Please ensure that the following items are available for submission:
Comprehensive Manuscript Submission Checklist
Corresponding Author Information
- One author must be designated as the corresponding author.
- Complete contact information must be provided:
- Valid email address
- Phone number
- Full postal address
- Any changes in authorship after submission must be approved and communicated by the corresponding author.
Required Files for Upload
Main Manuscript
- Must include:
- Article title
- Abstract (with word limit as per journal guidelines)
- Keywords
- Full text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
- References properly cited in the required style (e.g., Vancouver)
- Manuscript formatting according to journal instructions:
- File format: Word or PDF
- Font and size: e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Line spacing, margins, and page numbering per journal guidelines
Figures
- All figures should have complete captions.
- Appropriate format and sufficient resolution for publication (TIFF, JPEG, PNG, minimum 300 dpi).
- References to figures in the text must match the uploaded files.
- Permission must be obtained for any previously published figures.
Tables
- Tables must include titles, descriptions, and necessary footnotes.
- References to tables in the text must match the uploaded files.
Supplemental Files
- Include raw data, additional images, videos, or supplementary information.
- File formats and quality must be readable and appropriate for publication.
Ethical and Legal Considerations
- All human or animal studies must have ethics committee approval with protocol number.
- Informed consent and patient confidentiality must be ensured.
- Conflict of interest statements must be disclosed, even if none exist.
- Permission must be obtained for using copyrighted materials from other sources.
Quality Check
- Manuscript must be proofread for spelling and grammar.
- References cited in the text must match the reference list, and vice versa.
- Data and methods must be presented transparently to ensure reproducibility.
- Study limitations and strengths should be clearly stated.
Additional Tips for Submission Readiness
- Ensure word count, number of figures, tables, and abstract length comply with journal limits.
- Complete all journal-required forms (copyright transfer, conflict of interest, ethics approval).
- Uploaded files should have clear and consistent filenames per journal guidelines.
- Manuscripts may benefit from review by a scientific editor or native English speaker prior to submission.