Author Guidelines & Policies

Prime Peer is a dynamic international Open Access publisher committed to the advancement and rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge to a global audience—without financial or technical barriers.

We are proud supporters of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). In line with BOAI principles, all articles published in Prime Peer journals are made freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This allows anyone to read, download, copy, share, print, or use the content for any lawful purpose, provided the original work and source are appropriately cited.

Prime Peer provides a centralized platform for authors to access submission resources, journal scopes, editorial information, and the benefits available to contributing authors.

Submit Your Manuscript

Prime Peer operates under an Open Access model, using open peer review, the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, and adheres to an open data policy. An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable upon acceptance of the manuscript.

We accept a broad range of research aligned with medical and clinical sciences, including but not limited to neuroscience, endocrinology, oncology, and translational research.

Accepted Manuscript Types

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Mini Reviews
  • Case Reports & Case Studies
  • Communications
  • Editorials
  • Opinions & Perspectives
  • Commentaries & Letters to the Editor

Please ensure that submissions fall within the scope of the target journal.

Submission Instructions

  • Manuscripts should be submitted via our online submission portal.
  • Acknowledgement of receipt will be sent within 2 business days.
  • Articles under consideration elsewhere must not be submitted simultaneously.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (DOC or DOCX) and organized in the following sequence:

  1. Title
  2. List of Authors & Affiliations
  3. Corresponding Author Details
  4. Abstract (100–150 words)
  5. Keywords (4–8 terms, separated by semicolons)
  6. Abbreviations
  7. Main Text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion)
  8. References
  9. Supplementary Information (if applicable)
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. Author Contributions
  12. Data Availability Statement
  13. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
  14. Figure Legends & Tables

Author Affiliation

Each author should list their full institutional affiliation including department, institution, city, state, and country.

Corresponding Author

Provide complete contact details including name, institution, phone number, email address, and fax number (if applicable). The editorial office communicates only with the corresponding author and does not mediate disputes among co-authors. Equal contribution or shared correspondence roles must be clearly stated.

Abstract

The abstract should clearly and concisely summarize the context, aim, methods, results, and conclusion of the study. It should not exceed 150 words and must not include references or citations. Authors must ensure consistency of data between the abstract and main text.

Keywords

Include 4–8 relevant keywords that appear frequently in the manuscript (e.g., Hormones; Histogenesis; Organogenesis).

Abbreviations

Use standard scientific abbreviations. Each abbreviation should be defined at first mention. Abbreviations should not be used in the title, or if used, must be spelled out.

Nomenclature & Measurements

  • Use SI units consistently throughout the manuscript.
  • Apply binomial nomenclature for organisms.
  • Use DDBJ/GenBank accession numbers for gene and protein sequences.

Manuscript Title

The title should be concise and clearly represent the content of the manuscript. Avoid abbreviations; if included, they must be fully expanded.

Text Structure

Introduction

The introduction should reflect the scientific quality and relevance of the article. It must clearly outline the study background, refer to relevant literature, and state the research objectives or proposed outcomes.

Materials and Methods

This section should provide a comprehensive account of the study design, including:

  • Materials or participants involved
  • Study settings and intervention details
  • Evaluation parameters
  • Experimental procedures and modifications (with proper citations)

Use subsections such as Statistics, Reagents, or Animal Models for clarity. Include ethics approval details when applicable.

Units

Units must follow SI standards with a single space between numbers and units (e.g., 20 mg). Field-specific units may be used if standardized.

Figures and Tables

  • Submit figures and tables as separate high-resolution files (.jpg or .tiff).
  • Each figure/table must include a legend and be cited in order.
  • Do not submit tables as images.
  • Reproduced content must have prior permission and proper citation.

Results and Discussion

This section should detail the experimental findings. Results and Discussion can be merged or kept separate. Discussion should analyze findings, compare with existing literature, and mention study limitations.

Acknowledgments

  • Recognize contributions, funding sources, and potential conflicts.
  • State any repository submission requirements for funders.

Appendix / Supplementary Data

Supplementary materials should be uploaded as separate files and cited in the main text. They are hosted online and not subject to APC.

References

  • Must be cited sequentially in the text.
  • Should be current and relevant.
  • Formatted according to the journal’s style guide.

Copyright & Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors transfer copyright under the CC BY license. Authors retain rights to patents, trademarks, and intellectual property. Reuse of previously published material requires:

  • Permission from the copyright holder
  • Proper documentation
  • Clear attribution within the manuscript

Retraction & Removal Policy

Retractions occur in cases of:

  • Scientific misconduct
  • Plagiarism
  • Errors affecting study validity

Retracted articles remain accessible with a notice explaining the reason.

Erratum

Minor corrections are issued as Erratum notices and do not affect scientific integrity.

Corrigendum

Post-publication author errors (e.g., affiliations, units) can be corrected via Corrigendum. All co-authors must approve corrections.

Commitments for Authors

Open Access Policy

Prime Peer follows BOAI guidelines. Articles are published under the CC BY license, with APCs supported by authors or institutions.

Data Integrity and Retention

Authors must store and retain data to ensure reproducibility. Misconduct (fabrication, falsification, data theft) leads to rejection or retraction.

Publication Ethics – Author Responsibilities

  • Submit only original, unpublished work.
  • Report data and methods transparently.
  • Provide replicable detail.
  • Acknowledge prior research appropriately.
  • Disclose funding and conflicts of interest.
  • Confirm all co-authors have approved the submission.

Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are strictly prohibited. Avoid dividing one study into multiple papers.

Authorship Criteria

  • Only contributors with substantial involvement should be listed as authors.
  • Others may be acknowledged separately.
  • The submitting author must ensure co-author consent.
  • Changes to authorship require written approval from all authors.

Reuse of Conference Materials

Conference material may be reused if:

  • It complies with ethical publishing guidelines.
  • The new article contains significant additional data or insights.
  • Permissions are secured for reused content.
  • The original source is clearly cited.

Final determination rests with the editor based on originality standards.