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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • Has the cover letter addressed to the editor been submitted with the manuscript?
  • Has an ethics committee approval been obtained?
    * Ethics committee approval is mandatory for all research, including clinical and experimental research involving humans or animals that require ethical clearance (retrospectvive or prospective).
    * This approval must be clearly stated in the Methods section and on the title page with the approval number, date and approved institution. The document must be uploaded as a separate file.
  • Is a properly formatted title page included in the submission?
  • Has the manuscript been approved by all contributing authors? (The Disclosure of Interests form must be completed separately by each contributor. The forms are published in the 'Templates and Forms' tab, located under the 'For Contributors' menu.)
  • For studies involving humans, is there a signed "Informed Consent Form" obtained from all participants? (The forms are published in the 'Templates and Forms' tab, located under the 'For Contributors' menu.)
  • Have all authors provided their ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) numbers?
  • Does the article include a clear statement on the contribution of each researcher, acknowledgment of support, and a declaration of any conflicts of interest? Has the "Acknowledgment of Authorship Form" been signed, completed, and submitted to the journal?
  • Has the manuscript undergone a thorough spell and grammar check to ensure clarity and accuracy?

Author Guidelines

PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPT

Tables

Tables should be presented in a clear and concise format, providing a self-contained summary of the data. Each table must include a descriptive title and be numbered sequentially as they appear in the manuscript. Tables should use consistent formatting, with clearly labeled rows and columns. Authors should provide explanatory notes for any abbreviations or symbols used within the table, ensuring that the content is easily understood without referring to the text. Avoid excessive formatting, such as shading or complex borders, that may detract from readability.

Figures

Figures should visually represent data in a way that complements the text. Each figure must have a descriptive caption explaining its content and purpose. Figures should be submitted in high-resolution formats to ensure clarity in online versions of the journal. All axes, labels, and legends should be clearly marked, and any symbols or abbreviations must be defined in the figure legend. Authors are encouraged to use consistent color schemes and avoid overly complex designs that may confuse readers.

Unit of Measurement

All measurements should be reported using the International System of Units (SI) to ensure consistency and comparability. When non-SI units are essential, they should be included in parentheses alongside the SI units. Authors must ensure that units are used consistently throughout the manuscript, and any conversions between units are accurate and clearly explained. Units should be accompanied by appropriate numerical precision to reflect the accuracy of the data.

For detailed information; https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/metric-si/si-units

Abbreviations

Abbreviations should be kept to a minimum and used only for terms that appear frequently throughout the manuscript. The full term should be written out at its first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Thereafter, the abbreviation may be used alone. Avoid introducing abbreviations that are not widely recognized or those that may cause confusion.

 

1. Cover Letter

Please click on the following link to download the sample cover letter file [insert link].

2. Title Page

The title page should contain the following information:

Article Title: Clear, descriptive, and free from abbreviations.

Author Information: Full names and academic affiliations of all authors including email address and ORCID ID. Include the corresponding author's contact information, including email address, phone number, and ORCID ID.

Conflict of Interest Statement: Declare any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

Ethics Approval Statement: All clinical studies must explicitly state that ethical approval has been obtained from an independent ethics committee or institutional review board. Compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki must also be affirmed.

Funding Statement: Detail funding sources, if any, or declare no financial support was received.
Author Contributions: Specify the contributions of each author under standardized roles (Conception and dizayn, Data acquisition, Data analysis and interpretation, Drafting the manuscript, Critical revision of the manuscript for the content, Statistical analysis, Supervision).

Word Count and Figures/Tables: Include word count (excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends) and the number of figures and tables.

3. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should be structured into the following sections: Aim, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion. The word limit is 250 words, and references should not be cited in the abstract.
Provide 3 to 5 keywords, listed alphabetically, using MeSH terms. For guidance, refer to MeSH Vocabulary.

4. Manuscript Structure

4.1. Introduction
The introduction should clearly state the study's objective and provide background information to contextualize the research question.

4.2. Methods
Provide detailed descriptions of study design, participant selection, and data collection procedures.
Clearly specify inclusion and exclusion criteria, data sources, and any control groups used.
Include ethical approval details and consent procedures for human or animal studies.
If artificial intelligence methods were utilized, include details about the tools, algorithms, and sources of datasets.

4.3. Results
Present results in a logical sequence, avoiding data duplication in text, tables, or figures.
Use past tense to describe findings.

4.4. Discussion
Discuss the significance of the findings in relation to the study objectives. Highlight any limitations and suggest areas for future research.

