Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Welcome and thank you for considering the Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Surgery for your research publication. By submitting your manuscript, you agree to adhere to our guidelines and ethical standards.

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted by the corresponding author via our online submission platform. The submitting author assumes responsibility for the manuscript from submission through publication, including peer review and in-house processing.

Required Submission Documents

A new manuscript submission should include the following documents:

  • Cover Letter: This document should briefly introduce your research and highlight its importance to our readers.
  • Manuscript File: This file should encompass the title page, full manuscript body text, conflict of interest statement, funding information, and references.
  • Tables and Table Legends: Include all tables used in the text, with corresponding legends.
  • Figures and Figure Legends: Include all figures cited within the manuscript, accompanied by their legends.
  • Supplementary Materials: If applicable, any supplementary materials should be included.

Manuscript Categories

  • Research Article (5000 words): In-depth exploration of original scientific research within the journal's scope, generally including sections such as Title, Abstract, Keywords, Background/Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions, List of abbreviations , Competing interests, Authors' contributions, Authors' information, Acknowledgements, Funding, Endnotes, References, Illustrations and figures, Tables and captions, and Additional supplementary files. 

  • Case Report (1500 words): A descriptive study of an individual or small group, detailing signs, symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes, particularly focusing on cases with clinical significance. 

  • Editorial (500 words): A brief article expressing views on current topical issues, authored by editors, associate editors, assistant editors, or invited guests. 

  • Review Article (3000 words): Summarizes existing literature on a specific topic, providing a recent review. Must include an abstract and a maximum of 100 references. 

  • Mini Review Article(1500-2000 words): Similar to a review article but with a lower word limit and a maximum of 50 references.

  • Conference Proceedings (500 words): Short summaries of findings presented at scientific meetings and events, offering early insights into forthcoming research articles. 

  • Corrigendum (500 words): Published to correct significant errors within previously published articles. 

  • Short Communication (2500 words): A concise research article that presents new ideas, recent advances, or key points in dermatology. 

  • Book Review: A critique of a book, analyzing content, merit, and style.

  • Letter to the Editor (500 words): Raises or clarifies issues of specific interest to the scientific community. Should provide substantive comments on papers published in the journal within the past six months.

  • Commentaries and Opinions (1000-1500 words): Expresses views on published literature, offering insight, interpretation, and evaluation of specific issues within the journal's scope.

  • Book Chapter (5000 words): Comprehensive explanation of a specific topic in medicine.

Manuscript Submission Checklist

  • Manuscript text should be prepared in a clear 12-pt font and double-spaced.
  • Include a title page with the title of the paper, author names, and institutional affiliations.
  • Provide an abstract of 150-250 words.
  • Include a minimum of six keywords.
  • Ensure proper citation and referencing, following the Vancouver style format for in-text citations.
  • Tables and figures should be labeled and captioned correctly.
  • Clearly state any conflicts of interest.
  • Acknowledge financial support and grants.
  • Check that multimedia files meet standards for accessibility and quality.

Processing Time

Average time for the manuscript to appear online: Two to Three weeks

Publication Charges

Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Surgery is an open access journal with no publication fee. 

Multimedia

The journal accepts multimedia files for visual communication of research findings.

Licensing and Copyright

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) License, with authors retaining copyright while granting the journal exclusive publishing rights.

We encourage authors to adhere to these guidelines to ensure efficient processing and publication of their work. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our editorial staff. Thank you for considering the Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Surgery as the platform for sharing your research with the world.