Author Guidelines

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting, authors must ensure that their manuscript meets the following criteria. Submissions may be returned if they do not comply with these guidelines:

• The manuscript has not been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere.
• The submission file is in Microsoft Word format.
• The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
• All illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at appropriate points.
• A statement confirming ethical approval and informed consent is included where applicable.
• The manuscript follows the journal’s formatting and referencing style.

Instructions for Authors

The European Journal of Clinical and Medical Research (EJCMR) publishes original research articles, reviews, case reports, and other scholarly contributions in the field of medical and clinical sciences.

Authors are advised to carefully read these instructions before submission. Submissions should be sent via the online manuscript submission system or through the journal’s official email.

Manuscript Formatting

Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek professional language editing prior to submission.

Manuscripts should not exceed 7,000 words, including title page, abstract, main text, references, tables, figures, and supplementary material.

Article Types

EJCMR accepts a variety of article types, including Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short Communications, Case Reports, Case Series, and Technical Notes.

Abstract

The abstract should not exceed 300 words and should be structured where applicable.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should include the following sections:

1. Title Page
2. Abstract and Keywords
3. Introduction
4. Materials and Methods
5. Results
6. Discussion
7. Conclusion
8. Acknowledgements (optional)
9. References

References

Authors are required to follow the Vancouver style for referencing. References should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the text.

Example:

Author(s). Title of the article. Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Pages.

Peer Review

All manuscripts submitted to EJCMR undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.

• Acceptance with minor revision
• Acceptance with major revision
• Rejection

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant EJCMR the right of first publication. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.

Author Certification

• The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• All authors have approved the submission.
• Any conflicts of interest have been disclosed.

Privacy Statement

EJCMR is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of all authors and reviewers. Personal information collected will be used solely for editorial purposes.

Open Access

EJCMR provides immediate open access to its content, ensuring global dissemination of research findings without restriction.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to acceptance.

• Similarity below 15% is acceptable
• Similarity above 25% may result in rejection

If plagiarism is detected after publication, EJCMR reserves the right to retract the article in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Self-Plagiarism

Authors must avoid redundant publication. Any overlap with previously published work must be appropriately cited and justified.