The Acute Rheumatic Fever Diagnostic Collaborative Network (ARC Network) Publication and Presentation Committee (PPC) is a dynamic team of 10 dedicated members committed to elevating the quality and impact of scientific outputs involving Network resources. Under the leadership of Co-Chairs Dr. Joselyn Rwebembera from the Uganda Heart Institute and Professor Tim Barnett from The Kids Institute, the PPC ensures that all presentations and publications, such as abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and commentaries, are of the highest quality, consistent, timely, equitable, and ethical.

The PPC's primary functions include reviewing and approving proposals, monitoring manuscript development, circulating drafts for Network approval, and resolving disputes related to authorship and content. Members are encouraged to collaborate with the PPC during the planning and submission stages of scientific outputs. The process involves submitting a proposal via a standard intake form, which is reviewed by the PPC within 10 working days. After addressing any comments or revisions, the co-chairs provide final approval for the work to proceed.

Once the authors finalize their content, it is submitted to the PPC for review and approval. The PPC ensures that the content aligns with the original plan and accurately represents the ARC Network, including proper acknowledgment of funding and membership. Following PPC approval, there is a 15-day open review period allowing all ARC members to provide feedback. The PPC coordinates this process and gives final approval to revise and submit the content to the target outlet.

After submission, the primary author should maintain communication with the PPC through the Network Coordinator to provide updates on the manuscript's status, including acceptance, peer review, or revision requests. The Coordinating Center is available to assist with submissions if needed.