This page provides detailed information regarding the core components of the manuscript preparation process:

• General Information
• Submission Files
• Sample Templates
• Presentation Page to Editor
• Title Page
• Language
• Use of Abbreviations
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Main Manuscript
• References and Citation Style
• Table Format
• Figures and Images
• Videos
• Plagiarism

General Information

Anatolian Clinic the Journal of Medical Sciences is a high-standard academic journal in the field of medical sciences that employs a double-blind peer-review process and strictly adheres to scientific ethical principles (COPE, Declaration of Helsinki). The manuscript preparation process is built upon editorial transparency, methodological accuracy, and international terminology standards (MeSH, Vancouver, TBT). Prior to submission, authors are required to declare the originality of their work, transfer of copyrights, and provide ethics committee approvals (for original research).

Submission Files

A total of 7 files (or 6 files if no images are included) must be uploaded to the system for a complete submission:

1. 📝 Presentation Page to Editor.docx 
2. 📝 Title Page.docx 
3. 📝 Main Manuscript.docx 
4. 📄 Consent to Publish and Copyright Transfer Form.pdf 
5. Ethics Committee Approval Form and/or Informed Consent Form
6. Images/Figures
7. Plagiarism Report

Sample Templates

1. 📝 Presentation Page to Editor - Sample Template.docx 
2. 📝 Title Page - Sample Template.docx 
3. 📝 Original Article - Sample Template.docx 
4. 📝 Review - Sample Template.docx 
5. 📝 Case Report - Sample Template.docx 

Presentation Letter to the Editor 

This document, prepared as the first step of the manuscript submission process, is mandatory for introducing the study to the editor and presenting legal declarations.

When preparing the presentation letter to the editor, the type of study must be clearly stated at the top of the page, the current date must be placed in the upper right corner, and the letter must be addressed directly to the Editor-in-Chief.

Authors are obliged to declare that the study is original, has not been published elsewhere, that all copyrights have been transferred to the journal, and that the author information is accurate and in full compliance with the journal's writing rules.

The first name, last name, academic title, full institutional information (University, Faculty, Department/Division), city, country, telephone number, and e-mail address of the corresponding author responsible for the correspondence process must be submitted in full. Additionally, the first name, last name, academic title, institutional information (University, Faculty, Department/Division), and institutional e-mail address of at least two potential reviewers suggested to contribute to the evaluation process must be included in the document.

Title Page

To ensure the integrity of the double-blind peer review process, the "Title Page," which includes author and institutional information, must be uploaded to the system as a separate file from the main manuscript.

This page should include the article category (Original Article, Review, Case Report, etc.) and the full title of the manuscript along with a short title not exceeding 40 characters in both Turkish and English. In the author information section, the full name, academic title, current institutional affiliation, and international ORCID number for each author must be clearly specified. 

The Title, acting as the manuscript's showcase, must be concise and descriptive. According to the journal’s editorial policy, manuscript titles must be written in sentence case. This means that only the first letter of the first word in the title should be capitalized, with the remainder of the title in lowercase—except for proper nouns (e.g., names of countries, specific proteins, or organizations) and universally accepted abbreviations (e.g., DNA, COVID-19).

• Correct: Current approaches to the management of postoperative pain: A systematic review
• Incorrect: Current Approaches To The Management Of Postoperative Pain: A Systematic Review

Authors should avoid using unnecessary punctuation, such as exclamation marks, and ensure the title remains concise yet descriptive of the study's scope.

Under the ethical and legal declarations heading, statements regarding ethics committee approval (including the committee name, date, and decision number), informed consent status, conflict of interest, financial support, and the use of artificial intelligence tools must be provided.

Specific author contributions should be listed by name (e.g., Concept: A.Y., B.K.) according to the following categories: concept and design, supervision and materials, data collection and/or processing, analysis and/or interpretation, literature search, writing, and critical review.

