Authors' Guidelines and Instructions

Author Guidelines for Submission to the Axis Journal of Medical and Biosocial Sciences (AxisJMBS)

Submission Overview

The Axis Journal of Medical and Biosocial Sciences (AxisJMBS) invites submissions of original research articles, review papers, short communications, case reports, and letters to the editor. We welcome work that bridges medicine, health sciences, and the social dimensions of well-being. Manuscripts must be original, not previously published, and not under active consideration by any other publication.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through our online submission system at AxisJMBS.com.
The corresponding author is responsible for the submission process, which involves completing a series of steps in the system. To ensure a double-blind peer review, the main manuscript file must be anonymized. Please remove all author names and affiliations from the text, acknowledgments, and file properties. Author details must be provided separately in the online submission form. Supplementary documents (e.g., cover letter, signed authorship forms, data sets) can be uploaded as separate files.

Language and Formatting

Language: Manuscripts must be submitted in English. Either British or American English spelling and grammar are acceptable, but consistency must be maintained throughout.
Font and Spacing: Use 12-point Times New Roman font. The text should be justified with 1.5 line spacing for improved readability.
File Format: Submit the main manuscript as a Microsoft Word (.docx) file.

Manuscript Types and Requirements

Review Article: Comprehensive, critical surveys of existing literature on a defined topic. Max. 5,000 words (excluding references).
Original Research Article: Report of original findings from empirical studies. Max. 3,500 words, including a structured abstract (Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion; 250 words max) and a minimum of 25 references.
Case Report: Detailed description of a unique clinical or biosocial case with educational value. Includes Abstract, Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Short Communication: For preliminary findings or research of a timely nature. Max. 1,500 words, an unstructured abstract (150 words max), up to 2 tables/figures, and a maximum of 15 references.
Letter to the Editor: Comments on articles published in the journal (within 4 weeks of the article's publication) or on general topics. Max. 500 words, 5 references, and 1 table/figure.

Title Page and Keywords

Title: The title should be concise and informative. It should clearly reflect the manuscript's content, including key variables, study population, and context where relevant. Avoid non-standard abbreviations.
Keywords: Provide 5-8 keywords. These should be selected from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to facilitate indexing and discoverability.

Abbreviations and Units

Abbreviations: Use standard abbreviations. Define all non-standard abbreviations at first mention in the text, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Thereafter, use the abbreviation alone.
Units of Measurement: Report all measurements in International System of Units (SI).
Drugs: Use generic names. Brand names may be included in parentheses after the first mention if relevant.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be placed within the main text near their first citation.
Each table and figure must have a concise, descriptive legend that allows it to be understood independently of the text.
All graphical data (figures, charts) must be of high resolution and editable. The author is responsible for obtaining and providing written permission to reproduce any previously published material.

References

Style: Please adhere strictly to the Vancouver reference style (numbered).
In-text: Number references consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
List: For the reference list:
- For articles with up to six authors, list all authors.
- For articles with seven or more authors, list the first six followed by et al.
- Journal titles should be abbreviated according to the style used in Index Medicus/PubMed.

We look forward to receiving your submission and thank you for considering the Axis Journal of Medical and Biosocial Sciences as a venue for your work.

SUBMISSION

The Axis Journal of Medical and Biosocial Sciences (AxisJMBS) invites submissions that advance knowledge at the intersection of medicine, health sciences, and their social, behavioral, and environmental contexts. We are dedicated to publishing high-quality, interdisciplinary research that influences practice and policy. To ensure a smooth submission process, please adhere to the following guidelines.

Submission Categories

AxisJMBS welcomes submissions in the following formats:

Original Research Articles: Empirical studies presenting novel findings.
Review Articles: Comprehensive, critical syntheses of existing literature.
Case Reports: Detailed analyses of unique clinical or biosocial cases with broader lessons.
Short Communications: Concise reports of preliminary findings or innovative concepts.
Letters to the Editor: Scholarly comments on articles recently published in AxisJMBS.

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other publication.

How to Submit

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the AxisJMBS online submission system at [AxisJMBS.com/submit]. The corresponding author is responsible for the submission and should register or log in to an existing account to complete the step-by-step process.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

General Formatting:

Language: Manuscripts must be in clear, academic English. Consistency is required; please choose either British or American English conventions and use them throughout.
Font & Layout: Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1.5-line spacing. Text should be justified.
Figures & Tables: These should be embedded within the main text file at the appropriate points. Each must be high-resolution and clearly legible.

