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Journal of Registry Management

JRM

The Journal of Registry Management is the official journal of NCRA. This peer-reviewed journal publishes papers on topics related to the management of health registries and the collection, management and use of cancer, trauma, AIDS and other health registry data. The Journal of Registry Management is published 4 times a year. All NCRA members receive a complimentary subscription.

JRM SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
Subscription to the Journal of Registry Management is a benefit of membership to NCRA. Individual subscriptions and single copies may also be purchased.

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JRM Library

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Summer 2010
Spring 2010
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Winter 2009
Fall 2009
Summer 2009
Spring 2009
:2008:
Winter 2008
Fall 2008 Special Focus: Trauma Registries
Summer 2008
Spring 2008
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Winter 2007
Fall 2007
Summer 2007
Spring 2007
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Winter 2006
Fall 2006
Summer 2006
Spring 2006

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HOW TO SUBMIT ARTICLES

Information for Authors

The JRM seeks original manuscripts on Registry methodology or research findings related to the subjects below and associated topics.

Topic:
1. Using surveillance data to support public health program assessment, design, and evaluation
2. Cluster investigations: statistical techniques, role of GIS, or meta-analyses
3. Quality assurance: general protocols, re-abstraction techniques, assessment methods, and/or evaluation
4. Methods for presentation and dissemination of birth defects data
5. Program methodology: role of advisory committees, model legislation, methods for planning and evaluation, and/or prenatal and stillborn surveillance

Manuscripts should be accompanied by a cover letter including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers or email addresses of at least two potential reviewers uninvolved with the current work who might be willing to provide an objective and unbiased review. Manuscripts should have internal clearance, if required for agency submission.. Manuscripts may come from a single state, or from collaborative efforts and activities, including both multi-state and international collaborations. Potential contributors can contact Dr. Russell Kirby (#813-396- 2347) or Dr. Julianne Collins (#864-388-1737) for more information or for a consultation on topics under consideration. Even if your idea falls outside the topical areas listed above, we would still like to talk with you about it. Address final manuscripts to: Reda J. Wilson, MPH, RHIT, CTR.

Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2010.

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  1. Birth Defects Registries
  2. Cancer Registries
    Cancer Collaborative Stage
    Cancer and Socioeconomic Status
    History
  3. Trauma Registries
  4. Recruitment, Training, and Retention
  5. Public Relations

Manuscripts of the following types may be submitted for publication:

  • Methodology articles addressing topics of broad interest and appeal to the readership, including methodological aspects of Registry organization and operation.
  • Research articles reporting findings of original, reviewed, data-based research.
  • Primers providing basic and comprehensive tutorials on relevant subjects.
  • “How I Do It” articles providing tips, techniques, or procedures for an aspect of Registry operations that the author does particularly well. The “How I Do It” feature offers Registrars an informal forum for sharing strategies with colleagues in all types of Registries.
  • Opinion papers / editorials including position papers, commentaries, essays, and interviews that analyze current or controversial issues and provide creative, reflective treatments of topics related to Registry management.
  • Bibliographies that are specifically targeted and of significant interest.
  • Letters to the editor.

Contributed manuscripts are peer-reviewed prior to publication.

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JRM QUIZ

Each issue of the Journal of Registry Management contains an alternative method for earning NCRA continuing education credit. One article will be chosen for a 10-question quiz. The questions will be formatted as multiple-choice or true/false. Read the JRM CE Quiz article, and pick only ONE best answer for each question. You will receive one CE credit with a passing score of 70% or better. NCRA members receive a $10 discount off the regularly-priced quiz fee ($35).

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EDITORIAL CALENDAR

Spring Issue
Mailed in March.
Summer Issue
Mailed in July.
Fall Issue
Mailed in September.
Winter Issue
Mailed in November.

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EDITORS

Reda Wilson, RHIT, CTR; Editor-in-Chief
Vicki G. Nelson, MPH, RHIT, CTR; Associate Editor
Herman R. Menck, MBA; Editor Emeritus
Scott A. Hundahl, MD, FACS; Medical Editor
Eva Duran; Copy Editor
Michael Hechter; Production Editor

EDITORIAL BOARD
Faith G. Davis, PhD
Lynda L. Douglas, CTR
Amy Fremgen, PhD, CTR
Donna M. Gress, RHIT, CTR
Susan M. Koering, MEd, RHIA, CTR
Michelle Pomphrey, RN

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Susan Bolick-Aldrich, MSPH, CTR — Book Reviews
Tim E. Aldrich, MPH, PhD, CTR — Book Reviews
Faith G. Davis, PhD — Epidemiology
April Fritz, CTR Michelle Pomphrey, RN — Trauma Registry
Louise Schuman, MA, CTR — Cancer Registry
Michele Webb, CTR

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