At the end of the page, the contact information of the corresponding author (name, title, full institutional address, telephone, and institutional e-mail) must be included as a separate section.

Language

The official languages of Anatolian Clinic the Journal of Medical Sciences are Turkish and English. All submitted manuscripts must meet the high-quality standards set by the Journal and be written in a clear, concise manner that fully complies with grammar and spelling rules. For Turkish manuscripts, the current dictionary of the Turkish Language Association and the medical terminology dictionaries of relevant Turkish medical societies should be taken as a basis. Prior to submission, authors are recommended to have their manuscripts reviewed by a language expert or a colleague who is a native speaker of the manuscript's language. For international submissions, the entry of essential sections such as the Title, Abstract, and Keywords will be completed through the online system during the application process. Manuscript submissions are only accepted electronically via DergiPark, and any work sent outside of this system will not be considered for evaluation.

Abbreviations

Initial Definition: If an abbreviation is to be used, the term must be written in full at its first occurrence in the text, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Once defined, the abbreviation must be used consistently throughout the remainder of the manuscript.

Suffixes and Inflections: When adding suffixes to abbreviations, an apostrophe (') should be used. The suffix must be compatible with the phonetic pronunciation of the last letter of the abbreviation rather than the full term (e.g., "NO'ya" for Nitric Oxide).

Titles and Abstracts: Abbreviations should be avoided in the manuscript title and the abstract, except for those that are universally recognized (e.g., DNA, COVID-19, HIV).

International Standards: For universally accepted scientific abbreviations, authors may refer to "Scientific Style and Format: The CBE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers" as a primary resource.

Abstract

In an original article, the title should be concise, descriptive, and structured to reflect the core essence of the study, written in sentence case. Abbreviations should be avoided unless they are universally recognized, and the use of exclamation or question marks is generally discouraged.

If the manuscript is in Turkish, the Turkish "Öz" must appear on the first page and the English "Abstract" on the second. If the manuscript is in English, the English "Abstract" must be on the first page and the Turkish "Öz" on the second. For international English submissions, the journal can provide a Turkish translation of the abstract upon request.

For original research, the abstract must not exceed 300 words and must be structured with the subheadings: 

• Aim
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusion

It must serve as an objective reflection of the manuscript, excluding any unproven findings or information not present in the main text, and should avoid exaggerated language. Clinical trial abstracts must comply with all elements mandated by the CONSORT guidelines.

Regarding the subheadings; the Aim section should specify why the study was conducted and the specific gap it intends to fill, without mentioning any results. The Methods section must summarize the primary techniques, pre-registration processes, and sampling information using the passive voice and past tense to ensure reproducibility. The Results section acts as the evidence center and should present the data objectively and chronologically as related to the hypotheses, avoiding any subjective interpretation. Finally, the Conclusion should not be a repetition of the results but rather a summary of the research's ultimate contribution to the scientific field, clearly answering what was learned from the study.

Review Articles

For review articles, modifications to the main headings are permitted based on the content of the study. The abstract for this type of manuscript must not exceed 250 words.

Case Reports and Case Series

In case report or case series manuscripts, the main headings may be structured according to the specific requirements of the case. The abstract for these article types is limited to a maximum of 150 words. To ensure conciseness and scientific focus, the number of references in case reports must not exceed 15.

Editorial Comments and Letters to the Editor

"Editorial Comments," which involve the evaluation of published original research by experts, or "Letters to the Editor," consisting of up to 500 words and containing readers' views or questions regarding articles published within the last year, may be submitted. These article types do not include titles or abstracts, and the number of references is limited to 5. Letters to the editor must specify the volume and date of the article being addressed, and include the author's name, institution, and address at the end.

