The Journal of Family Medicine and Research provides clear and structured guidelines to assist authors in preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication. Authors are encouraged to adhere strictly to the following instructions to ensure a smooth review and publication process.
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts should be prepared in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Authors must ensure that the content is original, scientifically accurate, and free from plagiarism.
The general structure of the manuscript should include:
- Title Page (including full title, author names, affiliations, and corresponding author details)
- Abstract (structured or unstructured, depending on article type)
- Keywords (3–6 relevant terms)
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments (if applicable)
- References
All pages should be numbered consecutively, and standard scientific terminology must be used throughout the manuscript.
Article Types
The Journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Reports
- Clinical Studies
- Short Communications
- Editorials
Each article type should follow appropriate scientific structure and formatting standards.
Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted through the Journal’s online editorial management system. Authors can upload their manuscripts, track the review process, and communicate with the editorial office through the system.
All submissions must include:
- Cover Letter
- Manuscript File
- Figures and Tables (if applicable)
- Ethical Approval Statement (where required)
Authors are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are submitted at the time of submission.
Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous peer review process. At least two independent reviewers evaluate the manuscript for scientific quality, originality, and relevance.
Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments. Final acceptance is subject to editorial approval.
Ethical Considerations
Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards. Studies involving human participants or animals must include appropriate ethical approval and informed consent.
Any conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed. Authors should also acknowledge all sources of funding and contributions.
Plagiarism Policy
The Journal strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Submissions with significant overlap or copied content will be rejected.
Authors must properly cite all references and ensure originality of their work.
Formatting Guidelines
- Manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word format
- Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
- Line spacing: 1.5 or double spacing
- Figures and tables should be clearly labeled and cited in the text
- References should follow a standard citation style (e.g., Vancouver or APA as per journal requirement)
Publication Charges
Authors are required to pay Article Processing Charges (APC) after acceptance of the manuscript. There are no submission fees.
Copyright and Licensing
Upon acceptance, authors grant the Journal the right to publish their work. Articles are published under an open access license, allowing free distribution and reuse with proper citation.
