Author Guidelines
Welcome to the Author Guidelines page of Modern Care Journal. This guide is designed to assist you in navigating the entire publication process, from registration to final submission. Below, you will find the essential steps and instructions to ensure your manuscript complies with the journal's standards and is published successfully.
1. Registration and Login
To begin the submission process, you must first register and create an account on the Modern Care Journal website. After registration, you can log in to access the submission portal, track your manuscript's progress, and manage your account details. Registration is quick and straightforward, ensuring you are ready for a smooth manuscript submission. [Link to Registration and Login]
2. Article Types
Before you begin writing, it is important to familiarize yourself with the types of articles we accept. Modern Care Journal publishes various scholarly works, including original research articles, review articles, short reports, case reports, editorials, and more. Each article type has specific requirements and formats, so please review our guidelines to ensure your manuscript fits the appropriate category.
3. Manuscript Preparation
Proper manuscript preparation is crucial for a smooth submission process. We recommend carefully following our detailed guidelines on formatting, structure, and style. This includes preparing your manuscript with the correct sections (e.g., Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion), adhering to our citation and referencing style, and ensuring your manuscript is free of errors. High-quality figures, tables, and supplementary materials should also be prepared according to our specifications.
4. Submission
Once your manuscript is ready, you can proceed to the submission stage. Our submission system is user-friendly and will guide you step-by-step through the process. You will be asked to upload your manuscript, enter metadata such as title, keywords, and abstract, and select the appropriate article type. Additionally, you must declare any conflicts of interest and agree to our submission policies. [Link to Article Submission]
5. AI Authorship Policy
At Modern Care Journal, Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, do not meet our criteria for authorship. Authorship requires accountability for the work, which cannot be attributed to LLMs. If an LLM or other AI tool is utilized in the preparation of a manuscript, its use must be clearly documented in the Methods section or, if a Methods section is not applicable, in another appropriate section of the manuscript.
However, the use of LLMs or other AI tools for “AI-assisted copy editing” purposes does not require disclosure. AI-assisted copy editing is defined as enhancements to human-generated texts for readability, style, and the correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and tone. Such AI-assisted improvements may include modifications to wording and formatting but must not involve generative editorial work or autonomous content creation.
In all cases, human accountability is essential for the final version of the manuscript. Authors must agree that all edits reflect their original intent and work. This ensures the integrity and authenticity of the published content.
6. After Acceptance
Following a thorough review and acceptance of your article for publication, you will receive instructions on the next steps. This includes finalizing your article for publication, addressing any remaining editorial queries, and preparing for the production process. You will also be informed of the expected timeline for publication. Once published, your article will be available online, and you can track its impact through various metrics.
7. Proof
The proof version is an initial PDF file generated by Modern Care Journal, ready for review by editors and authors. They can add their comments to the PDF file and inform us of any further corrections. You can review the edited version after typesetting by Modern Care Journal and check for any errors in the edited file. Corrections include typographical errors, numbers, special characters, figures, tables, boxes (captions, cross-references, text within figures), references, and in-text citations. Please note that the final version must be approved by the corresponding author.
The proof version must be responded to within 1 week after the email is sent to the corresponding author, clearly stating any changes. If the author does not return the proof within the specified time, the publisher may finalize the article with the editor's approval, postpone it to a future issue, or not publish it. Substantial changes to content, such as new results, altered values, or changes in authorship, cannot be made without the approval of the responsible editor.
Title Page
The title page must include the following:
• Full manuscript title: The title should be written accurately and clearly.
• Short title: The short title should be a maximum of 50 characters.
• Authors' names: Include first and last names.
• Authors' affiliations: Include academic rank, institutional affiliation, ORCID code, and email addresses.
• Corresponding author: Information including address, phone number, and email.
• Statements: Acknowledgments, Authors' Contribution, Conflict of Interests, Data Reproducibility, Ethical Approval, Funding/Support, Informed Consent. In clinical trial studies, the clinical trial code must be mentioned on the title page.
Abstract
• The abstract should be structured and include Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion, with a maximum of 250 words.
• Keywords: Based on MeSH, with 3-6 keywords.