4.5. Conclusion
Summarize the main findings and their implications concisely.

5. References
• References must be listed in citation order using APA style. Examples and guidance can be found at APA Style Guidelines.
• DOI Links: Authors are strongly encouraged to include DOI (Digital Object Identifier) numbers for all references. To facilitate this, authors may utilize the Crossref Simple Text Query Tool, which enables users to input reference lists and retrieve DOI links efficiently.
• All references must be accurate and current. Authors bear the responsibility of ensuring that none of the cited references have been retracted, unless specifically discussing the retraction.
• References cited within the manuscript should be numbered sequentially using Arabic numerals in parentheses (e.g., (1), (2)). When citing multiple consecutive references, use a single set of parentheses, separating the numbers with commas (e.g., (3, 4)).
• When citing multiple consecutive references, indicate the range using a hyphen between the first and last reference numbers (e.g., (3-5) for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th references).
• At the end of the manuscript, compile all references in the order in which they appear in the text.
• For details of the permitted usage limits in articles, please refer to the relevant field according to the article type.

6. Tables and Figures

6.1. Tables
Tables should be submitted with appropriate margins and numbered sequentially using Arabic numerals (e.g., Table 1, Table 2).
Each table must include a descriptive title positioned at the top of the table.
Table descriptions should be referenced in the text, with corresponding table numbers indicated in parentheses. For example: (Table 1).
A total of no more than five tables should be included.
Abbreviations used in tables should be clearly defined in a footnote at the bottom of the table.

6.2. Figures
Figures must be submitted as separate high-resolution files with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Accepted formats include jpg, png, and tiff.
Each figure must be accompanied by a brief, descriptive caption placed below the figure in the manuscript.
Figures should not be embedded within the main text file but submitted as individual files.
A total of no more than five figures should be included.

6.3. Use of Third-Party Content
If tables or figures contain content sourced from other works, authors must obtain explicit written permission from the copyright holder before submission.
It is the author’s responsibility to ensure compliance with copyright laws. Any legal, financial, or criminal issues arising from copyright violations will be the sole responsibility of the author(s).
For questions regarding tables and figures or submission requirements, please contact the editorial office.

7. Conflict of Interest and Funding

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including both financial and non-financial relationships that could influence the research (e.g., employment, affiliations, grants, funding, consulting fees, expert testimony, royalties, pending applications, or personal relationships).
Non-financial conflicts, such as intellectual beliefs or academic competition, should also be disclosed.
Authors must explicitly state if no funding or financial support was received.

8. Ethics Approval

All clinical studies must explicitly state that ethical approval has been obtained from an independent ethics committee or institutional review board. This approval must include the name of the committee, the approval number, and the date. If the study involves controversial or ethically sensitive aspects, authors must provide justification for their methodology and ensure that it has been explicitly approved by the relevant ethics committee.

Compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki must also be affirmed. If any aspects of the study deviate from these principles, authors should provide a rationale and evidence of approval for these deviations.

Example Statement:
"The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of [Institution Name] (Approval Number: XX-XXX, Date: YYYY-MM-DD) and adhered to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki."

For further details, refer to the Declaration of Helsinki.

9. Acknowledgments

Acknowledge individuals or institutions who contributed to the study but do not meet authorship criteria (e.g., funding support, editing, technical assistance). If artificial intelligence was used for editing or drafting, this must also be disclosed.

For further assistance or clarification regarding these guidelines, please contact the editorial office.
https://sexualsciencejournal.com/index.php/pub/about/contact

Original Research

Original research articles must offer detailed reports into research questions, methodologies, and results.

Structure:
Word Limit: Main text up to 3.000 words (excluding abstract, references, and figure/table legends).
Sections:
• Title Page: Title, author’s names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs, correspondence author information, disclaimers, funding, disclosure of relationships, ethical statement, acknowledgments, word and figure/table count.
• Abstract: Structured format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion with keywords) within 250 words.
• Main Text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• Figures/Tables: Up to 5 each with explanatory captions for all figures and tables.
• References: Maximum of 40.

Submission Requirements:
Supplementary materials must be uploaded as separate files.
Ethics approval for studies involving human subjects (retrospective/prospective).
ICJME Disclosure Form.
Acknowledgment of Authorship Form.

Review Article

Review articles provide comprehensive analyses of existing literature and may include structured or unstructured abstracts.

Structure:
Word Limit: Main text up to 5.000 words.
Sections:
• Title page: Title, author’s names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs, correspondence author information, disclaimers, disclosure of relationships, funding, acknowledgments, word and figure/table count.
• Abstract: 250 words, unstructured format with keywords.
• Main Text: Introduction, Methods (if systematic), Discussion, and Conclusion.
• Figures/Tables: Tables (max. 5) and figures/images (max. 5) with explanatory captions for all figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files.
• References: Maximum of 70.

Submission Requirements:
Supplementary materials must be uploaded as separate files.
ICJME Disclosure Form.
Acknowledgment of Authorship Form.

Case Report

Case reports highlight unique clinical cases, emphasizing their relevance to medical practice and education.

Structure:
Word Limit: Main text up to 2.000 words.
Sections:
• Title Page: Title, author’s names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs, correspondence author information, disclaimers, disclosure of relationships, funding, acknowledgments, word and figure/table count. Includes a written declaration must be provided attesting to the receipt and archiving of written patient consent.
• Abstract: Brief, 250 words, unstructured.
• Main Text: Introduction, Case Description, and Discussion.
• Figures/Tables: Tables (max. 1) and figures/images (max. 3) with explanatory captions for all figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files.
• References: Maximum of 20.

