Submissions

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Review Articles Authors are invited to submit manuscripts for consideration by the journal. All submissions will first be evaluated by an editor to determine whether they are consistent with the journal’s aims and scope. Manuscripts considered suitable will be forwarded for peer review before a final decision regarding acceptance or rejection is made.

Before submitting a manuscript, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any materials included in the submission, such as photographs, documents, datasets, or other copyrighted content. All individuals listed as authors must agree to be identified as authors of the manuscript. Where applicable, research involving human participants, animals, or other ethically regulated activities must receive approval from an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements of the country in which the study was conducted.

The editor reserves the right to reject a manuscript without external peer review if it does not meet the journal’s minimum standards of quality. Before submission, authors should ensure that the study design, scientific rationale, and research arguments are clearly structured and properly presented. The title should be concise and informative, while the abstract should be complete and understandable as a standalone summary. Following these principles will improve the likelihood that reviewers will agree to evaluate the manuscript.

Once authors are satisfied that their manuscript meets these standards, they should follow the submission preparation checklist and manuscript preparation requirements provided below.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements:

• The submission complies with the requirements described in the Author Guidelines.
• The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
• All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
• All tables and figures are properly numbered and labeled.
• Permission has been obtained to publish all photographs, datasets, documents, and other materials included with the submission.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Original Research Articles

Purpose:
Original Research Articles report novel and methodologically sound research in biomedical and applied medical sciences with clear scientific or clinical relevance.

Recommended Structure

Title:
The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the main findings of the study.

Abstract — Structured: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion:
The abstract should summarize the rationale for the study, methodology, major findings, and principal conclusions.

Keywords:
Provide 3–6 relevant keywords.

1. Introduction

The Introduction should provide appropriate background information, review relevant literature, and clearly state the study objective or hypothesis.

2. Materials and Methods

This section should describe the study design, participants or samples, methods of data collection, interventions, and statistical analyses in sufficient detail to allow the study to be reproduced. Ethical approval must be clearly stated where applicable.

3. Results

The Results section should present the study findings objectively using text, tables, and figures where appropriate, without interpretation.

4. Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the results in relation to existing literature, explain their scientific or clinical implications, acknowledge study limitations, and suggest possible directions for future research.

5. Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the major findings of the study and their significance without introducing new information.

Ethics Approval and Informed Consent:
Authors must state the details of ethics committee approval and confirm that informed consent was obtained for studies involving human or animal subjects, where applicable.

Conflict of Interest Statement:
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or clearly state that no conflicts exist.

Data Availability Statement:
Authors should explain how the supporting data may be accessed or state that data availability is not applicable.

References:
All cited sources must be listed according to the journal’s prescribed reference style.

Word Limit:
3,000–5,000 words, excluding references.

Peer Review:
Double-blind peer review.

 

Purpose:
Review Articles provide a comprehensive, critical, and up-to-date synthesis of existing literature on important topics in biomedical and applied medical sciences.

Recommended Structure

Title:
The title should clearly reflect the topic and scope of the review.

Abstract — Structured or Unstructured:
The abstract should summarize the objectives, methodology where applicable, major findings, and overall conclusions of the review.

Keywords:
Provide 3–6 relevant keywords.

1. Introduction

The Introduction should introduce the topic, explain its importance, and clearly define the scope and objectives of the review.

2. Literature Search / Methodology

For systematic reviews, this section should describe the literature search strategy, databases searched, inclusion and exclusion criteria, study selection process, and methods used for data extraction.

3. Results and Synthesis

This section should clearly and logically present and synthesize the findings of the studies included in the review.

4. Discussion

The Discussion should critically evaluate the available literature, highlight strengths and limitations, compare findings across studies, and discuss their clinical or research implications.

5. Conclusion and Future Directions

The conclusion should summarize the major insights from the review, identify existing gaps in knowledge, and outline priorities for future research.

Conflict of Interest Statement:
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or state that none exist.

References:
All cited sources must be listed according to the journal’s reference style.

Reporting Guidelines:
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses must comply with the PRISMA guidelines.

Word Limit:
4,000–6,000 words, excluding references.

Case Reports

Purpose:
Case Reports describe rare, unusual, or educational clinical cases that provide valuable insights into diagnosis, treatment, disease mechanisms, or patient management and offer clear learning points for clinical practice.

Recommended Structure

Title:
The title should clearly indicate the clinical focus and significance of the case.

Abstract:
The abstract should briefly summarize the background, key clinical findings, management, and outcome of the case.

