The SCICONX Journal of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (JSCRM) is committed to providing authors with a clear, structured, and supportive manuscript submission experience. Our submission process is designed to uphold transparency, scientific rigor, and ethical publishing practices at every stage. This page outlines each step in detail so authors can navigate the process confidently and efficiently.

1. Preparing Your Manuscript

Before initiating your submission, authors should ensure that the manuscript is:

• Formatting Template (Click here to download).
• Prepared according to the Instructions for Authors
• Written in clear, coherent, and scholarly English
• Supported by ethical approvals (for human, animal, or stem cell research)
• Formatted with all mandatory sections including title page, abstract, methods, results, discussion, references, and required declarations
• Accompanied by high-quality figures, tables, supplementary files, and datasets (when applicable)

Authors must also prepare:

• A cover letter summarizing the novelty of the work
• A list of potential reviewers
• A declaration of conflicts of interest
• Statements on ethics, consent, and data availability

Failure to follow manuscript preparation guidelines may lead to immediate return or desk rejection.

2. Creating or Accessing Your Author Account

All submissions are handled through the SCICONX Online Submission Portal.

Steps:

1. Visit the JSCRM submission portal (accessible via the journal website).
2. Create an author account if you are a first-time user.
3. Log in to access the Author Dashboard, where new submissions and revisions are managed.

The portal interface provides guided steps, automatic prompts, and a checklist to ensure completeness of your submission.

3. Initiating a New Submission

Click “Submit New Manuscript” to begin. You will be guided through several structured sections:

3.1 Manuscript Category Selection

Choose the most appropriate article type:

• Original Research
• Review Article
• Case Study / Case Series
• Short Communication
• Methodology / Protocol
• Commentary
• Mini-review
• Editorial submissions (by invitation)

Selecting the correct category ensures efficient processing.

4. Uploading Manuscript Components

The submission system will guide authors to upload the following files:

➤ Mandatory:

• Main manuscript (without author identifiers; for double-blind review)
• Title page (with author affiliations and corresponding author details)
• Abstract and keywords
• Figures and tables (separate high-resolution files)
• Cover letter
• Ethical approval documents (if required)
• Completed author contribution and conflict of interest statements

➤ Optional but encouraged:

• Supplementary datasets, videos, or extended protocols
• Graphical abstracts
• High-quality images for promotional use

The system will validate file formats and prompt for corrections if needed.

5. Submission Confirmation

Once all components are uploaded:

• Review the submission summary page
• Verify that all files are correct and properly labelled
• Confirm compliance with journal ethics and policies
• Click “Finalize Submission”

A confirmation email will be sent to the corresponding author instantly, containing:

• Manuscript ID
• Submission date
• Contact information for editorial queries
• A link to track manuscript progress

6. Initial Editorial Evaluation (Triage)

After submission, your manuscript enters the initial screening stage, where the editors assess:

• Relevance to the journal’s scope
• Scientific merit and originality
• Clarity and organization
• Ethical compliance
• Suitability for peer review
• Adherence to journal formatting guidelines

Outcomes of the initial evaluation:

✔ Sent for peer review

✔ Returned for technical corrections

✘ Desk rejected (with reasons explained)

This stage typically requires 2–5 days.

7. Peer Review Process

JSCRM follows a double-blind peer review system, ensuring anonymity between authors and reviewers.

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript for:

• Scientific validity
• Novelty and significance
• Experimental rigor
• Data quality and reproducibility
• Ethical suitability
• Clarity and coherence of presentation

Following reviewer feedback, the editor compiles a decision:

• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Revise and Resubmit
• Accept with Modifications
• Reject

Authors will receive a detailed decision letter along with anonymous reviewer comments.

8. Revision Submission Process

If revisions are required:

Authors must submit:

• A revised manuscript with tracked changes
• A clean version without annotations
• A point-by-point response to reviewer comments
• Updated files such as figures or ethics documentation (if needed)

Revised manuscripts are usually evaluated within 5–14 days, depending on complexity. Some revisions may be returned to reviewers for re-assessment.

9. Final Acceptance and Production Workflow

Upon acceptance, the manuscript enters the production phase:

9.1 Copyediting

A professional editor reviews:

• Grammar, clarity, and consistency
• Scientific terminology accuracy
• Formatting and style

9.2 Typesetting

The manuscript is transformed into:

• PDF proofs
• HTML versions (for online publication)

9.3 Author Proofs

Authors review and approve proofs. Only minor corrections are allowed at this stage.

9.4 Online First Publication

After proof approval, the article is published online with:

• Full citation details
• Inclusion in journal indexing (as applicable)

10. Post-Publication Enhancements

JSCRM supports multiple post-publication features:

• Article performance dashboard (views, downloads, citations)
• Social media promotion
• Optional video summaries or graphical highlights
• Press release assistance for breakthrough research

Authors can also request corrections or updates to maintain accuracy of published work.

11. Withdrawal and Retraction Policies

11.1 Withdrawal

Authors may request a withdrawal before acceptance, with justification.

11.2 Retraction

Post-publication retraction occurs only for:

• Proven scientific misconduct
• Ethical violations
• Severe data inaccuracy

All retractions follow COPE guidelines and are publicly documented.

12. Author Support

JSCRM offers personalized assistance:

• Pre-submission queries
• Formatting support
• Technical support for the submission system
• Guidance on ethics or data requirements

Authors may contact the editorial office anytime via the Contact Us page.