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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included in the submission, such as photos, documents, and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING GUIDELINES:

Language: Manuscripts must be in English, adhering to either British or American English standards consistently.

Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman, size 12, justified alignment, with single line spacing. The structured heading of the manuscript should be bold.

Tables and Figures: Should be inserted in their appropriate locations within the text, not appended at the end.

Manuscript Types and Requirements:

  • Review Article: Up to 3500 words, excluding references.
  • Original Article: Up to 2500 words, excluding a structured abstract (250 words max) and references (minimum 20).
  • Case Report: Includes Abstract, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, and Conclusion sections.
  • Short Report/Special Communication: Up to 1250 words, an unstructured abstract (150 words max), up to two tables or figures, and no more than 10 references.
  • Letters to the Editor:250 words for comments on recent articles (submitted within four weeks of publication) or 400 words for other cases, with no more than five references and one table or figure.

Abbreviations and Units: Use only standard abbreviations; introduce each at first mention followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Well-known abbreviations may be used freely. Measurements should be reported in International System of Units (SI). Use generic drug names, with brand names in parentheses if necessary.

References: Cite all sources used in the manuscript in Vancouver style. Ensure all references are accurate and up to date and include all necessary details such as authors, title, journal name, volume, issue, pages, and DOI (if available).

Template:

Author(s). Title of the article. Abbreviated Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Page numbers. DOI (if available).

Example:
Smith J, Brown P. The impact of sleep on cardiovascular health. J Med Stud. 2023;45(3):123-130. doi:10.1016/j.jms.2023.05.001

Supplementary Materials: If applicable, may be submitted alongside the main manuscript.

 

AUTHORSHIP LETTER: (Title Page) 

The authorship Letter/Title Page should include the following material/data.

Title: The title should be concise, informative, and suitable for information retrieval systems. Avoid abbreviations and formulae where possible.

Running Title: Include a short running title on the title page, summarizing the full title in a few words.

Author Names and Affiliations:

  • Clearly indicate each author's full name, with given name(s) and family name(s).
  • List each author's affiliation below their name, and where the work was carried out. Use a superscript letter to indicate the correct affiliation.
  • Include the full postal address and email for each author.

Corresponding Author:

  • Identify the corresponding author who will manage all communication during the submission, review, and publication stages.
  • Ensure the corresponding author’s email is institutional and includes their name.
  • The contact details, including the phone number, should be kept up to date.

Note: The title page must be submitted as a separate file and should not be included within the manuscript.

 

MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE:

Abstract: Should not exceed 250 words and must be structured into Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Keywords sections. In exceptional cases, up to 350 words may be accepted.

Main Text (Body)

  • Introduction: Provide a brief introduction to the problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
  • Material and Methods: Include details of the study design, population, sampling techniques, data collection, and statistical analysis. Ethical approvals and informed consent should also be mentioned.
  • Results: Present findings in a logical sequence, incorporating both descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasize significant outcomes. Ensure tables and figures are cited in the text, not at the end of the manuscript.
  • Discussion: Interpret the findings and compare them with existing literature. Address the implications, study limitations, and suggestions for future research.
  • Conclusion: Summarize the key findings and their relevance to health and rehabilitation research.
  • Recommendations and Limitations: Provide practical recommendations based on the study's findings. Address any limitations encountered during the research and how they may have impacted the results or generalizability.
  • Declarations:
  • Competing interests: If any conflicts of interest exist, mention the statement in the manuscript. If not, mention that there is no conflict or competing interests.
  • Funding: Mention the funding statement if there were any funding supports. If not, mention that there was no funding source involved.
  • Supplementary Materials: If applicable, may be submitted alongside the main manuscript.
  • References: Cite all sources used in the manuscript in Vancouver style. Ensure all references are accurate and up to date and include all necessary details such as authors, title, journal name, volume, issue, pages, and DOI (if available). Use abbreviations for journal titles as per the Index Medicus/Medline/PubMed/NLM Catalogue.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • Attached Authorship Letter  separately.
  • Attached Manuscript which contain main body of article.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures embed within the text at appropriate points, ensuring high resolution, numbered and labeled clearly. (Not placed at end)
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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