Submission Requirements:

Supplementary materials must be uploaded as separate files.

ICJME Disclosure Form.

Acknowledgment of Authorship Form.

Letter to Editor

Letters include commentary on published articles or relevant issues in the journal's field. Letters may respond to recently published articles within the journal. Invited responses to previously published Letters are also accepted.

Structure:
Word Limit: Up to 1.000 words.
Sections:
• Title Page: Title, author’s names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs, correspondence author information, disclaimers, disclosure of relationships, funding, acknowledgments, word and figure/table count.
• Main Text: Unstructured.
• Figures/Tables: Up to 1 table and 1 figure/image may be included if essential for clarity with explanatory captions for all figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files.
• References: Maximum of 10.

Formatting Requirements:
Title:
• Title for responses to published articles:
“Letter to the Editor Regarding [Insert Article Title Here]”
• Title for replies to letters:
“In Reply to the Letter to the Editor Regarding [Insert Article Title Here]”

Submission Requirements:
Supplementary materials must be uploaded as separate files.
ICJME Disclosure Form.
Acknowledgment of Authorship Form.

Research Note

It is expected that research notes will present concise reports that focus on specific findings, methodologies or preliminary data. Research notes should encourage polemical clarity and engaging rhetoric while maintaining a strong focus on scientific rigor.

Structure:
Word Limit: Main text up to 2.000 words.
Sections:
• Title Page: Title, author’s names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs, correspondence author information, disclaimers, disclosure of relationships, funding, acknowledgments, word and figure/table count.
• Abstract: Structured format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion with keywords) within 200 words.
• Main Text: Introduction, Methods, Findings, and Discussion
• Figures/Tables: Tables, figures, and images (max. 2 total) with explanatory captions for all figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files.
• References: Up to 15.

Submission Requirements:
Supplementary materials must be uploaded as separate files.
ICJME Disclosure Form.
Acknowledgment of Authorship Form.

Book Review

Reviews of published books in health sciences that evaluate their relevance and contributions to the field.

Structure:
Word Limit: Main text up to 1.500 words.
Sections:
• Title Page: Title, author’s names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs, correspondence author information, disclaimers, disclosure of relationships, funding, acknowledgments, word and figure/table count.
• Main Text: Introduction, Critical Analysis, and Conclusion.
• Figures/Tables: None.
• References: Up to 10.

Submission Requirements:
Supplementary materials must be uploaded as separate files.
ICJME Disclosure Form.
Acknowledgment of Authorship Form.

Copyright Notice

The International Journal of Sexual Science allows authors to retain full copyright over their work without any restrictions. Furthermore, no fees will be required for any process related to evaluation or publication.
The copyright terms for each published article are explicitly outlined in the publication files and on the journal's website. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe on the copyright of others. If third-party materials are used, proper permissions must be obtained, and the responsibility for these permissions lies solely with the author(s).

The content published in the International Journal of Sexual Science is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license, which grants the freedom to share, copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

The license requires providing appropriate credit to the original authors, including a link to the license, and indicating if any changes were made to the material. Authors are free to do this in any reasonable manner, but must not suggest that the licensor endorses that use or the version of the material. Additionally, authors may not impose legal terms or technological measures that prevent others from exercising the rights granted by the license.

The license does not cover elements of the material that are in the public domain or where use is permitted under an applicable exception or limitation. Furthermore, no warranties are provided with the license, and it may not grant all permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as privacy, publicity, or moral rights may place limits on how you can use the material. The license does not restrict the integrity or ownership of the work.

• Copyright Agreement: Authors must review and accept the Acknowledgment of Authorship Form before submitting their work to the journal's online system. A signed copy of this agreement must be uploaded along with the submission.
• Originality of Work: Authors affirm that the submitted article is their original creation and that no plagiarism has occurred. Proper attribution must be given for any referenced material according to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
• Author Responsibility: Each author has individually contributed to the study and holds full responsibility for the content of the manuscript. The authors also affirm their compliance with the license terms, including appropriate citation and attribution.
• Approval: All authors must have reviewed and approved the final version of the submitted article before submission.
• Prior Publication: Authors confirm that the article has not been published elsewhere and will not be submitted simultaneously for publication in any other journal.
• Intellectual Property Compliance: Authors are responsible for ensuring that the text, figures, and documents used in the article do not infringe on the copyrights of third parties. Any such use must be properly cited in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
• Publication Authorization: Authors grant The International Journal of Sexual Science permission to publish the article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license and acknowledge the journal as the original publisher. To maintain academic integrity, articles must be cited correctly according to proper citation standards and linked to the publisher's version with its DOI.
• Usage by Third Parties: Authors grant third parties the right to freely use the article, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and proper citation details are included. The license does not restrict the integrity or ownership of the work.
• License Scope: The Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license allows for the unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of the article, even commercially, provided that the original work is properly credited.

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