Author Guidelines / Submission Guidelines

The following guidelines are to be referred by the author while considering submission of the manuscript to the GR Journals.

1. Manuscript Submission

The submission of a manuscript implies that the work described has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration for publication elsewhere. It also confirms that all co-authors, if any, have approved the manuscript, as well as the responsible authorities at the institution where the work was conducted, either tacitly or explicitly.

2. Manuscript Format

GR Journals follows free-format submission. Submitted manuscripts must comply with GR Journal's article requirements standards and policies alongside COPE and ICMJE ethical standards. Every paper undergoes plagiarism screening.

We offer multiple article types to maximize your options for disseminating your work, please find those formats below.

2.1 Original Research Articles

Original Research articles are high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presenting primary, unpublished studies and novel scientific findings.

• Scope: Covers new data, confirming studies, disconfirming results for hypothesis elimination, or reports on non-reproducibility.
• Exclusivity: Content must not be previously published elsewhere.
• Length: No word count limit for the main manuscript.
• Visuals: No limit on the number of figures and tables.
• Abstract: Maximum of 150–300 words.

Required Formatting Structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion

2.2 Review Articles

The review should provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of a contemporary research topic.

• Length: No word limit for the main manuscript.
• Visuals: No limit on the number of figures and tables.
• Abstract: Maximum of 150–300 words.
• Required Section: A methods section detailing the literature selection criteria.

2.3 Systematic Reviews

Systematic Reviews provide a structured, comprehensive synthesis of existing literature on a specific research question using predefined, transparent eligibility criteria.

• Scope: Must address a clear question, use explicit search strategies, and critically appraise all included studies.
• Exclusivity: Content must not be previously published elsewhere.
• Length: No word count limit for the main manuscript.
• Visuals: No limit on the number of figures and tables.
• Abstract: Maximum of 150–300 words.
• Compliance: Authors should follow PRISMA guidelines and are encouraged to register their protocol with PROSPERO.

Required Formatting Structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Methods (including clear databases searched, search terms, and inclusion/exclusion criteria)
• Results (including a PRISMA study selection flow diagram)
• Discussion
• Conclusion

2.4 Meta-Analyses

Meta-Analyses use statistical methods to combine and contrast data from multiple independent studies to identify patterns, disagreements, or relationships.

• Scope: Must clearly define the quantitative analysis, heterogeneity check, and statistical pooling methods.
• Exclusivity: Content must not be previously published elsewhere.
• Length: No word count limit for the main manuscript.
• Visuals: No limit on the number of figures and tables.
• Abstract: Maximum of 150–300 words.
• Compliance: Authors must follow PRISMA reporting guidelines and include a quantitative assessment of bias.

Required Formatting Structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Methods (specifying data extraction, quality assessment, and statistical analysis models)
• Results (including a PRISMA flow diagram and Forest plots)
• Discussion
• Conclusion

2.5 Short Communications

Short Communications are concise, self-contained papers that present complete descriptions of a limited or focused investigation.

• Scope: Reports standalone, technically sound preliminary data or distinct findings that will not be expanded into a later or larger paper.
• Documentation: Must provide the same level of thorough literature citations and detailed experimental procedures as a full-length research paper to ensure reproducibility.
• Length: No word count limit for the main manuscript.
• Abstract: Maximum of 150–300 words.

Required Formatting Structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion

2.6 Case Reports

Case studies present real-world interventions or experiences, providing a detailed analysis of a specific person, place, event, phenomenon, or other subject. These studies should aim to highlight key themes and offer insights that contribute to a deeper understanding of the topics under investigation.

• Scope: Must include core clinical content, focusing on a report of a new condition, innovative treatment, or the follow-up of complex presentations.
• Exclusivity: Content must not be previously published elsewhere.
• Length: No word count limit for the main manuscript.
• Visuals: No limit on the number of figures and tables.
• Abstract: Maximum of 150–300 words.
• Compliance: Authors must follow CARE reporting guidelines.

Required Formatting Structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction (Outlines the core problem, clinical context, and rationale for the intervention)
• Case Presentations (incorporating detailed account of the subject, clinical timeline, analytical methods used, history, signs, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment)
• Results (Objective data, outcomes, and clear findings resulting from the intervention)
• Discussion (Critical analysis of the intervention's success, limitations, and practical feasibility)
• Conclusion (Key lessons learned, definitive insights, and future clinical recommendations)

2.7 Perspectives

Perspectives provide an overarching, forward-looking viewpoint on key topics, emerging models, or controversial ideas in the field.

• Scope: Focuses on conceptual frameworks, future directions, or novel interpretations of existing data.
• Exclusivity: Content must not be previously published elsewhere.
• Length: No word count limit for the main manuscript.
• Visuals: No limit on the number of figures and tables.
• Abstract: Maximum of 150–300 words.

Required Formatting Structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Subsections (flexible, descriptive headings based on the topic)
• Discussion
• Conclusion

2.8 Commentaries

Commentaries are short, invited or unsolicited papers that provide critical evaluation of a specific article recently published in the journal or address major public field updates.

• Scope: Must offer a balanced, insightful critique or context to stimulate academic debate.
• Exclusivity: Content must not be previously published elsewhere.
• Length: No word count limit for the main manuscript.
• Visuals: No limit on the number of figures and tables.
• Abstract: Maximum of 150–300 words.

Required Formatting Structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Main Commentary Text
• Conclusion

2.9 Editorials

Editorials are brief, authoritative articles written by the journal's editors, editorial board members, or invited guest editors. They provide a concise and informed perspective on significant topics, emerging issues, notable articles, or recent developments relevant to the journal's scope. Editorials should offer clear insights, critical commentary, or context and should be focused and accessible to the journal's readership.

• Scope: Introduces special thematic issues, or highlights significant milestones in the scientific community.
• Length: 1,000–1,500 words, excluding references.
• Visuals: No limit on the number of figures and tables.
• Abstract: Not required for this article type.

Required Formatting Structure:

• Main Editorial Text
• References

2.10 Correction

Authors may request corrections to correct for self-contained errors in papers published within the past year.

These changes will be subject to approval by a journal's editors, who will assess their impact on the accuracy of scientific statements, funding information, or metadata (such as the author's name).

Corrections will be published only after verification and approval by the Editorial Office. Once approved, the correction will be published as a separate correction note linked to the original published article. The original article will not be replaced or altered; however, the correction note will clearly indicate the changes made to the published version.