Types of Manuscripts

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The journal accepts the following article types:

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Original Articles

Original Articles report findings from original, unpublished research. Manuscripts reporting original research should conform to the IMRAD format.

Abstract limit: 250-300 words

Main text word limit: 6000 words

Reference limit: 50 references

 

Review Articles

Review Articles summarise, analyse, and critically evaluate existing literature on a specific topic. They aim to provide a balanced and up-to-date overview of current evidence, identify knowledge gaps, and highlight future research directions. Reviews may be narrative or systematic in nature, with systematic reviews offering a more structured and reproducible approach to evidence synthesis. In particular, systematic review papers should be prepared in strict compliance with MOOSE, PRISMA, or other relevant systematic review reporting guidelines.

Abstract limit: 250-300 words

Main text word limit: 6000 words

Reference limit: 100 references

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Case Reports/Case Series

Case Reports and Case Series describe individual or grouped clinical cases that offer meaningful insights into diagnosis, management, pathology, or clinical outcomes. They highlight unusual presentations, novel therapeutic approaches, or important clinical lessons. Their primary purpose is educational rather than to establish generalisable conclusions.

Abstract limit: 150-250 words

Main text word limit: 1000 words

Reference limit: 20 references

Table and figure limit: 3 figures or tables

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Commentaries

Commentaries are concise discussions that provide interpretation, critique, or perspective on a specific topic, policy, or published article. They aim to stimulate academic dialogue by presenting informed viewpoints, highlighting controversies, or offering contextual analysis based on existing evidence and expert understanding. When presenting a point of view, it should be supported by relevant references where necessary.

No abstract

Main text word limit: 1500 words

No table and figure required

 

Letters to Editors

Letters to the Editor are brief communications that address previously published articles or present timely observations of clinical or scientific relevance. They serve as a platform for academic discussion, clarification, or constructive critique. Letters may also highlight emerging issues or preliminary findings that warrant rapid dissemination in the scientific community.

No abstract

Main text word limit: 600 words

Reference limit: 5 references

Table and figure limit: 2 figures or tables

 

Expert Opinion

Expert Opinion articles present authoritative insights and interpretative viewpoints from experienced clinicians or researchers in a specific field. These articles synthesise clinical experience and available evidence to provide guidance, perspective, or recommendations on current or evolving issues in medical practice. They are particularly valuable in areas where evidence may still be emerging or evolving.

Abstract limit: 150-250 words

Main text word limit: 2000 words

Reference limit: 20 references

Table and figure limit: 3 figures or tables

 

​​​​Main text​

 

Your main document file should include:

• Title ​

• Abstract 

• Keywords (5–6 keywords, sentence case) 

• Introduction 

• Methods 

• Results 

• Discussion 

• Conclusion 

• Acknowledgements  

• Conflicts of Interest 

• Funding Statement 

• References 

• Supplementary (if applicable)

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Text format
 

Manuscripts must be written in English using UK English spelling and fully justified. 

 

References

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The reference format for this journal follows the Vancouver style. DOI should be included for each reference where applicable. For references with six authors or more, list the first six authors followed by et al.

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In-text citations must be numbered in square brackets, e.g. [1], [2–5], and arranged in order of appearance in the manuscript.
 

[Journal Article] 
Author A. Article title. Journal Title. Publication Year; Volume (Issue): Page numbers. DOI:

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Nevin A. The changing of teacher education special education. Teach Edu Spel. 1990 Jul;13(3-4):147-8. DOI: 3171XX.IFDUH

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Abdullah M, Chai PS, Chong MY, Tohit ERM, Ramasamy R, Pei CP, et al. Gender effect on in vitro lymphocyte subset levels of healthy individuals. Cell Immuno. 2012;272(2):214-9. DOI: 3171XX.IFDUH

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NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in hypertension prevalence and progress in treatment and control from 1990 to 2019: a pooled analysis of 1201 population-representative studies with 104 million participants. Lancet. 2021;11(2): 957-80. DOI: 3171XX.IFDUH

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[Book] 
Author A. Title of book. Edition (if not the first). Place of publication: Publisher; Year.

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Coyer M. Literature and Medicine in the Nineteenth-Century Periodical Press: Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine, 1817–1858. Edinburgh University Press; 2017.

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Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Longo DL, Jameson JL, et al. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. 17th ed. New York: McGraw Hill; 2008. 

[Book chapter format]

Author A, Author B. Title of chapter. In: Editor A, Editor B, editors. Title of book. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher; Year. p. xx–xx.

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Rowlands TE, Haine LS. Acute limb ischaemia. In: Donnelly R, London NJM, editors. ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease. 2nd ed. West Sussex (UK): Blackwell Publishing; 2009. p. 123–140. DOI: HHHDXX.83738.3999

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[Website/ Reports / Documents]

Author(s). Title [Internet]. Place of Publication: Publisher; Date of Publication [Date of Citation]. Available from: URL

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Martinez GP, Luca L. Health and wealth. [Internet]. Institute for Health Information; 2011 Oct [cited 2015 Jan 15]. Available from: https://secure.cihi.ca/free_products/health_care_cost_drivers_the_facts_en.pdf

Departmnet Of Statistics Malaysia. Malaysian population in 2020: age and sex [Internet].Selangor: Departments Of Statitisc; 2021 [cited 2022 Dec 30]. Available from: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/censusrecensement/2011/as-sa/98-311-x/98-311-x2011001-eng.cfm

Malaysian Cancer Association. Our history [Internet]. Kuala Lumpur: Crpress; 2018 [cited 2019 Sep 16]. Available from: https://www.cdha.ca/cdha/About_folder/History_folder/CDHA/About/History.aspx?hkey=065b136f-72d3-4a84-a7aa-51cc7b519cd5
 

Tables and Figures

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Each table and/or figure must have a clear and descriptive title that explains its purpose without reference to the main text. Figure captions must not be included within the figure itself. All tables and figures must be cited in the text as “Figure 1” or “Table 1” (not “fig.”, “Fig.”, or “tab.”). Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the manuscript (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2).​​

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