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International Journal for
Research in Medical Science

Authors Guidelines

The International Journal for Research in Medical Science (IJRMS) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, research, and evidence-based practice in medical science, clinical medicine, and public health.

Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below to support an efficient, transparent, and consistent editorial and peer review process.

Scope of the Journal

The International Journal for Research in Medical Science (IJRMS) focuses on scholarly research addressing important questions in medical science, clinical medicine, and public health. The journal aims to provide a platform for research that advances understanding of human health and disease and supports evidence-based approaches to healthcare.

The journal considers research related to disease, diagnosis and treatment, clinical and translational research, public health and epidemiology, and health outcomes and healthcare practice. Interdisciplinary studies may be considered where their primary research focus and findings are directly relevant to the journal's scope.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

IJRMS considers the following types of scholarly contributions:

All submissions must demonstrate originality, academic rigor, appropriate methodology, and clear relevance to the scope of IJRMS.

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's official online submission system. Authors should ensure that the submitted manuscript is complete and prepared according to the journal's requirements.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is original and has not been previously published.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • All listed authors have made appropriate contributions to the work.
  • All authors have approved the submitted version of the manuscript.
  • All relevant ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to the research have been appropriately addressed.

Manuscript Structure

Authors should prepare manuscripts using a clear and logical structure appropriate to the type of research being reported. For original research, the following structure is generally recommended:

  1. Title of the Manuscript
  2. Author Names and Affiliations
  3. Abstract
  4. Keywords
  5. Introduction
  6. Materials and Methods / Methodology
  7. Results
  8. Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  11. Funding Statement (if applicable)
  12. Conflict of Interest Statement
  13. Ethics Statement (where applicable)
  14. References (APA Style)

The structure may be adapted where appropriate for review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, short communications, and other manuscript types.

Formatting Requirements

To maintain consistency and professional presentation, authors should follow the formatting requirements below:

Font Times New Roman
Font Size 12 pt for main text
Line Spacing 1.5
Margins 1 inch on all sides
Alignment Justified
Page Numbers Bottom center or bottom right

Tables and figures must be clearly numbered and appropriately referenced in the manuscript text. Captions should be concise and informative. Authors should ensure that figures and tables are of sufficient quality for publication and that any reproduced material is used with appropriate permission and acknowledgment where required.

References

References should be accurate, complete, and consistently formatted. Authors should ensure that all sources cited in the manuscript are included in the reference list and that all references listed are cited in the manuscript. Authors should follow the reference style specified by the journal for the relevant manuscript type.

Ethical and Publication Requirements

IJRMS, published by Green Publication Services Private Limited, follows internationally recognized principles of responsible scholarly publishing and is guided by relevant recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors are expected to:

  • Properly cite and acknowledge the sources used in their work.
  • Ensure that the submitted work is original and not simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
  • Provide accurate and transparent information regarding the research.
  • Disclose relevant conflicts of interest.
  • Provide appropriate funding information where applicable.
  • Comply with applicable ethical requirements for research involving human participants, animals, or other regulated subjects, where relevant.
  • Ensure that authorship and contributorship are accurately represented.

Peer Review Process

Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their suitability for the journal in terms of scope, scholarly quality, originality, ethical requirements, and submission completeness. Manuscripts considered suitable may proceed to double-blind peer review by independent reviewers with appropriate subject expertise.

Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to editorial or reviewer comments. Publication decisions are made by the editorial team based on the overall scholarly and ethical assessment of the manuscript.

Detailed Author Guidelines

Authors may refer to the publisher's detailed manuscript preparation guidelines for additional information regarding submission and formatting requirements.

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