STED/Sürekli Tıp Eğitimi Dergisi, cilt.32, sa.4, ss.314-320, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
Objective: Preparation and submission of a manuscript per the specific instructions of every publisher is time consuming for not only authors but also for reviewers and authors as well. Practical principles for manuscript preparation and submission will be useful both to save time and to reinforce spread of scientific information. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed by collection of relevant data from journal sites, publishers’ instructions for authors, online submission resources and experiences of journal editors, authors, and reviewers. Results: The authors' instructions for manuscript submission differ remarkably per various journals. These variations include formats of cover letter, title page, abstract, references, as well as manuscript font type and size. Conclusion: We suggest that reaching such a consensus on a standard module for preparation and submission of manuscripts for all journals will be useful for both saving time and maintenance of sustainability in publishing.