Manuscript Structure (for Original Research Articles):

Abstract: A structured abstract of no more than 250 words is required, with the headings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Main Text (IMRAD Format):
- Introduction: Contextualize the research problem, review relevant literature, and clearly state the study's objectives and its biosocial significance.
- Methods: Describe the study design, participant population, data sources, and analytical techniques with sufficient detail to permit replication. For interdisciplinary work, clearly explain the integration of medical and biosocial methodologies.
- Results: Present your findings in a logical sequence using tables and figures as needed. Report descriptive and inferential statistics precisely.
- Discussion: Interpret the results, emphasizing their novel contribution. Discuss how your findings bridge biomedical and biosocial understandings, acknowledge study limitations, and suggest implications for future research, practice, or policy.
- Conclusion: Provide a concise summary of the key takeaways, underscoring their relevance to the journal's interdisciplinary scope.

Ethical Considerations

Research Ethics: All studies involving human or animal subjects must declare formal approval from an institutional ethics review board. The manuscript must state that informed consent was obtained from all human participants.
Competing Interests: All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research. A declaration of interests is required upon submission

References and Citations

Citation Style: All manuscripts must adhere to the Vancouver citation style (numbered).
Reference List: A complete and accurate reference list must be provided. References are numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
Accuracy: Authors are responsible for the correctness of all references cited.

Additional Requirements

Figures and Tables: Each figure and table must be cited sequentially in the text and include a concise, descriptive title and legend.
Supplementary Materials: Additional files, such as extensive datasets, multimedia, or detailed protocols, may be submitted as supplementary materials for online-only publication.

Review and Decision Process

AxisJMBS employs a double-blind peer-review process, where both the reviewers and the authors are anonymized. This ensures an unbiased and rigorous evaluation based on scientific merit, originality, methodological soundness, and relevance to the journal's interdisciplinary scope. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Publication Ethics

AxisJMBS is a member of and subscribes to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We uphold the highest standards of publication ethics and expect all authors to adhere to strict guidelines concerning research integrity, authorship criteria, and disclosure of all potential competing interests.

Upon Acceptance

Open Access: Upon publication, all articles are made freely available online under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Data Privacy: AxisJMBS is committed to protecting the data privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information will not be made available for any other purpose.

For further information or queries, please visit our website or contact the editorial office at axisjmbs@gmail.com.

Article Processing and Publication Fee Policy for the Axis Journal of Medical and Biosocial Sciences (AxisJMBS)

Article Processing and Publication Fees

To support the journal's operations as a high-quality, open-access publication, AxisJMBS charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon manuscript acceptance. This fee covers critical services such as copyediting, professional typesetting, digital preservation, and online hosting and indexing. No fees are required for submission, the editorial assessment, or the peer-review process.

The APC is applied as follows:

International Authors: USD $150
Authors from Pakistan: PKR 30,000

This fee is only requested after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication. There are no charges for rejected manuscripts.

Subscription Charges

AxisJMBS is a fully open-access journal. There are no subscription fees for readers. All published content is permanently and freely accessible to anyone worldwide, ensuring the widest possible dissemination of research.

Waiver Policy

AxisJMBS is committed to supporting the global exchange of knowledge. We recognize that financial barriers can prevent the dissemination of valuable research, particularly from low- and middle-income countries.

Therefore, we offer a full or partial waiver of the APC to corresponding authors who can demonstrate genuine financial need. Waiver requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis and are granted at the discretion of the editorial office. Priority is given to early-career researchers and authors from underrepresented regions.

To apply for a waiver, authors should submit a formal request during the submission process, providing a brief justification for their need for financial support.

Conclusion

Our fee structure is designed to sustain the journal's open-access model while ensuring that the ability to pay does not become a barrier to publishing high-quality, interdisciplinary research. We are dedicated to equitable knowledge sharing and advancing science for the global public good.

For any questions regarding our fee policy, please contact us at axisjmbs@gmail.com.

