Author Guideline

General Instructions
Authors are invited to submit manuscripts to the Nexus Global Research Journal of Multidisciplinary (NGRJM). Each submission is assessed by an editor to determine whether it meets the journal’s aims and scope. Manuscripts considered suitable may be sent for peer review before an editorial decision is made.

Before submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included in the manuscript, including photographs, documents, datasets, tables, and figures where permission is required. All authors listed on a submission must consent to being identified as authors. Where applicable, research must receive approval from an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal and ethical requirements of the country in which the study was conducted.

An editor may reject a manuscript without external review if it does not meet the journal’s minimum standards. Authors should ensure that the study design and research argument are clearly structured, the title is concise, and the abstract can be understood independently.

Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements:

  • The submission complies with these Author Guidelines.
  • The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures are numbered and labelled.
  • Permission has been obtained for photographs, datasets, and other third-party material where required.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Original Research Articles
Purpose: Reports novel, methodologically sound research in biomedical and applied medical sciences with clear clinical or scientific relevance.

     Title: Concise and informative, reflecting the main findings of the study.
     Abstract: Structured as Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion; summarises the rationale, methodology, key results, and principal conclusions.
     Keywords: Provide 3–6 relevant terms.
     1. Introduction: Provides background information, reviews relevant literature, and clearly states the study objective or hypothesis.
     2. Materials and Methods: Describes the study design, participants or samples, data collection methods, interventions, and statistical analyses in sufficient detail to support reproducibility.                State ethics approval where applicable.
     3. Results: Presents findings objectively using text, tables, and figures, without interpretation.
     4. Discussion: Interprets the results in the context of existing literature, explains implications, acknowledges limitations, and suggests future research directions.
     5. Conclusion: Summarises the main findings and their significance without introducing new information.
     Ethics Approval and Informed Consent: States ethics committee approval and confirms informed consent for studies involving human or animal subjects, where applicable.
     Conflict of Interest Statement: Discloses potential conflicts of interest or states that none exist.
     Data Availability Statement: Explains how supporting data can be accessed or states that data availability is not applicable.
     References: Lists all cited sources according to the journal’s reference style.
     Word Limit: 3,000–5,000 words, excluding references.
     Peer Review: Double-blind peer review.

Review Articles
Purpose: Provides a comprehensive, critical, and up-to-date synthesis of existing literature on important topics in biomedical and applied medical sciences.

     Title: Clearly reflects the topic and scope of the review.
     Abstract: Structured or unstructured; summarises the objectives, methods where applicable, key findings, and conclusions.
     Keywords: Provide 3–6 relevant terms.
     1. Introduction: Introduces the topic, outlines its significance, and defines the scope and objectives of the review.
     2. Literature Search / Methodology: For systematic reviews, describes the search strategy, databases used, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and methods of study selection and data extraction.
     3. Results and Synthesis: Presents and synthesises the findings of included studies in a structured and logical manner.
     4. Discussion: Critically analyses the literature, highlights strengths and limitations, compares findings, and discusses clinical or research implications.
     5. Conclusion and Future Directions: Summarises key insights and identifies knowledge gaps and priorities for future research.
     Conflict of Interest Statement: Discloses potential conflicts of interest or states that none exist.
     References: Lists all cited sources in the journal’s reference style.
     Reporting Guidelines: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses must follow PRISMA guidelines.
     Word Limit: 4,000–6,000 words, excluding references.

Case Reports
Purpose: Describes rare, unusual, or educational clinical cases that provide valuable insights into diagnosis, management, or disease mechanisms and offer clear learning points for clinical practice.

     Title: Clearly indicates the clinical focus and significance of the case.
     Abstract: Briefly summarises the background, key clinical features, management, and outcome.
     Keywords: Provide 3–6 relevant clinical or medical terms.
     1. Introduction: Provides concise background explaining the relevance and novelty of the case.
     2. Case Presentation: Describes the patient’s clinical history, examination findings, diagnostic investigations, treatment, and follow-up in chronological order.
     3. Discussion: Interprets the case in the context of existing literature, highlights its uniqueness, and discusses implications for clinical practice.
     4. Conclusion: Summarises the key learning points and clinical significance.
     Patient Consent Statement: Confirms that written informed consent for publication was obtained from the patient or legal guardian.
     Conflict of Interest Statement: Discloses potential conflicts of interest or states that none exist.
     References: Lists all cited sources according to the journal’s reference style.
     Ethical Requirement: Written informed patient consent is mandatory for all case reports.
     Word Limit: 1,500–2,500 words, excluding references.

Short Communications
Purpose: Presents concise reports of preliminary findings, focused research outcomes, methodological innovations, or brief clinical or laboratory observations of significant scientific or clinical interest.

     Title: Brief and informative, clearly reflecting the main finding or contribution.
     Abstract: Summarises the objective, key methods, principal results, and main conclusion.
     Keywords: Provide 3–6 relevant terms.
     Main Text: A combined Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion section that concisely describes the background, methodology, results, and interpretation.
     Conclusion: Highlights the main findings and their significance.
     Ethics Statement: States ethics committee approval and informed consent where required.
     Conflict of Interest Statement: Discloses potential conflicts of interest or states that none exist.
     References: Lists relevant references according to the journal’s reference style.
     Word Limit: 1,500–2,000 words, excluding references.

Brief Reports
Purpose: Communicates concise but complete findings from pilot studies, early-stage research, limited datasets, or focused clinical observations of scientific or clinical relevance.

     Title: Clearly and succinctly reflects the core finding or objective.
     Abstract: Briefly summarises the background, methods, key results, and main conclusion.
     Keywords: Provide 3–6 relevant terms.
     1. Introduction: Outlines the background and objective concisely.
     2. Methods: Briefly but sufficiently describes the study design, participants or samples, data collection procedures, and analytical methods.
     3. Results: Presents the main findings clearly and objectively, using tables or figures where appropriate.
     4. Discussion: Interprets the results, highlights their importance, and acknowledges limitations.
     Ethics Statement: States ethics committee approval and informed consent where applicable.
     Conflict of Interest Statement: Discloses potential conflicts of interest or declares that none exist.
     References: Lists essential references in the journal’s reference style.
     Word Limit: 1,000–1,800 words, excluding references.

Letters to the Editor
Purpose: Provides concise, scholarly commentary on articles published in the journal or discusses relevant and timely issues in biomedical and applied medical sciences.

     Title: Brief and descriptive, indicating the subject of the letter.
     Main Text: Presents the author’s commentary, critique, or viewpoint clearly, concisely, and with evidence.
     References: Where applicable, includes relevant citations supporting the statements made.
     Author Information: Lists the author names, institutional affiliations, and contact details.
     Peer Review: Editorial review; external peer review may be conducted at the editor’s discretion.
     Word Limit: 500–1,000 words.

Mandatory Requirements for All Submissions

  • The work is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Ethical approval and informed consent are documented where applicable.
  • A Conflict-of-Interest declaration is included.
  • A Data Availability Statement is included where applicable.
  • The manuscript complies with the journal’s policies.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The journal permits responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools in manuscript preparation in accordance with COPE and ICMJE recommendations. AI tools may be used for supportive purposes, such as language editing or formatting. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all submitted work. Any significant use of AI must be transparently disclosed in the manuscript. Misuse or non-disclosure of AI use may be treated as research misconduct.

Journal Information
Journal: Nexus Global Research Journal of Multidisciplinary (NGRJM)
Publisher: Nexus Global Research
Online ISSN: 3108-2750
Print ISSN: 3139-8065

Journal website: https://nexusglobalresearch.com/index.php/ngrjm

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