Submission Guidelines

Complete author guidelines for submitting your manuscript to TNJ.

General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original and not published elsewhere, including in other languages.
  • Submit via the online submission system only — email submissions are not accepted.
  • All listed authors must read and approve the final version before submission.
  • Manuscripts must follow TNJ formatting and ethical guidelines as outlined on this page.

Article Types Accepted

  • Original Research: Full-length research articles presenting new findings.
  • Review Article: Comprehensive literature reviews on a specific topic.
  • Short Communication: Brief reports of significant findings or preliminary results.
  • Case Report: Detailed reports of unique or instructive clinical cases.
  • Letter to the Editor: Commentary or responses to previously published articles.
  • Commentary: Expert opinion or perspective on current issues in the field.

Manuscript Preparation

  • Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX.
  • Length: 3,000–8,000 words (excluding references and abstract).
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced throughout.
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
  • Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References.

Abstract & Keywords

  • Structured abstract: 150–300 words.
  • Include the following sections: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
  • Keywords: 3–6 keywords listed in alphabetical order, separated by semicolons.

References

  • Style: APA 7th Edition.
  • Use DOI where available; include the full URL.
  • Number citations in order of appearance in the text.
  • Maximum 40 references for research articles (30 for short communications).

Figures & Tables

  • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI for all figures.
  • Accepted formats: TIFF, PNG, or EPS.
  • Tables must be in editable format (Word tables, not images).
  • Each figure and table must have a descriptive title and caption.
  • Refer to all figures and tables in the text in numerical order.

Ethical Requirements

  • IRB / Ethics committee approval is required for all human and animal studies.
  • Informed consent must be obtained from all human participants.
  • Any potential conflict of interest must be declared in the manuscript.
  • All submissions are screened for plagiarism via iThenticate.

Submission Process

  • Step 1: Create an author account on the submission portal.
  • Step 2: Log in to the submission portal with your credentials.
  • Step 3: Click "New Submission" in your dashboard.
  • Step 4: Complete the 13-step submission wizard.
  • Step 5: Upload your manuscript, figures, and supplementary files.
  • Step 6: Submit and receive your unique Manuscript ID.
  • Step 7: Track your submission status in your dashboard.

Publication Fees

  • Article Processing Charge (APC): See the APC page for current rates.
  • No submission fee is charged at any stage of the process.
  • Full or partial APC waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.

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