Manuscripts Guidelines

Authors should refer to the following guidelines and checklists when writing manuscripts:

Acronym

Type of study

Source

CONSORT

randomized controlled trials

 https://cdn.elsevier.com/promis_misc/CONSORT-2010-Checklist.pdf

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Short communication

https://ps.rovedar.com/short-communication-articles/

PRISMA

systematic reviews and meta-analyses

http://prisma-statement.org/PRISMAstatement/checklist.aspx

STROBE

Observational studies (cohort, case control, cross sectional)

https://www.strobe-statement.org/

MOOSE

meta-analyses ofobservational studies in epidemiology

https://www.elsevier.com/__data/promis_misc/ISSM_MOOSE_Checklist.pdf

CARE

Case report and case series

https://www.care-statement.org/checklist

 COREQ

Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research

 

 https://cdn.elsevier.com/promis_misc/ISSM_COREQ_Checklist.pdf

Guidelines for Short Communications in JUCMD

  • Original research is not required for short communications in JUCMD.
  • Focus should be on delivering concise and relevant information, such as:
    • Key findings
    • Novel ideas
    • Insightful commentary on existing research or practices
  • Aim to provide a clear and focused message that:
    • Conveys the significance of the information
    • Relates it to existing knowledge
    • Discusses its implications in an understandable manner
  • Short communications should enrich current understanding and stimulate further discussion or investigation.

 

Ensuring Transparency in AI-Assisted Research Submissions

  • Authors must disclose any use of AI-assisted technologies (e.g., Large Language Models, chatbots, image creators) when submitting their work.
  • Describe the use of AI in both the cover letter and the relevant sections of the submitted work:
    • For writing assistance, include details in the acknowledgment section.
    • For data collection, analysis, or figure generation, provide details in the methods section.
  • AI tools, such as ChatGPT, should not be listed as authors, as they cannot be responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the work.
  • Human authors are responsible for the content and must review and edit AI-generated material to correct any errors, biases, or omissions.
  • AI should not be credited as an author or co-author, nor cited as an author.
  • Authors must ensure there is no plagiarism in their paper, including in AI-generated text and images, and provide proper attribution with full citations for all quoted material.
  • AI-written content should not exceed 19 percent of the total manuscript.