Information For Authors

Welcome to Biomed Thought!

We are thrilled that you are considering submitting your research to Biomed Thought, a leading open-access journal in the biomedical field. Our mission is to provide a platform for cutting-edge, peer-reviewed research that bridges the gap between basic science and clinical applications. Whether you are reporting new discoveries, reviewing existing literature, or sharing new clinical insights, Biomed Thought is committed to ensuring that your work reaches a global audience.

Why Publish in Biomed Thought?

• Global Visibility and Impact: As an open-access journal, all articles are freely available to researchers, clinicians, and academics worldwide. This maximizes the visibility and impact of your research, allowing it to reach a wider audience and potentially increase citations.

• Rigorous Peer Review: We maintain a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and fairness. Each manuscript is reviewed by experts in the field to assess its scientific quality, novelty, and relevance. Our goal is to provide constructive feedback to help you enhance the quality of your manuscript.

• Fast and Efficient Publishing Process: We aim to provide authors with a decision on their manuscript within 4 to 6 weeks of submission. After acceptance, your article will be published rapidly, ensuring that your research reaches the community without unnecessary delay.

• Multidisciplinary Audience: Biomed Thought covers a wide range of topics in biomedical and clinical research. From molecular biology to clinical trial design, our journal serves as a resource for scientists, medical professionals, and healthcare practitioners across various fields.

How to Submit Your Manuscript:

1. Prepare Your Manuscript: Before submitting, make sure your manuscript follows our submission guidelines. We accept various types of articles, including original research, reviews, clinical trials, and case studies. Be sure to follow our formatting, referencing, and submission instructions to streamline the review process.

2. Submit Online: Manuscripts must be submitted via our online submission system. Please create an account, upload your manuscript and supplementary materials, and provide any required information, such as co-author details and conflict-of-interest disclosures.

3. Types of Articles Accepted:

   • Original Research Articles – Reports of novel research findings in biomedical science.
   • Review Articles – Comprehensive reviews of current research in a specific area of biomedicine.
   • Clinical Trials – Studies focusing on the clinical application of research findings.
   • Case Studies – Clinical case reports with important translational insights.
   • Short Communications – Brief updates on research findings or innovative methodologies.

Ethical Responsibilities:

• Authorship and Contributions: All authors listed on the manuscript must have made significant contributions to the research and the preparation of the manuscript. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.

• Conflict of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their research, including financial interests, institutional affiliations, and any other relationships. Full disclosure ensures transparency and helps readers assess any biases in the research.

• Human and Animal Ethics: Authors must ensure that all research involving human participants or animals has been approved by an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board (IRB). Informed consent from human participants must be obtained, and animal studies should comply with ethical guidelines for animal welfare.

• Plagiarism and Redundant Publication: Authors must submit original work and properly attribute any sources of data, ideas, or text. Biomed Thought uses plagiarism detection tools to verify that submitted content is free of plagiarism. Manuscripts that have been previously published or are under simultaneous consideration elsewhere will not be accepted.

Publication Fees:

• Open Access Fees: As an open-access journal, Biomed Thought requires authors to pay a publication fee to cover the costs of making their article freely available to all readers. This fee helps support the peer review process, editorial services, and online publication.

• Waivers and Discounts: Authors from low-income countries or those experiencing financial hardship may apply for a fee waiver or discount. Please contact the editorial office for more information on eligibility and to request a waiver.

Peer Review Process:

• Double-Blind Review: All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Reviewers provide constructive feedback to authors to improve the manuscript’s quality.

• Decision Process: After peer review, the editor will make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept: The manuscript is accepted without any further revisions.
  • Minor Revisions Required: The manuscript is suitable for publication after minor changes.
  • Major Revisions Required: The manuscript requires substantial changes before it can be reconsidered for publication.
  • Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication based on scientific merit, relevance, or quality.

After Acceptance:

• Fast-Track Publication: Once your manuscript is accepted, it will undergo final proofreading, formatting, and production. We aim to publish accepted articles as quickly as possible, often within 4 to 6 weeks of acceptance.

• Data Availability and Supplementary Materials: Authors are encouraged to provide access to raw data, supplementary materials, and datasets related to their research. This enhances transparency and allows others to replicate the findings. A Data Availability Statement should be included in the manuscript.

• Post-Publication Promotion: After your article is published, we will help promote it through various channels, including social media, newsletters, and academic networks, to ensure maximum visibility and impact.

Ethical Oversight:

• Retractions and Corrections: If errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, authors can request a retraction or correction. The editorial team will follow COPE guidelines for handling such requests and will issue retraction or correction notices when necessary.