Author Guidelines

Author Guideline

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Research manuscript should adhere guidelines as follow:

Title:

1. Is neither too long nor too short, approximately 12-14 words
2. Describes research design
3. Contains no abbreviation unless standard

Abstract

1. Is well structured (background, aim, method, result, conclusion)
2. Consists of maximum 250 words
3. Consists of 3-8 keywords
4. Is presented in English 

Introduction

1. Consists of 2 paragraphs/parts. The first paragraph consists of research background (research justification): what have been known and what need to be added. The second paragraph consists of hypothesis or research aim.
2. Is supported by relevant and strong references

Method

1. Explains research design, settings and time
2. Explains population and sample, sampling technique, sample size (equation doesn’t need to be enclosed), inclusion and exclusion criteria.
3. For clinical trial, explains randomization and conceal allocation, and Kappa test if conducted and detailed investment
4. Thoroughly explains method, instrument, measurement technique and data collection
5. Explains data analysis with proper tests according to data, significance and confidence interval
6. Explains computer program (software) used
7. Explains ethical clearance and informed consent

Result

1. Is presented in a logical sequence
2. Presents subject characteristics (in a table). For clinical trial, subject characteristic of each group before trial are presented
3. Explains subjects who drop out and the reasons. If possible, provides consort diagram
4. Maximum 3-4 tables
5. Provides hypothesis without commentary

Discussion

1. Discusses all relevant findings and its association with practice. There is no redundant repetition of findings already presented in the results section.
2. Is compared with previous study findings
3. Mentions research strengths/weaknesses and its impact on findings

Conclusion

1. Should answer research question
2. Should be based on research findings, not quotation
3. Can provide suggestion for future research

References

1. Uses Vancouver style (see Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals) icjme.org

Authors and institutions

1. Present complete name of authors without academic title along with office/institution/work place address under the title
2. Provide correspondences

The main author provides a statement explaining that article has never been published nor sent for publication to other journals and has already been approved by all co-authors evidenced by a statement sheet. All sent articles are reviewed by profession groups (peer reviewers) and editors. All articles should provide ethical clearance issued by Ethical Review Board and 2 sheets of inform consent form already signed in “pdf” format.

CASE REPORT

Title:

1. Is neither too long nor too short, approximately 12-14 words
2. Contains no abbreviation unless standard

Abstract:

1. Is well structured (background, aim, case report, discussion, conclusion)
2. Consists of maximum 250 words
3. Consists of 3-8 keywords
4. Is presented in English

Introduction

1. Consists of 2 paragraphs/parts. The first paragraph consists of research background (justification of the case report). The second paragraph consists of aim of case report emphasizing diagnose/pathogenesis/therapy.
2. Is supported by relevant and strong references

Case report:

1. Presents short case involving medical history, physical examinations, and investigations.
2. Stresses new or rare cases or new therapies or procedures
3. Provides patient’s picture (if necessary), investigations such as radiology or laboratory or others as needed. Pictures/photos size minimum 300 dpi.
4. Obtains patients’ or families’ informed consent for publication for patients with easily identified features. Editors may conceal physical features considered unnecessary.
5. Contains maximum four photos/pictures for each article.

Discussion:

1. Provides epidemiology data showing that rare cases occur or new procedures are conducted.
2. Provides relevant discussion according to aim of the case report emphasizing diagnose/pathogenesis/therapy comparing/relating to other cases and providing LoE (Level of Evidence).

Conclusion and suggestion

1. Are in line with the aim of case report.
2. Suggestion consists of improvement for case management.

Reference:

1. Uses Vancouver style (see Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals). www.icjme.org

Author and institution:

1. Complete name of authors and office/institution/workplace address are presented under the title.