Keywords

Keywords are "labels" that ensure your study is discoverable in digital databases (such as PubMed, Google Scholar, TR Index, etc.). Properly selected keywords directly increase your article's reach to relevant researchers and its potential for citation. The number of keywords should be between 2 and 6, placed at the end of the abstract. Keywords must be listed in alphabetical order and separated by semicolons (e.g., "Keywords: Word 1; word 2; word 3..."). For keyword selection, appropriate terms can be found by searching the relevant subject on the provided link. English keywords must comply with “Medical Subject Headings (MESH)” (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html). Only the first letter of the first keyword should be capitalized; others should be written in lowercase (e.g., "Keywords: Keyword 1; keyword 2; keyword 3"). Abbreviations should not be used in this section.

What is Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)? MeSH is a comprehensive and continuously updated medical-biological terminology index used by major international databases and search engines to classify academic articles. It aims to standardize scientific terminology globally and is the primary resource for selecting keywords for English-language manuscripts.

What is Turkish Science Terms (TST)? TBT is a national digital index designed to standardize medical and biological terminology in Turkey. Currently containing over 186,000 terms and updated regularly, it is the essential resource for selecting accurate keywords for Turkish-language manuscripts.

Why Should Keywords Be Selected from MeSH or TBT? Selecting keywords from these standardized indexes ensures that your work is correctly indexed and easily discoverable by researchers:

• Hierarchical Search Capability: MeSH and TBT terms are coded within a hierarchical structure of headings and subheadings. When a search is performed using a primary term, all associated subheadings are automatically included, increasing the reach of your article.
• Enhanced Visibility: Since multiple terminologies can define the same concept, using standardized terms allows researchers to find your work more efficiently with minimal search data.
• Increased Citations: Properly selected keywords ensure your manuscript reaches the correct target audience, directly impacting its potential to be cited.

Main Manuscript

TITLE AND ABSTRACT

The Title, acting as the manuscript's showcase, must be concise and descriptive. According to the journal’s editorial policy, manuscript titles must be written in sentence case. This means that only the first letter of the first word in the title should be capitalized, with the remainder of the title in lowercase—except for proper nouns (e.g., names of countries, specific proteins, or organizations) and universally accepted abbreviations (e.g., DNA, COVID-19).

• Correct: Current approaches to the management of postoperative pain: A systematic review
• Incorrect: Current Approaches To The Management Of Postoperative Pain: A Systematic Review

Authors should avoid using unnecessary punctuation, such as exclamation marks, and ensure the title remains concise yet descriptive of the study's scope.

An abstract is mandatory for all types of manuscripts except Case Reports, Commentaries, and Letters to the Editor. For original research, the abstract must not exceed 300 words and must be structured with the subheadings: Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. The abstract must be consistent with the main text and should not include unproven findings or exaggerated interpretations.

KEYWORDS

At the end of the abstract, at least 2 and at most 6 keywords should be provided in alphabetical order. Keywords must be separated by semicolons (;); only the first letter of the first word should be capitalized, with others in lowercase. Turkish keywords must be selected from the Turkish Science Terms (TBT), and English keywords from the MeSH database, and they should not contain abbreviations.

INTRODUCTION

The general framework of the study should be outlined, and its significance and scientific value should be emphasized. The current state of the literature should be summarized with citations to key publications, and the specific aim of the research should be clearly stated at the end of the section. The language of the introduction should be simple enough to be understood by scientists outside the specific field of expertise.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This is the methodological core of the study, and "reproducibility" must be taken as the basis. This section should detail the study design (prospective, retrospective, etc.), time and setting, inclusion and exclusion criteria, ethics committee approval (including decision number and date), the implementation process, the make/model of equipment used, and statistical analysis methods. Primary and secondary outcomes, along with the sample size calculation (power analysis), should be included in this section.

RESULTS

This is the evidence center of the research. Data must be presented objectively without interpretation. The sample description (demographic data) should be presented first, followed by the primary findings and finally the secondary findings. Tables and figures should complement the text rather than repeat it. Values such as p-values for statistical significance and standard deviation (SD) for means should be provided in accordance with academic standards.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

The Discussion section should begin with a summary of the primary findings, and these results should be compared with similar or different studies in the literature. Possible reasons for the results should be explained through theoretical frameworks, and the study's contribution to science as well as its limitations should be stated honestly.

