Information For Authors

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Published Bi-month, the New Era Medical Journal (NEMJ) is a reliable source of up-to-date medical information. It undergoes diligent indexing on platforms such as Cross-Ref and Google Scholar, providing easy accessibility and visibility within the global medical community. Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Prefix: 10.62502, facilitating seamless referencing and citation.

The primary mission of the New Era Medical Journal is to foster the exchange of innovative ideas and scientific information among healthcare professionals, researchers, and academicians. This commitment extends to covering a broad spectrum of medical specialties, including clinical, translational, and basic science research. The New Eea Medical Journal is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of published content through a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring the integrity and credibility of the research it publishes. Join us in exploring the pages of NEMJ and advancing medical science to improve patient outcomes.

Subject Covered

  • Internal Medicine: Addresses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.

  • Surgery Department: Conducts various surgical procedures, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more.

  • Pediatrics Department: Specializes in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN): Deals with women's health, pregnancy, and childbirth.

  • Cardiology Department: Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions.

  • Neurology Department: Specializes in disorders of the nervous system.

  • Oncology Department: Addresses the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

  • Orthopedics Department: Deals with conditions related to the musculoskeletal system.

  • Gastroenterology Department: Focuses on the digestive system and its disorders.

  • Dermatology Department: Specializes in skin-related conditions and diseases.

  • Ophthalmology Department: Deals with eye disorders and vision care.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Department: Addresses disorders of the head and neck.

  • Urology Department: Specializes in conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system.

  • Endocrinology Department: Focuses on hormone-related disorders.

  • Rheumatology Department: Addresses autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders.

  • Infectious Disease Department: Deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.

  • Pulmonology Department: Specializes in respiratory and lung-related conditions.

  • Nephrology Department: Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related conditions.

  • Emergency Medicine: Provides immediate care for critical and urgent medical conditions.

  • Psychiatry Department: Addresses mental health and behavioral disorders.

Types of Manuscripts

  • Original articles: Randomized controlled trials, interventions, screening and diagnostic test studies, outcome analyses, cost-effectiveness studies, case-control series, and surveys with high response rates are accepted (up to 3500 words). 
  • Review articles: Systematic critical assessments of literature and data sources are welcome (up to 5000 words). 
  • Pictorial essays: Descriptive essays primarily for teaching, richly illustrated with numerous figures, are accepted (up to 700 words).
  • Case reports: New, interesting, or very rare cases may be reported, with priority given to those with clinical significance or implications (up to 600 words). 
  • Brief Reports: Studies with limited statistical data, insufficient for an original study, can be presented with sections like Background, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion (up to 800 words).
  • Case Series: Reports on three or more cases with intriguing/new imaging findings or a novel interventional procedure are considered (up to 800 words).
  • Technical reports: Concise reports on unique or novel procedures or techniques of interest to readers (up to 500 words).
  • Letter to the Editor: Short letters related to a specific article or recent discussions in previous issues are accepted (up to 500 words). Announcements of conferences, meetings, courses, awards, and other relevant items should include contact information for additional details.

Frequency and Indexing

Published Bi-monthly, the journal stands out as a reliable source of up-to-date medical information. Its commitment to accessibility and visibility within the global medical community is evident through diligent indexing on platforms such as Cross-Ref and Google Scholar. Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Prefix: 10.62502, facilitating easy referencing and citation.

Mission and Scope

The journal's core mission centers on promoting the exchange of pioneering ideas and scientific knowledge within the healthcare community, researchers, and academicians. Embracing a wide array of medical specialties, the journal dedicates itself to advancing clinical, translational, and basic science research. Its inclusive scope spans Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, Clinical Trials, Emerging Technologies in Medicine, Public Health and Epidemiology, and Medical Education and Training. By facilitating the dissemination of diverse and cutting-edge information, New Era Medical Journal contributes significantly to the continuous advancement of medical understanding, fostering collaboration and innovation across various facets of the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Peer Review Process

To ensure the highest quality of published content, all submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. A distinguished panel of expert reviewers evaluates manuscripts based on scientific merit, methodology, and ethical considerations. This commitment to peer review is pivotal to maintaining the integrity and credibility of the research published in New Era Medical Journal.

Audience and Bridging the Gap

The New Era Medical Journal caters to a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers. The journal aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, providing valuable insights that enhance patient care and advance the field of medicine.

