Systematic reviews may also be submitted as research articles.
A review article summarizes existing research on a specific topic. It should include an abstract, keywords, introduction, methods (including data sources, study selection, and data extraction), results, conclusion, acknowledgment, and references.
Short Communications are brief reports of original and significant research that require prompt publication. They may focus on emerging topics or present new findings expected to have a substantial impact on a current issue. These articles are expected to have a higher-than-average impact.
Case reports should describe new, interesting, or rare cases that present a significant diagnostic or therapeutic challenge. These reports should offer valuable learning points for readers.
The journal's language is English. Manuscripts should be typed in double-spaced format on A4 (8.5" × 11") paper with 1-inch margins.
The title page must include a clear, concise, and informative title, followed by the names and affiliations of the authors. Affiliations should include the department, institution, city, and state (or country) and should be listed as a footnote under the author's name. The Corresponding Author must provide their complete mailing address, office/mobile phone number, fax number, and email address at the bottom left of the Title Page.
The abstract should be no more than 200 words, summarizing the study's objectives, materials and methods, results, and conclusions. The abstract should be a single paragraph without subheadings. It must be followed by four to six keywords.
The introduction should be brief and clearly state the study's aim and the essential background information. It should articulate the hypothesis or purpose of the study, explaining how and why it was developed and its significance.
Provide concise but comprehensive details about the materials and the analytical, statistical, and experimental methods used. This section should be clear enough to allow other researchers to replicate the study. Subheadings are encouraged for clarity. Primary headings should be in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS. Secondary headings should be in Bold Sentence Case, and third-level subheadings should be in Italicized Sentence Case. For studies involving animals or humans, details of ethical approval must be provided.
This section should present the data obtained from the study, including statistical analyses as described in the methods section. Avoid repeating data in both tables and figures. Tables and figures should be self-explanatory, and the text should not duplicate the numerical data presented in them. The discussion should relate the findings to the current scientific understanding of the topic.
The conclusion should clearly state the main findings of the study, emphasizing their importance and relevance.
Acknowledgments should be listed after the main text, not as footnotes.
The journal follows the NLM/Vancouver reference style. Authors should adhere to the following guidelines:
Sample References:
Journal Article: Speroni E, Cervellati R, Innocenti G, Costa S, Guerra MC, Dall' Acqua S, Govoni P. Anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive, and antioxidant activities of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile. J Ethnopharmacol. 2005 Apr 8;98(1-2):117-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2005.01.007. PMID: 15763372.
Book: Durbin R, Eddy SR, Krogh A, Mitchison G. Biological Sequence Analysis: Probabilistic Models of Proteins and Nucleic Acids. Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Chapter in a Book: Nadkarni KM. Indian Materia Medica. 3rd ed., Vol. I, Popular Prakashan, Mumbai, 2000, pp. 242-246.
Report: Makarewicz JC, Lewis T, Bertram P. Epilimnetic phytoplankton and zooplankton biomass and species composition in Lake Michigan, 1983-1992. U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program, Chicago, IL, 1995. EPA 905-R-95-009.
Conference Proceedings: Stock A, Signal Transduction in Bacteria. In Proceedings of the 2004 Markey Scholars Conference, 2004, pp. 80-89.
Thesis: Strunk JL. The extraction of mercury from sediment and the geochemical partitioning of mercury in sediments from Lake Superior. M.S. thesis, Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI, 1991.
Use tables for concise data presentation when it cannot be effectively presented in another format. Tables should be numbered and referenced by number in the text. Each table must have a clear, concise caption. To ensure high print quality, figures must be submitted in TIF/JPG/JPEG format. Captions/legends should be placed below figures and formatted in 10-point font size.
We encourage authors to include a Graphical Abstract with their manuscript. A Graphical Abstract is a single, concise, and self-explanatory visual summary of the main findings of the article. It should convey the essence of the research at a glance, similar to a single PowerPoint slide that tells the story of your manuscript. Graphical Abstracts are OPTIONAL.
Graphical Abstracts are intended to capture the attention of your target audience by providing a quick, visual summary of your research.
File Formats: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Authors are encouraged to review examples of effective Graphical Abstracts that adhere to these guidelines. These examples should serve as models for both visual design and the clear communication of the article's main message.
Include the title of the manuscript, a summary of the study in three bullet points. Highlights should clearly state the main contributions of the paper, the novel results, and any new methods used. Include keywords from the paper in the highlights, and preferably use active voice. Summarize the key findings and implications of the paper.
Word Limit: 60 words total for the bullet points