International Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

Author Guidelines

Before You Start

Authors are encouraged to carefully review the journal's Aims and Scope before submitting a manuscript to ensure that the submission aligns with the journal's academic focus and publication objectives.

For questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission, authors may contact the Editorial Office at:

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to AcademiansEdu journals are expected to:

• Ensure the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the submitted work.
• Confirm that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration by another journal.
• Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions to the research.
• Properly acknowledge all sources, citations, and contributors.
• Respond promptly to editorial communications and revision requests.
• Disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication process.
• Be prepared to provide underlying research data if requested during editorial evaluation.
• Promptly notify the journal if a significant error is discovered in a published article.

Research involving human participants, animals, clinical materials, surveys, interviews, or sensitive data must comply with relevant ethical standards and institutional requirements. Where applicable, authors should obtain appropriate ethics approval and informed consent before conducting the research.

Publication Ethics

AcademiansEdu is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The publisher follows internationally recognized ethical publishing principles and applies its editorial policies in accordance with the guidelines of:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)

All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate) before peer review. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, fabricated or falsified data, duplicate publication, manipulated images, unethical research practices, or other forms of research misconduct may be rejected or withdrawn in accordance with the publisher's ethical policies.

Data Availability Statement

Authors are required to include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscript where applicable. The statement should indicate where supporting research data can be accessed, including recognized repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad, GenBank, institutional repositories, or other appropriate data archives. If data cannot be shared because of ethical, legal, privacy, or confidentiality restrictions, authors should clearly explain the reason within the manuscript.

Policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Authors may use generative AI tools for language improvement, grammar assistance, or editorial support. However, authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and scientific validity of the submitted work.

• AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
• Any significant use of generative AI must be disclosed in the Acknowledgements or Methods section of the manuscript.
• Authors remain fully responsible for verifying all AI-assisted content.
• AI-generated material must not contain plagiarism, fabricated information, or inaccurate citations.

Manuscript Preparation

File Format

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
• Manuscripts should be written in clear academic English or in the language specified by the respective journal.
• Use Times New Roman, font size 12, with appropriate spacing and margins.

Article Types

The journal welcomes submissions in the following categories: Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Studies, Short Communications, and Technical Reports.

Article Length

The recommended length of manuscripts varies depending on the journal and article type. Authors should consult the specific journal's instructions before submission.

Manuscript Structure

Where applicable, manuscripts should contain the following sections:

1. Title
2. Author Names and Affiliations
3. Abstract
4. Keywords
5. Introduction
6. Literature Review (where applicable)
7. Materials and Methods / Methodology
8. Results
9. Discussion
10. Conclusion
11. Acknowledgements (optional)
12. Data Availability Statement (where applicable)
13. Conflict of Interest Statement
14. References

Abstract and Keywords: All manuscripts must include an abstract not exceeding 250 words. Authors should provide 3–8 keywords representing the principal topics of the manuscript.

Figures and Tables: Figures and tables should be numbered consecutively. Images should be high quality (JPEG/PNG). Tables should be editable.

Supplementary Materials: Authors may submit supplementary materials such as datasets, software code, multimedia files, additional figures, appendices, or other supporting documents relevant to the study.

References: References should follow the citation style specified by the respective journal. Authors are encouraged to consult the journal's detailed formatting instructions before submission.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's official online submission system. Before submission, authors should ensure that all required files and information have been provided. The submission should include: Manuscript (Microsoft Word format), Author information, Cover letter (where applicable), and Ethics approval statement (where applicable).

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Following an initial editorial screening, manuscripts that satisfy the journal's basic editorial requirements are evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers based on originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, clarity, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Editorial decisions may include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject. The peer review process generally takes between 6 and 12 weeks, depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the extent of revisions required.

Open Access Policy & Article Processing Charge (APC)

All AcademiansEdu journals operate under the Gold Open Access publishing model. All published articles are immediately and permanently available free of charge under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

AcademiansEdu applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 50 for accepted manuscripts. No submission fee is charged. The APC becomes payable only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.

The APC supports: Editorial management, Double-blind peer review coordination, Professional copyediting and typesetting, DOI registration, Online publication and hosting, and Long-term digital archiving and preservation. Payment of the APC does not influence editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or the acceptance of any manuscript.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, including commercial use, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source.

Contact Information

For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission, or publication policies, please contact:

Reviewer Information

Peer Review Process

AcademiansEdu journals operate a rigorous double-blind peer review system to ensure fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

Following an initial editorial screening, manuscripts that meet the journal's basic editorial requirements are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers with appropriate subject expertise and academic experience.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and contribution to the field
• Scientific quality and methodological rigor
• Relevance to the journal's scope
• Ethical compliance and research integrity
• Clarity of presentation and organization
• Validity of results and conclusions
• Adequacy and relevance of references

Constructive reviewer feedback plays a vital role in improving manuscript quality and supporting informed editorial decisions. Reviewer assignments and reports are managed through the journal's editorial system to ensure transparency, consistency, and confidentiality.

Reviewer Responsibilities and Ethics

Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the integrity of the scholarly publication process. By accepting a review invitation, reviewers agree to uphold the following responsibilities:

• Treat all submitted manuscripts and related materials as strictly confidential.
• Do not share, distribute, or discuss manuscripts with anyone outside the editorial process without prior permission from the editorial office.
• Provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based evaluations supported by clear scientific reasoning.
• Complete reviews within the requested review period or promptly notify the editorial office if unable to do so.
• Identify relevant published work that has not been appropriately cited where applicable.
• Disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest and decline review assignments where impartiality may be compromised.
• Evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit without discrimination based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, or other personal characteristics.
• Report any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, image manipulation, unethical research practices, or other forms of research misconduct to the editorial office.

Use of Generative AI by Reviewers

To protect the confidentiality and integrity of the peer review process, reviewers must not use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or substantially write peer review reports.

Reviewers remain fully responsible for the content, accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgment expressed in their reviews. The use of AI tools that could compromise manuscript confidentiality or produce inaccurate or misleading evaluations is not permitted.

Mission

The mission of the peer review process at AcademiansEdu is to uphold excellence in scholarly publishing by ensuring that all published research meets the highest standards of scientific quality, originality, ethical integrity, and academic rigor.

Vision

Our vision is to develop a diverse global network of qualified reviewers who contribute their expertise to promote transparent, objective, reliable, and impactful scholarly communication across all disciplines served by AcademiansEdu.

Values

AcademiansEdu values academic integrity, fairness, diversity, professionalism, and constructive collaboration. Our reviewers represent an international community of researchers and professionals who provide objective, respectful, confidential, and evidence-based evaluations that help maintain the quality and credibility of published research.