SUBMISSION FEE/PROCESSING FEE 

Presently, there is no submission fee/ article processing charge (APC) for any of the manuscripts. 

SUBMISSION 

The manuscript should be written in clear and concise British English, adhering to standard English style and usage. If you are a non-native English speaker, it is advisable to seek professional assistance with the language to ensure clarity and correctness. The manuscript should be submitted through the online submission system. 

The manuscript should be submitted online, in MS Word format, Times New Roman, font 11, double-spaced. Headings such as Abstract, Introduction, Methods and materials, Discussion, Conclusion, Conflict of interest, Acknowledgement, and References should be UPPER CASE. 

Manuscripts are considered for publication on the condition that they are exclusively submitted to BJMS and have not been published elsewhere, although they may have been presented at scientific meetings. The manuscript must be accompanied by the BJMS assignment form, signed by all authors. 

Initially, the manuscript will be assessed from an editorial perspective. If considered appropriate by the Editor, it will proceed to the peer-review process. The corresponding author will be informed of the evaluation, along with any editorial remarks. The preferred word processing program is Microsoft Word. The copyright of the article belongs to the authors, who retain ownership of their work published in the journal. Their work is distributed under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

The manuscript will undergo a plagiarism check after submission and before acceptance. The Journal accepts less than 30% similarity. 

REVIEW PROCESS 

This Journal ensures double-blind peer-reviewing. 

STATEMENT OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN SCIENTIFIC WRITING 

The Journal currently prohibits the use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies, such as ChatGPT, JenniAI, BrainAI, or similar tools, by authors. Only 30% AI similarities will be accepted in introduction and discussion sections

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING THE MANUSCRIPT 

The editor reserves the right to edit submitted manuscripts to ensure compliance with the journal's style. However, authors remain responsible for the content of the published material. 

ORGANIZATION OF THE MANUSCRIPT 

 

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: 

The length of the original articles, excluding abstract, references, acknowledgements, figure or table captions should not normally exceed 3000 words. The manuscript should contain the following sections in the order listed. 

TITLE PAGE, carrying the following information: 

• Title:
The title of the article should be concise but informative. Avoid long, convoluted titles; however, ensure the title is not too short as it may omit important details, such as the study design (especially crucial for identifying randomized controlled trials). Include all relevant information in the title to ensure effective electronic retrieval of the article, making it both sensitive and specific. The title should be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 16, and bold. 

• Authors' names and institutional affiliations: 

  The author’s full name should be included on the title page after the title. The author's name should be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 11, bold, with a superscript number (1, 2, 3) corresponding to their order of authorship. But, if multiple authors are from the same department and institution, use the same superscript number for those authors. Again, if all authors are from the same department and institution, there is no need to place a number next to the author’s name.

  After the author’s name, include the name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed. Before the department and institution name, include the author’s number as a superscript. The department and institution names should be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 10, and bold. If multiple authors are from the same department and institution, list the department and institution name only once, using the same author’s number as a superscript for those authors.

• Corresponding author: 

Include the e-mail address of the corresponding author in Times New Roman, font size 10, and bold, with a superscript asterisk (*) to indicate the corresponding author in both the corresponding author section and the author's name section. 

ABSTRACT 

The abstract should be one paragraph, without sections and provide information on the Background/ objective of the study, Material and Methods used (selection of study subjects or laboratory animals, observational and analytical methods etc), Results (main findings giving specific effect sizes and their statistical significance, if possible), and Conclusion (It should emphasize new and important aspects of the study or observations). Altogether, an abstract should not exceed 250 words. Do not use reference citations in the abstract. 

KEYWORDS 

Authors should provide 5 keywords for indexing purposes. These keywords must be selected from the terms recommended in the latest version of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html). 

INTRODUCTION 

The introduction should provide the background of the study, including the nature of the problem and its significance. Clearly state the specific purpose, research objective, or hypothesis being tested. The research objective is often more precisely conveyed when framed as a question. Both the primary and secondary objectives should be clearly defined. The relevant references should be included. 