The Conclusion section should be a short closing paragraph that summarizes the lesson learned and the final message without being overwhelmed by numerical data.

DECLARATIONS

• Acknowledgements
• Author Contributions: The specific role of each author in the study (Concept, Design, Analysis, etc.) must be specified with initials. “Concept: XX and YY, Design: XX, Supervision: XX, Materials: XX and YY, Data collection and/or processing: XX, Analysis and/or interpretation: XX, Literature search: XX, Writing: XX, Critical review: YY. All authors have read and approved the published version of the manuscript.”
• Ethics Committee Approval: “This study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by the Ethics Committee of [INSTITUTION NAME] (Decision no: XXX, date: DD.MM.YYYY).” For studies involving animal subjects: “This study was approved by the Experimental Animal Ethics Committee of [INSTITUTION NAME] (Protocol code: XXX, date: DD.MM.YYYY).” For cases where ethical approval is waived: “Ethical review and approval were waived for this study due to [SPECIFY REASON - please provide a detailed justification].” For studies not involving human or animal subjects: “Not applicable.”
• Informed Consent statement: All manuscripts concerning research involving human subjects must include this statement. Please choose one of the following as appropriate: Standard Status: “Informed consent was obtained from all participants included in the study.”
• Data Availability Statement: The accessibility of research data should be stated for the sake of transparency. Template: “The data supporting the findings of the study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.” or “The data are available at [Database Name] via [DOI/Link].”
• Financial Disclosure: All financial sources supporting the study should be stated here or under a separate "Financial Disclosure" heading: Example: "This study was supported by [Institution Name] with grant number [Project Number]." If no financial support was received: "This research received no financial support from any institution or organization."
• Conflicts of Interests: Authors must declare any conflicts of interest. If there are no conflicts, the statement “The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose” should be used. Authors are obliged to define and declare any personal situation or interest that may be thought to inappropriately influence the representation or interpretation of the presented research results.
• Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: Authors must clearly state which tool (including version) was used and for what purpose under the heading "Artificial Intelligence Disclosure" immediately before the References section. “The authors used [Software Name] to enhance the language and readability of the manuscript. After using this tool, the authors reviewed and edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the integrity of the published manuscript.”

References and Citation Style

Dear Authors, please use this template to ensure that your citation process is accurate and error-free. Our journal adheres to the Vancouver (ICMJE) standards.

1. In-Manuscript Citation Rules

• Numbering: References must be numbered sequentially (1, 2, 3...) based on the order in which they first appear in the text. If the same source is cited again, the original number assigned to it must be used. References should be listed in the reference list numerically by their order of appearance, not alphabetically.
• Format: Reference numbers should be placed at the end of the relevant sentence, before the period, and enclosed within parentheses.
  • Example: "This method reduces the duration of surgery by 15% (4)."
• Multiple Citations: When citing multiple sources simultaneously, use commas to separate non-sequential numbers and hyphens for a range of sequential numbers.
  • Example: (1,5,8) or (2-5).

2. Reference List Examples

 3. The "Golden Rules" of Vancouver Style

Table Format

Tables should be designed with each table on a separate page, placed after the References section. Additionally, all abbreviations used within the tables must be defined in the footnotes below the table.

Vancouver Style Table Preparation Guide

1. Fundamental Table Rules

• Numbering: Tables must be numbered sequentially with Arabic numerals (e.g., Table 1, Table 2) according to their first appearance in the text.
• Title: A brief but descriptive title must be placed above each table.
• Citation: Every table must be explicitly cited within the text.
  • Example: "...the demographic data of the patients are presented in Table 1."
• Self-Explanatory Nature: A reader should be able to understand the data simply by looking at the table and its accompanying footnotes, without needing to refer to the main text of the manuscript.
• Vertical Lines: In accordance with Vancouver style, vertical lines are not used in tables. Only horizontal lines (at the top of the table, below the headings, and at the bottom of the table) should be utilized.