Keywords:
Provide 3–6 relevant clinical or medical keywords.

1. Introduction

The Introduction should provide concise background information explaining the relevance and novelty of the case.

2. Case Presentation

The Case Presentation should describe the patient’s clinical history, examination findings, diagnostic investigations, treatment, and follow-up in a clear and chronological manner.

3. Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the case in relation to existing literature, explain its uniqueness, and discuss its implications for clinical practice.

4. Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the main learning points and clinical significance of the case.

Patient Consent Statement:
Authors must confirm that written informed consent for publication was obtained from the patient or the patient’s legal guardian.

Conflict of Interest Statement:
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or state that none exist.

References:
All cited sources must be listed according to the journal’s reference style.

Ethical Requirement:
Written informed consent from the patient or legal guardian is mandatory for all Case Reports.

Word Limit:
1,500–2,500 words, excluding references.

Short Communications

Purpose:
Short Communications present concise reports of preliminary findings, focused research outcomes, methodological innovations, or brief clinical or laboratory observations of significant scientific or clinical interest.

Recommended Structure

Title:
The title should be brief, informative, and clearly reflect the principal finding or contribution.

Abstract:
The abstract should summarize the objective, key methods, principal findings, and main conclusion of the study.

Keywords:
Provide 3–6 relevant keywords.

Main Text — Combined Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion:
The main text should provide a concise and integrated description of the study background, methodology, results, and interpretation.

Conclusion:
The Conclusion should highlight the principal findings and explain their significance.

Ethics Statement:
Where applicable, authors must provide details of ethics committee approval and informed consent.

Conflict of Interest Statement:
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or state that none exist.

References:
Relevant references must be listed according to the journal’s reference style.

Word Limit:
1,500–2,000 words, excluding references.

Brief Reports

Purpose:
Brief Reports communicate concise but complete findings from pilot studies, early-stage research, limited datasets, or focused clinical observations of scientific or clinical relevance.

Recommended Structure

Title:
The title should clearly and concisely reflect the central finding or objective of the report.

Abstract:
The abstract should provide a brief summary of the background, methods, major findings, and primary conclusion.

Keywords:
Provide 3–6 relevant keywords.

1. Introduction

The Introduction should briefly describe the background and objective of the study.

2. Methods

This section should briefly but adequately describe the study design, participants or samples, data collection procedures, and analytical methods.

3. Results

The Results section should clearly and objectively present the main findings, using tables or figures where appropriate.

4. Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the findings, highlight their importance, and acknowledge relevant limitations.

Ethics Statement:
Details of ethics committee approval and informed consent must be provided where applicable.

Conflict of Interest Statement:
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or declare that none exist.

References:
Essential references must be listed according to the journal’s reference style.

Word Limit:
1,000–1,800 words, excluding references.

Letters to the Editor

Purpose:
Letters to the Editor provide concise and scholarly commentary on articles published in the journal or discuss relevant and timely issues in biomedical and applied medical sciences.

Recommended Structure

Title:
The title should be brief and descriptive and clearly indicate the subject of the letter.

Main Text:
The main text should present the author’s commentary, critique, opinion, or viewpoint in a clear, concise, scholarly, and evidence-based manner.

References, if applicable:
Relevant citations should be included to support statements made in the letter.

Author Information:
The author’s name or authors’ names, institutional affiliation or affiliations, and contact details must be provided.

Peer Review:
Letters to the Editor are subject to editorial review. External peer review may also be conducted at the discretion of the Editor.

Word Limit:
500–1,000 words.

Mandatory Requirements for All Submissions

All manuscripts submitted to the journal must comply with the following requirements:

• The work must be original and must not be under consideration by another journal.
• Ethical approval and informed consent must be obtained where applicable.
• A Conflict of Interest declaration must be included.
• A Data Availability Statement must be provided where applicable.
• Authors must comply with all relevant journal policies.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The journal permits the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools during manuscript preparation in accordance with COPE and ICMJE recommendations.

AI tools may be used only for supportive purposes, including language editing, formatting, or similar assistance. Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed or credited as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and reliability of all content included in the submitted manuscript.

Any significant use of AI-based tools must be transparently disclosed within the manuscript. Misuse of AI tools or failure to disclose significant AI use may be considered research misconduct.

Submission Process

Authors may submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system:

Click Make Submission

Alternatively, manuscripts may be submitted by email to:

editor@jamst.in

or

submit.jamst@gmail.com

Note: Email submission is permitted only when submission through the online system is not feasible.