| Checklist |  > For Authors > Checklist |
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Sign up for the submission system (https://submit.pemj.org/). |
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An original article need an approval/exemption by the IRB and IRB no. |
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Double-spaced typing with 12-point font. |
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Title page with type of manuscript, title (≤50 words), authors’ full name (s) and affiliation, information for correspondence (postal address, phone number, and e-mail address), running title (≤10 words), ORCIDs (all authors), COI, funding sources, and author's contribution (CRediT). |
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Sequence of blinded manuscripts: abstract with keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion (Do not make a conclusion section), acknowledgments (optional), references, and figure legends (Do not embed figures and tables in manuscripts). |
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Check word limits for abstract with 5-10 keywords as in MeSH heading: original or review articles, ≤300 words; case reports, ≤200 words; and brief communications, ≤100 words. For original articles, abstracts should be structured. |
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Include a word count for main body only. |
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All tables, figures, and appendices should be cited in the main body. |
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List the references in a proper format. Check that all references are cited in the main body and vice versa. |
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In a cover letter, state the scientific significance of the manuscript, COI of all listed authors, and the fact that it has not been previously published and will not be submitted for publication elsewhere. |
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Upload the “copyright transfer and conflicts of interest form” and if necessary, publication of patient information form. |
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