Authorship Criteria
11.1 Guidelines for Authorship:
LMJHCR adheres to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines for authorship, which define significant intellectual contributions to a work as necessary for authorship.
11.2 Criteria to Qualify as an Author:
Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work, or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
Final approval of the version to be published.
Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
11.3 Additional Authorship Information:
Authorship should not be justified by mere provision of funding, data collection, or general project management. These contributions may be acknowledged differently.
The corresponding author must ensure all listed authors meet the authorship criteria and are listed in the correct order at the time of submission. Changes to authorship after submission are not permitted.
In cases of large, multi-center studies, the primary authors who take responsibility for the manuscript should be clearly identified. The full criteria for authorship should be met by these individuals.
Contributions from all authors will be listed alongside the published document, and any disputes regarding authorship will be resolved by the Editorial Board in accordance with ICMJE and COPE norms.
12.1 Submission of Manuscripts
12.1.1 Originality and Exclusivity:
Only original manuscripts that have not been published elsewhere or submitted for publication elsewhere will be considered.
Submissions must be made through the journal's online submission system.
Corresponding authors must either register or log into an existing account on our website.
The submission process consists of a straightforward 5-step procedure.
Manuscripts must be blinded: remove all identifying information including authors' names, affiliations, or locations from the manuscript text; this information should instead be included in the metadata.
Supplementary files, such as data sets or fee documents, can be uploaded as needed.
Manuscripts must be submitted in English. Both British and American English are acceptable, though British English is preferred.
Text should be in Times New Roman, size 12, justified alignment, with 1.0 line spacing.
Tables and illustrations should be placed within the text at the appropriate points, not at the end.
12.4.2 Submission Format According to the Type of Manuscript
Review Article: Up to 3500 words, excluding references.
Original Article: Up to 2500 words, excluding a structured abstract of 250 words and a minimum of 20 references.
Case Report: Should include an Abstract, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Short Report: Should include an Abstract, Introduction, Patients Methods and Results, and Conclusion.
Special Communication: Should include an Abstract, Introduction, Methods and Results, and Conclusion.
Short Reports/Communications/Case Reports: Up to 1250 words, excluding title page and an unstructured abstract of 150 words, with no more than two tables or figures and 10 references.
Letters to the Editor: Up to 250 words if referencing a recent journal article, or 400 words otherwise, with no more than five references and one table or figure.
Titles should reflect the study design, objectives, and variables, and provide information about the population’s characteristics and geographic location.
Use simple, specific titles without abbreviations.
Include 5-10 keywords, selectable from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) at MeSH Browser.
Use only standard abbreviations; define each abbreviation upon its first appearance in the text.
Commonly recognized abbreviations may be used without definition.
No limit on the number of tables and illustrations as long as they are necessary and relevant to the content.
Each table and illustration should be self-explanatory and include a descriptive legend.
High-quality graphics are required; graphs and charts should be submitted in an editable format.
Cite the source for any tables or illustrations adapted from published works, and obtain permission for reproduction where necessary.
Follow the Vancouver citation style.
References should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text.
List up to six authors per citation; use "et al." for additional authors.
Abbreviate journal titles according to the style used in the Index Medicus/Medline/PubMed/NLM Catalogue.
12.9 Units of Measurement and Drug Names
Use International System of Units (SI) wherever possible.
Refer to drugs by their generic names; brand names may be included in parentheses if necessary.
13 Original Article Guidelines for LMJHCR
Typically 250 words; up to 350 words in exceptional cases.
Background: Briefly introduce the problem or area of research interest, including specific objectives.
Methods: Describe the study design, duration, setting, population, sampling methods, data collection, and analysis plans.
Results: Summarize the key findings of the study.
Conclusion: Provide a concise interpretation of the results.
13.2.1 The main body should adhere to the IMRAD format:
13.2.2.1 Content Requirements:
Detail quantitative data related to the study variables and objectives, such as disease prevalence, incidence, or metrics of health-related events.
Describe data sources ranging from global to local studies.
Clearly state the research problem, knowledge gap, research question, objectives, hypotheses, and the significance of the study.
13.2.3.1 Detailed Descriptions Required:
Study Design: Specify the type (e.g., cross-sectional, case-control, cohort, trial), including the academic or professional department and institution, city, and country.
Study Duration: Include the exact duration with day, month, and year.
Ethical Considerations: Mention approvals from the institutional review board and ethical committee, including patient consent.
Population & Sampling: Define the study population and explain the sampling size calculation and techniques. Detail the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Equipment and Procedures: Describe all procedural steps from enrollment to discharge, including interventions and equipment used, with specifications.
13.2.3.2 Data Collection Plan
Methods:
Outline methods like literature surveys, questionnaires, interviews, and observations.
Discuss how the questionnaire was developed and pretested (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha).
Describe the transformation of qualitative data into quantitative measures.
Avoid Common Pitfalls in Questionnaire Design: Avoid double-barreled, leading, memory-dependent, emotionally charged, overly personal, and technically complex questions.
Data Analysis Plan:
Statistical Analysis:
Describe descriptive and inferential statistical methods.
Detail how the data was prepared for analysis.
Explain the procedures for hypothesis testing and parameter estimation.
Note any software or calculators used for analysis.
Participant Details: Include total number and demographic breakdown, dropouts, and follow-up details.
Descriptive Analysis: Present a thorough analysis as per the plan, including counts, percentages, means, medians, and ranges.
Estimation of Parameters: Provide confidence intervals and estimates for key statistics.
Hypothesis Testing: Detail the outcomes of statistical tests.
Synthesize Findings: Compare your results with both local and global studies, focusing on similar findings and variances.
Data Interpretation: Discuss findings strictly based on empirical data and avoid speculative conclusions.
Study Context: Relate findings to the broader literature, specifying study details for comparisons.
13.2.6.1 Summarize Key Findings:
Reflect on the research objectives and the main outcomes.
13.2.6.2 Clarity and Speculation:
Avoid ambiguous statements and unfounded conclusions.
13.2.6.3 Recommendations:
Optionally, provide suggestions for future research or practical applications based on the findings.
13.2.7 General Formatting and Submission
13.2.7.1 Language:
Manuscripts should be submitted in clear English, with preference for British English, though American English is acceptable.
13.2.7.2 Typography:
Use Times New Roman, size 12, justified, with 1.0 line spacing.
13.2.7.3 Figures and Tables:
Integrate within the text at relevant points and ensure high-quality graphics.
14 Author Fees
Article Processing Fee: There is no fee for processing articles submitted to LMJHCR.
Article Publication Fee:
National: Rs 10,000 per article.
International: 50 USD per article.
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