2. Table Structure and Format

The following table outlines the structural requirements for tables in accordance with international publishing standards:

3. Sample Vancouver Table Template

Table 1. Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients in the intensive care unit (n=150)

Data are presented as Mean ± Standard Deviation or Median [Interquartile Range]. n: Number of patients; %: Percentage; SD: Standard deviation, *p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

4. Essential Tips for Authors

• Avoid Repetition: Do not repeat every single number from your table within the main text. Instead, use the text to highlight only the "most significant findings" or key trends.
• Alignment: In columns containing numerical data, aligning the numbers by their decimal points makes the table significantly easier to read.
• Visual Quality: Do not submit tables as image files (e.g., JPEG/PNG). Tables must be submitted in an editable Microsoft Word "Table" format to allow for typesetting and copyediting.

Figures and Images

In the Vancouver citation style, Figures encompass graphs, diagrams, photographs, drawings, and flowcharts. Unlike tables, figure titles and explanations must be placed below the visual:

1. Fundamental Figure Rules

• Numbering: Figures must be numbered sequentially with Arabic numerals (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) based on their first appearance in the text.
• Placement: The figure number and its title/legend must always be positioned below the image.
• In-Text Citation: Every figure must be explicitly cited within the manuscript.
  • Example: " The patient selection process is detailed in Figure 1."
• Resolution: Photographs and micrographs must have a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Graphs and diagrams must be clear and legible.
• File Format: Figures should be uploaded as separate files in TIFF or high-resolution JPEG formats. Do not embed them solely within the Word document.

Example Writing: Figure 1. Study flow diagram (CONSORT diagram). The distribution of patient groups according to inclusion and exclusion criteria is shown. n: Number of patients.

2. Tips for Preparing Graphs and Diagrams

• Simplicity: Avoid unnecessary 3D effects, shadows, and complex background grid lines that may distract from the data.
• Color Usage: Ensure that graphs remain understandable when printed in black and white or photocopied. Use distinct patterns (hatching), different line styles (solid, dashed, dotted), or clearly distinguishable symbols to differentiate data sets.
• Axes: Both the X and Y axes must be clearly labeled. Always include the units of measurement in parentheses—for example, Time (Minutes) or Pressure (mmHg).

 3. Click the link for an example image.

📎 Figure 1..jpg 

Videos

Where appropriate, video sequences may be submitted to Anatolian Clinic the Journal of Medical Sciences. Videos should be shorter than 30 seconds and contain only relevant information. A description for each video must be provided within the manuscript text, and all videos should be uploaded as supplemental files during the submission process. Upon acceptance, videos will be published as online data supplements. Acceptable file formats include QuickTime (.qt or .mov), MPEG (.mpg), and DV (.dv), while .mov and .mpg are the preferred formats.

Plagiarism

Anatolian Clinic the Journal of Medical Sciences adopts the principle of academic integrity to protect publication ethics. The rules regarding plagiarism are as follows:

• Mandatory Screening: All manuscripts submitted to the journal are scanned using professional plagiarism detection software (intihal.net, iThenticate or Turnitin) before being initiated into the peer-review process.
• Submission of Similarity Report: Authors are required to upload a current similarity report obtained from these software programs along with their manuscript.
• Similarity Limit: Excluding the bibliography, the total similarity rate is expected to be under 20%. The similarity rate from a single source must not exceed 3%. Manuscripts exceeding these rates may be rejected directly without further content evaluation.
• Ethical Violations: Using ideas, methods, or data belonging to others without citation (plagiarism), submitting the same work to more than one journal (duplication), or publishing parts of the same study separately (salami-slicing) are considered ethical violations, and legal/disciplinary procedures may be initiated.