Submissions

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.

1. REQUIRED FILES

Each submission must include:

• Title Page File (separate Word document)
• Main Manuscript File (blinded)
• Tables File(s)
• Figures (PowerPoint format)
• Manuscript Highlights File
• Required Documentation (as applicable to study type)

2. TITLE PAGE FILE SPECIFICATIONS

• 1. Manuscript Title:
  • Clear, concise, and reflective of content
  • No abbreviations unless standard
• 2. Author Information:
  • Full names with academic degrees
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Complete institutional addresses
  • Email addresses
  • ORCID identifier (mandatory for corresponding author, optional for others)
• 3. Corresponding Author Details:
  • Complete contact information
  • Institutional address
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • ORCID identifier (mandatory)

3. MAIN MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

• 1. Blinding Requirements:
  • Remove all author identification
  • Delete self-referential phrases
• 2. Required Sections:
  • Abstract (250 words maximum):
    • Structured format: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions
    • No undefined abbreviations
    • No citations
  • b) Keywords:
    • 3-6 keywords
  • c) Main Text:
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusions
  • d) Declarations:
    • Conflicts of Interest (if no write N/A)
    • Ethics Approval/IRB Statement (if no write N/A)
    • Informed Consent Statement (if no write N/A)
    • Clinical Trial Registration (if no write N/A)
    • Funding Sources (if no write N/A)
    • Acknowledgements (if no write N/A)
    • Data Availability Statement (if not applicable, write the reason)
    • Large-Language Model (LLM) – Generative AI Use Statement (if applicable, if no write N/A)
      • Example LLM Statement: "We have employed an advanced Large Language Model (LLM) to enhance and refine the English-language writing. This process focused solely on improving the text's clarity and style, without generating or adding any new information to the content."
    • Authors Contribution Statement (mandatory)
      • Example Authors Contribution Statement:List each author's specific contributions using Credit taxonomy (e.g., Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, etc.)
    • e) References:
      

      • Vancouver citation style formatting, every reference should have DOI, and PMCID/PMID if not available please add URL. 

      • Chronological citation order

4. FIGURES AND TABLES SPECIFICATIONS

• 1. Figures:
  • Format: PowerPoint files only (mandatory)
  • Dimensions:
    • Minimum: 1200 x 1200 pixels
    • Maximum: 3000 x 3000 pixels
    • Resolution: minimum 300 dpi
  • Each figure on separate slide
  • Legend requirements:
    • Place below figure
    • Define all abbreviations
    • Explain any symbols or markers
    • Include scale bars where applicable
  • Color usage must be scientifically justified
• 2. Tables:
  • Format: Word document
  • Structure:
    • Clear, descriptive titles
    • No vertical lines
    • Consistent cell formatting
  • Legend requirements:
    • Place below table
    • Define all abbreviations
    • Explain any symbols or statistical notations
    • Include additional notes if necessary

5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION BY MANUSCRIPT TYPE

• Editorial, Review, Frontier, Field of Vision, Minireview, Letter to The Editor, Correction, Retraction Note
  • None required.

• Basic Science / Pre-Clinical Study
  • Clinical Trial Registration Statement
    • It is recommended that the authors register their clinical trials in a public trials registry.
  • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Statement
    • Required for research involving animals.
  • The ARRIVE Guidelines
    • Required for basic research using animals.

• Retrospective Study, Clinical Practice Study
  • Clinical Trial Registration Statement
    • Required for any clinical research study.
  • Signed Informed Consent Form(s)
    • Required for research involving human subjects.

• Case Control Study, Observational Study, Retrospective Cohort Study
  • Clinical Trial Registration Statement
    • Required for clinical research studies.
  • Signed Informed Consent Form(s)
    • Required for research involving human subjects.
  • STROBE Statement
    • Required for observational, case control, and retrospective cohort studies.

• Clinical Trials Study, Prospective Study, Randomized Controlled Trial, Randomized Clinical Trial
  • Clinical Trial Registration Statement
    • Required for any clinical research study.
  • Signed Informed Consent Form(s)
    • Required for research involving human subjects.
  • CONSORT 2010 Statement
    • Required for clinical trials and randomized studies.

• Evidence-Based Medicine, Scientometrics, Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
  • PRISMA 2020 Checklist
    • Required for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

• Case Report
  • Signed Consent for Treatment Form(s)
    • Required for case reports involving patient data.
  • CARE Checklist
    • Required for all case reports.

6. REVISION REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Revised Manuscript Versions:
  • Version 1: Changes highlighted in yellow
  • Version 2: Clean copy
• 2. Response to Reviewers:
  • Point-by-point response
  • Page/line numbers for changes
  • Justification for declined suggestions

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Manuscripts that do not conform to these specifications will be returned without review. Authors are required to verify compliance with all requirements before submission. The editorial office maintains the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet these standards even after initial screening.

Author Charges Policy

No Charges: Our journal does not impose any fees at any stage of the manuscript processing, from submission to publication, including:

• Submission fees
• Editorial processing charges
• Article processing charges (APCs)
• Page charges
• Color charges

Fee Waivers: We do not currently offer fee waivers, as there are no charges applicable.

Withdrawal Charges: There are no fees for withdrawing an article post-submission. However, authors are encouraged to consider carefully before submitting their manuscripts to avoid unnecessary processing.

Plagiarism Policy:

Commitment to Originality: We are committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. As part of this commitment, all submissions are thoroughly checked for plagiarism before publication.

Plagiarism Checking Process: We use advanced plagiarism detection tools, such as iThenticate and Turnitin, to analyze each manuscript. Authors are strongly encouraged to check their work for originality before submission to ensure compliance with our plagiarism policy.

Acceptance Criteria: The similarity score must be less than 20% to meet our criteria for publication. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be rejected or returned to the author for modification.