Authors Guidelines

Ethics of Publication

The MISJ-International Journal of Medical Research and Allied Sciences, published by Malwa International Scientific Journals, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, editorial transparency, and responsible scholarly publishing.

The journal follows the ethical principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). In cases where the journal’s internal policies do not provide specific guidance, COPE and ICMJE recommendations will be followed to resolve ethical, editorial, or publication-related concerns.

Clinical trials must be prospectively registered in a recognized public clinical trial registry such as:

Authors reporting clinical trials must include the registration number within the manuscript.

For detailed ethical guidance, authors should refer to the Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement available on the official journal website.

Peer Review Policy

MISJ-IJMRAAS follows a double-blind peer review process. All submitted manuscripts undergo:

  1. Initial editorial screening
  2. Plagiarism assessment
  3. Independent peer review by subject experts
  4. Editorial evaluation and decision

The editorial board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that:

  • fall outside the journal scope,
  • fail to meet ethical standards,
  • contain poor scientific quality,
  • or lack originality.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin and/or iThenticate.

Manuscripts containing:

  • plagiarism,
  • duplicate publication,
  • data fabrication,
  • image manipulation,
  • or unethical overlap

may be rejected without peer review.

Authors are responsible for ensuring originality and appropriate citation of all sources.

Types of Contributions

The following types of manuscripts will be considered for publication. Manuscripts exceeding the specified limits may be returned without peer review.

1. Original Research Papers

  • Word Limit: 3500 words
  • Abstract: 250 words (structured)
  • References: Maximum 30
  • Tables/Figures: 3–5

Structure

Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, References.

2. Review Articles

  • Word Limit: 4000 words
  • Abstract: 300 words
  • References: Minimum 40
  • Tables/Figures: 3–5

Special Requirements

Review articles must clearly describe:

  • search strategy,
  • keywords,
  • databases used,
  • inclusion/exclusion criteria,
  • and summary of recent developments.

3. Case Reports

  • Word Limit: 2000 words
  • Abstract: 180 words
  • References: Maximum 20
  • Tables/Figures: Maximum 3

Structure

Abstract, Introduction (optional), Case Report(s), Discussion, Conclusions, References.

Note

Case reports are accepted only if they provide novel findings, rare presentations, or important clinical insights.

4. Brief Reports

  • Word Limit: 2000 words
  • Abstract: 180 words
  • References: Maximum 20
  • Tables/Figures: Maximum 3

Special Requirement

Brief reports must present conclusive findings. Preliminary or incomplete studies are generally not considered.

5. Letters to the Editor

  • Word Limit: 800 words

Notes

Letters may:

  • respond to previously published articles,
  • discuss scientific issues,
  • or address topics relevant to the journal scope.

Authors of referenced papers may be invited to respond.

 

Presentation of Manuscripts

General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must strictly follow the journal format.
  • British or American spelling may be used, but both should not be mixed within the manuscript.
  • Non-compliant submissions may be returned to authors prior to peer review.

Manuscript Structure

Each section should begin on a separate page in the following order:

  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract
  3. Main Text
    • Introduction
    • Materials and Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusions
    • Data Availability Statement
    • Conflict of Interest Statement
    • Funding Statement
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Tables
  6. References
  7. Figure Captions

Important Note

Authors’ academic qualifications should not be included in the manuscript.

Title Page Information

The title page must include:

  • Title of the manuscript
  • Full names of all authors
  • Institutional affiliation(s)
  • Corresponding author contact details (address, telephone, email)
  • Funding sources (if any)
  • Keywords (maximum five)
  • Short running title (if title exceeds 40 characters)

ORCID IDs are recommended for all authors.

Section-Wise Guidelines

Introduction

The Introduction should:

  • define the nature and scope of the problem,
  • summarize relevant literature,
  • explain the rationale of the study,
  • and clearly state the objectives.

Materials and Methods

Authors should:

  • describe study design and methodology clearly,
  • provide sufficient detail for reproducibility,
  • describe statistical methods appropriately,
  • identify instruments/tools used.

Ethical Approval

Human and animal studies must include:

  • name of Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)/IRB,
  • approval/reference number,
  • and approval details where applicable.

Informed Consent

Written informed consent must be obtained from all participants involved in human studies.

Results should not be included in this section.

Results

Results should:

  • be presented clearly,
  • avoid repetitive information,
  • and use tables/figures where appropriate.

Discussion

The Discussion should:

  • interpret findings in the context of previous literature,
  • discuss strengths and limitations,
  • explain scientific or clinical implications,
  • and provide clear conclusions.

Data Availability Statement

Authors are encouraged to include a Data Availability Statement describing where supporting data may be accessed.

Example

“The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.”

Conflict of Interest Statement

All authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the manuscript.

If no conflicts exist, authors should state:

“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

Funding Statement

All funding sources and financial support related to the study must be disclosed.

Example

“This research received no external funding.”

AI-Assisted Content Policy

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may assist in language editing or manuscript preparation; however:

  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors,
  • authors remain fully responsible for scientific accuracy and originality,
  • and significant AI-assisted content generation should be disclosed where applicable.

References

References should:

  • be numbered in the order of appearance,
  • follow Vancouver referencing style,
  • and include DOI numbers where available.

Journal Article

Toschka H, Feifel H. Aesthetic and functional results of harvesting radial forearm flap. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2001;30:45–51. doi:10.1054/ijom.2000.0005

Tables & Figures

  • Tables should be concise and should not duplicate information presented in the text.
  • Figures must be high-quality with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
  • Patient confidentiality must be maintained in all images.
  • Written consent must be obtained for identifiable patient photographs.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for copyrighted material where required.

Open Access Policy

MISJ-IJMRAAS is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication.

Authors retain copyright of their work unless otherwise stated by journal policy.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on:

  • scientific merit,
  • originality,
  • methodological quality,
  • ethical compliance,
  • and relevance to the journal scope.

Editorial decisions remain independent of advertisers, sponsors, or commercial interests.

Proofs & Corrections

Authors must carefully review proofs and return corrections in a single communication.

Significant changes at proof stage may only be accepted with editorial approval.

Submission Checklist

Before submission, authors should ensure:

  • Manuscript follows journal formatting guidelines
  • Abstract and keywords are included
  • Ethical approval statement is included (if applicable)
  • Conflict of interest statement is included
  • Funding statement is included
  • References are correctly formatted
  • Tables and figures are properly cited in the text
  • Clinical trial registration number is included where applicable

Manuscript Processing Time

The MISJ-International Journal of Medical Research and Allied Sciences follows a timely and transparent manuscript processing procedure. The expected processing timelines are as follows:

  • Initial Editorial Assessment: within 7 days of manuscript submission.

  • Peer Review: within 7 days after assignment to reviewers.

  • Publication after Acceptance: within 7 days after final acceptance and completion of the publication requirements.

These timelines represent the journal's expected processing periods and may vary depending on manuscript complexity, reviewer availability, author response time, and editorial requirements.