Instructions for Authors

Submission

The document needs to be prepared in English language. The manuscript needs to be documented, maintaining double-spacing between lines along with a large margin. All the pages of the document needs to be numbered in a sequence, including those containing figures, tabular columns, acknowledgements, references, etc. The documents containing the manuscript should be a Word file or PDF file. When submitting a complete study through the manuscript submission system, please ensure that all components are uploaded as distinct files:

• The Manuscript
• A compressed file of all Figures related to the manuscript
• A compressed file of all Tables related to the manuscript
• A compressed file including any supplementary materials
• A compressed file containing the raw data

Terms of Submission

Submission of a manuscript to the Brain Conflux journal directly implies that all the authors have read and agreed to the journal’s guidelines. The content present in the manuscript after publication will be freely available to all the potential readers over the Internet for noncommercial use. The content provided by the authors in the manuscript should at no point of time breach the Copyrights or rights of a third party. The manuscript submitted should not be published or submitted for consideration in any other journal.

Peer-Review Process

The journal follows rigorous single-blind peer-review process. This is done with the aim to minimize the possibility of a biased opinion when the reviewers know who the authors are and from where they come from, ensuring a responsible and ethical environment.

Article Types

Brain Conflux welcomes submissions in the following article types: Research Article, Short Communication, Review Article, Perspective, Method and Protocol, Editorial, Announcement, Commentary and Correspondence.

All the Research Article manuscripts that are submitted to Open Access journal need to be submitted in the following format:

• Cover letter
• Title Page
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgements
• References

Cover letter

• Along with the manuscript, a mandatory cover letter needs to be submitted.
• Declaration of any potential conflict of interest.
• A consent confirming the approval by all the co-authors to submit the manuscript.
• Confirmation that the content of the manuscript has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
• Consent confirming that the manuscript has not been published or is under consideration for publication with any other journal.
• If the manuscript is being submitted as part of a special issue, then the special issue title needs to be mentioned in the cover letter along with the manuscript title.

Abstract

An abstract must have a short and precise title that describes the nature of the investigation. An abstract of 200–250 words needs to be prepared, giving a brief outline of the work that has been carried out.

Title and Authorship Information

The following information should be included:

• Title of the paper
• Author complete names
• Complete mailing address of the institution
• Email addresses

Introduction

In an era marked by rapid advancements and evolving paradigms in [specific field], the importance of thorough and innovative research cannot be overstated. This study addresses [specific topic or issue], aiming to bridge a significant gap in our understanding of [key aspect of the field]. By investigating [specific phenomena, mechanisms, or theories], we aspire not only to expand theoretical knowledge but also to provide practical insights that can inform policy decisions, guide future research initiatives, and influence real-world applications.

The significance of this work lies in its potential to challenge existing frameworks and introduce fresh perspectives on [central issue]. Our research is grounded in a robust methodological framework that combines [primary methods or technologies] with [complementary methods or analytical tools], ensuring rigorous and reliable outcomes. Through this comprehensive approach, we aim to uncover dimensions of [subject or field] that have previously remained unexplored.

Key highlights of the present study include:

• Identification of [new findings or trends]: Revealing novel patterns or trends that have not been adequately addressed in previous literature.
• Development of [new models, theories, or frameworks]: Proposing innovative models, theories, or frameworks that offer new angles on [research subject].
• Application of [advanced methods or technologies]: Demonstrating the effectiveness of cutting-edge methodologies or technologies that enhance the depth and breadth of our analysis.
• Implications for [practice, policy, or theoretical development]: Discussing how the findings can be translated into actionable recommendations for practitioners, policymakers, or theorists.

Overall, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of [core research question], while simultaneously opening up avenues for further inquiry. It underscores the value of interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative efforts in tackling complex challenges within [relevant field].

By presenting these contributions, this study seeks to engage with a broad audience of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, fostering dialogue and advancing the collective knowledge in [field of study].

Materials and Methods

By submitting your manuscript to the journal, you grant permission for the materials detailed in the manuscript—including all associated data—to be freely accessible to researchers and scientists for non-commercial purposes. This sharing will be conducted while strictly maintaining the confidentiality of participants.

Results

In this section, authors should present the principal findings of their experiments. This includes all significant observations, statistical analyses, and an initial interpretation of the importance and implications of the study results.

Discussion

The Discussion section provides authors with the opportunity to delve into the meaning and implications of their findings. Here, they should evaluate the significance of the results, how they fit into the existing body of knowledge, and discuss the outcomes of any statistical analyses. Additionally, this section can cover the limitations of the study, potential directions for future research, and possible practical applications.

Conclusion

The conclusion provides an opportunity to synthesize the key findings of the study, reflecting on their broader implications. Here, we evaluate the significance of our results, demonstrating how they contribute to and extend the existing body of knowledge. Our statistical analyses have revealed [specific outcomes or trends], underscoring the importance of these findings within the field. We also acknowledge the limitations of our study, which provide valuable insights for refining future research methodologies. Finally, this work highlights potential practical applications and suggests promising avenues for further investigation, encouraging continued exploration into [related areas or unresolved questions].

