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The BMTJ is a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal that publishes original research, review articles, case reports, and brief communications in all areas of biomedical research. Basic and translational research in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, epigenetics, biochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology are all covered by the journal. In addition, the journal publishes clinical research in areas such as disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, such as cancer, infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and rare diseases. Furthermore, epidemiological and population health research in areas such as public health, environmental health, and health services research is encouraged. Biomedical engineering and technology research in areas such as medical devices, imaging, artificial intelligence, and data analytics are also accepted.The journal's aim is to publish scientifically rigorous, innovative research that has the potential to advance the field of biomedical research. In addition, the journal values ethical and transparent research conduct and reporting.

1. Manuscript Types

The BIOMED TARGET JOURNAL "BMTJ" accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, and brief communications. Manuscripts should be considered based on original research that hasn't been disseminated or submitted elsewhere for publication.

BMTJ accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original research articles: These are reports of original research findings. They should provide a clear description of the research question, methods used, results obtained, and conclusions drawn.

2. Review articles: These are comprehensive, critical evaluations of existing literature on a specific topic. They should provide an overview of the current state of knowledge in the field and identify gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed.

3. Case reports: These are descriptions of a clinical case or cases that provide new insights or contribute to our understanding of a particular disease or condition. Case reports should be well-documented and clearly presented.

4. Short communications: These are brief reports of original research findings or novel observations that are not sufficient for a full-length article. Short communications should be concise and clearly written, and they should provide enough information for readers to understand the significance of the findings.

Authors should choose the manuscript type that best fits their research and follow the guidelines for that type of manuscript.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format and should be double-spaced with 12-point font.

1. Original research articles:

A. Title: The title of the manuscript should be concise and informative. The title should not exceed 20 words.

B. Abstract: The abstract should be no more than 250 words and should provide a clear summary of the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.

C. Keywords: Provide a list of up to six keywords that describe the main topics of the manuscript.

D. Introduction: Provide a concise introduction that outlines the background and significance of the study, as well as the research questions or hypotheses.

E. Methods: Describe the methods used to conduct the study in sufficient detail to allow other researchers to replicate the study. Include information on study design, study population, data collection, and statistical analysis.

F. Results: Present the results of the study in a clear and concise manner, using tables and figures as necessary. Do not interpret the results in this section.

G. Discussion: Interpret the results of the study and discuss their implications for the field. Address the limitations of the study and suggest directions for future research. Do not simply repeat the results in this section.

H. Conclusion: Provide a brief conclusion that summarizes the main findings of the study and their implications.

I. References: BMTJ uses AMA (American Medical Association) style for references. Here are some guidelines for formatting references in AMA style:

• In-text citations: AMA style uses superscript numbers to indicate in-text citations. The numbers should be placed at the end of the sentence, outside of any punctuation.
• Reference list: The reference list should be ordered numerically, based on the in-text citations. The reference list should include the following information:
• • Journal articles: Author(s), article title, journal title, year of publication, volume number, issue number, and page numbers.
• Books: Author(s), book title, edition number (if applicable), place of publication, publisher, year of publication, and page numbers (if applicable).
• Websites: Author(s), title of the webpage, name of the website, URL, and the date the information was accessed.
• Abbreviations: AMA style uses standard abbreviations for journal titles. A list of standard abbreviations can be found in the NLM Catalog: Journals referenced in the NCBI databases.
• Here is an example of a journal article reference in AMA style:
• Smith J, Jones M. The effects of exercise on cardiovascular health. JAMA. 2020;323(12):1161-1169.
• Authors should carefully follow AMA style guidelines when formatting references in their manuscript.

J. Ethics and Conflict of Interest: Provide a statement on ethics and conflicts of interest. This should include a statement on how the research was conducted in an ethical manner and any conflicts of interest that the authors may have.

K. Acknowledgements: Acknowledge any individuals or institutions that provided support for the research, but do not include acknowledgements for routine help or assistance.

L. Figures and Tables: Ensure that all figures and tables are clear and easy to read, and that they are referenced in the text. Figures and tables should be submitted as separate files in their original format.

Word count: The maximum word count for original research articles is 5,000 words (excluding references, figures, and tables).

Authors should carefully follow these guidelines when preparing their original research articles for submission to "BIOMED TARGET JOURNAL".

2. Review articles

A. Title: The title of the manuscript should be concise and informative. The title should not exceed 20 words.

B. Abstract: The abstract should be no more than 250 words and should provide a clear summary of the purpose, scope, and conclusions of the review.

C. Keywords: Provide a list of up to six keywords that describe the main topics of the review.

D. Introduction: Provide an introduction that outlines the purpose, scope, and significance of the review. State the objectives of the review and explain the methodology used to select and analyze the literature.

