Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

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MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Style and Format: File Format: Manuscript files accepted in DOC, DOCX, or RTF formats. Length: Manuscripts can be of any length, with no restrictions on word count, figures, or supporting information. Font: Use standard font size and any standard font (excluding “Symbol”). Insert symbols using Insert › Symbol function or appropriate Unicode characters. Headings: Limit sections and sub-sections to 3 heading levels. Clearly indicate heading levels in the manuscript text. Layout and Spacing: Manuscript text should be double-spaced. Avoid formatting text in multiple columns. Page and Line Numbers: Include continuous page and line numbers; avoid restarting numbering on each page. Footnotes: Footnotes not permitted; integrate relevant information into the main text or reference list. Language: Manuscripts must be submitted in English. Abbreviations: Define abbreviations upon first appearance. Avoid non-standard abbreviations unless used at least three times. Keep abbreviations to a minimum. Reference Style: JSCML uses “Vancouver” style as outlined in the ICMJE sample references. Nomenclature: Use correct, established nomenclature whenever possible. Units of Measurement: Use SI units exclusively; provide SI value in parentheses if using other units. Drugs, Species Names, Genes, Mutations, Genotypes, Alleles, and Allergens: Follow specified standard guidelines for each category. Copyediting Manuscripts: Submissions are not copyedited before publication. Manuscripts not meeting language standards may be rejected.

Manuscript Organization: Beginning Section: • Title Page: Include the title, authors, and affiliations as the first page of the manuscript. • Abstract. • Introduction. Middle Section: • Materials and Methods. • Results. • Discussion. • Conclusions. Ending Section: • Acknowledgments. • References.

Parts of a Submission: Title: Include a full title (250 characters) and a short title (100 characters). Author List: Author names and affiliations on the title page. All authors must provide an ORCID iD. Author contributions: Use CRediT taxonomy. Corresponding Author: Designate one corresponding author. Keywords: List up to 5 keywords. Abstract: Describe objectives, methods, summarize results, and significance. No more than 300 words, no citations or abbreviations.

Additional Information: Disclosures: Explicit funding sources and conflicts of interest for all authors in the manuscript file. Include financial disclosures for the previous 12 months. Include specific grant numbers, initials of authors receiving each award, full names of commercial companies funding the study or authors, initials of authors receiving salary or funding from commercial companies, and URLs to sponsors’ websites. State whether sponsors or funders had a role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or manuscript preparation. If sponsors had no role in the research, include: “The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.” If the study was unfunded, include: “The author(s) received no specific funding for this work.” Ethical Compliance: Include the name of the institutional review board or ethics committee. Cover Letter: Briefly describe the scientific or clinical importance of the manuscript (1-page limit). The cover letter must confirm that: • All co-authors have been substantially involved in the study and/or preparation of the manuscript; • No undisclosed groups or individuals have had a primary role in the study and/or manuscript preparation (i.e., no “ghost writers”); • All co-authors have read and approved the submitted manuscript; • Include a statement that no ghostwriting by anyone not named on the author list occurred. Acknowledgments: Include contributors who don’t meet authorship criteria. Infographics image: Optional high-resolution image representing the article. Figures: Inserted immediately after the first paragraph where the figure is cited. Upload figure files separately. Number figures with Arabic numerals, provide titles and legends. Tables: Inserted immediately after the first paragraph where they are cited. Number tables with Arabic numerals, provide titles and legends. Author Copyright Form: Complete and sign the Copyright form, indicating authorship responsibility and financial disclosure.