Authors must furnish comprehensive experimental details to facilitate the reproducibility of results. MEDICINE IN EVOLUTION mandates the inclusion of all experimental controls and encourages authors to make complete datasets available whenever feasible.
Article: These manuscripts present original research findings. They should detail scientifically valid experiments and contribute significantly to the existing knowledge base. The inclusion of up-to-date and pertinent references is essential. The recommended structure comprises an Abstract,Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and, Conclusions sections, with a minimum word count of 4000 words.
Review: Reviews provide an extensive examination of the existing literature in a particular field, highlighting gaps or current issues. They should present a critical analysis and provide constructive feedback, along with suggestions for future research directions. Submission of new, unpublished data is discouraged. The structure may include an abstract, keywords, introduction, relevant sections, discussion, conclusions and future directions, with a suggested minimum word count of 4000 words
Case reports provide a comprehensive description of an individual patient's symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment (including all interventions) and outcomes. They usually elucidate new or rare conditions, contributing to advances in medical practice or shedding light on diagnostic methodologies. The structure of case reports differs from that of standard articles and includes an abstract, keywords, introduction, detailed case description, discussion and conclusions, with a suggested minimum word count of 2500 words. It is essential to exercise caution when submitting case reports, ensuring that appropriate consent for publication has been obtained from the patients involved.
Editorial and Peer Review Procedures
Upon submission, all manuscripts undergo thorough scrutiny by the Editorial Team to ensure adherence to the Instructions for Authors and the ethical standards of the journal. Manuscripts failing to meet these criteria will either be rejected outright prior to peer review or returned to the authors for necessary revisions and resubmission.
Editorial Evaluation:
Following the initial assessment, the Managing Editor will collaborate with the Associate Editors to determine the manuscript's suitability within the journal's scope and its scientific integrity.
Peer Review Process:
Upon successful completion of the initial checks, the manuscript will be assigned to a minimum of two independent reviewers. The peer review process will be conducted in a single-blind manner, where the reviewers are aware of the authors' identities.
Before submitting to Medicine In Evolution, please read the complete authors instructions available below. Also, you must prepare the submission manuscript using the following document template: