Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for Submission to Insights - Journal of Medical and Dental Research (IJMDR)

Submission Overview

IJMDR welcomes original research, reviews, case reports, short communications, and letters to the editor in the fields of medicine and dentistry. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Manuscript Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted online through the IJMDR submission portal.
  • The corresponding author should create an account or log in to an existing one.
  • Anonymization: Authors’ details should be excluded from the manuscript file and provided separately in the metadata section.
  • Supplementary files (e.g., datasets, funding details) can be uploaded if required.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

1. Formatting & Structure

  • Language: Manuscripts must be in English (British or American, consistently used).
  • Font & Layout: Use Times New Roman, size 12, justified alignment, single-line spacing.
  • Figures & Tables: Should be embedded in the manuscript at appropriate locations (not appended at the end).

2. Manuscript Types & Requirements

Original Research Articles

  • Word limit: Up to 2500 words (excluding references).
  • Abstract: Structured (max 250 words) with Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
  • References: Minimum 20.

Review Articles

  • Word limit: Up to 3500 words, excluding references.
  • Comprehensive analysis of a specific topic in medical or dental research.

Case Reports

  • Sections: Abstract, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, Conclusion.
  • Focus on rare or significant cases with clinical relevance.

Short Reports/Special Communications

  • Word limit: 1250 words (max 150-word abstract).
  • Max two figures or tables, 10 references.

Letters to the Editor

  • Commentary (400 words max) on relevant medical/dental topics.
  • Responses to articles (250 words, within four weeks of publication).
  • Max five references, one table/figure.

3. Titles & Keywords

  • Title: Must clearly reflect the study design, objectives, key variables, population, and location.
  • Keywords: Provide 5-10 keywords from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to enhance searchability.

4. Abbreviations & Units

  • Standard abbreviations should be used consistently. The first use should be spelled out with the abbreviation in parentheses.
  • Measurements must be reported in the International System of Units (SI).
  • Drug names should be generic, with brand names in parentheses if necessary.

5. References & Citation Style

  • Follow the Vancouver citation style.
  • References should be numbered sequentially as they appear in the text.
  • For six or fewer authors, list all; for more than six, use "et al."
  • Journal titles should be abbreviated as per PubMed/NLM Catalogue.

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Research involving human participants or animals must adhere to ethical standards and obtain necessary approvals.
  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Studies involving AI-generated content or automated data analysis must comply with transparency and accountability standards.

Peer Review & Editorial Process

  • IJMDR follows a double-blind peer review system, ensuring author and reviewer anonymity.
  • The review process assesses:
    • Scientific merit
    • Relevance to medical and dental research
    • Ethical compliance
    • Manuscript quality and originality
  • Editorial decisions are final and binding, based on expert recommendations.

Publication & Access Policy

1. Article Processing & Publication Fees

  • IJMDR is committed to making research widely accessible.
  • There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) for manuscript submission, processing, or peer review.
  • Publication Fee:
    • National Submissions: PKR 30,000
    • International Submissions: USD 150
  • Fees apply only upon manuscript acceptance.

2. Waiver Policy

  • IJMDR offers fee waivers or discounts for authors facing financial constraints.
  • Waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis, with priority given to:
    • Authors from low-income countries.
    • Researchers with exceptional manuscripts but limited funding.
  • Authors may submit a waiver request detailing their financial situation.

Grant Support & Financial Disclosure

  • Authors must disclose all funding sources related to their research.
  • This includes:
    • Funding organizations and grants received.
    • Contributions of funding agencies to study design, data collection, or analysis.
    • Statement of full research independence, confirming that findings are free from external influence.

Data Sharing Policy

  • Authors should provide a Data Availability Statement, outlining whether datasets are:
    • Publicly accessible (with repository details).
    • Available upon request.
    • Restricted due to ethical or legal concerns.
  • Datasets should be stored in recognized repositories and cited appropriately.

Copyright & Open Access Policy

  • IJMDR follows an open-access model, allowing unrestricted distribution under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
  • Authors retain copyright while permitting their work’s free use and adaptation, provided proper attribution is given.

Final Steps Before Submission

  • Ensure compliance with all formatting and ethical guidelines.
  • Double-check manuscript structure, citations, and data presentation.
  • Use the IJMDR online submission portal for manuscript submission.
  • Contact the editorial office for any submission-related queries.

By adhering to these submission guidelines, authors contribute to the advancement of high-quality, impactful medical and dental research. IJMDR looks forward to receiving innovative and well-researched contributions from the global scientific community.

 

 

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