1. Manuscript Types and Length
- Research Articles: Max. 5000 words (detailed methodology, results, and discussion required).
- Review Articles: Max. 6000 words (comprehensive analysis of existing literature with future research directions).
- Case Reports: Max. 2000 words (rare or unique cases requiring patient consent).
- Mini Reviews: Max. 2000 words.
- Short Communications: Max. 2000 words (ideal for novel findings or preliminary research that may lead to further studies).
- Editorials: Max. 1500 words (commentary on specific medical or scientific topics).
- Letters to the Editor: Max. 800 words (response to published articles or current medical issues).
- Clinical Images: High-quality images with a brief explanation (150–200 words, requires patient consent).
2. Manuscript Structure and Formatting
File Format: Submit manuscripts in .doc or .docx format.
Font & Spacing: Use Times New Roman or Garamond, 12-point font, double-spaced.
Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.
Sections to Include:
Title Page: Include title, author details, affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract: 200–350 words summarizing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
Keywords: 3–6 keywords for indexing purposes.
Main Text: Structured sections including Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Tables and Figures: Clearly labelled with appropriate legends; high-resolution images required.
References: Formatted according to Modified NLM (National Library of Medicine) citation style.
3. Ethical Considerations
Plagiarism Check: All submissions must be original and will undergo plagiarism screening.
IRB Approval: Research involving human or animal subjects must include Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.
Informed Consent: Patient consent is required for case reports and clinical images.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Data Availability: Authors should provide access to raw data upon request.
4. Submission and Review Process
Manuscripts should be submitted via the online submission system, where authors can track submission status.
Submissions undergo an initial editorial screening for scope and quality.
Peer review process:
Double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
Authors will receive constructive feedback and revision requests.
Final approval by the editorial board before publication.
5. Post-Acceptance and Publication
Accepted manuscripts will be professionally copyedited and formatted.
Authors will review proofs before final publication.
Articles will be published online and indexed in relevant medical databases.
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): We provide DOIs to all published papers to encourage greater citation and classification of articles.