Submission guidelines

Submission Process

  • Online Submission: Submit manuscripts through the journal’s online portal at [Insert Submission Link].
  • Cover Letter: Include a cover letter outlining the article’s significance, confirming originality, and declaring that it is not under review elsewhere.

Formatting Guidelines

  • File Format: Submit manuscripts as Microsoft Word files (.doc or .docx).
  • Font and Spacing: Use a consistent font throughout, 12-point size, double-spaced.
  • Margins: Set 1-inch margins on all sides.
  • Title Page: Include the title, author names, affiliations, a corresponding author’s contact information, and a word count.
  • Abstract: Provide a structured abstract (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion) of no more than 300 words. Unstructured abstracts may also be considered if appropriate.
  • Keywords: List 4-6 keywords using standard MeSH headings.
  • Main Text: Organize the manuscript into Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  • Figures and Tables: Provide high-quality images and clearly labeled tables with concise captions. Submit figures and tables as separate files but indicate their placement in the main text.
  • References: Use Vancouver style for referencing. Ensure all references are cited in the text and listed numerically.
  • Acknowledgments: Mention funding sources and contributions by individuals not listed as authors.
  • Authors’ Contributions: Use the CRediT taxonomy to specify contributions of listed authors.
  • Conflict of Interest: Declare conflicts of interest as per ICMJE guidelines.
  • Funding: Disclose funding sources.
  • Human and Animal Research: Include a statement on ethical approval and informed consent for studies involving human or animal subjects.

Reporting Guidelines

Reporting Guidelines Authors must adhere to recognized reporting standards for their study type. A completed checklist for the relevant guideline should be uploaded during submission. Examples include:

  • STROBE: For observational studies.
  • CONSORT: For randomized controlled trials.
  • PRISMA: For systematic reviews.
  • CARE: For case reports.
  • TREND: For non-randomized controlled trials.
  • SQUIRE: For quality improvement studies.