MATERIALS AND METHODS 

This section should include only information that was available when the study plan or protocol was written; all data obtained during the study should be presented in the Results section. It should include the ethical clearance certificate number and the institution where it was issued. Additionally, it should provide information on: 

• Selection and Description of Participants (patients or laboratory animals, including controls): Clearly describe the selection process for observational or experimental participants, including eligibility and exclusion criteria. Provide a detailed description of the participants, including relevant variables such as age and sex. 
• Identify the methods and procedures in sufficient detail to enable other researchers to reproduce the results. Provide references and brief descriptions for methods that are published but not widely known. Describe any new or significantly modified methods, including the rationale for their use and an evaluation of their limitations. Precisely identify all drugs and chemicals used, including their generic names, doses, and routes of administration. 

• Describe Statistical Methods: Provide sufficient detail on statistical methods to enable a knowledgeable reader with access to the original data to verify the reported results. Where possible, quantify findings and present them with appropriate indicators of measurement error or uncertainty, such as confidence intervals. Avoid relying solely on statistical hypothesis testing, such as p-values, which do not convey information about effect size. Define statistical terms, abbreviations, and symbols used. Specify the computer software employed in the analysis. 

RESULTS 

Present your results in words, referencing tables, graphs, or figures as necessary. Organize the results in a logical sequence, highlighting the main or most significant findings first. Avoid repeating all the data from tables or illustrations in the text; instead, emphasize or summarize key observations. When summarizing data, provide numeric results as both derivatives (e.g., percentages) and absolute numbers from which the derivatives were calculated, and specify the statistical methods used for analysis. Restrict tables and figures to those necessary for explaining the paper's argument and supporting it. Use figures as an alternative to tables with many entries and avoid duplicating data in both figures and tables. 

DISCUSSION 

Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and the conclusions drawn from them. Avoid repeating detailed data or material from the Introduction or Results sections. Discuss the main findings and then explore possible mechanisms or explanations for these findings, compare and contrast the results with other relevant studies, state the limitations of the study, and discuss the implications for future research and clinical practice.  

CONCLUSION 

This section should clearly explain the main conclusions of the article, highlighting its importance and relevance. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

This section should also state that the authors have no conflicts of interest. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Acknowledgements, if any, should appear before References.

REFERENCES

APA style: In-text citation & references

https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide

https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples/

A list of citations should be stated in the references alphabetically.

Examples of citations

https:/apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf

https:/apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples/

Grady, J. S., Her, M., Moreno, G., Perez, C., & Yelinek, J. (2019). Emotions in storybooks: A comparison of storybooks that represent ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8(3), 207–217. https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000185

Jerrentrup, A., Mueller, T., Glowalla, U., Herder, M., Henrichs, N., Neubauer, A., & Schaefer, J. R. (2018). Teaching medicine with the help of “Dr. House.” PLoS ONE, 13(3), Article e0193972. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0193972

Freeberg, T. M. (2019). From simple rules of individual proximity, complex and coordinated collective movement [Supplemental material]. Journal of Comparative Psychology, 133(2), 141–142. https://doi.org/10.1037/com0000181

Jackson, L. M. (2019). The psychology of prejudice: From attitudes to social action (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000

Torino, G. C., Rivera, D. P., Capodilupo, C. M., Nadal, K. L., & Sue, D. W. (Eds.). (2019). Microaggression theory: Influence and implications. John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119466642

NB: Referencing software i.e. Mendeley, Endnote, etc can be used for preparing manuscripts but uploaded manuscripts must not contain hyperlinks to this software.

Table

Tables should be uploaded as a separate file and also included after the References section in the manuscript. They should be self-explanatory, clearly designed, and should not duplicate the text. Identify statistical measures of variation, such as standard deviation or standard error of the mean. Ensure that each table is cited in the text.

