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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.

  • Language: All submissions must be in English.
  • Type: Data notes (2-5 pages), Shorts data reports (max 1500 words)  
  • Format:
    1. Manuscripts should be prepared in Word.
    2. Include a clear description of the dataset, variables, collection method, and ethics approval (if applicable).
    3. Provide a data availability statement and a link to the dataset in a public repository.
  • Abstract: Maximum 250 words, with 3–6 keywords.
  • Font and layout: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Heading: Use no more than three heading levels. Bold for main headings, italic for subheadings.
  • Citation and References: 

    Citation style: JGTCM follows the Vancouver (numbered) reference style. In-text citations should appear as numbers in square brackets, e.g. [1], [2], [3], in the order in which they are cited.

    Reference list: Provide the full reference list at the end of the manuscript in numerical order, matching the order of the citations in the text.

    Examples:
      Journal article – Smith J, Doe A. Title of article. J Clin Med. 2023;12(3):123-130.
      Book – Brown P. Title of the Book. 2nd ed. London: Academic Press; 2021.
      Website – World Health Organization. Title of page. Available from: URL. Accessed 15 Mar 2025.

    Initial submissions: JGTCM will provisionally accept any widely used reference style at first submission. However, if the manuscript is accepted, authors must convert their references to Vancouver style before final publication.

  • Tables:
    1. Must be high-resolution and clearly labeled.
    2. Create tables using the word table function(not images).
    3. Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.) in order they appear in the text.
    4. Each table must have a brief and, if needed, explanatory footnotes below.
    5. Do not use vertical lines; use horizontal lines sparingly.
  • Figures:
    1. Submit figures high-resolution(JPEG, PNG, or TIFF; minimum 300 dpi).
    2. Number figures consecutively(Figure 1, Figure 1, etc.) in order cited in the text.
    3. Each figure must have a descriptive legend placed below the figure
  • Ethics: Authors must ensure originality of their work and proper citation of others’ work. Submissions are screened for plagiarism.
  • Peer Review:
    1. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
    2. We aim to provide an initial decision within 7–10 days for data notes, depending on reviewer availability.
    3. Reviewers assess clarity, ethical compliance, and re usability of the data.
  • Open Access Policy: All articles are freely available under a Creative Commons license.
  • Fees:
    1. No article-processing charges (APC) for regular publication.
    2. Optional “fast-track” publication may be offered for a small fee (to be announced).

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