Policies & Guidelines

CAJMLS welcomes original research articles, review articles, case studies, and short communications in all areas of medicine and life sciences. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the highest quality standards.

Manuscript Types

• Research Articles: Full-length original research (up to 6,000 words)
• Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of current topics (up to 8,000 words)
• Case Studies: Clinical case reports with analysis (up to 3,000 words)
• Short Communications: Brief reports of significant findings (up to 2,000 words)
• Clinical Trial Reports: Results from clinical trials (up to 6,000 words)

Manuscript Preparation

Structure

1. Title: Concise and informative (maximum 200 characters)
2. Authors: Full names, affiliations, ORCID iDs (recommended)
3. Abstract: 250-300 words, structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions)
4. Keywords: 3-6 keywords for indexing
5. Introduction: Background and objectives
6. Methods: Detailed methodology
7. Results: Findings with tables and figures
8. Discussion: Interpretation and implications
9. Conclusions: Main findings and future directions
10. References: Vancouver style (numbered)

Formatting

• File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX
• Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
• Line spacing: Double
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
• Page numbers: Bottom center

Figures and Tables

• High resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
• Formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF for images; Excel or CSV for tables
• Clear captions and legends
• Referenced in text
• Maximum 6 figures/tables per manuscript

References

• Vancouver style (numbered in order of appearance)
• Minimum 20 references for research articles
• Include DOI when available
• Verify all citations

Example:

1. Smith J, Doe A. Title of article. J Med Res. 2024;15(2):123-134. doi:10.1234/jmr.2024.123

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Prepare Your Manuscript

   Ensure your manuscript follows our author guidelines and is properly formatted.

2. Submit Online

   Use our online submission system at submit.php

3. Provide Information
   • Manuscript title and abstract
   • Author details (name, email, affiliation, ORCID)
   • Keywords and manuscript type
   • Cover letter (optional but recommended)
   • Suggested reviewers (optional, 2-3 names)
4. Upload Files
   • Main manuscript file (DOC, DOCX, or LaTeX)
   • Figures and tables (separate files)
   • Supplementary materials (if any)
5. Review and Submit

   Review all information and submit. You will receive a tracking ID.

Timeline

• Initial Review: 3-5 business days
• Peer Review: 4-6 weeks
• Revision (if required): 2-4 weeks for authors to revise
• Final Decision: 1-2 weeks after revision
• Publication: 2-3 weeks after acceptance

CAJMLS employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published research.

Review Process

1. Initial Screening: Editor reviews manuscript for scope and quality
2. Reviewer Assignment: 2-3 expert reviewers are invited
3. Peer Review: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript (3-4 weeks)
4. Decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject
5. Revision (if needed): Authors revise based on feedback
6. Re-review: Reviewers assess revisions
7. Final Decision: Accept or Reject

Review Criteria

• Originality and novelty of research
• Scientific rigor and methodology
• Clarity and organization
• Significance and contribution to the field
• Appropriate references and citations
• Ethical considerations

CAJMLS adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Author Responsibilities

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere
• Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions
• Data Integrity: Data must be accurate and verifiable
• Plagiarism: All work must be properly cited; plagiarism is not tolerated
• Conflicts of Interest: Must be declared
• Human/Animal Studies: Must have appropriate ethical approval

Ethical Approval

Studies involving human participants or animals must have approval from an appropriate ethics committee. Include the approval number in the Methods section.

Competing Interests

All authors must declare any financial or personal relationships that could be viewed as competing interests. If none exist, state "The authors declare no competing interests."

CAJMLS is a fully open access journal. All articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.

Benefits of Open Access

• Immediate worldwide access
• Increased visibility and citations
• Accelerated scientific progress
• No subscription barriers
• Compliance with funding agency mandates

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Currently, CAJMLS does not charge article processing fees. All submissions and publications are free of charge during our launch period.

Articles published in CAJMLS are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

What This Means

• Share: Copy and redistribute the material
• Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material
• Commercial Use: For any purpose, including commercial
• Attribution: Must give appropriate credit to the original work

Author Rights

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant CAJMLS the right to publish and distribute.

CAJMLS is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers.

Information We Collect

• Name and contact information (for submission and correspondence)
• Institutional affiliation
• ORCID iD (optional)
• Manuscript and review content

How We Use Information

• Processing manuscript submissions
• Peer review coordination
• Author and reader communication
• Journal statistics and reporting

Data Protection

All personal information is stored securely and is not shared with third parties except as necessary for publication (e.g., indexing services).

By accessing and using the CAJMLS website and services, you agree to these terms of use.

Acceptable Use

• Access content for personal or research purposes
• Submit original manuscripts for publication consideration
• Use published content according to CC BY 4.0 license

Prohibited Use

• Submitting plagiarized or fraudulent content
• Attempting to compromise website security
• Using content in ways that violate copyright
• Misrepresenting affiliation or credentials