Author Guidelines

Article Types Accepted

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses
• Case Reports and Brief Communications
• Technical Notes and Protocols
• Editorials and Commentaries
• Letters to the Editor

Manuscript Structure

• Title Page: Title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author details, running title, word count.
• Abstract: Structured (for original research: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion) or unstructured (for reviews/case reports). 150–300 words.
• Keywords: 4–6 terms reflecting the article’s content.
• Main Text: IMRaD structure for research; other formats accepted for reviews/case reports.
• References: Numbered, preferably with DOIs.
• Figures/Tables: High-quality with captions and legends.
• Acknowledgements: Optional, include funding or technical support.
• Conflicts of Interest/Funding/Ethics Statements: Mandatory where applicable.

Formatting Requirements

• Language: Clear, concise English (American spelling preferred).
• Font: 12-point, double-spaced, standard fonts (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial).
• Line numbering and page numbering are required.
• Figures: Minimum resolution 300 dpi. Submit separate files.
• Tables: Editable text, not images. Define abbreviations in footnotes.
• Units: Use SI units consistently.
• Nomenclature: Follow international standards for genes, proteins, and drugs.

Ethical Considerations

Authors must comply with ethical standards:

• Human/animal studies require ethics approval and consent documentation.
• Clinical trials should be registered and include trial IDs.
• Patient confidentiality must be respected; identifiable information requires consent.
• Plagiarism, data fabrication, and image manipulation are unacceptable.

References

References should be numbered consecutively in order of citation in the text. Include authors, article title, journal name, year, volume, and page numbers. Use DOI links when available.

Figures and Tables

Submit figures as separate files in TIFF, PNG, or JPEG format. Provide detailed legends and ensure accessibility (e.g., alt text). Tables must be editable and self-contained with explanatory notes.

Supplementary Material

Additional datasets, protocols, and multimedia can be submitted as supplementary files. They will be hosted alongside the article and must be cited in the text.

Submission Checklist

• Complete manuscript with correct structure.
• Cover letter addressed to the Editor.
• All figures/tables uploaded separately.
• Conflict of Interest and Funding statements included.
• Ethics approval/consent documentation attached (if applicable).
• ORCID iDs for all authors provided.