Submission Guidelines

Authors interested in contributing to the New Eea Medical Journal  are encouraged to review the submission guidelines available on our website. These guidelines furnish detailed information on formatting, ethical considerations, and the submission process, ensuring a streamlined and transparent process.

Commitment to Excellence

As the editorial team, we are dedicated to upholding excellence and acting as a catalyst for the exchange of knowledge within the medical community. We invite you to explore the pages of the New Era Medical Journal and join us in our mission to advance medical science and improve patient outcomes.

All manuscripts submitted for publication to the journal of SPJP should include the following details: 

  • Cover Letter
  • Title Page
  • Manuscript File 
  • Tables & Figures. 
  • Undertaking by authors & copyright transfer agreement. 
  • Ethical Confirmation (If Applicable)

TITLE PAGE

The title page should include (i) name(s) of the author(s); (ii) highest degree; (iii) name(s) of the Department(s); (iv) designations (academic position) of authors in the department; (v) complete postal addresses, mobile number and e-mail id of all authors; (vi) name of corresponding author with all above-mentioned details. All the content should be written in Times New Roman with font size 12, single-spaced, and justified.

The title page also should include: (i) Type of manuscript: original article/ review (ii) Title; (iii) Short title; (iv) Number of Tables; (v) Number of Figures; (vi) Source of financial support in the form of grants.

MANUSCRIPT FILE

Manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission portal only. Pages should be numbered consecutively, and the contents arranged in the following order:

  • Title including Authors' Names (Full Name in Sequence) and Affiliation Details (Present Working Address with Designation), Email ID of All Authors/Co-Authors.
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment (If Applicable)
  • Ethical statement.
  • References

Title: The article's title should be brief, cohesive (avoiding broken or hyphenated titles), and simultaneously descriptive enough to facilitate indexing and information retrieval effectively. 

Abstract & Keywords: Except reviews, all manuscripts must include a structured abstract (approximately 250 words) with headings for Introduction & Objectives, Material and Methods, Results, and Discussion-Conclusions. The abstract should be concise, outlining the paper's scope and notable results. It should emphasize the primary findings and conclusions, enabling abstracting services to be used without alterations. A set of suitable keywords (3-5 in number) arranged alphabetically should also be provided.

Introduction: The Introduction or background should be concise, clearly outlining the paper's scope. When reviewing the literature, focus solely on the reasons for conducting the current study, offering essential background information. Clearly articulate the study's objective in this section, providing ample justification by the end.

Material & Methods: The article emphasizes comprehensive reporting standards for scientific research. It requires explicit mention of nomenclature, material and equipment sources, and procedures adopted, with a focus on enabling result reproducibility. Ethical standards for experiments on human subjects and animals, aligned with national guidelines, must be adhered to. Specific details on the care, use, and certification of laboratory animals are essential. Drugs and chemicals used should be precisely identified. Study design elements, including participant selection, sample size calculation, eligibility criteria, and study location, need clear articulation. Clinical trials must be registered, with registration numbers provided. Results from randomized clinical trials should detail study elements, masking methods, and statistical analyses, including significance levels. Standard statistical methods may reference established literature, while detailed descriptions are reserved for novel approaches.

Results: The result includes only essential data for understanding the study's discussion and main conclusions. The data should follow a coherent sequence, avoiding redundancy with tables and figures. Only significant observations should be emphasized, and duplication of data in both tabular and graphic forms should be avoided. Interpretation of the data is reserved for the Discussion section, not the Results section.

Discussion and Conclusion: The discussion section should interpret results without duplicating information from the results section. It should connect new findings to existing knowledge, make logical deductions, and acknowledge any study limitations. Conclusions should align with the study's goals, avoiding unsupported statements. Hypotheses, if present, must be identified, and recommendations can be included if deemed necessary and relevant within the discussion. The section is recommended to conclude with a summarizing remark.

Acknowledgment: acknowledgments should be concise and reserved for specific scientific or technical assistance, excluding routine departmental facilities or general encouragement. Financial support or sponsorship from national or international funding agencies should be acknowledged.

Conflicts of Interest: A conflict of interest arises when authors or their institutions have financial or personal connections with individuals or organizations that may unduly impact their actions. Submissions must explicitly reveal any relationships that might be perceived as posing a potential conflict of interest. Authors are required to disclose all financial and personal associations that could potentially influence their work. If no conflicts of interest exist, authors should explicitly state this fact.

