Author Guidelines – Research Ascent Medical Journal

1. About the Journal

Research Ascent Medical Journal is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed platform focused on supporting medical students and early-career clinicians in publishing structured, high-quality research. The journal emphasizes guided writing, ethical standards, and methodological clarity.

 

2. Types of Articles Accepted

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles (Narrative/Systematic/Meta-analysis)
• Case Reports & Case Series
• Brief Communications
• Clinical Audits
• Survey-Based Studies
• Perspectives/Opinions

 

3. Manuscript Preparation

General Requirements

• Language: English
• File format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Page numbering: Bottom right

 

Manuscript Structure

Title Page (separate file)

• Title (≤20 words)
• Author names and affiliations
• Corresponding author details
• Word count
• Article type

Main Manuscript (blinded)

• Abstract (Structured)
• Keywords (3–6)
• Introduction
• Aims & Objectives
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Limitations
• Conclusion

End Sections

• References (Vancouver style)
• Tables and Figures (with captions)
• Acknowledgements
• Funding
• Conflict of Interest

 

4. Article-Specific Requirements

• Original Articles: ≤3000 words, ≤30 references
• Review Articles: ≤4000 words
• Case Reports: ≤1500 words, ≤15 references
• Brief Communications: ≤1200 words

 

5. Figures and Tables

• Figures must be high resolution (≥300 DPI)
• Upload figures separately
• Tables should be editable (not images)
• Provide clear legends/captions

 

6. Ethical Requirements

• Ethics Committee approval mandatory (if applicable)
• Approval number must be mentioned
• Informed consent required where applicable
• Patient identity must be protected

 

7. Reporting Guidelines

Authors are encouraged to follow:

• CONSORT (RCTs)
• PRISMA (Systematic Reviews)
• STROBE (Observational Studies)

 

8. Plagiarism & AI Policy

• Similarity index should be <20%
• Plagiarism or data fabrication leads to rejection
• AI tools may be used for language assistance but must not generate scientific content

 

9. Submission Process

• Submit via journal website/OJS
• Upload:
• Manuscript (blinded)
• Title page
• Cover letter
• Ethics & consent forms
• Copyright form

 

10. Peer Review Process

• Double-blind peer review
• Initial screening → Peer review → Decision
• Review timeline: 1–3 weeks

 

11. Article Processing Charges (APC)

• ₹4000 (applicable only after acceptance)
• Covers peer review, editing, and publication

 

12. Copyright & Licensing

• Authors retain copyright
• Articles published under CC BY-NC 4.0 license

 

13. Competing Interests

All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

 

 

14. Research Support for Authors

Research Ascent Medical Journal provides guidance for early researchers, including support in study design, manuscript structuring, and basic statistical understanding to improve submission quality. Contact on whatsapp: +917993885674. Additional charges apply for research assistance