Tables should be numbered as Table 1, Table 2, etc., with the numbering in Times New Roman, font size 11, and bold.

After the table number, include the caption of the table in Times New Roman, font size 11.

The table should be formatted with a top and bottom border for the headings and a bottom border at the end of the table.

Example of table

FIGURES

Figures including graphs should be uploaded as a separate file and also included after the References section in the manuscript. They should be clear, high resolution, self-explanatory, and should not duplicate the text. For X-ray films, scans, and other diagnostic images, as well as pictures of pathology specimens or photomicrographs, send sharp, glossy, high-resolution: black-and-white (300 dpi) or colour photograph (600 dpi), size usually 120x.

1. Figure should be numbered as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc., with the numbering in Times New Roman, font size 11, and bold.

2. After the figure number, include the caption of the figure in Times New Roman, font size 11.

3. Letters, numbers, symbols, and arrows inside Figures should be clear and thoroughly explained in the caption of the figure.

Example of figure

Abbreviations and Symbols

Use only standard abbreviations, as non-standard abbreviations can be confusing to readers. Avoid using abbreviations in the title. The full term for an abbreviation should be provided before its first use in the text unless it is a standard unit of measurement.

 

REVIEW ARTICLE:

The length of the review articles excluding abstract, references, figure or table captions should not normally exceed 4000 words. The manuscript should contain the following sections in the order listed.

TITLE PAGE

Same as the original article

ABSTRACT

The abstract should be one paragraph, without sections and provide a brief summary of the review question being addressed or the rationale for the review, the major studies reviewed, and conclusions drawn. Altogether, an abstract should not exceed 250 words. Do not use reference citations in the abstract.

Keywords

Authors should provide 5 keywords for indexing purposes. These keywords must be selected from the terms recommended in the latest version of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html).

INTRODUCTION

Begin with an identification sentence that introduces the topic. Mention the central themes of the article. Introduce the topic and explain the rationale for addressing it, highlighting its importance. Clearly define what the article will discuss and outline the order of the subtopics to provide necessary background information.

Body (structured by headings and subheadings):

Although the structure may vary based on the subtopics or review questions addressed, avoid using first-person statements ("I"). Provide an overall impression of the article using third-person language and a formal, academic style.

CONCLUSION

This section should clearly explain the main conclusions of the article, highlighting its importance and relevance. Begin by briefly restating the rationale and purpose of the review. Then, discuss the conclusions drawn by the author and address the implications of the review findings.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

This section should also state that the authors have no conflicts of interest.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Same as the Original article.

REFERENCES

Same as the Original article.

TABLES & FIGURES

Same as the Original article.

 

SHORT COMMUNICATION:

Short Communication articles may focus on a specific aspect of a problem or present a new finding expected to have a significant impact. These articles may include, but are not limited to, topics such as the discovery or development of new materials, cutting-edge experiments and theories, novel simulations and modeling, or the elucidation of mechanisms.
Short Communications are limited to 1,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, figure and table captions. The paper should include an abstract, introduction or main body, and references, and may contain no more than six figures or tables combined. The abstract is limited to 100 words.

TITLE PAGE

Same as the Original article

ABSTRACT

The abstract should be a single paragraph without sections, providing a brief introduction, followed by a concise summary of the case presentation, including treatment and follow-up, and concluding with the conclusions drawn. The abstract should not exceed 250 words and should not include reference citations.

Keywords
Authors should provide 5 keywords for indexing purposes. These keywords must be selected from the terms recommended in the latest version of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html).

INTRODUCTION
Begin with an identification sentence that introduces the topic. Mention the central themes of the article. Introduce the topic and explain the rationale for addressing it, highlighting its importance. Clearly define what the article will discuss and outline the order of the subtopics to provide necessary background information.

