GUIDE

Author Guidelines

Process

Submission & Review Process

Step 1
Register
Create your author account on our submission portal.
Step 2
Submit
Upload your manuscript in the required format via the portal.
Step 3
Initial Screening
Editors check scope fit and basic quality (1–2 weeks).
Step 4
Peer Review
Rigorous review by 2–3 domain experts (4–6 weeks).
Step 5
Revision
Authors address reviewer comments point-by-point.
Step 6
Decision
Final approval and formatting for publication.
Step 7
Publish
Manuscript published within 4 months of submission.

Requirements

Manuscript Preparation

File Format
Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex) with PDF. Final accepted manuscripts require source files.
Font & Size
Times New Roman 12pt or Arial 11pt with 1.5 line spacing throughout the manuscript.
Margins
Standard 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. A4 paper size.
Word Limits
Original Articles: 5000–8000 words. Review Articles: up to 12,000 words. Short Comm.: 2000 words max.
Anonymity
Remove all author identifying information from the manuscript file for peer review.
Language
English (British or American consistently throughout). Professional language editing recommended for non-native speakers.
  1. 1. Title Page (separate file): Full title, all author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, corresponding author details
  2. 2. Abstract (200–300 words): Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions structure for original articles
  3. 3. Keywords: 5–8 keywords separated by semicolons
  4. 4. Introduction: Background, rationale, and clear statement of objectives
  5. 5. Materials & Methods: Reproducible detail, ethical approvals mentioned, statistical methods
  6. 6. Results: Presented objectively without discussion. Clear headings. Data in tables/figures
  7. 7. Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with literature, limitations, future directions
  8. 8. Conclusions: Brief summary of main findings and implications
  9. 9. Acknowledgements: Funding sources, facilities, personal assistance
  10. 10. References: As per journal reference style (Vancouver / APA 7th as applicable)
  11. 11. Tables and Figures: At end of document or in separate file with legends

Reference Style (Vancouver)

References should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text. Cite references as superscript numbers.

Journal Article
Sharma P, Mehta R, Das A. Artificial intelligence in diagnostics. J Med Sci. 2026;14(2):45–52.
Book
Kumar A. Principles of Environmental Science. 3rd ed. New Delhi: Academic Press; 2025. p. 112–34.
Book Chapter
Patel K. Blockchain in education. In: Singh V, editor. Technology in Learning. Hyderabad: EduPress; 2025. p. 78–93.
Website
World Health Organization. Global health statistics 2025 [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 2025 [cited 2026 Jan 10]. Available from: https://www.who.int

Figures

  • Minimum 300 DPI resolution (600 DPI for line art)
  • Formats: TIFF, EPS, or high-quality PNG/JPG
  • Clearly labeled with descriptive captions
  • Cited sequentially in text (Figure 1, Figure 2…)
  • Color figures accepted; grayscale if printing cost is a concern
  • No copyrighted images without written permission

Tables

  • Use Word table editor or LaTeX tabular environment
  • Number tables sequentially (Table 1, Table 2…)
  • Explanatory title above each table
  • Footnotes below table for abbreviations
  • No vertical lines; minimal horizontal lines
  • Do not duplicate data already presented in figures

Pre-Submission Checklist

Fees

Article Processing Charges

Submission Fee

Free

No fees to submit a manuscript. All initial screenings and peer-review processes are entirely free of charge.

Processing Charge (APC)

₹500

Article Processing Charges (APC) – ₹500 (Indian Rupees Five Hundred only) is charged per accepted article. This fee is collected only after the manuscript has successfully completed the peer review process and has been formally accepted for publication. There are no hidden charges.

Publishing Timeline

4 Months

Average Time from Submission to Publication: Within four months. The initial screening is typically completed within 1–2 weeks, followed by peer review within 4–6 weeks.

APC waivers available for authors from low-income countries. Contact us for details.

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