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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission follows the ICMJE Manuscript Guidelines.
  • This submission utilizes the NLM Reference Style.
  • This submission includes an ICMJE Disclosure of Interest Form.
  • Each contributor has an ORCID that must be authenticated. 
  • If applicable, Clinical Trial Registration is complete and has been disclosed.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material this submission provides.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it currently before another journal for consideration.

Review Articles

Extensive, well-referenced reviews of the literature on a narrow relevant topic.

Original Research

Original studies of basic or clinical research in areas relevant to operational medicine.

Case Reports

Brief descriptions of unique operational medicine problems or situations.

Editorials

Commentaries on major current issues or controversies with significant implications for operational medicine.

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