References: The maximum limit for references in Original Research Articles is typically set at 25, following the Vancouver style. References to cited literature should be sequentially numbered and positioned at the end of the manuscript. In the text, references should be indicated above the line (superior). Whenever possible, the mention of author names under references should be minimized.

TABLES & FIGURES:

Tables (and MS Word-format graphs) should be integrated into the main article file, numbered consecutively with Roman numerals. Tables should have concise titles, brief column headings, and abbreviated measurement units placed below the headings. Statistical variations such as SD and SE should be identified, and structural formulae in tables should be avoided. Abbreviations must be explained in footnotes. Figures, in JPEG format (not exceeding 1 MB), should be sequentially numbered with Arabic numerals, accompanied by appropriate titles and legend explanations. Multi-panel figures should be labeled A, B, C, etc. Photomicrographs should include internal scale markers, legible symbols, arrows, and letters, and graphs in JPEG or PDF format can be submitted as figures. Proper acknowledgment of published material and submission of copyright permissions are essential.

ABBREVIATIONS

Utilize only standard abbreviations adhering to the International System of Units (SI) in the text, tables, and figures. Prefer generic names for drugs; if proprietary brands are essential, include the brand name, manufacturer, and country in parentheses after the first use of the generic name. Ensure consistency throughout.

ETHICAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

All research involving patients, volunteers, human biological material, or animals must provide a scanned copy of the Ethical Clearance Certificate.

UNDERTAKING BY AUTHOR(S) & COPYRIGHT TRANSFER AGREEMENT

All authors are required to submit a signed undertaking, following the journal's specified format, confirming their agreement to be listed as co-authors in the designated order on the title page. Each author should provide their name, affiliation, and position during the research, along with current contact details. If a junior author has left the institution, a senior author may sign on their behalf. Papers with corporate authorship must identify key individuals responsible, acknowledging other contributors separately. Authors will be requested to sign a copyright transfer agreement, granting the journal authority to address copyright infringements independently. This streamlines the process and avoids repeated author consultations.

FOR REVIEW ARTICLE

Limit the article to 7000 words, excluding the abstract and references (limited to 75), and include no more than 8 figures. The abstract should be non-structured, and the article file should consist of Background, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Adhere to the previously mentioned guidelines for abbreviations, tables, and figures, ensuring consistency throughout the submission.

ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGE 

Authors are required to pay a processing fee after the acceptance of the article. Fee details for authors with affiliation details from India and overseas are specified. Extra fees may be charged based on additional editing work, complexity of tables/figures, and more pages. The final publication fee will be communicated to the corresponding author post-acceptance.  

NOTE: The above guidelines ensure a standardized format for manuscript submission, fostering transparency and efficient processing. 

The New Era Medical Journal embraces a fully open-access model, ensuring unrestricted utilization and reuse of all published articles while duly acknowledging the authors. To sustain this model, authors are required to cover a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC), encompassing expenses related to peer review administration, article production in PDF and other formats, dissemination of papers across various platforms, and other publishing functions. No fees are imposed for rejected submissions, and there are no additional charges based on article length, figures, or supplementary data. Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable upon acceptance for publication, ensuring the sustainability of this open-access approach.

  • Foreign Authors: 32 USD (30 USD for APC and 2 USD for transaction charges).
  • Indian Authors: INR 1770/- (INR 1500 for APC and INR 270 for GST @18%).

Once an article is assigned a volume, issue number, and DOI, changes will be implemented only after payment of applicable charges, equivalent to 50% of the article processing fees. Authors have the option to pay via Direct Deposit or online methods like net banking, NEFT, or IMPS.

Notably, payments by cheque or demand draft are not accepted.

Digital Archiving

SPJP ensures enduring digital preservation through its key alliances with Portico and CLOCKSS.

Portico stands out as a global leader in digital preservation services. It safeguards content as an archival version, though not publicly accessible on Portico. Access is granted under specific conditions, such as collection discontinuation or website catastrophic failure.

CLOCKSS empowers libraries to effortlessly uphold their content archive from SPJP and other publishers. This is achieved with minimal technical complexity, utilizing readily available and cost-effective hardware.