Instructions for Authors

The Archives of Basic and Applied Medicine (ABAM) publishes original scholarly work that advances knowledge in medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, public health, and allied healthcare disciplines. The journal welcomes scientifically rigorous manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by another journal.

Authors should ensure that their manuscripts are prepared in accordance with the journal's editorial policies before submission. Submissions that do not meet the required scientific, ethical, or formatting standards may be returned for revision or declined without external review.

Every manuscript submitted to ABAM is subjected to an initial editorial evaluation to determine its relevance to the journal's scope, originality, scientific quality, and compliance with ethical and publication standards. Suitable manuscripts are subsequently forwarded for independent double-blind peer review. Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and the significance of the research.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have made substantial contributions to the work, have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript, and agree with its submission to the journal. Authors must also ensure that any copyrighted materials included in the manuscript have been used with appropriate permission.

Before You Submit

Prior to submission, authors should confirm that:

  • The manuscript represents original work and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • All authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • The study falls within the scope of the journal.
  • Ethical approval and participant consent have been obtained where required.
  • The manuscript has been carefully checked for grammar, spelling, and scientific accuracy.
  • References are complete, accurate, and formatted according to the journal's reference style.
  • Tables and figures are cited in the text and accompanied by appropriate titles or legends.
  • Any reproduced material has the necessary copyright permission.
  • All required declarations, including conflict of interest, funding, and data availability (where applicable), are included in the manuscript.

Categories of Manuscripts

The journal considers the following types of submissions.

Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles present novel findings from laboratory, clinical, epidemiological, or translational research. Manuscripts should describe a well-designed study supported by appropriate methodology and analysis.

Recommended length: 3,000–6,000 words (excluding references).

Review Articles

Review Articles provide an in-depth evaluation of current evidence on topics of scientific or clinical importance. Reviews should present balanced, critical analyses supported by recent literature.

Recommended length: 4,000–7,000 words.

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses should be conducted using recognized international reporting standards, such as PRISMA, and clearly describe the search strategy, study selection process, and statistical methods where applicable.

Case Reports

Case Reports describe uncommon diseases, unusual presentations, innovative management strategies, or clinically significant observations that contribute to medical knowledge.

Recommended length: 1,500–2,500 words.

Short Communications

Short Communications are concise reports describing important preliminary findings, novel techniques, or limited investigations that are of immediate scientific interest.

Recommended length: 1,200–2,000 words.

Brief Reports

Brief Reports summarize smaller-scale research studies or pilot investigations with concise presentation of methods and findings.

Recommended length: 1,000–1,800 words.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor provide constructive comments on recently published articles or discuss issues relevant to medical research, clinical practice, or healthcare policy. Letters should present evidence-based arguments and maintain a professional tone.

Recommended length: Up to 1,000 words.

Editorials and Commentaries

Editorials and invited commentaries discuss emerging scientific issues, policy developments, or topics of broad relevance to the journal's readership. These articles are generally commissioned by the Editorial Office, although unsolicited submissions may also be considered.

Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare manuscripts in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. The manuscript should be written in a logical sequence that enables readers and reviewers to clearly understand the objectives, methodology, findings, and significance of the study.

File Format

Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Authors should use a standard, easy-to-read font (such as Times New Roman or Arial) with consistent formatting throughout the document.

Title Page

The title page should contain:

  • Full title of the manuscript.
  • Short running title (if applicable).
  • Full names of all authors.
  • Institutional affiliation(s) of each author.
  • ORCID iD (recommended).
  • Name, postal address, telephone number, and email address of the corresponding author.

Abstract

An abstract should accurately summarize the purpose, methods, principal findings, and conclusions of the study.

  • Original Research Articles: A structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion) of up to 300 words.
  • Review Articles, Case Reports, and Short Communications: An unstructured abstract of up to 250 words.

Abstracts should not contain references, tables, or unexplained abbreviations.

Keywords

Provide 3–6 keywords immediately below the abstract. Authors are encouraged to use internationally recognized medical subject terms whenever appropriate.

Manuscript Organization

Original Research Articles

The manuscript should generally include:

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  • Author Contributions
  • Funding
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Data Availability Statement
  • References

Review Articles

Review manuscripts should normally include:

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Main Review Sections
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References

Case Reports

Case reports should contain:

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Case Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Patient Consent Statement
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References

Short Communications and Brief Reports

These manuscripts should include concise sections appropriate to the study while maintaining sufficient methodological and scientific detail.

Tables

Tables should be created using the table function in Microsoft Word rather than inserting them as images.

Each table should:

  • Be numbered consecutively.
  • Include a brief descriptive title.
  • Be cited in the text in numerical order.
  • Use explanatory footnotes where necessary.
  • Avoid duplication of information already presented in the text.

Figures and Illustrations

Figures, graphs, photographs, and diagrams should be submitted in high-quality resolution suitable for publication.

Authors should ensure that:

  • Figures are numbered consecutively.
  • Every figure has a clear legend.
  • Patient confidentiality is protected.
  • Permission has been obtained for previously published images.

Image manipulation that could misrepresent research findings is strictly prohibited.

Abbreviations and Units

Abbreviations should be defined when first mentioned in the manuscript and used consistently thereafter.

Scientific measurements should be reported using the International System of Units (SI Units) whenever applicable.

References

References should be accurate, complete, and formatted according to the Vancouver referencing style.

Authors are encouraged to:

  • Cite current and relevant literature.
  • Verify every reference before submission.
  • Include DOI numbers whenever available.
  • Ensure that all references cited in the text appear in the reference list and vice versa.

Excessive self-citation or inappropriate citation practices should be avoided.

Language Editing

Authors are responsible for submitting manuscripts written in clear academic English. Manuscripts with significant language or grammatical deficiencies may be returned for language revision before peer review.

The Editorial Office may perform minor editorial corrections to improve readability without altering the scientific content of the manuscript.