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This is to certify that the research paper titled:
is an original manuscript conducted by the undersigned authors. It has not been previously published as such or in an altered form, nor it is under
consideration for publication in any other medical journal. It is also not an extension of any previously published study nor is it a descriptive observational
study. If this is accepted for publication in the journal, it will not be submitted to any other journal in Pakistan or abroad. We also transfer all the rights of this
paper to the Editor JRMC. The article contains original work, and any false presentation shall be the responsibility of the authors. All authors agree to be
accountable for all aspects of the work.
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is submitted to JRMC. Corresponding author must add all author details on the online website.
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entity with any financial interest (such as honoraria; educational grants; participation in speakers’ bureaus; membership, employment, consultancies,
stock ownership, or other equity interest; and expert testimony or patent-licensing arrangements), or non-financial interest (such as personal or
professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. In case of any conflict of
interest, the authors must give a detailed description below,
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Recommended Reviewers
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Manuscript Submission Checklist
Manuscript Word File
☐ a single word file without author identifiers
☐ does not include the names of supervisors, consultants of primary place of study
☐ Title is written at the top of the first page
☐ Formatting- Double Spacing A4 size with one inch margin on both sides
Abstract Discussion
☐ Sections- Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion ☐ References of local (Pakistani) studies
☐ 250-300 words ☐ References of International studies
☐ Keywords must be from MESH Browser (https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/)
Introduction Conclusion
☐ Background described ☐ Matches the hypothesis
☐ Hypothesis/objectives present
☐ Does not have more than 10 references
Methods References
☐ Study setting present ☐ Vancouver style with superscript in manuscript
☐ Study duration present ☐ 18-25 References for Quantitative studies / 20-30 for Qualitative
☐ Sampling method present studies
☐ Study design present ☐ etal is written after six authors
☐ Inclusion and exclusion criteria present ☐ Not more than 25 references
☐ Ethical review statement present (This study was conducted in accordance with ☐ Most references recent (under 5 years)
ethical standards and principles. Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee ☐ No reference is older than 10 years
approval was obtained prior to the commencement of the research (Reference number: ☐ DOI web address is present with each reference
[insert reference number]). Informed consent was acquired from all participants involved in (e.g http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajae/aaq063 )
the study. The research was conducted with respect for participant privacy, confidentiality,
and autonomy.)
☐ Statistical Methods are described
Results Total word count (excluding abstract and references)
☐ Is analytical study ☐ Quantitative Study 2000-2500 words
☐ P values are given in tables ☐ Qualitative Study 3000-4000 words
☐ Total tables, figures, graphs ae up to 4
☐ Tables have 4 rows maximum In case of Clinical Trials
☐ Figures are clear ☐ Registered and Registration proof attached
☐ Each Table and Figure is referenced within the text ☐ Prepared according to CONSORT guidelines
☐ Tables and figures are appropriately placed within the text and not in the end
Authorship Contribution: - Every author must fulfil each of the four ICMJE Criteria
Author ICMJE Criteria 1 ICMJE Criteria 2 ICMJE Criteria 3 ICMJE Criteria 4 Signature
# (select one) (Select one)
1. ☐ Conception of study or design ☐ Drafting the work ☐ I approve the final version ☐ I agree to be authors accountable
of study of the article to be published for all aspects of this research work
☐ Critical review of the
☐ Acquisition, analysis, or document
interpretation of the study
2. ☐ Conception of study or design ☐ Drafting the work ☐ I approve the final version ☐ I agree to be authors accountable
of study of the article to be published for all aspects of this research work
☐ Critical review of the
☐ Acquisition, analysis, or document
interpretation of the study
3. ☐ Conception of study or design ☐ Drafting the work ☐ I approve the final version ☐ I agree to be authors accountable
of study of the article to be published for all aspects of this research work
☐ Critical review of the
☐ Acquisition, analysis, or document
interpretation of the study
4. ☐ Conception of study or design ☐ Drafting the work ☐ I approve the final version ☐ I agree to be authors accountable
of study of the article to be published for all aspects of this research work
☐ Critical review of the
☐ Acquisition, analysis, or document
interpretation of the study
5. ☐ Conception of study or design ☐ Drafting the work ☐ I approve the final version ☐ I agree to be authors accountable
of study of the article to be published for all aspects of this research work
☐ Critical review of the
☐ Acquisition, analysis, or document
interpretation of the study
6. ☐ Conception of study or design ☐ Drafting the work ☐ I approve the final version ☐ I agree to be authors accountable
of study of the article to be published for all aspects of this research work
☐ Critical review of the
☐ Acquisition, analysis, or document
interpretation of the study
Important:
All authors who have signed above declare that they are not gift or ghost authors. Is any of the items described above are missing or incomplete, the submission will
be declined automatically by the system. Processing time for the journal is 3-6 months and Publishing time is upto 1 year. Correspondence will be done via email
(senior.manager@journalrmc.com) and authors must reply within one week. If the author does not reply on time, the submission processing can be put on hold or
rejected. In case of any academic misconduct, the journal holds the right to take any appropriate action.
