Provide a concise, descriptive title not exceeding 15 words. List every author’s full name followed by the highest academic degree and institutional affiliation (the address of the university or organization where the work was carried out). For the corresponding author, include:
Add the total word count of the manuscript (excluding abstract, tables, and references), the number of tables and figures, sources of financial or material support, any disclaimers, and a conflict-of-interest statement for all authors.
Original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and case reports must have a structured abstract (≤ 250 words) with the following subheadings:
If the study is a registered clinical trial, cite the trial registration number at the end of the abstract. Ensure that the abstract faithfully reflects the manuscript content; do not duplicate text from the introduction or other sections.
Supply three to six keywords or short phrases that capture the essence of the work and appear in standard indexing vocabularies (e.g., MeSH).
List and define every abbreviation used in the manuscript, arranged alphabetically.
Briefly set the context, state the research question or hypothesis, and outline the specific objectives. Cite only the most pertinent and recent literature; avoid tangential or excessive background material.
Describe the study design, setting, participants, interventions or exposures, outcome measures, and statistical analyses in sufficient detail for replication. Reference established protocols or instruments by citing original sources. Ethical approvals (IRB/IEC), informed consent procedures, and trial registration (where applicable) must be reported.
Present findings in a logical sequence that mirrors the Methods section. Emphasize primary outcomes first, followed by secondary and exploratory analyses. Use tables and figures judiciously; do not repeat in text the full data displayed. Provide exact P-values and confidence intervals where appropriate.
Start with a succinct summary of key results, then interpret their meaning in the context of existing evidence. Explore underlying mechanisms, address study limitations, and outline implications for future research and clinical practice. End with a clear, evidence-based conclusion.
Recognize all sources of financial support, institutional or departmental assistance, and individuals who contributed substantively but do not meet authorship criteria.
Cite sources in the text by consecutive Arabic numerals and list them in the same order at the end of the manuscript. Follow APA (7th ed.) style for all references. Examples:
Place tables after the reference list and figures after the tables. Number each in Arabic numerals (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.) in order of first citation. Provide a short, descriptive title for every table and a clear legend for every figure. Use footnotes to explain symbols or abbreviations. Supply high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi for photographs, 600 dpi for line art).
Prime Peer upholds a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, data fabrication, image manipulation, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices. All submissions undergo a double-layered plagiarism screen:
Manuscripts with > 20 % unoriginal content, uncredited paraphrasing, or unattributed figures will be returned for revision or rejected. Severe infractions may trigger author sanctions, institutional notification, and—when applicable—retraction of published articles.
Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permissions for any third-party material and must submit proof upon request. By submitting to Prime Peer, authors attest that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal.
These guidelines ensure transparency, reproducibility, and the highest ethical standards in all research published by Prime Peer. For any questions, contact the editorial office at editorial@primepeer.org.
