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Author Guidelines

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     Publication Process and Timeline

    Acceptance to Publication

    Post-Acceptance Process:

    1.      Copy Editing (5-7 days): Grammar, style, formatting

    2.      Author Proof Review (3 days): Final content verification

    3.      Typesetting (5-7 days): Final layout and formatting

    4.      Final Author Approval (2 days): Last chance for corrections

    5.      Online Publication (1-2 days): Immediate open access

    Total Timeline: 2-3 weeks from acceptance to publication

     Publication Features

    Digital Publication Includes:

    ·         DOI assignment and registration

    ·         CrossRef metadata submission

    ·         PubMed Central submission (when indexed)

    ·         Social media sharing optimization

    ·         Citation tracking setup

    ·         Author ORCID linking

    Enhanced Publication Options:

    ·         Video abstracts (encouraged)

    ·         Supplementary data files

    ·         Interactive figures and tables

    ·         Audio pronunciation guides

    ·         Social media summary graphics

    Post-Publication Services

    Immediate Post-Publication:

    ·         Social media promotion

    ·         Email alert to subscribers

    ·         Newsletter inclusion

    ·         Press release for significant findings

    ·         Conference presentation opportunities

    Ongoing Support:

    ·         Citation tracking and reports

    ·         Usage statistics and analytics

    ·         Correction and update handling

    ·         Reprint and permission management

    ·         Translation service coordination

Submission Preparation Checklist

A tick-box style checklist to ensure authors have all required items:

  • Title page with author info

  • Manuscript file (Word or LaTeX)

  • Abstract and keywords

  • Figures and tables (separate files)

  • Supplementary materials (if applicable)

  • Author contribution statement

  • Conflict of interest forms

  • Ethics approval documentation

  • Clinical trial registration (if applicable)

  • Patient consent (for case reports)

  • Copyright transfer agreement

Articles

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Original Research

Original Research Articles

Definition: Reports of original clinical, laboratory, or epidemiological investigations

Requirements:

·         Word Limit: 4,000 words (excluding abstract, references, figures, tables)

·         Abstract: 250 words maximum, structured format

·         References: Maximum 50

·         Figures/Tables: Maximum 8 combined

·         Supplementary Materials: Encouraged for additional data

Structure:

1.      Introduction: Background, rationale, objectives, hypotheses

2.      Methods: Study design, participants, procedures, statistical analysis

3.      Results: Primary and secondary outcomes, statistical findings

4.      Discussion: Interpretation, limitations, clinical implications

5.      Conclusions: Key findings and their significance

Special Requirements:

·         Clinical trial registration number required

·         Ethics approval documentation

·         Statistical analysis plan availability

·         Raw data sharing statement

·         CONSORT, STROBE, or other reporting guidelines compliance

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Requirements:

·         Word Limit: 6,000 words

·         Abstract: 300 words maximum, structured format

·         Protocol Registration: PROSPERO or equivalent required

·         PRISMA Compliance: Complete checklist and flow diagram

·         References: No specific limit (typically 100-200)

Required Components:

·         Search Strategy: Complete database search terms and strategy

·         Selection Criteria: Inclusion and exclusion criteria

·         Data Extraction: Standardized forms and procedures

·         Quality Assessment: Risk of bias evaluation

·         Statistical Analysis: Methods for data synthesis

·         GRADE Assessment: Quality of evidence evaluation

Case Reports and Case Series

Case Reports and Case Series

Requirements:

·         Word Limit: 2,000 words

·         Abstract: 150 words maximum, unstructured

·         References: Maximum 20

·         Figures/Tables: Maximum 4 combined

·         Patient Consent: Written consent for publication required

CARE Guidelines Compliance:

·         Patient information and demographics

·         Clinical findings and timeline

·         Diagnostic assessment and interventions

·         Follow-up and outcomes

·         Discussion and learning points

Brief Communications

Brief Communications

Definition: Short reports of preliminary findings or technical innovations

Requirements:

·         Word Limit: 1,500 words

·         Abstract: 150 words maximum

·         References: Maximum 15

·         Figures/Tables: Maximum 3 combined

·         Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion (combined sections allowed)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Requirements:

·         Word Limit: 500 words

·         References: Maximum 5

·         Figures/Tables: Maximum 1

·         Timeline: Submit within 6 months of original article publication

·         Author Response: Original authors may respond

Editorials and Commentaries

Editorials and Commentaries

Requirements:

·         Word Limit: 1,200 words

·         References: Maximum 15

·         Invitation: Usually by invitation or prior approval

·         Expertise: Authors must demonstrate relevant expertise

·         Perspective: Clear viewpoint with supporting evidence

Copyright Notice

Summary of journal copyright policy:

  • Authors retain copyright

  • Journal receives exclusive publication license

  • Articles published under CC BY 4.0 license

  • Authors can reuse their work in future publications

Privacy Statement

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Introduction

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Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information from authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors:

·         Name, title, affiliations, and contact details (email, address, phone)

·         Professional and academic credentials

·         ORCID iD and other research profiles

·         Manuscript submissions, reviewer comments, and editorial decisions

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·         Account and login credentials

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Information Sharing and Disclosure

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Data Security and Retention

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