Monograph Preparation Guidelines

Please adhere strictly to the monograph preparation guidelines. Once your monograph is ready, submit it online using the

Submit a Monograph

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

  • Language: Ensure your monograph is in grammatically and scientifically correct English.
  • File format: Microsoft Word; Times Roman font size 12; Justified alignment; 1.5 line spacing; 1-inch (2.54 cm) margin; Lines are numbered.
  • Number of Authors: A maximum of four authors is allowed. This is non-negotiable.
  • Word Limit: 9,000 – 11,000 words, inclusive of the abstract, figure legends, tables, and references. Monographs shorter than 9,000 words will not be considered.
  • Figures: The maximum number of individual figures is five, irrespective of manuscript length. However, exception can be made upon request. Figures can be multi-panel (e.g., Figure 1 A, 1B, 1C grouped as Figure 1). All figures may be in color. At least one figure is obligatory.
  • Tables: The manuscript can have up to three tables. No table should exceed one page in portrait or 1.5 pages in landscape. If tables contain references, these references must also appear in the text in sequential order.
  • Headings: Only two levels of headings are allowed.
    • Primary heading: Capitalized and bold.
    • Secondary heading: Normal font and bold.
  • Abbreviations: Minimize the use of abbreviations. Only use abbreviations that appear at least four times in the text and define them on their first appearance.
  • References: Follow the APA style.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

(All components are mandatory unless marked as 'optional')

Organize the monograph as follows:

Title

A concise title representing the main idea. For instance, "Gene X in Prostate Cancer" is preferable over "The Role of Gene X in Prostate Cancer."

Authors

List full names (first name, then last name) of all authors separated by commas. Use superscripts for different affiliations (e.g., Author One¹, Author Two²). Do not use "and" before the last author. Include affiliations and countries, separated by semi-colons.

Author for Correspondence

Mention the full name, primary affiliation, country, and email.

Abstract

One paragraph without references or subheadings, between 150 and 200 words. Ensure the abstract is not shorter than 150 words.

Keywords

List 5-10 in alphabetical order, separated by semi-colons.

Running Title

Maximum of 50 characters, excluding spaces.

Introduction

Use only the term "Introduction" and avoid adding subheadings beneath it. Include references.

Contents

Present the content under various headings as suitable. Adhere to the guidelines on heading styles.

Future Directions (Optional)

If added, title it "Future Directions."

Conclusion

Title it "Conclusion" and refrain from using alternate terms like "Conclusions" or "Concluding remarks."

Acknowledgment (Optional)

If you do not have acknowledgments, skip this section. Recognize colleagues or funding sources here.

Conflict of Interest

Specify any conflicts. If none, use the following statement:

The authors declare that they have no potential conflict of interest concerning the research, authorship, and/or publication of this manuscript.

Copyright and Permission Statement

Please copy and paste the following as it is. Do not modify.

The authors confirm that the materials included in this chapter do not violate copyright laws. Where relevant, appropriate permissions have been obtained from the original copyright holder(s), and all original sources have been appropriately acknowledged or referenced. Where relevant, informed consent has been obtained from patients or their caregivers as per applicable national or institutional policies.

References

Cite using the APA style. Ensure citations are in numerical order in parentheses and match the order at the end of the manuscript.

Figures

  • Figures inserted immediately after the references.
  • Each figure identified in the text as Figure 1, Figure 2 etc. (not Fig.1, Fig. 2).
  • Figure referenced in the text in sequential order.
  • Multi-panel figures should be made into one figure. For example, Figure 1A, 1B and 1C should be made into a single multi-panel Figure 1 not three separate figures.
  • Multi-panel figures labeled in Caps – Figure 1 A, 1 B, IC not Figure 1a, 1b, 1c.
  • Figure legends given immediately below the figure.
  • Figure legend should be stand-alone.
  • Abbreviations used in figures expanded at the end of the legend in alphabetical order, each separated by semi-colon.
  • High resolution TIFF images (min 300 dpi) uploaded separately during submission.

Tables

  • Tables inserted immediately after the references or the figures, if relevant.
  • Created with the 'insert table' function of Microsoft Word.
  • A table should not exceed a single page.
  • Page margins: 3.5 cm (1.37 inches) at the top and bottom, and 2 cm (0.75 inches) at left and right.
  • Can be portrait or landscape.
  • Each table identified in the text as Table 1 or Table 2.
  • Identified in sequential order.
  • Each table has a title.
  • Any relevant explanation given below the table.
  • If there are references in the Table, they should also be identified in the text in sequential order.