Introduction
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine (ETM) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research papers in the fields of experimental and clinical medicine. As a researcher, publishing a paper in ETM can help enhance career prospects, establish scientific expertise and contribute to the field’s knowledge base. In this article, we will share our personal experience of submitting a manuscript to ETM.
Finding the Appropriate Topic
Before submitting your manuscript to ETM, you need to ensure that the topic is appropriate for the journal. ETM publishes research on a wide range of topics in experimental and clinical medicine, including but not limited to cancer research, cardiology, neurology, and immunology. To determine the appropriateness of a topic for the journal, you may want to review past issues of ETM or check the journal’s website for more information.
Preparing the Manuscript
Once you have selected an appropriate topic, it is time to prepare the manuscript. The manuscript should be well-organized and written in clear, concise and grammatically correct English. It should contain a title, an abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions sections. Additionally, provide a list of references at the end of the manuscript, and ensure that all citations are accurate and complete.
Submission Process
The submission process for ETM is straightforward. The journal accepts electronic submissions through its website. Before submitting, ensure that the manuscript adheres to the journal’s guidelines. These guidelines include, among other things, page limits, formatting, and citation styles. You should also provide a cover letter that includes a brief summary of the manuscript, its significance, and its potential impact on the field.
Peer-Review Process
After submission, the manuscript undergoes a rigorous peer-review process. The reviewers are experts in the field who provide feedback on the quality and validity of the research. The review process may take up to several weeks, and during this time, you may receive feedback on how to improve the manuscript. If you receive feedback, address the concerns raised by the reviewers and resubmit the revised manuscript with a point-by-point response to their comments.
Publication
Once the manuscript is accepted for publication, the final version undergoes a copyediting and proofreading process. The final article will be published online and will be available via open access. The author will also receive a PDF of the final published article, but printing the article incurs additional fees, so it's important to plan accordingly.
Conclusion
Submitting a manuscript to Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine is a valuable opportunity for researchers looking to share their findings and advance scientific knowledge. To maximize your chances of acceptance, take the time to choose an appropriate topic, prepare a well-written manuscript following the journal guidelines, and address the reviewer’s feedback during the peer-review process.
