Article Types
Research Article
Original empirical or theoretical research. 3,000–8,000 words, structured abstract (250 words max), 5–8 keywords.
Review Article
Comprehensive review of a research area. 5,000–12,000 words, unstructured abstract (300 words max).
Case Report
Detailed report of a novel case or small case series. 1,500–4,000 words.
Short Communication
Brief reports of significant new findings. 1,000–2,500 words.
Manuscript Preparation
- Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.pdf + source) format.
- Use 12pt Times New Roman or similar serif font, double-spaced, with 2.5 cm margins.
- All figures must be submitted as separate high-resolution files (≥300 DPI, TIFF or EPS preferred).
- References must follow APA 7th edition style.
- All submissions must include a cover letter stating the article type, significance, and confirmation that the work has not been published elsewhere.
- Authors must declare all conflicts of interest and funding sources.
- For clinical studies, include the ethics committee approval number.
Peer Review Process
1
Initial Check (1–3 days)
Editor screens for scope, format, and plagiarism.
Editor screens for scope, format, and plagiarism.
2
Double-Blind Peer Review (3–6 weeks)
Minimum two independent reviewers. Author and reviewer identities are concealed.
Minimum two independent reviewers. Author and reviewer identities are concealed.
3
Decision & Revision
Accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject. Authors have 30 days to submit revisions.
Accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject. Authors have 30 days to submit revisions.
4
Publication
Accepted articles are published online within 7 days of final acceptance.
Accepted articles are published online within 7 days of final acceptance.