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Author Guidelines & Clinical Policies

Instructions for preparing, submitting, and publishing medical manuscripts with the International Global Journal of Medical Research and Practice.

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1. Manuscript Preparation

Authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the journal's prescribed template and formatting requirements. Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or publication.

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2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal welcomes the following types of medical submissions:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Clinical Studies
  • Case Reports
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Notes
  • Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
  • Interdisciplinary Medical Research Papers
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3. Language Requirements

Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Authors are encouraged to proofread their manuscripts before submission. Scientific and medical terminology should be used appropriately and consistently throughout the paper.

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4. Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

The manuscript should contain the following structured sections:

• Title of the Paper
• Author Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
• Abstract (150–250 words)
• Keywords (4–6 keywords)
• Introduction
• Literature Review (if applicable)
• Materials and Methods
• Results & Discussion
• Conclusion
• Ethical Approval Statement
• Patient Consent Statement
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Funding Statement (if applicable)
• Acknowledgments & References

Note: Authors must use the journal's prescribed manuscript template for submission.

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5. Ethical Approval Requirements

For studies involving human participants, clinical investigations, animal experiments, or healthcare interventions, authors must provide:

  • Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) approval.
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval (where applicable).
  • Approval reference number (if available).

Ethical approval statements must be explicitly included in the manuscript.

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6. Patient Consent Policy

For manuscripts involving clinical photographs, patient information, case reports, or medical imaging data, authors must obtain informed written consent from the participants or their legal guardians before submission. Authors are strictly responsible for protecting patient confidentiality and privacy.

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7. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should clearly summarize the objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions of the study (150–250 words). Authors should provide 4–6 relevant keywords immediately below the abstract.

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8. Figures, Tables, and Medical Images

Figures and tables must be clearly labeled and numbered consecutively. Medical images should strictly maintain patient anonymity. Identifiable patient information must not be disclosed without appropriate consent. Images should be of high publication-quality resolution.

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9. Citation and References

References must be accurate, complete, and appropriately cited. Authors are encouraged to cite recent and relevant medical literature. The journal follows its prescribed reference style as provided in the manuscript template.

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10. Submission Guidelines

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript is original and unpublished.
  • All authors have approved the submitted version.
  • The manuscript complies with all formatting requirements.
  • Ethical approval has been obtained where required.
  • Necessary patient consent has been obtained.
  • All supporting documents have been included.
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11. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before peer review. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabricated data, or unethical content will be rejected immediately. Authors are solely responsible for ensuring the originality of their work.

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12. Peer Review Process

All submitted medical manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process:

Step 1: Initial Editorial Screening
Step 2: Scope and Formatting Verification
Step 3: Anti-Plagiarism Screening
Step 4: Ethical Compliance Verification
Step 5: Peer Review by Clinical Subject Experts
Editorial Decisions:
Accept Minor Revision Major Revision Reject
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13. Publication Ethics

Authors are expected to submit authentic and original research, avoid fabrication or data manipulation, properly acknowledge contributions of others, comply with human/animal ethical standards, and maintain scientific integrity throughout.

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14. Authorship Policy

All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to study design, data collection, interpretation of results, and manuscript approval. Authorship changes after submission require written approval from all co-authors and the editorial office.

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15. Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors must disclose any financial relationships, professional affiliations, or personal sponsorships. If no conflicts exist, authors may state: "The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest."

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16. Clinical Trial Reporting

Authors submitting clinical trial studies are strongly encouraged to provide trial registration details (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov), ethical approval information, and follow CONSORT guidelines for clinical trial reporting.

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17. Revision Guidelines

If revisions are requested, authors should address all reviewer comments comprehensively in a point-by-point response letter and clearly indicate modifications in the revised manuscript.

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18. Acceptance and Publication

A manuscript will be accepted for publication only after successful completion of peer review, ethical compliance verification, editorial approval, and formatting compliance.

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19. Copyright Policy

Authors submitting manuscripts confirm that the work is original, permissions have been obtained, ethical requirements fulfilled, and the paper has not been simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

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20. Open Access Policy

GJMRP is committed to promoting global dissemination of medical and healthcare research. Published articles are immediately available under Creative Commons Open Access licensing.

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21. Retraction and Correction Policy

The journal reserves the right to publish corrections or retract articles involving plagiarism, ethical misconduct, data fabrication, or significant scientific errors in transparent accordance with accepted publication ethics practices.