Instructions for authors
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
RhinoScope is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Polish Rhinologic Society. The journal publishes articles related to rhinology and associated disciplines, including diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses, endoscopic sinus surgery, skull base surgery, olfactory disorders, allergy, and related clinical and basic science research.
The journal aims to promote the dissemination of high-quality research and clinical experience in rhinology.
Manuscripts submitted to the journal must represent original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.
All submissions are subject to editorial evaluation and peer review.
The journal accepts manuscripts written in English or/and in Polish.
TYPES OF MANUSCRIPTS
Original Articles
Original research presenting new scientific findings.
Suggested structure:
- Title page: authors’ names, affiliations, corresponding author
- Structured Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- Author Contributions
- Acknowledgements (optional)
- Funding
- Conflict of Interest
- References
- Tables and Figures
- up to 4000 words
- up to 6 tables or figures
- up to 40 references
Narrative reviews summarising current knowledge on important topics in rhinology.
Suggested structure:
- Title page: authors’ names, affiliations, corresponding author
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Main text with subheadings
- Conclusions
- References
- up to 5000 words
- up to 3 tables or figures
- up to 60 references
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesising available scientific evidence.
Authors should follow recognised reporting standards such as PRISMA.
Suggested structure:
- Title page: authors’ names, affiliations, corresponding author
- Structured abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- up to 5000 words
- up to 3 tables or figures
- up to 60 references
Case reports describing rare diseases, unusual clinical presentations, innovative surgical approaches, or unexpected treatment outcomes.
Suggested structure:
- Title page: authors’ names, affiliations, corresponding author
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Case presentation
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- up to 2000 words
- up to 20 references
- maximum 3 tables or figures
MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
Authors are encouraged to prepare the manuscripts using the journal’s template.
Structure of the manuscript
Title Page / Front matter:
The title page should include:
- Full title of the manuscript
- Full names of all authors
- Institutional affiliations
- Corresponding author (name, e-mail address, telephone number)
- ORCID identifiers (recommended)
Each manuscript must include an abstract of 150–300 words.
For original articles the abstract should be structured:
- Background
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
Keywords
Provide 3–6 keywords following the abstract.
Whenever possible, authors should use MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) terms.
Text Formatting
Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Formatting requirements:
- double-spaced text
- font size 10
- pages numbered consecutively
- SI units should be used
- abbreviations should be defined at first use
• tables and figures should be placed within the main manuscript file at points corresponding to their first citation in the text (please clearly indicate their placement)
• they should be numbered consecutively according to the order of citation in the text
• each table should have a title, and each figure should include a legend
• additionally, all tables and figures must be submitted as separate files in high resolution suitable for publication
Authors must ensure that permission has been obtained for any previously published material.
REFERENCES
References should be prepared according to the Vancouver citation style and listed at the end of the manuscript. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references.
Number of references
The recommended maximum number of references is:
- Review articles, systematic reviews: up to 60 references
- Original articles: up to 40 references
- Case reports / short communications: up to 20 references
Citation in the text
References should be cited in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets, according to the order in which they first appear.
Example:
Sinonasal inflammation is strongly associated with epithelial barrier dysfunction [3].
If the same reference is cited again, the original number should be used.
Example:
Endoscopic sinus surgery significantly improves quality of life in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis [7].
Reference list formatting
- References must be listed numerically in the order of citation.
- Journal titles should be abbreviated according to MEDLINE / Index Medicus.
- If available, the DOI number should be included at the end of the reference.
- For articles with more than six authors, list the first six authors followed by “et al.”
- All references must be complete and accurate.
- Authors should avoid excessive self-citation to preserve anonymity during peer review.
Journal article
Standard article
Author1 AB, Author2 C, Author3 D. Title of the Article. Journal. 2020;XX (Suppl Sxx):1–xxx. Doi: 10.xxxx/yyyyyyyyy
Article with more than six authors
Author1 AB, Author2 C, Author3 DE, Author 4 FG, Author5 HI, Author 6 JK, et al. Title of the Article. Journal. 2020;XXX (X):1–xxx. Doi: 10.xxxx/yyyyyyyyy
Article not in English
Author1 AB, Author2 CD. Title of the Article. Journal. 2020;XX (Suppl Sxx):1–xxx. Language. [e.g.: “French.”; “German.”, etc.]
Online-first / forthcoming article
Author1 AB, Author2 CD. Title of the Article. Journal. Forthcoming.
Books and Book Chapters
Book with personal author
Author AB. Title of the Book. x-th ed. City: Publisher; 2020.
Edited book
Author1 AB. Author2 CD, editors. Title of the Book. City: Publisher; 2020.
Chapter in a book
Author1 AB. Title of the Chapter. In: Author2 C, Author3 EF, editors. Title of the Book. x-th ed. City: Publisher; 2020. p. xxx–xyy.
Electronic Sources
Website
World Health Organization [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 2023 [cited 2024 Jan 10]. Available from:
https://www.who.int
Webpage / report
European Rhinologic Society [Internet]. Utrecht: ERS; 2023 [cited 2024 Feb 12]. Clinical guidelines for chronic rhinosinusitis. Available from:
https://www.europeanrhinologicsociety.org
Conference Proceedings
Conference proceedings
Author1 AB, Author2 CD, editors. Title. Proceedings of the International XXX Conference; 2020 May 12–15; Conference City, Country. City: Publisher; 2020.
Conference paper
Author1 AB. Title of the Paper. In: Proceedings of the XXX Annual Meeting; 2020 May 12–15; Conference City, Country.
Dissertation / Thesis
Author1 AB. Title of the Dissertation. [dissertation]. City: Institution; 2020
Legal Documents
European Commission. Directive 2010/32/EU on the prevention of sharps injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector. Off J Eur Union. 2010.
Additional Recommendations
Authors are encouraged to:
- cite recent literature whenever possible,
- prioritize peer-reviewed sources,
- avoid excessive citation of non-indexed material,
- ensure that all references cited in the text appear in the reference list.
ETHICAL STANDARDS
Studies Involving Humans
Research involving human participants must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and its amendments.
Authors must confirm that the study was approved by an appropriate ethics committee and that informed consent was obtained.
PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Authors must ensure that patient anonymity is protected. Identifying information should not be published unless essential and written consent has been obtained.
AUTHORSHIP
All listed authors should have made substantial contributions to the work, including:
- conception or design of the study
- data collection, analysis or interpretation
- drafting or revising the manuscript
- approval of the final version
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work.
FUNDING
All sources of funding should be disclosed in a Funding statement.
Authors should disclose all sources of financial support for the study. If the research received no external funding, authors should state: “This research received no external funding.”
PEER REVIEW
All manuscripts submitted to RhinoScope undergo peer review by independent experts.
The Editorial Board makes the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of the manuscript.
Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal guidelines may be returned to authors before peer review.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.
Manuscripts containing plagiarised material will be rejected.
LANGUAGE EDITING
Manuscripts submitted in English must be written in clear and grammatically correct language. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscript reviewed by a professional language editing service before submission.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
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