What do editors expect from authors in medical research?

Karthikeyan P Iyengar; Vijay Kumar Jain; Raju Vaishya

doi:10.1016/j.jor.2022.06.004

What do editors expect from authors in medical research?

J Orthop. 2022 Jun 9:32:146-150. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.06.004. eCollection 2022 Jul-Aug.

Authors

Karthikeyan P Iyengar¹, Vijay Kumar Jain², Raju Vaishya³

Affiliations

¹ Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, PR8 6PN, UK.
² Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, 110001, India.
³ Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Mathura Road, 110076, New Delhi, India.

Abstract

Introduction: Manuscript preparation, submission, and appropriate revision can be difficult tasks. Any lack in these processes can lead to manuscript rejection and author's dissatisfaction.

Methods: We have searched the PubMed and Google scholar and collected information regarding causes of manuscript rejection, correct steps and order of manuscript preparation.

Results: We have provided the set format to publish article, tips and tricks of making a research paper for publication. We also have provided guide for the authors to provide essential enclosures during submission process.

Conclusion: This review focuses on conventional "Tips and Tricks" that might guide aspiring authors through the submission process and serve as a "Blueprint" for publishing scientific manuscripts in medical journals.

Keywords: Authorship; Biomedical research; Journalism; Language; Manuscript writing; Medical; Publishing.

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Review