Author Guidelines
Process
Submission & Review Process
Requirements
Manuscript Preparation
- 1. Title Page (separate file): Full title, all author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, corresponding author details
- 2. Abstract (200–300 words): Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions structure for original articles
- 3. Keywords: 5–8 keywords separated by semicolons
- 4. Introduction: Background, rationale, and clear statement of objectives
- 5. Materials & Methods: Reproducible detail, ethical approvals mentioned, statistical methods
- 6. Results: Presented objectively without discussion. Clear headings. Data in tables/figures
- 7. Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with literature, limitations, future directions
- 8. Conclusions: Brief summary of main findings and implications
- 9. Acknowledgements: Funding sources, facilities, personal assistance
- 10. References: As per journal reference style (Vancouver / APA 7th as applicable)
- 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.
Sharma P, Mehta R, Das A. Artificial intelligence in diagnostics. J Med Sci.
2026;14(2):45–52.
Kumar A. Principles of Environmental Science. 3rd ed. New Delhi: Academic Press; 2025.
p. 112–34.
Patel K. Blockchain in education. In: Singh V, editor. Technology in Learning.
Hyderabad: EduPress; 2025. p. 78–93.
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
No fees to submit a manuscript. All initial screenings and peer-review processes are entirely free of charge.
Processing Charge (APC)
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
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.