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Author Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Everything you need to prepare and submit your manuscript to CETID

Submission Process

Follow these four steps to submit your manuscript

1. Preparation

Format your manuscript according to our guidelines. Include title, abstract, keywords, and structured sections.

2. Submission

Register or log in to upload your manuscript, cover letter, and supplementary files.

3. Peer Review

Double-blind review by experts. Average review time: 4-6 weeks.

4. Publication

Upon acceptance, copyediting and publication. Articles receive DOI and indexing.

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General Requirements

All submissions must meet these standards:

Language English
Format Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX
Font Arial, 12pt (universal, readable)
Spacing 1.5 lines
Alignment Justified
Line Numbers Continuous
Margins 2.5 cm on all sides
References Vancouver style (numbered citations)
Review Double-blind peer review
Publication Fees FREE - No APC

Original Article

Primary Research

Original research articles present new findings from clinical, epidemiological, or translational research in infectious diseases.

4,000-6,000 words
250 word abstract (structured)
≤50 references
≤8 tables/figures
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Required Sections

  1. Title Page: Title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author, word count, keywords (4-6)
  2. Abstract: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions (structured)
  3. Introduction: Background, rationale, and study objectives
  4. Methods: Study design, setting, participants, data collection, analysis
  5. Results: Key findings with tables and figures
  6. Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with literature, limitations
  7. Conclusions: Summary of key findings and implications
  8. References: Vancouver style

Reporting Guidelines

CONSORT Randomized Trials STROBE Observational Studies STARD Diagnostic Studies CARE Case Reports

Review Article

Literature Synthesis

Comprehensive, critical analysis of existing literature. We accept both Systematic Reviews and Narrative Reviews.

5,000-8,000 words
300 word abstract
≤100 references
≤10 tables/figures
Systematic Review Narrative Review

Systematic Review

  1. Abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions)
  2. Introduction (Rationale, objectives)
  3. Methods (Protocol, search strategy, quality assessment)
  4. Results (PRISMA flowchart, synthesis)
  5. Discussion (Summary, limitations)

Must include PRISMA flowchart and PROSPERO registration

Narrative Review

  1. Abstract (Unstructured summary)
  2. Introduction (Topic overview)
  3. Main Body (Thematic organization)
  4. Critical Analysis (Knowledge gaps)
  5. Conclusions (Future directions)

Short Communication

Rapid Publication

Concise reports of novel, time-sensitive findings including preliminary results, outbreak reports, or methodological innovations.

1,500-2,500 words
150 word abstract
≤20 references
≤3 tables/figures
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Ideal Topics

Novel pathogen detection, outbreak investigations, diagnostic innovations, antimicrobial resistance alerts, preliminary trial results, epidemiological surveillance data.

Opinion

Expert Perspective

Expert perspectives on current issues, controversies, or emerging trends in infectious disease research and public health policy.

1,000-2,000 words
No abstract required
≤15 references
≤2 figures (optional)
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Topics We Welcome

Global health policy, pandemic preparedness, ethical considerations, health equity, One Health approaches, antimicrobial stewardship, vaccine hesitancy, climate change and infectious diseases.

Case Report

Clinical Education

Detailed descriptions of unique, rare, or educationally valuable clinical cases that provide insights into diagnosis, treatment, or disease mechanisms.

1,500-3,000 words
200 word abstract
≤25 references
≤5 tables/figures
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Required Sections (CARE Guidelines)

  1. Title Page: Title beginning with "Case Report:", authors, affiliations, keywords (3-5)
  2. Abstract: Unstructured narrative summary (max 200 words)
  3. Introduction: Why this case is unique or educationally valuable
  4. Case Presentation: Patient info, clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, outcome
  5. Discussion: Clinical reasoning, comparison with literature, lessons learned
  6. Conclusions: Key take-home message and clinical implications
  7. Informed Consent: Statement confirming patient consent for publication
Patient consent for publication is mandatory. All identifying information must be removed.

Reporting Guideline

CARE Case Report Guidelines

Pre-Submission Checklist

Ensure your manuscript meets all requirements before submitting:

Manuscript

  • Title page with all author information
  • Abstract within word limit
  • Keywords (4-6) provided
  • Double-spaced with line numbers
  • Pages numbered

Figures & Tables

  • High resolution (300 DPI minimum)
  • TIFF, PNG, or JPEG format
  • Clear legends provided
  • Tables in editable format
  • All cited in text

Ethics

  • Ethics approval statement
  • Informed consent obtained
  • Conflict of interest declared
  • Funding sources acknowledged
  • Data availability statement

Blinding

  • Author names removed
  • Affiliations removed
  • Self-citations anonymized
  • File properties cleared

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