Instructions for Authors
Comprehensive Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation and Submission
Important: All submissions undergo a rigorous Single-Blind Review by subject matter experts. A Double-Blind Review option is available upon request to ensure impartial evaluation.
Submission Process
The International Journal of Coronaviruses offers multiple convenient submission pathways to accommodate diverse author preferences:
Option 1: Online Submission
Submit through our streamlined online manuscript submission form
Recommended for first-time submissions
Option 2: Email Submission
Send manuscript with cover letter to [email protected]
Include "IJCV Submission" in subject line
Option 3: Author Portal
Register in our manuscript portal for comprehensive submission management
Best for tracking submission status
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
General Requirements
- Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English
- Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX format preferred
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced
- Margins: 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins on all sides
- Page Numbers: Consecutive page numbering throughout
- Line Numbers: Include line numbers for review purposes
Manuscript Structure
Title Page
- Concise, informative title (maximum 250 characters)
- Full names and affiliations of all authors
- Corresponding author contact information
- ORCID IDs for all authors (recommended)
- Word count (excluding references and figures)
Abstract
- Maximum 300 words for research articles
- Structured format: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions
- No references or abbreviations in abstract
- Clear statement of research significance
Keywords
Provide 4-6 keywords that accurately reflect the manuscript content. Use MeSH terms where applicable.
Main Text Sections
- Introduction: Clear rationale, literature review, and study objectives
- Methods: Detailed methodology for reproducibility
- Results: Clear presentation of findings with appropriate statistics
- Discussion: Interpretation, limitations, and implications
- Conclusions: Concise summary of key findings and significance
Figures and Tables
Figure Requirements
- High-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI)
- Acceptable formats: TIFF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG
- Clear, legible labels and text
- Descriptive captions explaining all elements
- Color figures accepted for online publication
Table Guidelines
- Self-explanatory with clear column headers
- Statistical significance clearly indicated
- Footnotes for abbreviations and explanations
- Editable format (not embedded images)
References
IJCV follows the Vancouver citation style. References should be numbered consecutively in order of appearance in the text.
Reference Examples
Journal Article:
Smith AB, Johnson CD, Williams EF. COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in elderly populations. Int J Coronaviruses. 2023;5(2):123-135.
Book:
Brown GH. Coronavirus Biology and Pathogenesis. 2nd ed. New York: Academic Press; 2023.
Online Source:
World Health Organization. COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/weekly-epidemiological-update. Accessed December 15, 2023.
Ethical Considerations
Required Ethical Approvals
- Human Studies: Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval required
- Animal Studies: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval
- Clinical Trials: Registration in recognized trial registry
- Informed Consent: Documentation of patient consent for case reports
- Data Sharing: Compliance with data protection regulations
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo rigorous single-blind peer review by subject matter experts. The process typically includes:
Editorial assessment for scope and quality
Expert evaluation by 2-3 reviewers
Accept, revise, or reject recommendation
Response to reviewer comments
Acceptance and production
Publication Fees
No Submission Fees • No Review Fees • Fees Only After Acceptance
IJCV operates on a transparent fee structure with charges applied only upon manuscript acceptance. This ensures authors invest only in successful publications.
For detailed information about article processing charges, please visit our Article Processing Charges page.
Language Support
For authors whose first language is not English, we recommend professional language editing services to ensure manuscript clarity and readability. Our language editing partners offer specialized scientific editing services.
Publication Policies & COPE Guidelines
COPE Compliance
IJCV strictly adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards. All manuscripts must comply with international ethical principles and our journal's editorial policies.
Duplicate Submission Policy
⚠️ Strictly Prohibited: Duplicate submission is not allowed. Authors must ensure their manuscript is not under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission. Violation will result in immediate rejection and may affect future submissions.
Plagiarism and Research Integrity
All manuscripts undergo comprehensive plagiarism screening using advanced detection software. IJCV maintains zero tolerance for:
- Plagiarism: Copying text, ideas, or data without proper attribution
- Data Fabrication: Creating or manipulating data that does not exist
- Data Falsification: Manipulating research materials or data to misrepresent results
- Self-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of previously published work
- Citation Manipulation: Excessive self-citation or citation of irrelevant work
Post-Publication Policies
Corrections and Errata
Minor errors that do not affect the scientific conclusions will be corrected through published errata linked to the original article. Authors should report errors promptly.
Retractions
Articles may be retracted for serious misconduct, fundamental scientific flaws, or ethical violations. Retractions are conducted in accordance with COPE guidelines and clearly documented.
Expressions of Concern
When concerns arise about published work, IJCV may issue expressions of concern while investigations are ongoing, maintaining transparency in accordance with COPE recommendations.
Corrections Notice Guidelines
For any post-publication corrections:
- Contact the editorial office immediately upon discovering errors
- Provide detailed description of the error and proposed correction
- All corrections are reviewed by editors before publication
- Correction notices are published and linked to the original article
- Original article maintains a clear link to correction notice
Contact Information
For questions about manuscript preparation, submission guidelines, or editorial policies:
Email: [email protected]
Editorial inquiries, technical support, and general questions
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