Expenses And Financial Support

The financial support is required to meet the essential operational and quality-assurance needs of the publisher’s scholarly journals, which operate as open-access platforms managed through the Open Journal Systems (OJS). These funds are utilized to administer rigorous double-blind peer-review processes, including coordination and honoraria for independent reviewers, and to ensure professional copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading of accepted manuscripts in accordance with international publishing standards. Additional expenses include plagiarism detection and research integrity checks, website hosting, system maintenance, and ongoing technical support necessary for secure and uninterrupted journal operations. Financial resources are also required for editorial management and administrative handling by editorial boards, limited printing and dissemination for regulatory and institutional purposes, and routine operational costs such as banking, communication, and official correspondence. This financial support functions as a cost-recovery mechanism to sustain publication quality, ethical standards, and editorial independence while ensuring consistent operations and compliance with HEC requirements across all journals.

Source of Funding Disclosure

AxisJMBS is committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity in scholarly publishing. To this end, we require authors to explicitly disclose all sources of financial support for the research reported in their manuscript.

Disclosure Requirements:
Authors must provide the full name of each funding organization and the associated grant number (if applicable). This information must be included in a dedicated "Acknowledgments" or "Funding" section of the manuscript.

Purpose of Disclosure:

Transparency: Allows readers, reviewers, and editors to assess any potential influence of the funding body on the research design, analysis, or interpretation.
Attribution: Ensures proper acknowledgment of the organizations that enabled the work.
Mapping Research: Helps the academic community understand funding trends and priorities in medical and biosocial sciences.

We consider the disclosure of funding sources an essential component of ethical research communication, enhancing the credibility and reliability of published work.

For any questions regarding this policy, please contact the editorial office at axisjmbs@gmail.com.

Submission Guidelines and Author Instructions for the Axis Journal of Medical and Biosocial Sciences (AxisJMBS)

Overview
The Axis Journal of Medical and Biosocial Sciences (AxisJMBS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that bridges the domains of medicine, health sciences, and the social, behavioral, and environmental factors influencing human well-being. We welcome a diverse array of submissions, including original research, review articles, case reports, short communications, and letters to the editor.

Manuscript Preparation and Submission Requirements

Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished work not under consideration by any other publication.
Formatting:
- Language: Manuscripts must be in English.
- Font: Use 12-point Times New Roman.
- Spacing: 1.5-line spacing is required for main text.
- Emphasis: Use italics for emphasis. Underlining should be reserved for web addresses (URLs).

Types of Manuscripts

Original Research Article: Up to 3,500 words, including a structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion; 250 words max) and references (min. 25).
Review Article: Comprehensive literature syntheses; up to 5,000 words (excluding references).
Case Report: Detailed analysis of a unique clinical or biosocial case; up to 1,500 words with an unstructured abstract (150 words).
Short Communication: For preliminary findings or concise studies; up to 1,500 words, including a brief abstract.
Letter to the Editor: Scholarly comments on articles published in AxisJMBS; max. 500 words.

Manuscript Structure
For Original Research, follow the IMRAD structure:

Introduction: Context, literature review, and study objectives.
Methods: Study design, participants, and analytical methods with sufficient detail for replication.
Results: Clear presentation of findings.
Discussion: Interpretation of results, limitations, and broader implications for interdisciplinary science.

References
Use the Vancouver citation style (numbered). Ensure all references are accurate and complete.

Figures and Tables
Embed within the text at appropriate points. Each must have a descriptive title and legend and be of high resolution.

Online Submission Process

Portal: Submit via the online system at AxisJMBS.com.
Anonymization: For double-blind review, ensure the main manuscript file contains no author-identifying information.
Ethical Statements: The manuscript must include statements on ethics approval, informed consent, and competing interests.

Publication Fees and Waiver Policy

Submission and Peer Review: There are no charges for submission, editorial assessment, or the peer-review process.
Article Processing Charge (APC): To support open-access publishing, an APC is charged only upon acceptance.
- International Authors: USD $150
- Authors from Pakistan: PKR 30,000
Waiver Policy: AxisJMBS is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder the dissemination of quality research. Full or partial waivers of the APC are available for authors with genuine financial need, with priority given to researchers from low- and middle-income countries. Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Review and Decision Process

Peer Review: AxisJMBS employs a double-blind peer-review system to ensure impartiality.
Editorial Decision: The final decision (Accept, Revise, Reject) is based on peer review recommendations and editorial assessment.
Publication: Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting and typesetting before online publication.

Copyright and Access Policy

Open Access: All published articles are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read, download, and share.
License: Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited.

For more detailed information, please visit the AxisJMBS Submission Portal or contact us at axisjmbs@gmail.com.