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Instructions for Authors

Submission

The submission of manuscripts must be carried out by one of the authors using Editorial Manager, our journal's manuscript submission system. The system only accepts electronic PDF (.pdf) or Word (.doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, .txt) files, and there is no restriction on the number of pages. It is essential to avoid using special characters in the file name of the main manuscript file. Manuscripts submitted by individuals other than the authors will not be considered. The author submitting the manuscript assumes responsibility for it throughout the submission and peer review process.

Peer review

All submitted articles undergo evaluation and peer review to ensure editorial appropriateness and technical accuracy. The research featured in the journal must meet the following criteria:

  • Scientifically valid, adhering to recognized community standards of research.
  • Technically accurate in both methods and results.
  • Representative of a notable advancement, replication, or null/negative result worthy of publication.
  • As reproducible as possible, sharing underlying data, code, and supporting materials whenever feasible.
  • Ethically sound and transparent, following best practices in animal and human studies consent to publish, and clear disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, both actual and perceived.

Authorship

Listing authors’ names on an article is an important mechanism to give credit to those who have significantly contributed to the work. It also ensures transparency for those who are responsible for the integrity of the content.

Authors listed in an article must meet all the following criteria:

  • Made a significant contribution to the work reported, whether that’s in the conception, study design, execution, acquisition of data, analysis, and interpretation, or in all these areas.
  • Have drafted or written, substantially revised, or critically reviewed the article.
  • Have agreed on the journal to which the article will be submitted.
  • Reviewed and agreed on all versions of the article before submission, during revision, the final version accepted for publication, and any significant changes introduced at the proofing stage.
  • Agree to take responsibility and be accountable for the contents of the article and to share the responsibility to resolve any questions rose about the accuracy or integrity of the published work.

Any changes in authorship before or after publication must be agreed upon by all authors, including those being added or removed. It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to obtain confirmation from all co-authors and to provide a full explanation about why the change was necessary. If a change in authorship is necessary after the publication of the article, this will be amended via a post-publication notice. Any changes in authorship must comply with our criteria for authorship, and requests for significant changes to the authorship list after the article has been accepted may be rejected if clear reasons and evidence of author contributions cannot be provided.

Changes to authorship

Authors should thoughtfully finalize the list and sequence of authors prior to submitting their manuscript, ensuring the definitive author list is provided at the time of initial submission. Changes to the authorship, including additions, deletions, or rearrangements of author names, are permissible only prior to the manuscript's acceptance and must be sanctioned by the journal Editor. To initiate such changes, the corresponding author must supply the Editor with: (a) a rationale for the alteration in the author list, and (b) written agreement (via email or letter) from all authors, inclusive of those being added or removed, endorsing the change. Exceptionally, post-acceptance modifications to authorship may be considered by the Editor under extraordinary circumstances. During the review of such requests, publication of the manuscript will be halted. If the manuscript is already published online, any alterations endorsed by the Editor will be addressed in a corrigendum.

Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions

Sometimes after an article has been published it may be necessary to make a change to the published article. This will be done after careful consideration by the Editor to ensure any necessary changes are done in accordance with guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any necessary changes will be accompanied by a post-publication notice which will be permanently linked to the original article. This can be in the form of a Correction notice, an Expression of Concern, a Retraction, and in rare circumstances a Removal. The purpose of this mechanism of making changes that are permanent and transparent is to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.

Desk rejection policy

  • The topic / scope of the study is not relevant to the field of the Journal.
  • There are publication ethics problems, non-adherence to international standard guidelines, and plagiarism (set at a similarity index of higher than 20%).
  • The topic does not have a sufficient impact, nor does it sufficiently contribute new knowledge to the field.
  • There are flaws in the study design.
  • The objective of the study is not clearly stated.
  • The study of the organization is problematic and/or certain components are missing.
  • There are problems in writing or series infelicities of in the style of grammar.
  • The manuscript does not follow the submission guideline of the Journal.

Misconduct

The journal takes all forms of misconduct seriously and will take all necessary action, in accordance with COPE guidelines, to protect the integrity of the scholarly record. Examples of misconduct include (but are not limited to):

  • Affiliation misrepresentation
  • Breaches in copyright/use of third-party material without appropriate permissions
  • Citation manipulation
  • Duplicate submission/publication
  • “Ethics dumping”
  • Image or data manipulation/fabrication
  • Peer review manipulation
  • Plagiarism
  • Text-recycling/self-plagiarism
  • Undisclosed competing interests
  • Unethical research

Concurrent submissions

To promote diversity among the authors, there will be a restriction on the number of manuscripts that an author can have under review simultaneously. Authors are limited to having a maximum of three manuscripts under review at any given time. If an author already has three manuscripts undergoing review in the journal, they must wait until the review process for at least one of these manuscripts is completed before submitting another manuscript for consideration. It's important to note that this policy excludes editorials and other non-peer-reviewed types of manuscripts.

Article processing charges

The journal is open access. There is no APC required by this journal.

ORCID

Prior to publication, an ORCID iD must be provided for the corresponding author(s). If you already have an ORCID iD, you will be asked to provide it. If you haven’t registered with ORCID yet, we’ll help you create an iD at the point of submission. The ORCID is not required for submission, or for peer review, but we will not be able to publish your article online until an ORCID iD is provided.

Article types

The journal will consider the following article types:

  • Research articles

    • Research articles should present the results of an original research study. These manuscripts should describe how the research project was conducted and provide a thorough analysis of the results of the project. Systematic reviews may be submitted as research articles.

  • Reviews

    • A review article provides an overview of the published literature in a particular subject area.

  • Case-report

    • The NJF Biomedicine Journal (NJF-BMJ) welcomes case reports that provide unique and valuable insights into clinical practice and medical research. We encourage submissions featuring rare or challenging cases, innovative diagnostic or therapeutic approaches, and noteworthy outcomes. Our commitment to publishing high-quality case reports aims to contribute to the broader medical knowledge base, enriching the understanding of various specialties within the field. Authors are invited to share their impactful clinical experiences, fostering collaboration and facilitating the exchange of valuable information among healthcare professionals and researchers.

  • Clinical trials

    • The NJF Biomedicine Journal (NJF-BMJ) invites concise and thought-provoking Letters to the Editor. We encourage authors to share their perspectives, insights, and responses to published articles, offering a platform for meaningful dialogue within the scientific and medical community. Letters may address recent developments, ongoing debates, or provide additional context to existing research. As a dynamic forum for open communication, NJF-BMJ values the exchange of ideas and encourages authors to contribute to the scholarly discourse through our Letters to the Editor section.

  • Commentary

    • The NJF Biomedicine Journal (NJF-BMJ) welcomes insightful Commentaries that offer critical analysis, expert opinions, and perspectives on emerging trends, issues, or research areas within the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and related sciences. Authors are encouraged to provide valuable commentary on recent studies, policies, or advancements, fostering a dynamic dialogue within the scientific community. NJF-BMJ values engaging and thought-provoking Commentaries that contribute to the ongoing discourse and enhance understanding in the diverse domains of biomedicine.