Acknowledgments

In this section, the author is free to mention the individuals or contributors who have directly or indirectly provided any technical assistance to the original work and would not be considered to meet the criteria for authorship. The authors must seek the consent of the individual or contributors, whom they would like to mention in this section as a matter of courtesy.

References (Download Endnote Style)

Vancouver System of referencing. A unique Arabic number is assigned to every citation mentioned in the manuscript. The numbers are assigned in a sequential order. The same reference numbered has to be mentioned when the citation is repeated. The numbering can be shown in brackets or as superscript without brackets.

Reference numbering: All the references that are being used are numbered in the order they are first mentioned. The reference numbers for tables and legends have to be used along with the parenthesis. In the event of reuse of the earlier reference, the same reference number needs to be used.

Format for References: The authors' surname must be followed by their initials, the abbreviation et al is used after the first six authors names; followed by the title of the paper; then the title of the journal (abbreviated according to the style in the indexing platform [www.roa.nih.org]), if the journal is not indexed, the full title of the journal needs to be mentioned; year in which it was published; volume number; first and last page numbers. Punctuations need to be carefully and correctly used.

Examples of References:

For journal articles:

Article with less than 6 authors:

Shiogama H, Watanabe M, Kim H, & Hirota N. (2022). Emergent constraints on future precipitation changes. Nature, 602(7898),612-616. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-04310-8.

Article with more than 6 authors:

Huang HJ, Liu C, Sun XW, Wei RQ, Liu LW, Chen HY, et al. (2024) The rheumatoid arthritis gut microbial biobank reveals core microbial species that associate and effect on host inflammation and autoimmune responses. iMeta, 3(5). https://doi.org/10.1002/imt2.242.

For books:

Tiff AK, editor. Induced gene mutation as a result of hypertension: clinical study. Denver: Appleton-centinary-Crofts; 1818.

For References from chapters in books:

Richard MV, Stephenie A. Outbreak of H1N1 virus. In: Geoffrey M, editor. Spread of epidemics. 2nd ed. California: SJ Brooks; 2001. p. 134-137.

For electronic media:

Parker WJ. Gene expression under thermal stress. Genomical Online Journal. 2011 [cited 2011 Sep 27]. Available from: http://genomicgenes.cgen.org.

Tables

The tables that are being used in the manuscript need to be numbered accordingly. Table title needs to be stated for all the tables that are being used. A heading need to be mentioned for each column. Mention the reference source if the data is taken from another source. The content and explanation about the table need to be mentioned in the note below and not in the heading.

Personal communication

Refrain from the usage of any personal information. Avoid mentioning Email addresses and contact information, class notes, information from interviews, class handouts, since these cannot be retrieved by others. However, the name of the person and the date of communication can be mentioned in parentheses.

Web and Media

Information obtained over the Internet in due course of time may be deleted or changed, so it is always advisable to keep a hard copy of the information and a track of the source from where it has been extracted.

Preparation of Figures

• JPEG (recommended for photographic images, less suitable for graphical images)
• TIFF (recommended for images)
• The resolution of the Image should be approximately 300 dpi (dots per inch)

Proofs

An Email along with the link directing to the proof in PDF format, which can be freely downloaded, would be sent to the corresponding author. Once the PDF is downloaded, the corrections need to be sent back to the concerned managing editor within 3 days. An Email notification needs to be sent if the article correction process would be delayed. Authors facing a challenge to make any corrections to the electronic copy may consider taking a printout and making the changes on the hard copy.

Copyrights

Submission of a manuscript to the Brain Conflux journal directly implies that all the authors have read and agreed to the journal's guidelines. The content present in the manuscript after publication will be freely available to all the potential readers over the Internet for non-commercial use.

The content provided by the authors in the manuscript should at no point of time breach the Copyrights or rights of a third party. The manuscript submitted should not be published or submitted for consideration in any other journal. Manuscripts with plagiarized content will not be considered for the peer-review process.

Disclosure Policy

Disclosure statements of all the co-authors need to be sent at the time of submission. Manuscripts submitted without the disclosure statement will be considered incomplete and may not be considered to be reviewed.

At the external peer-review stage, the authors are required to send signed copies of the following statements:

• Authors contribution.
• A statement of Conflict of interest.
• Written Acknowledgments-consent of cited content and individuals.
• Personal communications-written consent of cited content and individuals.
• In the event of usage of any copyrighted/protected material —A signed authorization from author and publisher.
• A signed copy of the subject whose clinical images are presented for study.

Reprints

Reprints would be available 2 weeks after the publication of the article in the concerned journal. For information and price, contact by sending an Email to the editor at editorial@lifeconfluxpress.com