Author Guidelines
The Journal of Radiology and Oncology (JRO) welcomes submissions of original research, reviews, case reports, clinical images, and other scholarly contributions. Authors are requested to follow these guidelines carefully to ensure smooth processing of their manuscripts.
Types of Articles
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Reports
- Short Communications
- Editorials / Letters to the Editor
- Clinical Images
General Formatting Requirements
- Manuscripts must be submitted in English.
- Use Microsoft Word or LaTeX formats.
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
- Pages must be numbered consecutively.
Manuscript Structure
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Title Page | Title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author details, ORCID IDs. |
| Abstract | Structured abstract (250–300 words) with Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion. |
| Keywords | 3–6 keywords relevant to the study. |
| Main Text | Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. |
| References | Vancouver style, numbered sequentially. |
| Figures & Tables | High-resolution images, properly labeled with legends. |
Ethical Considerations
- All research involving humans or animals must have prior approval from relevant ethics committees.
- Authors must follow ICMJE and COPE guidelines.
- Clinical trials must be registered in recognized trial registries.
Conflict of Interest & Funding
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and funding sources at the end of the manuscript.
Plagiarism Check
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening. Manuscripts with significant overlap will be rejected in line with our Plagiarism Policy.
Submission Checklist
- Cover letter with manuscript title and type of submission.
- Complete list of authors with affiliations and ORCID IDs.
- Structured abstract and keywords.
- Figures and tables in high-resolution formats.
- Ethical approval statement (where applicable).
- Conflict of interest and funding disclosures.
Tip: Adhering strictly to author guidelines accelerates the peer review process and increases acceptance likelihood.
FAQs
What file formats are accepted?
Microsoft Word (.docx) and LaTeX are acceptable formats.
What is the maximum word limit?
Original Research: 4000–6000 words; Reviews: up to 8000 words; Case Reports/Short Communications: 1500–2500 words.
Can I include supplementary material?
Yes. Supplementary data, videos, and large datasets can be uploaded alongside the main article.