Author Guidelines
Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
- This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
- All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
- All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
- Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Manuscript preparation Guideline
Original Research Articles
Objective: Original Research Articles should present novel research that is methodologically sound and have clear clinical or scientific relevance within the field of biomedical and applied medical sciences.
Example Structure
The title is brief and gives a clear account of the study's main results.
Abstract (Structured: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion): This summary includes the reasons for the study, the methods used, the main results, and the principal conclusions.
Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms
1. Introduction: It gives background information, surveys the relevant literature, and clearly states the aim of the study or the hypothesis.
2. Materials and Methods: The study design, the participants or samples, the methods of data collection, the interventions, and the statistical analyses must be described in sufficient detail to ensure that the study can be replicated. Where appropriate, ethical approval should be mentioned.
3. Results: The findings are presented objectively by means of text, tables, and figures, with no interpretation.
4. Discussion: It interprets the results in the light of the relevant literature, explains the implications, recognizes the limitations, and proposes areas for future research.
5. Conclusion: It sums up the main findings and highlights their importance without presenting any new information.
Ethics approval and informed consent: It states that approval was obtained from the ethics committee and that informed consent was secured in the case of studies involving human or animal subjects.
Statement of potential conflict of interest: It lists any possible conflicts of interest or states that no such conflicts exist.
Statement regarding data availability: it explains the way in which the supporting data can be obtained or indicates that the data are not applicable.
References: The sources that have been cited are listed in accordance with the journal's reference style.
Word Limit: 3,000–5,000 words (excluding references)
Peer Review: Double-blind peer review
Review Articles
The purpose of Review Articles is to offer a thorough, critical, and current summary of the existing literature relating to important subjects in the field of biomedical and applied medical sciences.
Example Structure
The title accurately reflects the subject and extent of the review.
Abstract (Structured or unstructured): A summary of the review's objectives, methods (where applicable), main findings, and conclusions.
Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms.
1. Introduction: The topic is introduced, its importance is stated, and the scope and aims of the review are defined.
2. Literature search / methodology (in the case of systematic reviews): Explains the search strategy, the databases that were used, the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the methods employed for selecting the studies and extracting the data.
3. Results and Synthesis: It sets out and combines the findings from the included studies in a structured and logical way.
4. Discussion: The literature is critically examined, the advantages and disadvantages are highlighted, the findings from different studies are compared, and the clinical or research implications are discussed.
5. Conclusion and Future Opportunities: Presents the main insights and points out the gaps in knowledge along with the areas that should be prioritized for future research.
Statement of possible conflict of interest: It states any potential conflicts of interest or explains that there are none.
References: The sources that have been cited are listed in the format specified by the journal.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have to adhere to the PRISMA guidelines.
Word Limit: 4,000–6,000 words (excluding references)
Case Reports
The purpose of case reports is to present rare, unusual, or instructive clinical cases which give valuable insights into diagnosis, management, or disease mechanisms and provide clear learning points for clinical practice.
Example Structure
The title clearly shows the clinical aspect and importance of the case.
Abstract: A summary is given of the background, the main clinical features, the way in which the case is managed, and the outcome.
Keywords include four to six clinical or medical terms that are relevant.
1. Introduction: A brief overview is given here to explain the significance of the case and why it is novel.
2. Presentation of the case: It sets out the patient's clinical history, the results of the examination, the diagnostic investigations, the treatment administered, and the subsequent follow-up in a clear and in chronological order.
3. Discussion: It interprets the case in the context of the existing literature, emphasizes its uniqueness, and talks about its implications for clinical practice.
4. Conclusion: This section outlines the main lessons derived from the case and its importance from a clinical point of view.
Statement regarding patient consent: It has been obtained from the patient or their legal guardian written informed consent for publication.
Statement of possible conflict of interest: It states any existing potential conflicts of interest or indicates that there are none.
References: The sources that have been cited are listed in accordance with the journal's reference style.
It is essential that written informed consent from the patient be required in all cases of a case report.
Word Limit: 1,500–2,500 words (excluding references)
Short Communications
The purpose of Short Communications is to provide brief reports of preliminary findings, of research results that are focused, of methodological innovations, or of short clinical or laboratory observations which are of considerable scientific or clinical interest.
Example Structure
Title: Short and to the point, clearly showing the main finding or contribution.
Summary: The objective, the main methods, the key results, and the principal conclusion of the study are outlined herein.
Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms.
Main Text (combined Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion): This section gives a brief account of the background of the study, the methods used, the results obtained, and their interpretation.
Conclusion: It summarizes the key findings and their importance.
Ethics Statement (where applicable): Includes details regarding approval by the ethics committee and informed consent where necessary.
Statement of potential conflict of interest: It states any possible conflicts of interest or indicates that no such conflicts exist.
References: The references relevant to the journal's reference style are listed.
Word Limit: 1,500–2,000 words (excluding references)
Brief Reports
Purpose: Brief Reports present concise and complete results obtained from pilot studies, early-stage research, small datasets, or specific clinical observations that have scientific or clinical relevance.
Example Structure
The title clearly and concisely expresses the main finding or aim of the report.
Abstract: A concise summary of the background, the methods, the key results, and the main conclusion is given.
Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms.
1. Introduction: Gives a brief overview of the background and states the aim of the study.
2. Methods: A brief yet sufficient explanation of the study design, the participants or samples, the procedures used to collect the data, and the analytical methods.
3. Results: The main findings are clearly and objectively presented, with the use of tables or figures where appropriate.
4. Discussion: It interprets the results, emphasizes their importance, and recognizes the limitations.
Ethics Statement: Where applicable, it states that approval has been obtained from the ethics committee and that informed consent has been secured.
Statement on Potential Conflict of Interest: It states any possible conflicts of interest or indicates that there are none.
References: The journal's reference style should be used to list the essential references.
Word Limit: 1,200–1,900 words (excluding references)
Letters to the Editor
The purpose of the Letters to the Editor is to offer brief, scholarly comments on articles that have been published in the journal or to address issues that are relevant and timely in the field of biomedical and applied medical sciences.
Example Structure
Title: A short and descriptive one, showing what the letter is about.
The author sets out their comments, criticism, or opinions in a clear, concise, and manner that is based on evidence.
If applicable, references should include citations that support the statements made in the letter.
Author Information: The author's name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information are given.
Editorial review. It is up to the Editor whether or not external peer review is to be carried out.
Word Limit: 600–1,000 words
Mandatory for All Submissions
ü Original work not under consideration elsewhere
ü Ethical approval and informed consent (where applicable)
ü Conflict of Interest declaration
ü Data Availability Statement (where applicable)
ü Compliance with journal policies
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The journal allows the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools in the preparation of manuscripts in line with the recommendations of COPE and ICMJE. Such tools may be used solely for supportive functions, for example for language editing or formatting. It is not possible to include AI tools as authors, and the authors must take full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all the work submitted. If AI is used in a significant way, this must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript; failure to disclose the use of AI or its misuse may be considered research misconduct.
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