Citation

Our citation policy ensures proper acknowledgment of sources in scientific writing, covering citation practices, styles, and plagiarism prevention. In-text citations and a reference list are required, while plagiarism is prohibited. This policy maintains research integrity and transparency.

General Guidelines

Sources & Style

  • • Mandatory Citation: All non-original ideas, published or unpublished, must be cited.
  • • Standardized Style: We exclusively accept the Vancouver citation style.

Structure & Plagiarism

  • • Reference List: Must be included at the end of the document in consecutive numerical order.
  • • Plagiarism: Strictly prohibited. Violations may result in manuscript rejection or revocation of privileges.

The Vancouver System

In the Vancouver style, references are numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first cited in the text, using Arabic numerals.

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Citation Examples

Journal Article

Smith AB, Johnson CD. The role of genetics in cancer susceptibility. J Cancer Res. 2005;28(3):129-135.

Book

Guyton AC, Hall JE. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 13th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016.

Web Page

National Institutes of Health. MedlinePlus. [https://medlineplus.gov/diabetes.html](https://medlineplus.gov/diabetes.html). Accessed March 15, 2023.

Enforcement

The editorial team rigorously monitors compliance with this policy. All violations will be addressed, and corrections must be made before publication to maintain the integrity of our journals.

Recommended Tool

We strongly encourage authors to use the Mendeley Citation Manager for accurate formatting.

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