Author Guidelines

Article Categories & Submission Guidelines

Our journal offers various article categories to accommodate diverse research contributions, clinical experiences, and scholarly discussions in military and preventive medicine.

Review Articles

These include narrative, scoping, and systematic reviews that summarize and integrate existing literature to guide future policy and clinical practice.

• Maximum 7,000 words from Background to Conclusion
• Structured abstract up to 250 words
• Maximum 5 keywords
• Main sections: Background, Discussion, and Conclusion
• Figures/tables must be numbered consecutively
• References: 25–60 sources
• At least 80% primary references
• Most references should be within the last 10 years

Case Reports

Case reports describe noteworthy clinical cases, generally focusing on a single patient or a small group of similar cases.

• Maximum 4,000 words from Background to Conclusion
• Structured abstract: 150–250 words
• Abstract sections: Background, Case Illustration, Discussion, Conclusion
• Maximum 5 keywords
• Patient informed consent must be provided
• Figure/table titles in Times New Roman 10 pt
• References: 15–25 sources
• At least 80% primary references
• Most references should be within the last 10 years

Brief Reports

Brief Reports present preliminary findings, pilot studies, replication studies, or innovative interventions relevant to healthcare and military medicine.

• Maximum 3,000 words from Background to Conclusion
• Structured abstract up to 250 words
• Maximum 5 keywords
• Methods must include statistical analysis, software used, and ethical approval
• Maximum 3 figures or tables
• Acknowledgments, Funding, Author Contributions, and Conflict of Interest must be included
• References: no more than 25 sources
• At least 80% primary references
• Most references should be within the last 10 years

Systematic Reviews

Systematic reviews synthesize evidence using a structured search strategy and predefined eligibility criteria.

• Maximum 12,000 words from Background to Conclusion
• Structured abstract up to 250 words
• Maximum 5 keywords
• Methods must include search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and PICO
• Search strategy is recommended as a figure or table
• References: 25–60 sources
• At least 80% primary references
• Most references should be within the last 10 years

Manuscript Format Guidelines

Ethics and Publication Standards

Authorship and Originality

Authors must confirm that submitted manuscripts are original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. A corresponding author should be designated as the primary contact with the editorial office.

Conflict of Interest and Disclosure

Authors are required to disclose any financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest that may influence the manuscript or research findings.

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to ethical publishing standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Language Assistance

Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek professional language assistance to improve the clarity and quality of their manuscripts.

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