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-Format+====== Format Manuscript ====== 
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 +===== The Formatting Process ===== 
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 +**Step 1**  : Select target journal 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +**Step 2**  : __Go to the target journal's website for formatting and submission requirements__ 
 + 
 +These usually can be found under author "guidelines" or "instructions" 
 + 
 +  * Questions to ask when identifying which requirements to follow: 
 +      - What type of article is being formatted? //Original research, review, case report, letter to the editor, editorial, etc.// 
 +      - Is an Abstract required? 
 +      - What type of Abstract is required (//structured or unstructured//)? 
 +      - What are the word limits for the abstract and text for the type of article? What is included in the word count? 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +**Step 3 **: __Read through author instructions and create a list of all required materials and information__ 
 + 
 +  * Submissions often require additional documents and information. //These may include:// 
 +      - Conflict-of-interest forms and/or statement 
 +      - Patient consent 
 +      - Disclosures 
 +      - Checklists 
 +      - Copyright agreements 
 +      - Co-author emails 
 +      - Corresponding author contact information 
 +      - Highest academic degrees 
 +      - Publication fees 
 +      - Color charges 
 +      - Suggested reviewers 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +**Step 4**  : __Format manuscript and all attachments according to requirements__ 
 + 
 +  * Always check the guidelines for each journal, but widely accepted standards include: 
 +      - Line spacing: double 
 +      - Font and font size: Times New Roman, size 12 
 +      - Margins: 1" 
 +      - 1/2" indentations at beginning of paragraphs 
 +      - Page numbers 
 +  * Manuscript text: 
 +      - Confirm word limits for abstract, text, references, and figures/tables 
 +      - Provide an abbreviation list if required 
 +      - Ensure line spacing, text size, and page margins are correct 
 +      - Use appropriate formatting hierarchy for headings and subheadings 
 +      - Determine whether page numbers, line numbers, or other headers/footers are needed 
 +      - If the journal uses a blinded review process, ensure that no identifiable information is included in the manuscript text or figures/tables 
 +  * Statements: Include any required statements in the specified location in the manuscript, with proper labeling and language 
 +      - Author contributions 
 +      - Competing interests/disclosures 
 +      - Funding 
 +      - Data sharing 
 +      - Patient consent 
 +      - Ethical approval 
 +      - Acknowledgements 
 + 
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