Guidelines for Authors

2. Article Type

ACEMedicine welcomes submissions of full-length original articles, review articles, short communications or brief reports and letters to the editor.

3. Manuscript Preparation

The manuscript should include the title page, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgment, and references.

• Title page: The manuscript's full title, all authors' names and affiliations, and the corresponding author's contact information (including address, telephone number, and email) must be included. The article's title should be captivating and no more than 20-25 words. A running title of approximately 50 characters should also be provided.
• Abstract:All articles, except letters to the editor, must include an abstract of no more than 250 words, followed by 3 to 5 keywords. The abstract should be structured with the following headings: Background, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion. The keywords will assist indexers in cross-indexing articles as they are published with abstracts. Authors need to be careful that the abstract accurately reflects the content of the article and does not have citations or tables and figures.
• Introduction:This should summarize the purpose and rationale for the study. It should be concise and not include an extensive subject review, data, or study conclusions.
• Materials and Methods: : This should include the exact methods or observations used in the experiment. If equipment or apparatus is used, the manufacturer's name and address should be given in brackets. If the method used is an established one, a reference to it could be made, but if the method is new, sufficient information should be provided to allow for replication of the study by another author. Statistical methods and any general computer programme used in the study must be mentioned.
• Results and Discussion: This must be presented in the form of text, table and illustrations. The text should not reiterate all the contents of the tables but instead refer to the table numbers. Long articles may require subheadings within some sections to provide clarity on their contents. This should highlight the current findings and compare them to other research in the field. The details of data should not be repeated in the discussion again. Emphasis should be on new and significant aspects of the study and the conclusions drawn from them. It must be mentioned whether the hypothesis stated in the article is true, false, or inconclusive.
• Conclusion:This summarizes the study's thoughts and broader implications, emphasizing the importance of ideas and presenting potential new or expanded perspectives on the research issue. One well-developed paragraph is sufficient for a conclusion, although in some cases, a two- or three-paragraph conclusion may be necessary. All contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship should be included in the acknowledgment section. This includes individuals who provided technical help, writing assistance, and departmental heads who offered general support. Additionally, any financial and material support should also be acknowledged.
• References:All manuscripts must include relevant references. Please remember that the current journal requires the Vancouver reference style. References should be numbered and ordered sequentially as they appear in the text, tables, boxes and figures. Please make sure that each reference mentioned in the text is included in the list of references, and vice versa. The author should make sure to refer to locally published studies by conducting a thorough literature search. It's important to note that the editor and reviewers may not be able to verify the accuracy of all reference citations. To reduce errors, the author should cross-check references with the original documents or use reference management software such as EndNote, Mendeley, RefWorks, etc. The references should include the information outlined in the provided models as follows:
  • Article: (l) Hudu SA, Harmal NS, Saeed MI, Alshrat AS, Malik YA, Niazlin MT, et al. Naturally occurring hepatitis B virus surface antigen mutant variants in Malaysian blood donors and vaccines. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2015; 34(1):1-11.
  • Book chapter: (2) Phillipa SJ, Whisnant JP. An introduction to gerontology. In: Ringswen MK, Bond D, editors. Gerontology and leadership skills for nurses. 2nd ed. Albany (NY): Delmar Publishers; 1996. p. 465-78.
  • Book: (3) Ringsven MK, Bond D. Gerontology and leadership skills for nurses. 2nd ed. Albany (NY): Delmar Publishers; 1996.

4. Proofreading

Upon acceptance, the corresponding author will receive a computer printout of the manuscript for proofreading before publication to eliminate any errors. Corrections should be clearly marked and promptly sent to the journal office.

5. Abbreviations and Symbols

Use standard abbreviations and avoid using them in the title and abstract. The full term for an abbreviation should be used before its first occurrence unless it is a standard unit of measurement.

6. Ethical Guidelines

In the materials and methods section, it is important to address ethical considerations. Please indicate whether informed consent was obtained from all adult human participants and from the parents or legal guardians of minors. Include the name of the institutional review board that approved the project. Also, state whether the maintenance and care of experimental animals comply with the National Institute of Health guidelines for the humane use of laboratory animals or those of your institute/agency.

7. Conflicts of Interest

Authors are required to disclose any sources of funding and potential conflicts of interest related to the publication of the paper. This includes receiving funds, fees, or holding stocks and shares in an organization that may benefit or suffer from the paper's publication. While a competing interest will not result in immediate rejection of the paper, it is important for us to be informed about it.

8. Copyright

Please remember that all the contents in ACEMedicine's accepted articles is protected by international copyright law. This journal is intended for your personal non-commercial use. You are not allowed to modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, or publish any materials from the journal without the prior written permission of ACEMedicine or the appropriate copyright owner.

9. Article Processing Charges (APC)

The article processing charges for each accepted manuscript will be one hundred thousand naira only.

10. Review Process

All manuscripts are considered confidential and are reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers selected by the Editorial Board. The corresponding author will be notified as soon as possible of the editor's decision to accept, reject, or require modifications. If the manuscript meets the criteria outlined in these instructions, it will be scheduled for publication in the next available issue.

11. Final Checklist

The authors must ensure that prior to submitting the manuscript for publication, they have addressed the following:

1. i. One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details, including email and full postal addresses.
2. ii. The title page should include the title, names of the author/co-authors, their qualifications, and affiliated institutions. Additionally, the postal address, email address, phone number, and fax number of the corresponding author should be provided
3. iii. Provide an abstract in an unstructured format containing up to 250 words.
4. iv. References should be formatted as stated in the "Instructions to Authors" section.
5. v. Ensure that table headings and footnotes are clearly written
6. vi. Photographs/illustrations accompanied by their captions.
7. vii. Disclosure of funding sources, conflicts of interest, and study approval from respective ethics committees/institutional review boards, with references to approval letter.
8. viii. Cover Letter