Submission Guidelines

The IJRDO – Journal of Law and Cyber Crime is open to the original and high-quality manuscripts that could add to the research, diagnosis, and clinical management of pericardial and cardiovascular diseases. Authors are advised to adhere to these considerations in order to have an easy time in the review and publication process.

1. Types of Manuscripts

The types that the journal is open to include the following:

  • ● Original Research Articles
  • ● Review Articles
  • ● Case Reports in Clinical and Surgical Medicine.
  • ● Short Communications
  • ● Technical Notes
  • ● Opinions and Analysis.

2. Submission Process

  • ● Papers are to be published by means of the online submission at the journal.
  • ● E-mail submissions are only allowed upon the direction of the editorial office.
  • ● Every submission is subjected to first screening, and then to the second round, i.e. the peer review of the work.

3. Manuscript Preparation

A. Language

The materials should be composed using professional and understandable English. Authors are advised to get their language edited before submitting it in case of need.

B. File Format

  • ● Microsoft word document (.doc or .docx).

4. Manuscript Structure

The manuscripts should be arranged in the following way:

A. Title Page

  • ● Manuscript title
  • ● Name(s) and affiliations of the author(s).
  • ● Contact information of corresponding authors.

B. Abstract

  • ● Structured abstract (150–250 words)

C. Keywords

  • ● 4–6 keywords

D. Main Text

  • ● Introduction | Methods | Results | Discussion | Conclusion

E. Acknowledgments (where necessary)

F. References

5. Formatting Requirements

  • ● Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
  • ● Line spacing: 1.5
  • ● Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • ● Page numbers: bottom center

6. Tables and Figures

  • ● Enumerated consecutively and cited in text.
  • ● Give definite titles and legends.
  • ● Images: High (at least 300 dpi) resolution.
  • ● Patient identifiers should be eliminated.

7. Reference Style

● The journal is written in the Vancouver reference format which is usually applied in medical and clinical journal.

8. Ethical Requirements

● The ethical principles should be observed in research involving human subjects.
● It should be mentioned that the ethics committee approval and informed consent have to be
institutional.
● Patient consent should be provided in case reports.

9. Plagiarism Policy

● Every submission is checked in terms of plagiarism. Unethical duplication and serious plagiarism will lead to the rejection of the manuscript.

10. Article Processing Charges

  • ● APC: USD 500
  • ● It can only be paid on final acceptance.
  • ● No submission fees.

11. Final Checklist

In order to be submitted, make sure that:

  • ● The paper is written in accordance with all formatting requirements.
  • ● There are ethical approvals and consents.
  • ● All references are accurate and formatted.
  • ● The ultimate version is approved by all authors.