Author Guidelines (Common for All Journals)

Thank you for choosing ScienceVolks journals for your scholarly work. We aim to provide a clear, supportive, and transparent publication experience for authors at all levels—from students to senior researchers and clinicians.

ScienceVolks follows a standard editorial workflow across all journals to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency.

 

1. How to Submit Your Manuscript

Authors may submit through:

Email: editor@sciencevolks.co.uk
or
Online Submission Portal: https://sciencevolks.com/submission.php

You will receive an acknowledgment within 24–48 hours.

 

2. Submission Components Should Include:

1. Cover Letter Download here

A brief letter introducing:
- Title of the article
- Article type (case report, research, review, etc.)
- A short statement on originality and why it fits the journal
- Confirmation that all authors approve the submission

 

2. Manuscript File (One Word Document Including Everything) Download here

The manuscript should include the following within the same document:

- Title Page (authors, affiliations, corresponding author details)

- Abstract & Keywords

- Main Manuscript Text (Introduction → Conclusion, based on article type)

- Tables and Figures (embedded at the end or placed within the text)

- Ethics approval/patient consent (for human/clinical studies) 

Acknowledgements- Recognize contributors, funding sources, or institutions

- Conflict of interest statement

- Funding statement

- References

  • Use a consistent citation style (e.g., Vancouver or APA)
  • Ensure all references are complete and properly formatted

 

Important: You do not need to send Tables, Figures, Ethics, COI, or Funding as separate files unless we request them later. Everything should be clearly included inside the manuscript Word file.

 

3. Article Types Accepted (Common Across All Journals)

Original Research
Word limit: 3000–7000
Abstract: Structured
Keywords: 3–6
Main structure: Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
Reference limit: No limit

Case Report / Case Series
Word limit: 1000–3000
Abstract: Unstructured
Keywords: 3–6
Main structure: Introduction; Case Presentation; Discussion; Conclusion
Reference limit: Up to 40

Review Article
Word limit: 3000–7000
Abstract: Unstructured
Keywords: 3–6
Main structure: Introduction; Thematic Sections; Conclusion
Reference limit: No limit

Systematic Review / Meta-analysis
Word limit: 3000–7000
Abstract: Structured
Keywords: 3–6
Main structure: Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
Reference limit: No limit

Short Communication
Word limit: 800–2000
Abstract: Optional
Keywords: 3–5
Main structure: Brief structured or unstructured format
Reference limit: Up to 15

Letter to the Editor
Word limit: 800–1500
Abstract: Not required
Keywords: Optional
Main structure: Unstructured
Reference limit: Up to 10

Opinion / Perspective
Word limit: 800–1500
Abstract: Optional
Keywords: Optional
Main structure: Unstructured
Reference limit: Up to 15

Editorial
Word limit: 1000–2000
Abstract: Not required
Keywords: Optional
Main structure: Unstructured
Reference limit: Up to 15

Mini Review
Word limit: 2000–4000
Abstract: Unstructured
Keywords: 3–5
Main structure: Focused topic review
Reference limit: Up to 80

Technical Note / Methodology
Word limit: 1500–3000
Abstract: Optional
Keywords: 3–5
Main structure: Methods-focused structure
Reference limit: Up to 25

Study Protocol
Word limit: 2000–4000
Abstract: Structured
Keywords: 3–5
Main structure: Introduction; Methods; Ethics; Discussion
Reference limit: Up to 50

 

4. Manuscript Formatting (Common Standard)

- Font: Arial, 12 pt
- Spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch
- File format: Word (.doc/.docx)
- Citation style: AMA / Vancouver numbering
- Figures: JPG/PNG/TIFF (300 dpi)
- Tables: Editable (not images)

 

5. Ethical Considerations

Follows ICMJE and COPE guidelines.

Human or clinical studies must include:

- Institutional ethical approval
- Consent statements
- Removal of all identifying patient information

Animal studies must include:

- Institutional animal care approval

We do not publish content without ethical compliance.

 

6. Authorship Policies

Authors must:

- Have made substantial contributions
- Approve the final manuscript
- Agree to be accountable

Required statements for transparency:

- Author Contributions
- Conflict of Interest
- Funding
- Acknowledgements (optional)

 

7. Peer Review Process (Uniform Across All Journals)

ScienceVolks uses double-blind peer review.

Timeline:

- Initial screening: 1–2 days
- Peer review: 10–25 days
- Revision cycle: flexible
- Final decision: 3–7 days after revision
- DOI assignment + publication immediately after acceptance

Authors receive updates at every stage.

 

8. Publication Fees (APC)

ScienceVolks maintains an affordable, flexible fee structure.

Fees apply only after acceptance.
See APC details here: https://sciencevolks.com/apc.php

 

9. Copyright, Licensing & Archival

All articles are published under:

CC BY 4.0 License

This allows:

- Sharing
- Reuse
- Adaptation
- Distribution with proper attribution.

Authors retain full copyright.

All articles are archived online permanently.

 

10. After Acceptance

Authors receive:

- PDF proof
- DOI
- Publication confirmation
- Final published version link
- Certificate

 

FAQs

Q1. Can I submit anytime?

Yes — rolling submissions, rolling publication.

Q2. Can old dissertation data be published?

Yes, if updated with recent literature and rewritten in article format.

Q3. Can only the corresponding author handle submission?

Yes, but co-authors must approve.

Q4. What if only abstract was previously published?

Full papers are accepted.

Q6. What are your indexations?

PubMed (only NIH funded), British Library, Harvard Library, Max Planck Society, CrossRef, DOI, Scilit, OpenAire, R Discovery, WorldCat (OCLC), Dimensions ai, BASE, DeepDyve, ivySCI, Index Copernicus, SciSpace, Citefactor, Scite, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Google Scholar

Q6. How fast is the process?

About 15–30 days depending on revisions.

Q7. Can I request fee reduction?

Yes — we encourage open discussion.

 

Contact Us

Email: info@sciencevolks.co.uk

Response time: 24–48 hours

We are here to support you throughout your publication journey.