Writing Rules
Writing Rules
General Guidelines
As of the first issue of 2024, the Avicenna Anatolian Journal of Medicine will be published exclusively in English. Articles must include an abstract in English. Authors should use Latin nomenclature for anatomical terms. Additional details regarding language requirements can be found in the "Information for Authors" section.
Manuscripts written in English are strongly encouraged, and authors for whom English is not their native language are advised to seek assistance from professional English language editing services.
The journal accepts manuscripts that have not been previously published or are not under consideration elsewhere. However, abstracts previously presented at conferences may be eligible for publication in full-text form.
Articles must strictly adhere to the journal's specified writing rules to proceed through the review process. Manuscripts that fail to meet these requirements may be returned to the authors for corrections or rejected outright by the Editor and Advisory Board.
The journal does not provide monetary compensation for article copyrights. Authors are required to include a statement in the accompanying letter declaring the transfer of copyright to the Avicenna Anatolian Journal of Medicine. The final manuscript must be reviewed and approved by all listed authors.
Authors are solely responsible for the manuscript's content and the accuracy of its references. They are advised to retain a copy of their submission for their records. Withdrawal requests for manuscripts nearing a decision without a valid reason will result in the manuscript being "rejected."
The journal does not charge any fees for submission, processing, or publication.
Opinions expressed in published articles represent the views of the authors and do not reflect the official position of Gaziantep City Hospital. Once published, the article becomes the journal's property, and there is no obligation to provide refunds for rejected manuscripts.
Free full-text articles are available in English at https://avicennaajm.com.
Manuscript Types
The Avicenna Anatolian Journal of Medicine accepts a variety of manuscript types, including original research articles, review articles, short communications, case reports, letters to the editor, scientific letters, literature reviews, and congress or meeting impressions.
Research Articles
Original research articles may include clinical or experimental studies, randomized controlled trials, observational studies (e.g., cohort, case-control, cross-sectional), diagnostic accuracy studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or public health interventions.
Case Reports
These should highlight unique, instructive, or rare clinical cases.
Review Articles
Clinical review articles focus on the natural history of diseases, diagnostic advancements, therapeutic approaches, technological innovations, and newly approved drugs.
Short Communications
These should present concise findings with significant contributions to the field, including a brief summary and a maximum of two tables and one figure. Structured abstracts are not required.
Letters to the Editor
Comments, critiques, or contributions regarding published articles. Authors of the original article may respond, and references to the article being discussed must be included.
Educational Papers
These present validated scientific knowledge relevant to clinical practice and academic training.
Preparing the Manuscript
General Format
Manuscripts must not exceed 5,000 words. Use A4 paper with 2.5 cm margins, Arial font (11-point), and 1.5-line spacing. Pages should be numbered consecutively, starting from the title page. Manuscripts should include no more than three tables and three figures. Abbreviations must be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter.
Abstract
Provide a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) with the following headings: Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Use minimal abbreviations and no references.
Keywords
Include 3–7 keywords in accordance with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
Sections
- Introduction: State the purpose and context of the study.
- Methods: Detail study design, participants, and procedures. Mention statistical methods and software used.
- Results: Present findings supported by tables and figures without repetition.
- Discussion: Interpret findings in context with the literature, avoiding unnecessary background. Discuss limitations explicitly.
- Conclusion: Summarize key findings and their clinical implications.
- Conflicts of Interest: Declare all potential conflicts or state "none declared."
- Acknowledgments: Credit contributors who do not meet authorship criteria.
References
References should be uniform and written following the AMA citation guide (download).
Submission and Evaluation
Manuscripts must be submitted online via the Open Journal System. Files should be anonymized to maintain a double-blind review process. Submissions will first be evaluated by the Editorial and Advisory Boards. Manuscripts not meeting scientific standards or journal requirements will be returned or rejected.
Accepted articles undergo a proofreading process, and final approval is required within three days. Published articles are made available online promptly.
For inquiries, contact: editor@avicennaajm.com
