive of dextrocardia or complete situs inversus (Table/Fig 1). Further evaluation with abdominal ultrasound confirmed dextrocardia, indicating the presence of the liver in the left hypochondrium, while the spleen was in the right hypochondrium, and other abdominal organs were in a mirror-image orientation (Table/Fig 2).
Differential diagnosis of situs inversus include situs inversus incompletes and situs inversus partialis, where there is a transposition of abdominal organs only, while the heart is in its normal position.
The patient was treated with an antihistaminic-antitussive (Solvin Cold AF, 0.6 mL three times a day for five days), an antipyretic (Calpol drops 100 mg/mL, 0.7-0.8 mL only if fever is present), and a course of antibiotics (Azee 100 mg/5 mL, 2.5 mL once a day, preferably in the morning, for three days). The parents were counselled regarding their baby’s condition, including the unusual finding of situs inversus totalis. Detailed explanations were provided about the condition and the potential diagnostic challenges and medical procedural risks related to such an anatomical anomaly. They were advised to present the diagnostic records showing situs inversus totalis to all healthcare practitioners during any visits or whenever the baby presents with any medical ailments.
Situs inversus totalis is a rare condition characterised by the transposition of the major visceral organs. It is associated with a condition called mirror-image dextrocardia, where the heart is positioned on the right-side of the chest instead of the left. It is also characterised by the transposition of abdominal viscera, such as the spleen and stomach in the right hypochondrium while the liver is positioned in the left hypochondrium (1). Situs inversus totalis is estimated to occur in approximately 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 20,000 births (2).
The exact cause of situs inversus totalis is not fully understood, but it is believed to result from disruptions in the normal process of embryonic development during the early foetal developmental stage when the organs form and migrate to their respective positions, leading to a complete reversal or mirror-image positioning of the major visceral organs (3). While the precise genetic mechanisms responsible for it are not completely elucidated, several genetic factors, including mutations in genes, can play a role (4). In some cases, situs inversus totalis may be inherited in an autosomal recessive manner (5). However, the exact cause of situs inversus totalis remains the subject of ongoing research.
In most cases, situs inversus totalis does not significantly impact a person’s quality of life, as long as, there are no associated health problems. Many individuals with this condition lead normal, healthy lives (6). However, it can lead to diagnostic challenges, especially in cases where associated medical conditions present with symptoms related to abdominal and thoracic viscera. For example, when examining a patient for chest pain or abdominal pain, practitioners always keep normal anatomy in mind, which can alter the diagnosis in such rare cases of reversed anatomy. Similarly, when cardioversion is considered, the location of the application of patches differs in these cases. An altered pattern in Electrocardiogram (ECG) due to such anatomical reversal is normal when practitioners take this possibility into account. Additionally, surgical or other medical procedures may need to be adjusted, considering the reversed anatomy.
Dextrocardia, Left-right asymmetry, Mirror image transposition, Transposition of thoraco-abdominal organs
The present case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for rare anatomical variations, such as situs inversus totalis, especially in the evaluation of paediatric patients. Early recognition of such anomalies can guide appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, leading to improved patient outcomes. Additionally, detailed embryonic and genetic studies may provide valuable insights into human embryonic development and the complex genetic factors that govern organ formation and placement.
The authors would like to thank Dr. Chandrashekhar Patil (MBBS, MD, Paediatrics) and Dr. Sneha Patil (BAMS, DGO) for sharing valuable insights in the present case report.
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2024/73363.20279
Date of Submission: Jun 07, 2024
Date of Peer Review: Jun 29, 2024
Date of Acceptance: Aug 23, 2024
Date of Publishing: Nov 01, 2024
AUTHOR DECLARATION:
• Financial or Other Competing Interests: None
• Was informed consent obtained from the subjects involved in the study? Yes
• For any images presented appropriate consent has been obtained from the subjects. Yes
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