Welcome to the author submission guidelines for SCICONX Journal of Advances in Diabetes Biology (JADB). These instructions are designed to help you prepare and submit your manuscript for consideration in our peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to high-impact research in the biological sciences of diabetes.

Please read this document carefully before submission. Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines may be returned for revision prior to peer review.

Formatting Template (Click here to download).

1. General Submission Requirements

By submitting a manuscript to JADB, authors agree:

• The work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• All authors have reviewed and approved the final version.
• All relevant ethical standards for human or animal research have been followed.
• Any conflict of interest or funding support has been transparently disclosed.

2. Manuscript Categories

JADB considers the following types of contributions:

a. Original Research Articles

b. Review Articles

c. Short Communications

d. Perspectives & Commentaries

e. Methods & Protocols

3. Language and Style

• Manuscripts must be submitted in clear and professional English.
• Use the active voice and consistent scientific terminology.
• Abbreviations should be defined at first mention.
• Follow conventional biological nomenclature standards.

4. Manuscript Structure

All submissions must include the following sections:

a. Title Page

• Title of the manuscript.
• Full list of authors with affiliations.
• ORCID IDs for all authors (encouraged).
• Corresponding author contacts information.
• A running title (≤ 80 characters).

b. Abstract

• Structured into: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
• Word limit: 250 - 300 words.
• No references or undefined abbreviations.

c. Keywords

• 4 - 6 keywords that reflect the core scientific content.

d. Main Text

Order for Original Articles and Short Communications:

1. Introduction
   Context, scientific rationale, and objectives.
2. Materials and Methods
   Detailed experimental design, reagents, protocols, and statistical methods.
3. Results
   Clearly presented findings with supporting figures and tables.
4. Discussion
   Interpretation of results, limitations, and biological significance.
5. Conclusions
   Key takeaways and future research directions.

e. Acknowledgements

Funding sources, contributions not qualifying for authorship.

f. References

• Use Vancouver style citation.
• Minimum three references from the last five years (for original research).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness.

5. Figures and Tables

• Figures: High resolution (≥300 dpi), labeled clearly. Submit separately as TIFF, EPS, or PNG.
• Tables: Editable format within the manuscript file.
• All figures and tables must be cited in the text.
• Provide descriptive captions for all visual elements.

6. Supplementary Material

Supplementary data may be uploaded with the submission:

• Extended datasets
• Additional figures or methods
• Code or computational scripts

Clearly label and reference each item in the main manuscript.

7. Ethical Standards

a. Human Subjects

• Must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki.
• Provide Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval details.
• Include written informed consent from participants.

b. Animal Studies

• Follow internationally recognized animal care and use standards.
• Provide ethical approval information.

c. Authorship Criteria

All listed authors must have contributed significantly to:

• Conceptualization, design, or execution of the work
• Drafting or critical revision
• Approval of the final version

8. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts:

• Financial interests
• Research support
• Personal relationships

Disclosures must be stated explicitly within the manuscript.

9. Funding and Acknowledgements

List all funding sources using full organization names:

• Grant numbers
• Funding agency details
• Role of funders (if applicable)

Acknowledgements should include contributions not warranting authorship.

10. Peer Review Process

All submissions are evaluated through a rigorous double-blind peer review:

• Preliminary editorial assessment
• Independent expert reviewers
• Constructive feedback with revisions
• Final editorial decision

Authors may suggest preferred reviewers but final selection is at the editor’s discretion.

11. Publication Ethics and Misconduct

JADB adheres to strict ethical standards. Any evidence of:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Duplicate submissions
• Unethical research conduct

will trigger investigation and potential retraction following COPE guidelines.

12. Open Access and Licensing

JADB is an open-access journal. All published articles are:

• Freely available to read and download
• Distributed under a CC BY 4.0 license
• Authors retain copyright

13. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

JADB operates on a transparent APC model:

• APC amounts are stated clearly on the journal homepage.
• Concessions or discounts may be considered for eligible authors.

14. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted through the JADB online submission portal:

1. Register or log in
2. Upload all required files
3. Complete author and manuscript metadata
4. Confirm compliance with guidelines
5. Submit and receive tracking ID

Need Any Assistance?

Our editorial team is available to assist with:

✔ Formatting questions
✔ Submission technical support
✔ Ethical compliance clarification

For any other queries or help, please contact us via the Contact us page.