Author Guidelines
General Submission Standards
Medfolium is designed to be the daily nexus for both dynamic clinical discourse and permanent academic research. We accept manuscripts exclusively on the condition that they have not been previously published. To ensure global accessibility, all submissions must be written in clear, professional English.
Authors are expected to prepare their manuscripts with precision. Submitting authors must guarantee that their work meets our strict policy for originality, as all files will undergo mandatory iThenticate screening prior to publication.
Submission Tracks: Perspectives vs. Academic
To accommodate the diverse needs of the medical community, Medfolium offers two distinct submission tracks. Authors must select their intended track within the submission portal.
- Track 1: Clinical Perspectives (Editorial & Opinion): Designed for rapid publication and daily reading. This track is for expert commentary, reflections on medical policy, and thought leadership. Manuscripts should be conversational yet professional, requiring no formal abstract or strict IMRAD structure. Maximum 1,200 words.
- Track 2: The Academic Record (Indexed Research): Designed for permanent, citation-friendly archiving. This track is strictly for Original Clinical Research, Systematic Reviews, and formal Case Studies. Submissions require structured abstracts, Vancouver-style referencing, strict IMRAD formatting, verified peer review, and metadata integration for global indexers.
The IMRAD Structure (Academic Track Only)
All Original Clinical Research submitted under Track 2 must strictly follow the globally recognized IMRAD format to ensure clarity and uniformity for international indexers:
- Introduction: Clearly state the clinical problem, the context of the study, and the primary objective or hypothesis.
- Methods: Detail the study design, participant selection, ethical approvals (IRB), and statistical analysis methods in sufficient detail to allow replication.
- Results: Present the findings objectively, utilizing high-resolution tables and figures where appropriate. Do not interpret the data in this section.
- And Discussion: Interpret the findings in the context of existing literature, acknowledge the limitations of the study, and summarize the final clinical conclusion.
DOI Allocation & Citation Services
For authors submitting via the Academic Track (Track 2), securing a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is critical for global citation tracking, Crossref integration, and long-term academic permanence. To successfully mint a DOI, authors must provide complete metadata during submission, including full co-author affiliations, a structured abstract, and a comprehensive reference list.
- Existing DOIs: If your research has already been allocated a DOI by a partner institution, you may input it directly into the submission portal for metadata syncing.
- Medfolium DOI Minting: If your manuscript requires a DOI, Medfolium acts as an official Crossref sponsoring entity. During the portal submission process, you may simply check the box to request our DOI allocation and technical formatting service. No payment is required at the time of submission.
The Portal Submission Process
Medfolium utilizes a streamlined, centralized digital submission portal. Authors are not permitted to submit manuscripts via email.
To submit your manuscript, please navigate to the Submit Manuscript portal. Based on your selection of Track 1 (Perspectives) or Track 2 (Academic), the portal will dynamically adjust to request the appropriate formatting and metadata. Please ensure all high-resolution figures are uploaded as separate supplementary files.
Modular Post-Acceptance Processing (APC): We recognize that different authors and societies possess varying levels of pre-press infrastructure. Upon editorial acceptance of an Academic Track manuscript, authors may select from a modular menu of technical processing services (APC) to prepare their paper for global indexing:
- Tier 1 (Hosting & DOI Minting Only): For authors who submit a fully formatted, camera-ready PDF and provide a certified, verifiable iThenticate/Turnitin similarity report.
- Tier 2 (Plagiarism Verification): Medfolium will generate an official iThenticate (Crossref Similarity Check) report on behalf of the author.
- Tier 3 (Academic Typesetting): Medfolium’s technical desk will format the raw manuscript into globally compliant XML and PDF structures (Vancouver style, IMRAD alignment).
- Tier 4 (Comprehensive Processing): Medfolium handles full iThenticate screening, academic typesetting, metadata generation, and DOI minting.
Once the appropriate technical services are selected and the final invoice is settled, our infrastructure team will finalize publication and mint your DOI.