Guide for Authors
Comprehensive manuscript preparation guidelines, required article structures, reference formats, and scientific presentation standards for publishing in Feliz Publishers international journals.
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
The submitted manuscripts should meet minimum basic standards to be able to read and interpret the content by the Editorial team. The submissions which do not meet these criteria will be sent back to the authors for initial technical corrections before entering peer review.
Article Types & Format
Classification and structural requirements for each accepted paper category
Original / Research Articles
These are the articles which deal with unpublished data providing a detailed explanation of the Methods, Methodology, and the results of an investigation supported by evidence.
Identifies the background context, clinical problem, and specific aim of the research.
Describes the methods applied, study design, and all details regarding selection and criteria of participants.
Provides information regarding statistical and experimental findings supported by figures and tables.
Addresses relevant implications for clinical practice, health policy, or scientific advancement.
Review Articles
Deals with reporting of literature reviews of already published data, providing detailed in-depth discussions of significant research topics and their progress over time.
Case Reports
Articles dealing with description of symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and treatment methods of a clinical condition. Usually describe novel cases and may include literature reviews.
Editorial
Short authoritative articles written by the Editors or the Editorial staff of the journal discussing current themes or special issue developments.
Commentaries
Articles dealing with discussion of different topics of a research in focus, providing critical perspectives, difficulties encountered, or suggested solutions.
Expert Opinion
Articles written by distinguished experts in a specific domain that promote research or support the advancement of knowledge in specified clinical areas.
Letter to Editor
Articles addressed to the Editor-in-Chief in agreement or disagreement regarding specific content of a published article, either critical or praising, or correcting a perceived error.
Perspective
Articles presenting the individual viewpoint, analysis, or theoretical opinion of the author on topics of interest to the journal's readership.
Corrigendum
Formal rectifications, adjustments, or corrections made in an already published article resulting from unintended author or data errors.
Basic Structure of the Manuscript
Order of sections and structural components required for submission
Cover Letter
- The Cover letter is addressed to the Editor-in-Chief or the Special Issue Editor of the Journal.
- The letter includes the details about your choice of Feliz Publishers journal for publication, Article title, acceptance of submission terms, and a statement indicating no multiple or duplicate submission.
- Mention details regarding conference presentation if the work was presented previously.
- It should specify the type of article and any relation to previously submitted or published works.
- The cover letter must include the full contact details of the corresponding author and be duly signed by the corresponding author on behalf of all authors.
Title Page
The title page of the manuscript must include the following information:
Abstract and Keywords
The Abstract must be concise and not more than 300 words, providing a clear summary of the study findings understandable to general readers. It should clearly state the rationale, objectives, findings, and conclusions of the manuscript. Nonstandard abbreviations must be defined; no bibliographic citations should be included in the abstract.
Keywords: Below the Abstract, 3–5 keywords should be provided arranged in alphabetical order separated by a semicolon (;).
Abbreviations
Use only standard abbreviations to prevent ambiguity. The full term must precede the first instance of its usage in both Abstract and main text. Do not use abbreviations in the title. Abbreviations in tables or figures should be clearly defined in each corresponding legend.
Manuscript Text
Authors may specify content sections based on article type and study requirements. References in text must be indicated with corresponding reference numbers in superscript at the end of the statement. Number figures and tables according to appearance in text.
Conflicts of Interest
A clear statement regarding any actual or potential conflict of interest among all contributing authors must be declared in this section in order to avoid discrepancies after publication. If none exist, state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."
Acknowledgments & Funding
List individuals or groups contributing technical or writing assistance who do not meet full authorship criteria. Include all grant funding sources and financial disclosures. Written consent must be obtained prior to naming individuals. Include conference presentation details if applicable.
References & Citation Guidelines
Standards, formatting instructions, and accepted bibliographic examples
Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their references and for correct text citation.
- References should follow the text and begin on a separate page.
- References must be double line spaced and numbered consecutively in order of appearance within the text.
- Identify references in text, tables, and legends in Arabic numerals in parentheses, e.g. (7).
- List all authors when six or fewer; when seven or more, list only the first three followed by et al.
- References within tables or figure legends should be included in the reference list and numbered consecutively according to table/figure citation order.
- Journal names should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus / MEDLINE. If there is any doubt about the abbreviation, spell it out completely.
- Articles accepted for publication but not yet published should indicate where they will be published and include the term "in press".
- Do not add discussion or editorial comments to a reference.
- Suffixes such as Jr, Sr, and III follow the author’s initials.
Examples of Reference Style
Tables, Figures & Supplementary Material
File requirements, resolution, patient consent, and submission criteria
Tables Preparation
- Tables must be included in the text file after the references section of the manuscript.
- Should not duplicate data that is already detailed in the main text.
- Must be created using standard Table tools in Word (not pasted as uneditable image snapshots).
- Must be numbered in the order of citation in the text.
- References cited inside tables should be indexed in the main reference list in consecutive order.
Figure Legends
- Should be included at the end of the manuscript document.
- Explain all symbols, arrows, and abbreviations used to identify parts of the figure clearly.
- References used within figure legends must be numbered in consecutive order in the reference list.
- Figures from already published content must be properly cited and include written permission from the copyright holder.
Figures and Illustrations
Number all figures in the order of their citation in the text. Include a title for each figure (a brief phrase, preferably no longer than 10–15 words).
File formats: Do not embed figures solely in the Word document. Figures must be submitted as individual high-resolution .jpg or .tif files suitable for professional publication. Do not submit figures as PowerPoint or PDF files.
Patient Consent: Clinical photographs that identify an individual must be accompanied by a signed statement by the patient or legal guardian granting permission for publication for educational/scientific purposes, or facial features must be appropriately masked to prevent identification.
Supplementary Material
Supplementary datasets, extensive questionnaires, high-definition videos, audio records, or large appendices that will be published online alongside the article to support findings must be supplied under this section.