Article Types and Templates

Article Types and Manuscript Templates

Avicenna Journal of Clinical and Translational Medicine

AJCTM welcomes scientifically rigorous contributions that advance clinical knowledge, translational discovery, therapeutic development and patient care. Authors should select the most appropriate article category and prepare manuscripts according to the requirements outlined below.

Authors are encouraged to use the journal's article-specific manuscript templates to facilitate consistent presentation, complete reporting and efficient editorial assessment.

1. Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles report novel findings from clinical, translational, experimental, epidemiological or health-services research. Studies should address a clearly defined question and employ appropriate scientific methods.

Main text: Up to 4,000 words
Abstract: Structured, up to 250 words
References: Up to 50
Sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions
Keywords: 3-6

Reports of randomized trials, observational studies, diagnostic research and other investigations should follow the relevant reporting guidelines.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles synthesize current evidence on important clinical or translational topics. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should describe reproducible methods. Narrative reviews should provide a critical and balanced appraisal of the available literature.

Main text: Up to 5,000 words
Abstract: Up to 250 words
References: Up to 80
Keywords: 3-6

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should follow PRISMA guidance where applicable.

3. Case Reports

Case Reports describe clinically instructive observations, unusual disease presentations, innovative diagnostic approaches or therapeutic experiences that contribute meaningfully to clinical understanding.

Main text: Up to 2,000 words
Abstract: Up to 150 words
References: Up to 20
Sections: Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion and Conclusions

Authors should follow the CARE reporting guidelines. Written informed consent for publication must be obtained where required, with appropriate protection of patient confidentiality.

4. Short Communications

Short Communications present concise original findings, preliminary but methodologically sound investigations, or focused clinical and translational observations that warrant timely scholarly communication.

Main text: Up to 2,000 words
Abstract: Up to 150 words
References: Up to 25
Keywords: 3-5

A concise Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion structure is recommended for original investigations.

5. Editorials

Editorials provide authoritative perspectives on important developments, emerging questions, research priorities or clinical implications within the journal's scope.

Main text: Up to 1,500 words
Abstract: Not required
References: Up to 15

Editorials are normally commissioned by the Editorial Office. Unsolicited proposals may be considered following preliminary assessment.

Manuscript Preparation

All manuscripts should include, as applicable:

Descriptive and informative manuscript title
Separate title page containing author information
Abstract and keywords appropriate to article type
Complete institutional affiliations
Corresponding author contact information
Ethics approval and informed consent statements
Funding and conflict-of-interest declarations
Author contribution statement
Data availability statement
References in the journal's required style
Relevant reporting guideline checklist

Manuscripts should use clear scientific English and International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) authorship principles.

Reporting Standards

Authors should follow the relevant EQUATOR Network reporting guidelines, including CONSORT for randomized trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and CARE for case reports.

See: EQUATOR Network .

Publication Charges

The standard Article Processing Charge is USD 1,500 per accepted article. Eligible corresponding authors based in World Bank low- and middle-income economies receive a 50% discount, reducing the APC to USD 750.

Requests for additional full or partial waivers must be emailed to editor@ajctm.org before manuscript submission.

View the complete APC and Waiver Policy