About Us
Scope of the Journal
The Satkhira Medical College Journal is a prestigious publication that accepts a wide range of scholarly articles in medicine, encompassing original research, review papers, case reports, commentaries, letters to the editor, and conference proceedings. Satkhira Medical College Journal embraces topics across all areas of clinical and basic medical sciences.
To maintain ethical standards, all submitted manuscripts must adhere to guidelines such as the Declaration of Helsinki, NIH regulations for animal research, and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors’ recommendations. Satkhira Medical College Journal prioritizes the ethical integrity of research and expects authors to comply with these standards.
Additionally, the journal welcomes the submission of conference announcements and proceedings, providing a platform for researchers to disseminate critical findings and innovations to a global audience.
We invite authors to submit their manuscripts and contribute to advancing the body of medical knowledge, leveraging the platform of the Satkhira Medical College Journal to reach a wider academic and professional readership.
Editorial Policy
Authors must carefully follow the manuscript preparation guidelines outlined by Satkhira Medical College Journal to ensure smooth processing. Adherence to the prescribed format and style is essential, as non-compliant submissions may be returned for revision or rejected.
The journal reserves the right to make formal edits and language corrections for accepted manuscripts to align with its publication standards. Authors are encouraged to review the guidelines thoroughly to ensure a seamless submission process.
Frequency of Publication
The Satkhira Medical College Journal follows a biannual publication schedule, releasing two issues per year in March and September. Special editions may also be published based on thematic relevance and demand.
Satkhira Medical College Journal actively publishes peer-reviewed articles from esteemed national and international conferences organized by academic and research institutions, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Submission of Articles
Satkhira Medical College Journal welcomes submissions of original research articles, reviews, and case studies through its online submission portal. Authors are advised to strictly adhere to the journal’s guidelines for manuscript formatting to increase the likelihood of acceptance.
To submit your research, visit our website. We look forward to your contributions to advancing medical science through the Satkhira Medical College Journal
Article Processing
All submitted articles undergo an initial editorial screening to assess suitability. Manuscripts that meet the journal’s standards are then sent for a rigorous peer review process involving two or more expert reviewers. Satkhira Medical College Journal employs a double-blind review process to ensure impartiality and high-quality evaluations.
Accepted manuscripts proceed through copyediting, formatting, and proofreading stages. Authors will receive galley proofs and are required to respond within 7 days to finalize their articles for publication.
Peer Review
The peer review process for Satkhira Medical College Journal includes:
Submission: Authors submit manuscripts exclusively to Satkhira Medical College Journal, ensuring originality and no concurrent submissions.
Acknowledgment: Submissions receive a unique manuscript ID upon receipt.
Initial Review: Manuscripts are screened for relevance, originality, and scientific quality.
Formal Review: Qualified reviewers assess the manuscript under a double-blind process.
Decision: Editorial Board decisions are based on reviewer feedback. Authors may be asked for revisions or notified of acceptance or rejection.
Copyediting: Accepted manuscripts undergo editing for grammar, format, and style, with final proofs sent to authors for approval.
Plagiarism Policy
Satkhira Medical College Journal conducts rigorous plagiarism checks using advanced tools like iThenticate. Manuscripts with plagiarism exceeding 15% are rejected. For minor plagiarism (less than 10%), authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts.
In cases of ethical misconduct, such as plagiarism or duplicate publication, Satkhira Medical College Journal reserves the right to retract published articles and inform the authors’ institutions and funding agencies.
Open Access Statement
The Satkhira Medical College Journal is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that all articles are freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Satkhira Medical College Journal does not charge readers for access to its content. Instead, an Article Processing Charge (APC) supports the publishing process. This policy increases the visibility and impact of published articles, promoting wider dissemination and greater citation rates.
By embracing open access, Satkhira Medical College Journal ensures the availability of high-quality research to benefit the global medical community.
Submission of Manuscripts
All articles must be submitted through Online Submission System (https://journal.satkhiramc.edu.bd/online-submissions/)
Papers are accepted for publication in the journal on the understanding that the content has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. This must be stated in the covering letter. The covering letter must contain an acknowledgement that all authors are in agreement with content of the manuscript.
Preparation of The Manuscript
Page margin should be 1″ all around, written in Times New Roman font, line spacing 1.5 and font size 12.
Total word count should not exceed 5000 words including Abstract, Keywords, Background, Methodology, Results (tables, figures, photo), Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgement (optional), Conflict of interest, References.
Parts of the Manuscript
Manuscript should be prepared in the following order
i) Title page
ii) Abstract (250 words) and key words
iii) Background / Introduction
iv) Methodology
v) Results (tables, figures or photos placed at right place in manuscript)
vi) Discussion
vii) Conclusion
viii) Acknowledgement / Funding (if any)
Title Page should be prepared in separate page
The page should contain
Title of the paper (in title case NOT upper case)
Full names of each author with Institutional affiliation
Name and address of the institute where the work was done.
Full postal and email address, plus fax and telephone number of Corresponding Author
Abstract and Key Words
All articles must have a structured abstract written in single paragraph.
It should not exceed 250 words and should state the purpose, basic procedures, main finding and principles conclusions of the study
Text
The manuscript writing should be arranged as: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion. The citation of references should be “superscript” in numericals according to appearance. No subheadings should be bold or underlined or upper casing.
Materials and Methods
It should include the setting of the study the subjects (number and type) the treatment or intervention and the type of statistical analysis.
Result
The results should include the outcome of the study and the statistical significance
Table should be drawn with MS-word tool, all grid lines, auto-generated Excell tables are NOT desired.
Figures should be drawn professionally in black and white or color, auto-generated charts are NOT desired.
X-ray or slide should be photographed black and white in JPEG format.
Tables (roman) and figures should be numbered consecutively in numerical order.
Acknowledgement
The source of financial grants and other funding should be acknowledged. The contribution of the colleagues or institutions should also be acknowledged.
References
The Vancouver system of reference should be used. In the text, reference should be cited using superscript Arabic numerical in the order in which they appear. The references should be numbered and listed in order of appearance in the text. Reference to unpublished data and personal communication should not appear in the list but should be cited in the text only (e.g Smith A, 2000, unpublished data).
Tables
Tables should be self contained and complement, but not duplicate information contained in the text with a comprehensive but concise legend above the table. Tables should be single-spaced and all gridlines should not be used to separate columns and rows. Column headings should be brief, with units of measurement in parenthesis.
Figures
All illustrations (line drawing photographs) are classified as figures. Figures should be cited in consecutive order in the text. Figures should be sized to fit within the column (78 mm), intermediate (120 mm) or full text width (164 mm). Line figures should be supplied as sharp, black and white graphs or diagrams. Photographs should be supplied as scanned JPEG format.