Author Guidelines
Comprehensive guidelines for manuscript preparation and submission to the Integrated Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Manuscript Types
- Original Research
- Case Reports
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Letters to Editor
Review Process
- Double-blind peer review
- 4-6 weeks review time
- Editorial decision within 8 weeks
- Online publication
Publication Fees
- Domestic: ₦40,000
- International: $100 / €70
- No hidden charges
- Payment after acceptance
Download Templates
We recommend using our manuscript template to ensure proper formatting. Contact us at ijmmslth@yahoo.com to request the latest template.
Detailed Submission Guidelines
Manuscript Preparation
General Format
- Use 12-point Times New Roman font
- Double-space throughout the manuscript
- Use 1-inch margins on all sides
- Number pages consecutively
- Submit as Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF
Manuscript Structure
- Title page with author information
- Abstract (max 250 words)
- Keywords (3-6 terms)
- Introduction
- Methods/Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Figures and Tables (if applicable)
Reference Style
Use Vancouver style for references. References should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
Journal Article Example:
1. Smith AB, Johnson CD, Williams EF. Novel treatment approaches in cardiology. J Med Sci. 2023;45(2):123-135.
Book Example:
2. Brown GH. Medical Research Methods. 3rd ed. New York: Academic Press; 2022.
Figures and Tables
Figures
- Submit high-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI)
- Acceptable formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF
- • Include clear, descriptive captions
- Number figures consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.)
- Ensure patient anonymity in clinical images
Tables
- Create using Word table function, not images
- Include descriptive titles above tables
- Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
- Use footnotes for additional explanations
- Ensure data is clearly presented and readable
Ethical Considerations
Human Studies
- Obtain institutional review board (IRB) approval
- Include IRB approval number in manuscript
- Ensure informed consent from participants
- Protect patient confidentiality and anonymity
Animal Studies
- Follow international guidelines for animal research
- Obtain institutional animal care committee approval
- Minimize animal suffering and use alternatives when possible
Submission Process
- Prepare manuscript according to guidelines
- Complete online submission form on our website
- Upload manuscript file and supplementary materials
- Provide complete author information and affiliations
- Include conflict of interest statement
- Submit for initial editorial review
- Respond to reviewer comments if manuscript is sent for peer review
- Make required revisions and resubmit
- Receive final editorial decision
- Complete publication agreement upon acceptance
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