Author Guidelines

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All manuscripts submitted to Current Trend in Health Sciences are initially subjected to a technical evaluation by the editorial team. This process ensures that each manuscript has been prepared in strict accordance with the journal’s submission guidelines and formatting requirements. During this stage, the editorial staff does not assess the scientific content but focuses solely on compliance with technical and structural standards.

Submissions that fail to meet these requirements will be returned to the authors with detailed instructions for correction. Only manuscripts that successfully pass the technical evaluation will proceed to the peer review process.

Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with ICMJE-Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (updated in April 2025).

Authors are required to prepare manuscripts in accordance with the relevant guideline listed below:

To find the right guideline for your research, please complete the questionnaire by Equator Network here.

Along with the manuscript files, authors must submit the following documents during the initial submission:

Manuscript Preparation

Title Page

  • A separate title page must be submitted with every manuscript and should include the following information:
  • Full title of the manuscript and a short running title (max. 50 characters)
  • Full name(s), academic degree(s), institutional affiliation(s), and ORCID ID of all authors
  • Funding information and details of any financial or material support
  • Contact details of the corresponding author: name, full address, phone (including mobile), and email
  • Acknowledgments for individuals who contributed to the manuscript but do not meet authorship criteria
  • A note indicating whether any of the authors is a member of the journal’s Editorial Board

Abstract: An unstructured English abstract is required for all article types except Letters to the Editor. Abstracts should not include references, figure/table citations, or undefined abbreviations.
Word limits by article type:

Research articles: max. 350 words

Review articles: max. 250 words

Case reports and short communications: max. 200 words

Keywords: Provide 3 to 6 keywords at the end of the abstract for indexing purposes. Keywords should be written in full (no abbreviations) and, when possible, selected from MeSH (Medical Subject Headings): https://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html

Additional Sections

  • Acknowledgements: Mention contributors, institutions, or funding bodies that supported the work but are not listed as authors.
  • Ethics Committee Approval: Specify the name, date, and approval number of the ethics committee. If approval was not required, clearly state the reason (e.g., "No invasive procedures were conducted on animals").
  • Author Contributions: List contributions using the CRediT taxonomy, including roles such as: Conceptualization, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Methodology, Writing – Original Draft, Writing – Review & Editing, etc.
  • Declaration of Interests: All authors must disclose financial or personal relationships that could influence the study.
  • Funding: Detail any grants or funding that supported the research.
  • Main Points: Original articles must include 1–3 bullet points addressing: What is already known on this topic? / What does this study add? -- These points should highlight the main message in clear and accessible language.

MANUSCRIPT TYPES

RESEARCH ARTICLES: These articles provide new information based on original research. The main text should include the following subheadings:

Introduction: This section provides the background information relevant to the study. It should include details about the topic, referencing previous studies in the field, and linking them to the aim and importance of the current study. The objective of the study should be clearly stated at the end of the "Introduction" section.

Materials and Methods: This section should describe the materials and methods used in the study, including any analyses conducted and statistical methods applied. Methods that are well-established and previously published may be briefly outlined with appropriate references.

Results: The results should be presented clearly and concisely, focusing on the data obtained from the study. This section should not include results from other studies. Repetition of tables and figures should be avoided; instead, the key points should be emphasized. Any statistical evaluations of the results should be included.

Discussion: In this section, the results of the study are evaluated, compared with prior research, and interpreted. The discussion may also include conclusions drawn from the study's findings. The "Results" and "Discussion" sections can be combined, if preferred. In review articles, instead of a discussion section, a "Conclusion" section should follow the introduction, where interpretations related to the case are provided.

Conclusion: This section provides a brief summary of the study's conclusions.

Statistical Analysis
Statistical methods should align with international standards (Altman et al., BMJ, 1983). Report p-values and confidence intervals appropriately:

P < .001 → report as P < .001
P close to .05 → report to 3 decimal places (e.g., P = .053)

Use SI units throughout.

REVIEW ARTICLES: Review articles that are written by authors with extensive knowledge and expertise in a particular field and a strong track record of publication are welcome. These authors may even be invited to contribute a review article to the journal. Review articles should provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on a topic in clinical practice, and should include discussions and evaluations of relevant research. The authors can plan the subheadings of the review articles. However, each review article should include an “Introduction” and a “Conclusion” section. 

CASE REPORTS: There is limited space for case reports and therefore the journal selects reports of rare cases or conditions that reflect challenges in diagnosis and treatment, those offering new therapies or revealing knowledge not in the literature, or present something otherwise particularly interesting and educative. The abstract, which includes a structured background, case, and conclusion, is limited to 150 words. The report must include the subheadings of introduction, case report, and discussion, which consists of a conclusion. A case report is limited to 1300 words and 15 references.

TECHNICAL NOTE: A Technical Note is a type of manuscript that provides a concise description of a specific technique, procedure, modification of a method, or a new piece of equipment. These articles aim to introduce innovative applications in the relevant scientific field and contribute to practical implementation.

