Author Guideline
SALVERA – Author Guidelines
Aims and Scope
SALVERA is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing medical knowledge across all domains of clinical medicine, primary care, public health, medical education, and translational research. We welcome submissions in the form of:
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Original Research Articles
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Systematic Reviews / Literature Reviews
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Case Reports with Discussion
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Brief Reports / Short Communications
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Editorials and Commentaries
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Educational Innovations and Clinical Guidelines
Manuscript Submission Requirements
Language
Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. Non-native speakers are advised to have their manuscript edited by a native English speaker prior to submission.
Manuscript Format
Submit as Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or RTF files. Use 12-point Nunito font, 1.5 line spacing, and standard A4 page size with 2.5 cm margins. All pages should be numbered.
Sections Required:
For Original Research Articles:
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Title Page (with all author details)
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Abstract (structured: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion) – max 250 words
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Keywords (3–6 terms)
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Introduction
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Methods
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusion
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Acknowledgments (if any)
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Conflict of Interest Statement
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Ethical Approval Statement
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References (Vancouver style)
For Case Reports:
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Title
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Abstract (unstructured, max 200 words)
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Keywords
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Introduction
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Case Presentation
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Discussion
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Conclusion
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References
Figures and Tables
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Insert figures and tables where appropriate in the manuscript text.
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Each must be numbered (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1) and include a title and legend.
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Images must be in high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in JPEG/PNG format.
References
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Use Vancouver citation style.
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Number references in the order they appear in the text.
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Example:
Smith J, Doe M. The role of probiotics in gut health. J Clin Nutr. 2020;12(3):201–208.
Ethics and Consent
For studies involving human subjects, authors must provide the name of the ethical review board and approval number. Patient consent must be obtained for case reports.
Submission Process
Submissions must be made through our Online Journal System (OJS) at:
https://journalofmedula.com/index.php/salvera/about/submissions
Authors must register and follow the Submission Preparation Checklist.