CONCLUSION
This section should clearly explain the main conclusions of the article, highlighting its importance and relevance. Then, discuss the conclusions drawn by the author and address the implications of the short communication.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

This section should also state that the authors have no conflicts of interest.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Same as the Original article.

REFERENCES

Same as the Original article.

TABLES & FIGURES
Same as the Original article.

 

CASE REPORT:

The length of the case report, excluding the abstract, references, figure and table captions, should not normally exceed 1,500 words. The manuscript should contain an abstract, Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Figures and Tables (if applicable).

TITLE PAGE

Same as the Original article

ABSTRACT

The abstract should be a single paragraph without sections, providing a brief introduction, followed by a concise summary of the case presentation, including treatment and follow-up, and concluding with the conclusions drawn. The abstract should not exceed 250 words and should not include reference citations.

Keywords

Authors should provide 5 keywords for indexing purposes. These keywords must be selected from the terms recommended in the latest version of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html).

INTRODUCTION

The introduction should provide the background of the case report, including the nature of the problem and its significance. Include a brief description of the case and its usual treatment. Only pertinent references should be included, and data or conclusions from the work being reported should not be included.

CASE PRESENTATION

The case presentation should include:

• Symptoms: Detailed description of the primary symptoms, including their onset and duration.
• Signs: Clinical features observed during the examination.
• Associated Symptoms and Signs: Any additional symptoms or signs related to the case.
• Negative Findings: Any findings that were ruled out or were not present.
• Diagnostic Investigations: Details of the diagnostic tests and results.
• Treatment: Description of the treatment administered.
• Follow-Up: Information on the patient's progress and outcomes post-treatment.
• Differential Diagnosis: Discussion of other possible diagnoses with clarifications on why they were ruled out.

References should not be included in this section.

DISCUSSION

Compare and contrast the case report with other relevant studies.

CONCLUSION

This section should clearly explain the main conclusions of the case, highlighting its importance and relevance

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This section should also state that the authors have no conflicts of interest.

CONSENT
Written consent should be obtained from the patient.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Same as the Original article.

REFERENCES

Same as the Original article.

TABLES & FIGURES

Same as the Original article.

 

CONCEPT PAPER
The Concept Paper provides an opportunity to present new ideas before full validation. Concept papers should be brief, with a maximum length of 2,500 words and include 1-3 figures and/or tables. The format should resemble that of regular papers and must include an abstract and keywords section, introduction, conclusion, and references. Write in a direct style and include only the necessary background and experimental details to effectively convey the concept to readers familiar with the general subject matter.

TITLE PAGE

Same as the Original article

ABSTRACT
The abstract should be a single paragraph without sections, providing a brief introduction, followed by a concise summary of the case presentation, including treatment and follow-up, and concluding with the conclusions drawn. The abstract should not exceed 250 words and should not include reference citations.

Keywords
Authors should provide 5 keywords for indexing purposes. These keywords must be selected from the terms recommended in the latest version of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html).

INTRODUCTION
Begin with an identification sentence that introduces the topic. Mention the central themes of the article. Introduce the topic and explain the rationale for addressing it, highlighting its importance. Clearly define what the article will discuss and outline the order of the subtopics to provide necessary background information.

CONCLUSION
This section should clearly explain the main conclusions of the article, highlighting its importance and relevance. Then, discuss the conclusions drawn by the author and address the implications of the concept paper.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This section should also state that the authors have no conflicts of interest.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Same as the Original article.

REFERENCES
Same as the Original article.

TABLES & FIGURES
Same as the Original article.

 

CLINICAL QUIZ
Any interesting or rare clinical case can be submitted as a clinical quiz. The case should be described within 750 words and include a maximum of 2 figures. The quiz will be published in one issue, and the answers will be published in the following issue.

TITLE PAGE

Same as the Original article

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This section should also state that the authors have no conflicts of interest.

CONSENT
Written consent should be obtained from the patient.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Same as the Original article.

REFERENCES

Same as the Original article.

FIGURES
Same as the Original article.