Journal of Advanced Medicine (JAM)

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Guide for Authors

The Journal of Advanced Medicine (JAM) welcomes original research, reviews, and perspectives that advance the field of medical science. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting your manuscript.

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Submission Process
Manuscript Formatting
Ethics & Integrity
Peer Review
Publication Process
Publication Fees

Submission Process

1

Prepare Your Manuscript

Ensure your manuscript follows our formatting guidelines and includes all required sections. Check that all files are complete and properly formatted before submission.

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Online Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted through our online submission system. First-time users will need to create an account. The system will guide you through the submission process.

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3

Initial Screening

Submissions undergo initial screening by editorial staff to ensure they meet basic requirements and fall within the journal's scope.

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Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass initial screening are sent for peer review. Our journal typically uses a double-blind review process where both author and reviewer identities are concealed.

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Decision & Revision

Based on reviewer recommendations, editors make a decision to accept, request revisions, or reject. Authors of manuscripts requiring revision will receive detailed feedback.

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Publication

Accepted manuscripts move to production, including copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading, before final publication online and in print.

Manuscript Formatting

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX
  • Page size: A4 with 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins on all sides
  • Font: 12-point Times New Roman or similar serif font
  • Line spacing: Double throughout
  • Page numbers: Include on all pages
  • Line numbers: Include continuous line numbering throughout
  • Word count: Original research articles should not exceed 5,000 words excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends

Original research articles should contain the following sections in this order:

  1. Title Page: Title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact information, and word count
  2. Abstract: Structured abstract of 250-300 words with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions
  3. Keywords: 4-6 keywords not used in the title
  4. Introduction: Background, context, and study objectives
  5. Materials and Methods: Detailed methodological description
  6. Results: Study findings without interpretation
  7. Discussion: Interpretation of results, limitations, and implications
  8. Conclusion: Summary of key findings
  9. Acknowledgments: Recognition of contributors not meeting authorship criteria
  10. Conflicts of Interest: Disclosure of any potential conflicts
  11. Funding: Sources of financial support
  12. References: Following Vancouver style
  13. Tables and Figures: Each on a separate page after references
  14. Supplementary Materials: Additional data, methods, or analyses

The Journal of Advanced Medicine follows the Vancouver reference style. References should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text and listed numerically at the end of the manuscript.

Examples:

Journal article:
1. Smith J, Jones M, Houghton L, et al. Future of health insurance: policy and implications. N Engl J Med. 2012;367:2505-14.

Book:
2. Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Pfaller MA. Medical Microbiology. 7th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2013.

Book chapter:
3. Meltzer PS, Kallioniemi A, Trent JM. Chromosome alterations in human solid tumors. In: Vogelstein B, Kinzler KW, editors. The Genetic Basis of Human Cancer. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2002. p. 93-113.

Website:
4. World Health Organization. WHO guidelines on hand hygiene in health care. Geneva: WHO; 2009 [accessed 15 January 2023]. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241597906

Tables

  • Each table should be on a separate page after the references
  • Tables should be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals
  • Include a brief, descriptive title above each table
  • All abbreviations used in the table should be defined in a footnote
  • Tables should be self-explanatory and not duplicate data presented in the text or figures

Figures

  • Submit high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi)
  • Accepted formats: TIFF, JPEG, PNG, or EPS
  • Figures should be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals
  • Each figure should have a concise caption
  • Figure legends should be provided on a separate page after the tables
  • For micrographs, include the magnification and staining method
  • Where applicable, include error bars and indicate the statistical test used

Ethics & Integrity

Human & Animal Research

Research involving human participants or animals must adhere to ethical standards:

  • Studies involving human participants must be approved by an appropriate ethics committee/institutional review board
  • Informed consent must be obtained from all participants or their legal guardians
  • Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times
  • Animal research must comply with institutional, national, or international guidelines
  • The manuscript must include a statement on ethical approval and informed consent

Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could inappropriately influence their work. Examples include:

  • Employment or consultancy
  • Stock ownership
  • Patent applications/registrations
  • Research grants or other funding
  • Speaker's bureau or honoraria

If no conflicts exist, authors should state: "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."

Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be based on the following criteria (ICMJE):

  1. Substantial contributions to conception or design of the work; or acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data
  2. Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content
  3. Final approval of the version to be published
  4. Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work

All individuals meeting these criteria should be listed as authors. Contributors not meeting all criteria should be acknowledged.

Plagiarism & Duplicate Publication

The journal uses plagiarism detection software to check all submissions. Authors must ensure that:

  • All work is original or properly cited
  • The manuscript has not been published elsewhere or submitted simultaneously to another journal
  • Previously published figures or tables are clearly identified and proper permission is obtained
  • Text recycling from the authors' previous publications is minimal and clearly identified

Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected and may result in additional sanctions.

Peer Review Process

The Journal of Advanced Medicine employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest quality and integrity of published research.

Initial Assessment

Upon submission, manuscripts undergo initial assessment by an editor to ensure they meet basic requirements and fall within the journal's scope. Submissions may be rejected at this stage if they do not meet these criteria.

Peer Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts that pass initial screening are assigned to a handling editor, who selects 2-3 independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. Authors may suggest potential reviewers, but the final selection is at the editor's discretion.

Review Assessment

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts for scientific validity, originality, clarity, and significance. They provide detailed comments and recommend whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer recommendations, the handling editor makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept: The manuscript is accepted in its current form
  • Minor Revision: The manuscript requires minor changes before acceptance
  • Major Revision: Substantial changes are needed, after which the manuscript will undergo re-review
  • Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal

Author Response

Authors of manuscripts requiring revision receive reviewer comments and are given time to revise their manuscript. A point-by-point response to reviewer comments should accompany the revised submission.

Final Decision

Revised manuscripts are evaluated by the handling editor, who may consult the original reviewers if necessary. The editor makes the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection.

Expected Timeframes

1-2 weeks

Initial assessment

4-6 weeks

Peer review

2-4 weeks

Author revision

2-3 weeks

Final decision

Publication Process

Acceptance

Upon acceptance, authors will receive a formal acceptance letter via email. Authors must complete any required forms, including copyright transfer or licensing agreements.

Copyediting

Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting to ensure clarity, proper grammar, consistency in style, and adherence to journal formatting guidelines.

Typesetting

The article is formatted according to the journal's layout specifications. Figures and tables are placed appropriately within the text.

Proofreading

Authors will receive page proofs to review for typographical errors and ensure content accuracy. Major changes are not permitted at this stage.

Online First Publication

Accepted articles are published online ahead of print assignment, making research available to readers quickly. Each article receives a DOI at this stage.

Issue Assignment

Articles are assigned to a specific journal issue for formal publication. The journal publishes 6 issues per year (bimonthly).

Publication Fees

Note: The Journal of Advanced Medicine is a gold open access journal, making all published research freely available to readers worldwide.

Publication Model Article Processing Charge (APC) What's Included

Gold Open Access

Immediate open access upon publication

 $399 USD
  • Comprehensive peer review and editorial processing
  • Immediate open access upon publication
  • Published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY)
  • Free access for all readers worldwide
  • Authors retain copyright
  • Unlimited color figures and supplementary materials

Fast Track Open Access

Expedited review and publication within 4-6 weeks

Premium Service 		$499 USD Includes $100 fast track fee
  • Priority peer review (within 2-3 weeks)
  • Expedited editorial processing
  • Publication within 4-6 weeks of acceptance
  • All benefits of Gold Open Access
  • Dedicated editorial support
  • Priority customer service
  • Enhanced promotional consideration

Waiver Policy

The journal offers full or partial fee waivers for researchers from low-income countries and those experiencing genuine financial hardship. Waiver requests should be submitted during the submission process and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

For more information on our waiver policy or to request a waiver, please contact editorialboard@journaladvancedmedicine.com.

Download Complete Author Guidelines (PDF)

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact our editorial office:

Email: editorialboard@journaladvancedmedicine.com

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Editorial Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

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