Manuscript Types
| Type |
Word Limit |
Abstract |
References |
Tables/Figures |
| Original Articles |
3,000–5,000 |
Structured |
≤40 |
≤5 |
| Brief Reports |
≤2,000 |
Structured |
≤20 |
≤2 |
| Case Reports |
3,000–5,000 |
Structured |
≤40 |
≤3 |
| Review Articles |
≤6,000 |
Structured |
≤70 |
≤6 |
| Systematic Review |
≤6,000 |
Structured |
≤70 |
≤6 |
| Letters to Editor |
≤1500 |
None |
≤10 |
≤2 |
| Editorials |
≤1,500 |
None |
≤10 |
≤2 |
1. Original Articles [Template]
Title page
• Structured Abstract (Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion; 250-350 words)
• Keywords (3–6, MeSH terms preferred)
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Methods (study design, participants,Scales, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Ethical Considerations)
• Results (present findings clearly, using tables/figures as needed)
• Discussion (interpret findings, relate to literature, discuss limitations)
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• Statements (AI Use, Authors' Contribution, Conflict of Interests Statement, Data Availability, Ethical Approval, Funding/Support, Informed Consent). It must be noted that in clinical trial studies, the clinical trial code also needs to be mentioned.
• References (Vancouver style)
Length: 3,000–5,000 words (excluding references, tables, figures)
Tables/Figures: Max 5 combined
References: ≤40
Qualitative Study [Template]
Title page
• Structured Abstract (Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion; 250-350 words)
• Keywords (3–6, MeSH terms preferred)
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Methods (Study Design, Participants and Setting, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Rigor, Ethical Considerations)
• Results (present findings clearly, using tables/figures as needed)
• Discussion (interpret findings, relate to literature, discuss limitations)
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• Statements (AI Use, Authors' Contribution, Conflict of Interests Statement, Data Availability, Ethical Approval, Funding/Support, Informed Consent). It must be noted that in clinical trial studies, the clinical trial code also needs to be mentioned.
• References (Vancouver style)
Length: 4,000–6,000 words (excluding references, tables, figures)
Tables/Figures: Max 5 combined
References: ≤40
2. Brief Report [Template]
Purpose: Presents concise findings of small-scale studies, preliminary results, or innovative methods that warrant rapid dissemination.
Title page
• Structured Abstract (Introduction , Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion ; 150-200 words)
• Keywords: 3–5 words
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• Statements (AI Use, Authors' Contribution, Conflict of Interests Statement, Data Availability, Ethical Approval, Funding/Support, Informed Consent).
• References
Length: ≤2,000 words
Tables/Figures: Max 3 combined
References: ≤20
3. Case Report [Template]
Purpose: Describes unusual, rare, or educational clinical cases with significant learning value.
Title page
• Structured Abstract (Introduction, Case Presentation, Conclusion; 250-300 words)
• Keywords (3–5)
• Introduction
• Case Presentation (detailed description, investigations, interventions, outcomes)
• Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• Statements (AI Use, Authors' Contribution, Conflict of Interests Statement, Data Availability, Ethical Approval, Funding/Support, Informed Consent).
• References
Length: 3,000–5,000 words
Tables/Figures: Max 3 combined
References: ≤40
4. Review Article [Template]
Purpose: Provides a comprehensive, critical, and up-to-date overview of a topic.
Title page
• Structured Abstract ( Context, Evidence Acquisition, Results, Conclusions; 250-300 words)
• Keywords (3–6)
• Context
• Evidence Acquisition
• Results
• Conclusion
• Statements (AI Use, Authors' Contribution, Conflict of Interests Statement, Data Availability, Ethical Approval, Funding/Support, Informed Consent).
• References
Length: ≤6,000 words
Tables/Figures: Max 8
References: ≤70
5.Systematic Review [Template]
Purpose: Summarizes and synthesizes research evidence using a structured, reproducible methodology.
Title page
• Structured Abstract ( Context,Objectives, Evidence Acquisition,Data Sources, Results, Conclusions; 250-300 words)
• Keywords (3–6)
• Context
• Objectives
• Methods (Protocol and registration,Search methods,Eligibility criteria,Data extraction,Assessment of quality and evidence)
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Statements (AI Use, Authors' Contribution, Conflict of Interests Statement, Data Availability, Ethical Approval, Funding/Support, Informed Consent).
• References
Length: ≤6,000 words
Tables/Figures: Max 8
References: ≤70
6. Letter to the Editor [Template]
Purpose: Provides comments, critiques, or additional perspectives on articles published in MCJ, or raises important issues.
Title
• No abstract
• Keywords
• Main text
• Statements (AI Use, Authors' Contribution, Conflict of Interests Statement, Data Availability, Ethical Approval, Funding/Support ).
• References
Length: ≤1500 words
Tables/Figures: 2
References: ≤10
7. Editorial [Template]
Purpose: Offers expert commentary, opinion, or perspective on topics relevant to healthcare, usually by invitation.
Title page
• No abstract
• Keywords (optional)
• Main text
• References
Length: ≤1,500 words
Tables/Figures: Max 2
References: ≤10