6. Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare their manuscripts in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Manuscripts must be original, scientifically sound, and prepared according to the journal's formatting requirements. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in delays during the editorial process or return of the manuscript for technical revision before peer review.

Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally proofread prior to submission if English is not their first language.

All manuscripts should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

6.1 General Formatting Requirements

Authors should ensure that the manuscript is formatted as follows:

File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Language: English (British or American English may be used consistently throughout the manuscript)
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12-point
Line Spacing: Double-spaced (2.0)
Page Size: A4
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Page Numbering: Consecutively at the bottom right corner
Alignment: Left aligned
Paragraphs: Do not use unnecessary spacing or manual line breaks.
Units of Measurement: Use the International System of Units (SI Units).
Abbreviations: Spell out abbreviations at first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.

6.2 Manuscript Structure

Depending on the article type, manuscripts should generally include the following sections:

Title Page
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements (if applicable)
Conflict of Interest Statement
Funding Statement
Data Availability Statement (where applicable)
References
Tables
Figures
Figure Legends

Different article types (e.g., Case Reports, Review Articles, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor) may follow a modified structure appropriate to their content.

6.3 Language and Style

Manuscripts should be written in professional scientific English using clear and concise language.

Authors should:

Avoid grammatical and typographical errors.
Use standard medical terminology.
Define abbreviations at first use.
Avoid excessive use of abbreviations.
Maintain consistency in spelling and terminology throughout the manuscript.

The Editorial Office reserves the right to make minor editorial corrections to improve clarity and readability without altering the scientific content.