E. Main text: The main text of the review should be organized into sections or subsections that address the main topics or themes of the review. The sections should be clearly defined and follow a logical order. The review should provide a comprehensive and critical analysis of the current state of knowledge on the topic, including strengths and weaknesses of the existing research.

F. Conclusion: Provide a conclusion that summarizes the main findings of the review and their implications. Identify gaps in the literature and suggest directions for future research.

M. References: BMTJ uses AMA (American Medical Association) style for references. Here are some guidelines for formatting references in AMA style:

• In-text citations: AMA style uses superscript numbers to indicate in-text citations. The numbers should be placed at the end of the sentence, outside of any punctuation.
• Reference list: The reference list should be ordered numerically, based on the in-text citations. The reference list should include the following information:
• Journal articles: Author(s), article title, journal title, year of publication, volume number, issue number, and page numbers.
• Books: Author(s), book title, edition number (if applicable), place of publication, publisher, year of publication, and page numbers (if applicable).
• Websites: Author(s), title of the webpage, name of the website, URL, and the date the information was accessed.
• Abbreviations: AMA style uses standard abbreviations for journal titles. A list of standard abbreviations can be found in the NLM Catalog: Journals referenced in the NCBI databases.
• Here is an example of a journal article reference in AMA style:
• Smith J, Jones M. The effects of exercise on cardiovascular health. JAMA. 2020;323(12):1161-1169.
• Authors should carefully follow AMA style guidelines when formatting references in their manuscript.

G. Ethics and Conflict of Interest: Provide a statement on ethics and conflicts of interest. This should include a statement on how the research was conducted in an ethical manner and any conflicts of interest that the authors may have.

H. Acknowledgements: Acknowledge any individuals or institutions that provided support for the research, but do not include acknowledgements for routine help or assistance.

I. Figures and Tables: Ensure that all figures and tables are clear and easy to read, and that they are referenced in the text. Figures and tables should be submitted as separate files in their original format.

J. Word count: The maximum word count for review articles is 7,000 words (excluding references, figures, and tables).

3. Case reports

A. Title: The title of the manuscript should be concise and informative, and should not exceed 20 words.

B. Abstract: The abstract should be no more than 250 words and should provide a clear summary of the case report, including the main findings and their significance.

C. Keywords: Provide a list of up to six keywords that describe the main topics of the case report.

D. Introduction: Provide a brief introduction that outlines the purpose of the case report and its significance. Include a brief review of the relevant literature and explain how the case report contributes to the existing knowledge.

E. Case presentation: Describe the case in detail, including the patient's medical history, clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, and treatment. Use subheadings to organize the information and make it easy to follow.

F. Discussion: Analyze the case in the context of the relevant literature, and discuss the main findings and their implications. Address any limitations of the case report, and provide suggestions for future research.

G. Conclusion: Summarize the main findings of the case report and their significance.

N. References: BMTJ uses AMA (American Medical Association) style for references. Here are some guidelines for formatting references in AMA style:

• In-text citations: AMA style uses superscript numbers to indicate in-text citations. The numbers should be placed at the end of the sentence, outside of any punctuation.
• Reference list: The reference list should be ordered numerically, based on the in-text citations. The reference list should include the following information:
• Journal articles: Author(s), article title, journal title, year of publication, volume number, issue number, and page numbers.
• Books: Author(s), book title, edition number (if applicable), place of publication, publisher, year of publication, and page numbers (if applicable).
• Websites: Author(s), title of the webpage, name of the website, URL, and the date the information was accessed.
• Abbreviations: AMA style uses standard abbreviations for journal titles. A list of standard abbreviations can be found in the NLM Catalog: Journals referenced in the NCBI databases.
• Here is an example of a journal article reference in AMA style:
• Smith J, Jones M. The effects of exercise on cardiovascular health. JAMA. 2020;323(12):1161-1169.
• Authors should carefully follow AMA style guidelines when formatting references in their manuscript.

H. Ethics and Consent: Provide a statement on ethics and consent. This should include a statement on how the research was conducted in an ethical manner and confirmation that the patient provided informed consent for the publication of their case.

I. Acknowledgements: Acknowledge any individuals or institutions that provided support for the research, but do not include acknowledgements for routine help or assistance.

J. Figures and Tables: Ensure that all figures and tables are clear and easy to read, and that they are referenced in the text. Figures and tables should be submitted as separate files in their original format.

K. Word count: The maximum word count for case reports is 1,500 words (excluding references, figures, and tables).

4. Short communications

A. Title: The title of the manuscript should be concise and informative, and should not exceed 20 words.

B. Abstract: The abstract should be no more than 150 words and should provide a clear summary of the main findings and their significance.

