Journal of Sivas Cumhuriyet University Institute of Health Sciences
Author Guidelines (2025)

Submission Guidelines

Effective Date

These guidelines have been revised and are effective as of 01.01.2025.

General Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original and unpublished. Submissions under review by another journal will not be considered.

• Since 01.01.2025, the official language of the Journal is English only.

• Ethics Committee Approval is mandatory for all original research submissions, including surveys. Original research submissions do NOT include ethical approval will not be reviewed.

• The journal does NOT charge fees at any stage, including submission or publication.

• The review process follows a double-blind peer review system. 

• All mandatory submission files must be uploaded through the online submission system.

Manuscript Preparation

Format and Layout

• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.

• Font: 12-point Times New Roman, with 1.5 line spacing.

• Alignment: Single-column format. Avoid text justification and hyphenation.

• Line Numbering: Include consecutive line numbers starting from the Abstract section at the bottom of the page.

• Manuscripts must be submitted in editable formats, such as Microsoft Word.

Mandatory Submission Files

1. Manuscript Submission Form (click here to download)

2. Copyright Transfer Agreement Form (click here to download)

3. Author Contribution Form (click here to download)

4. Cover Letter

5. Title Page

6. Main Text File (Exclude all author identifiers in this file. Include such details in the title page, e.g., ethics committee name, department, institution, funding, acknowledgments, author contribution statement, etc.)

Title Page Requirements

• Title: Capitalize the first letter of each word.

• Authors: Full names, ORCID IDs, and institutional affiliations (e.g., Department, Faculty, University, City, Country). ORCID IDs are mandatory for all authors.

• Corresponding Author: Full name, email address, and phone number.

• Declaration statements:

• Acknowledgments: Provide details of individuals or organizations who contributed to the work but are not listed as authors. If not, please write “Not Applicable”.

• Conflict of Interestt: Provide a statement disclosing any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the work. If not, please write “Authors disclose no potential conflicts of interest”.

• Ethics: Provide confirmation that the study adheres to ethical standards and specify the approving ethics committee with reference number. If not, please write “Not Applicable”.

• Informed Consent: Provide assurance that informed consent was obtained from all participants, including legal guardians for minors, if applicable. If not, please write “Not Applicable”.

• Author Contributions: Provide a detailed description of each author's role in the study using the CRediT taxonomy, or state "N/A" for non-applicable roles. Please check and fill Auhtor Contribution Form and generate final statement as shown in the Form.

• Funding: Provide details of financial support, including grant numbers and funding agencies, or state if no funding was received. If not, please write “Not Applicable”.

• Data Availability: Provide information on how and where the data supporting the findings can be accessed, or state if data is not applicable. If not, please write; “The data used to support the findings of this study can be made available upon request to the corresponding author.”

Main Text Structure

1. Abstract and Keywords:

• Include the study’s purpose, methods, significant findings, and conclusion.

• Maximum 300 words.

• Provide up to five keywords relevant to the study, aligned with MeSH terminology; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh .

2. Introduction:

•  Define the problem, provide context through a literature review, and clearly state the aim of the study.

3. Materials and Methods:

• Describe tools, methods, and procedures with sufficient detail for reproducibility.

• Cite standardized methods and include ethics compliance details.

4. Results:

• Present findings clearly and concisely, using text, tables, or figures where appropriate.

5. Discussion:

• Compare findings with existing literature, addressing consistencies, conflicts, limitations, and implications for future research.

6. References:

• List sources in numerical order as cited in the text. (Refer to detailed reference formatting below.)

References

• Use Vancouver style and number references consecutively as they appear in the text.

• In-text citations should use Arabic numerals in parentheses, placed before punctuation (e.g., "...as demonstrated (1).").

        Examples

• Journal Article:

            Gamelin FX, Baquet G, Berthoin S, Thevenet D, Nourry C, Nottin S, et al. Effect of high-intensity intermittent training on heart rate variability in prepubescent children. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009;105:731–8.

• Book:

            South J, Blass B. The future of modern genomics. London: Blackwell; 2001.

• Book Chapter:

Brown B, Aaron M. The politics of nature. In: Smith J, editor. The rise of modern genomics. 3rd ed. New York: Wiley; 2001. p. 230–5.

• Thesis:

Smith J. Investigating the effects of fluoride on enamel microstructure [PhD thesis]. London: University College London; 2022.

Figures and Tables

Figures

• Submit in JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or EPS formats with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

• Upload each figure as a separate file.

Tables

• Place tables at the end of the text file, each on a separate page.

• Use a single grid format and number tables consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.

Figure Legends

• Provide descriptive and explanatory legends for all figures.