The manuscript should begin with a brief Introduction, followed by a Technique section for case reports or a Methods section for case series. In the Discussion section, the key message of the technical note should be emphasized, and the usage areas and advantages of the described technique, equipment, or software should be clearly stated.
Literature reviews and detailed case descriptions are not suitable for this type of manuscript. The main text should be limited to 1500 words, and the number of references should not exceed 15.

SHORT COMMUNICATIONS: Short Communications are concise, focused articles that present new scientific research or theories. These articles should follow the same structure as a full-length original research paper, including sections for Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. The total length of the article should not exceed 2500 words, with a 150-word abstract and a maximum of 3 display items (figures/tables).

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A "Letter to the Editor" is a type of manuscript that discusses important or overlooked aspects of a previously published article. This type of manuscript may also present articles on topics within the scope of the journal that are of interest to readers, particularly educational cases. Additionally, readers may use the "Letter to the Editor" format to share comments on published manuscripts.

Key Features:

The "Letter to the Editor" should be unstructured and should not include an abstract, keywords, tables, figures, images, or other media.
The manuscript being commented on must be properly cited within the "Letter to the Editor."
Our journal considers all feedback on published articles. However, we emphasize that comments should be scientifically relevant and meaningful to the discussion. Irrelevant or unfounded comments may be rejected.

ICMJE Guidelines:

Our journal adheres to the guidelines set forth by the ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors). According to ICMJE, "Letters to the Editor" should be a platform for responsible debate, critique, and discussion. These letters may raise substantial criticisms or questions about previously published articles, and authors of the discussed articles are expected to respond to these criticisms.

ICMJE also notes that editors have the right to edit these letters for length, grammar, and style. However, all letters should contribute constructively to the academic discussion and critique, and those deemed irrelevant or unfounded may be rejected.

You can view the ICMJE guidelines on "Correspondence" here.

TABLES AND FIGURES

Tables

  • Inserted after the reference list in the main document,
  • Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.),
  • Include a title above and explain abbreviations in footnotes below,
  • Created using the “Insert Table” function in Word.

Figures

  • Submit as separate high-resolution files (TIFF/JPEG, min. 300 DPI),
  • Can also be embedded in the manuscript,
  • Each subunit should be submitted separately (if applicable),
  • Do not add figure labels (a, b, etc.); use the figure legend,
  • Place figure legends at the end of the manuscript.

Abbreviations: Define all abbreviations upon first use in both the abstract and main text. Use the abbreviation consistently thereafter.

Identifying Products: Mention the brand, manufacturer, city, and country when citing drugs, software, or equipment.

Example: Discovery St PET/CT scanner (General Electric, Milwaukee, WI, USA)

Supplementary Materials: Supplementary files (e.g., videos, datasets, appendices) should be submitted separately and described briefly. No page numbers are required.

REFERENCES

All references and in-text citations must be prepared in accordance with the AMA (American Medical Association), 11th Edition citation style.

General Guidelines

  • Cite recent and relevant literature to support the study's content.
  • Ensure that all citations are accurate, complete, and consistent.
  • Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
  • References should be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.
  • Use superscript Arabic numerals for in-text citations placed after punctuation marks (e.g., “...as shown previously.¹”).
  • Include DOI numbers for articles published online ahead of print.

In-Text Citation Examples

  • As previously shown.¹
  • According to Smith and colleagues,² the findings suggest...
  • The results were consistent with earlier studies.³,⁴

Reference List Formatting
References should be listed in numerical order, corresponding to the order in which they are cited in the manuscript.

Examples of AMA Style References

Journal Article
Edwards AA, Steacy LM, Siegelman N, et al. Unpacking the unique relationship between set for variability and word reading development: Examining word- and child-level predictors of performance. J Educ Psychol. 2022;114(6):1242–1256. doi:10.1037/edu0000696

Book Section
2. Zeleke WA, Hughes TL, Drozda N. Home–school collaboration to promote mind-body health. In: Maykel C, Bray MA, eds. Promoting Mind–Body Health in Schools: Interventions for Mental Health Professionals. American Psychological Association; 2020:11–26. doi:10.1037/0000157-002

Entire Book
3. Haslwanter T. An Introduction to Statistics with Python. Springer International Publishing; 2022.

Edited Book
4. Rhodewalt F, ed. Personality and Social Behavior. Psychology Press; 2008.

Thesis/Dissertation
5. Valentin ER. Narcissism Predicted by Snapchat Selfie Sharing, Filter Usage, and Editing [master’s thesis]. California State University Dominguez Hills; 2019. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/3197xm925?locale=en

Website
6. Chandler N. What’s the difference between Sasquatch and Bigfoot? HowStuffWorks. Published April 9, 2020. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/sasquatch-bigfootdifference.htm

Epub Ahead of Print
7. Muldoon K, Towse J, Simms V, Perra O, Menzies V. A longitudinal analysis of estimation, counting skills, and mathematical ability across the first school year. Dev Psychol. Published online 2012. doi:10.1037/a0028240

More Than 6 Authors
List up to six authors. If there are more than six, list the first three followed by et al.
8. Smith J, Lee A, Kumar R, et al. Title of the article. Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Page–Page.

Last Update Time: 8/20/25