C. Keywords: Provide a list of up to four keywords that describe the main topics of the short communication.

D. Introduction: Provide a brief introduction that outlines the purpose of the short communication and its significance.

E. Main text: The main text should be organized into sections or subsections that address the main topics or themes of the short communication. The sections should be clearly defined and follow a logical order. The text should be concise and focused on the main findings.

F. Conclusion: Provide a brief conclusion that summarizes the main findings of the short communication and their significance.

G. References: BMTJ uses AMA (American Medical Association) style for references. Here are some guidelines for formatting references in AMA style:

• In-text citations: AMA style uses superscript numbers to indicate in-text citations. The numbers should be placed at the end of the sentence, outside of any punctuation.
• Reference list: The reference list should be ordered numerically, based on the in-text citations. The reference list should include the following information:
• Journal articles: Author(s), article title, journal title, year of publication, volume number, issue number, and page numbers.
• Books: Author(s), book title, edition number (if applicable), place of publication, publisher, year of publication, and page numbers (if applicable).
• Websites: Author(s), title of the webpage, name of the website, URL, and the date the information was accessed.
• Abbreviations: AMA style uses standard abbreviations for journal titles. A list of standard abbreviations can be found in the NLM Catalog: Journals Referenced in the NCBI Databases.
• Here is an example of a journal article reference in AMA style:
• Smith J, Jones M. The effects of exercise on cardiovascular health. JAMA. 2020;323(12):1161–1169.
• Authors should carefully follow AMA style guidelines when formatting references in their manuscript.

H. Ethics and Conflict of Interest: Provide a statement on ethics and conflicts of interest. This should include a statement on how the research was conducted in an ethical manner and any conflicts of interest that the authors may have.

I. Acknowledgements: Acknowledge any individuals or institutions that provided support for the research, but do not include acknowledgements for routine help or assistance.

J. Figures and Tables: Ensure that all figures and tables are clear and easy to read, and that they are referenced in the text. Figures and tables should be submitted as separate files in their original format.

K. Word count: The maximum word count for short communications is 750 words (excluding references, figures, and tables).

3. Manuscript Submission

To submit a manuscript to the BMTJ, authors must first ensure that their work fits within the scope and guidelines of the journal. Manuscripts must be original research that has not been previously disseminated or submitted for publication elsewhere. Original research articles, review articles, case reports, and brief communications are the four types of articles accepted by the journal. Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the journal's author guidelines and submitted online via the journal's submission system. Authors must submit information such as the manuscript title, abstract, keywords, and author affiliations, as well as the manuscript file and any supplementary materials. The manuscript will be peer-reviewed after submission, and the authors will be notified of the editorial decision.

4. Manuscript Review

Manuscripts submitted to the BMTJ are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the research's quality and validity. Upon submission, manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial office to ensure that they meet the scope, guidelines, and formatting requirements of the journal. The manuscripts are then assigned to at least two expert reviewers in the relevant field of research, who evaluate the scientific merit, originality, methodology, interpretation of results, and overall significance of the manuscript. If the manuscript does not meet the journal's standards, the reviewers provide detailed feedback and comments to the authors and may recommend revisions or rejection. The editor-in-chief or associate editors make a final decision on the manuscript based on the reviewers' feedback and communicate it to the authors. Depending on the complexity of the research and the availability of the reviewers, the review process can take several weeks to several months. The journal's aim is to provide authors with constructive feedback and guidance in order to improve the quality and impact of their research.

5. Manuscript Revision

If a manuscript is recommended for revisions by the reviewers or editor, the authors are notified and given a deadline to complete the revisions. The authors should carefully review the reviewers' comments and suggestions and make any necessary changes to the manuscript. The revised manuscript should be uploaded to the journal's submission system, along with a detailed response letter that addresses each of the reviewers' comments and explains how the authors addressed them. In some cases, the revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers or additional reviewers for further evaluation. The revised manuscript should also be checked for compliance with the journal's guidelines and formatting requirements. If the revisions are satisfactory, the manuscript may be accepted for publication; otherwise, additional revisions may be required. To ensure a timely publication process, authors should respond to all editorial office communications as soon as possible.

6. Manuscript Publication

When a manuscript is accepted for publication, the authors are notified and asked to fill out a publication agreement form outlining the copyright and licensing terms. The manuscript will then be copyedited and typeset by the journal's production team to ensure the content and formatting are accurate and consistent. Before publication, the authors will have the opportunity to review the final proofs of the manuscript and make any final corrections. The manuscript will then be published online on the journal's website and may be indexed and abstracted in databases. The authors should share their published work with their colleagues and promote it through their professional networks to increase the visibility and impact of their research. The journal may also provide metrics and altmetrics to track the usage and impact of published articles. The authors should acknowledge funding agencies and institutions in their published work and follow ethical guidelines for research conduct and reporting.