Authors Guide

Instructions for Authors

All manuscripts undergo a rapid double-blind peer-review process. Manuscripts must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere.

Authors are requested to align the manuscripts according to the following format:

Manuscript Types

1. Research Article

Word Limit: Up to 2,500 words (excluding abstract and references).

Structure:

  • Title Page
  • Abstract (Structured: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion; ≤150 words)
  • Keywords (4–6)
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion (≤300 words)
  • Acknowledgments (≤50 words)
  • Funding
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Informed Consent (if applicable)
  • Author Contributions
  • References (Vancouver style)

2. Review Article

Word Limit: Up to 3,000 words (excluding abstract and references).

  • Title Page
  • Abstract (Unstructured or Structured)
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Methods (Mandatory for Systematic Review)
  • Thematic Headings / Main Body
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion / Future Perspectives
  • Acknowledgments
  • Funding
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Author Contributions
  • References (Vancouver style)

3. Case Study / Case Report

Word Limit: Up to 2,000 words.

  • Title Page
  • Abstract (Unstructured; ≤150 words)
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Case Presentation
  • Investigations (if applicable)
  • Management and Outcome
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Patient Consent Statement
  • Ethical Approval (if required)
  • Funding
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Author Contributions
  • References (Vancouver style)

4. Short Communication

Word Limit: Up to 1,500 words.

  • Title Page
  • Abstract (≤150 words)
  • Keywords
  • Introduction (Brief)
  • Methods
  • Results and Discussion (Combined)
  • Conclusion
  • Funding
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References (Limited; Vancouver style)

5. Technical Note

Word Limit: Up to 1,800 words.

  • Title Page
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Technical Description / Methodology
  • Validation or Application
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Funding
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Author Contributions
  • References (Vancouver style)

6. Letter to the Editor

Word Limit: 800–1,000 words.

  • Title
  • Main Text (No structured headings required)
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Funding (if applicable)
  • References (Maximum 5–10; Vancouver style)

General Formatting Requirements

  • Language: English (British or US)
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12 pt (Text), 14 pt (Headings)
  • Margins: 2 cm on all sides
  • Line Spacing: Double-spaced
  • Scientific names must be italicized

References

  • References must be numbered in order of appearance.
  • All references must follow Vancouver style.
  • In-text citations must appear as numbers in brackets [1] after the full stop of the sentence.

Journal Reference Example:

  1. Barbucci R, Lamponi S, Borzacchiello A, et al. Hyaluronic acid hydrogel in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Biomaterials. 2002;23:4503–4513.
  2. Ryden L, Edman P. Effect of polymers and microspheres on the nasal absorption of insulin in rats. Int J Pharm. 1982;83:1–10.
  3. Lim ST, Forbes B, Berry DJ, Martin GP, Brown MB. In vivo evaluation of novel hyaluronan/chitosan microparticulate delivery systems for nasal delivery of gentamicin in rabbits. Int J Pharm. 2002;231:73–82.

Book Reference Example:
Robinson JR, Lee VH. Controlled Drug Delivery: Fundamentals and Applications. 2nd ed. Vol 29. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1994:555–561.

Patent Reference Example:
Takizawa T. Repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions showing excellent support adhesion. JP Patent 2004217838; 2004.

Important Notes

  • Authors must confirm that animal and human studies comply with institutional ethical standards.
  • Authors must declare that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere.
  • Galley proofs will be sent to the corresponding author.
  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the published content.

Tables and Figures Numbering

Tables

  • Tables must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals in the order they are first mentioned in the text (Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, etc.).
  • Each table must have a clear and concise title placed above the table.
  • Tables and Figures must be cited in the text as: Table 1, Table 2, etc.
  • Tables must be submitted in editable text format and not as images.
  • Explanatory notes, abbreviations, and statistical indicators should appear below the table as footnotes.

Figures

  • Figures must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals in the order they are cited in the text (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, etc.).
  • Each figure must include a descriptive caption placed below the figure.
  • Figures must be cited in the text as: Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.
  • Subfigures should be labeled (A), (B), (C), etc., and clearly explained in the caption.
  • Minimum image resolution: 300 dpi.
  • Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, JPEG, GIF, TIF.

Important Numbering Note

Important: Table and Figure numbering is completely separate from reference numbering. References must follow Vancouver style and appear as in-text citations in brackets [1] after the full stop of the sentence. Table 1 and Figure 1 numbering must not be confused with reference numbers [1].

  • Example (Reference citation): The results were statistically significant.[1]
  • Example (Table citation): The baseline characteristics are shown in Table 1.
  • Example (Figure citation): The workflow is illustrated in Figure 2.

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