Students Medical research papers can be published

A Space has been allocated for Students Papers in the Abasyn University Journal of Social Sciences. Students can submitt their research papers which will be reviewed by the Editorial Board and the quality paper will be selected for every issue of the Journal.



The paper should be written according to ICMJE guidelines at www.icmje.org or according to the details given below

Writing the Paper – should read like a research report not a dissertation.

1. Choosing a title – short, concise, easy to understand and gives accurate idea as to methodology and content.

2. Abstract – the gateway to your paper, be sure it is well written.

1. Demonstrate that your findings are important and study was carefully done.
2. State your objectives clearly and concisely.
3. Avoid having the same sentences in your abstract and in the body of the paper.
4. Keep it short but do not exclude key information – briefly state your findings.

3. Introduction

1. Go right to the essence of the problem or premise of the article in order to focus the reader’s attention.
2.Provide adequate background information; use the literature to enhance your introduction.
3.Define terms used in the title, as needed.
4.Describe the purpose of your paper clearly and concisely.

4. Methods

1. Provide ample details and organize in a meaningful way.
2. Describe all aspects of the study design and how the data were collected.
3. Describe data collection in detail (who, what, when, where, how, why?)
4. Define all your variables.
5. Statistical analysis – make this easy to understand and define what is statistically significant.
a. Provide reproducible details of the statistical methods used in the data analysis.

5. Results

1. Present your results with confidence and provide your data in natural order.
2. Begin with the major positive findings; give negative findings at the end of the results section.
3. Present statistical information using statistical terms appropriately.
4. Be sure that this section is comprehensive and convincing.
5. Acknowledge any problems with data (e.g., small sample size, limited follow-up time, etc.)
6. Present data for similar variables consistently.
7. Use well-designed tables, graphs, flow charts, histograms, and figures; be sure to cite and summarize these in the text.
a. Simple and self-explanatory and not a repetition of the written text.
b. Use consistent formats; clearly define all terms.
c. Provide units for each variable.
d. Include clearly written legends for each figure.
8. Present adverse outcomes perceptively.

6. Discussion

1. Begin with your most important point.
2. Confine the discussion to your results and comparison of your results with other data in the published literature.
3. Provide practical information and emphasize any new information that your results provide.
4. Keep the discussion focused; avoid lengthy rambling discussions.
5. Discuss the implications of your findings.
6. Consider other explanations for your results, if appropriate.
7. Discuss any limitations of your study.

7.Conclusions

1. Conclusions should be clear and strong.
2. Be sure that your conclusions are fully supported by the results presented.
3. Limit conclusions to boundaries of the study presented.
4. Describe any further research that should be considered, if applicable.

8. References

1. Use full-length articles from peer-reviewed journals; you may also use articles accepted for publication but not yet in print (“in press”).
2. Make sure that all required information is complete and accurate.
3. Limit list to key citations; appropriate, recent or review references; do not use a long bibliography.
4. Appropriately cite references throughout the paper.
5. Refer to reference guidelines for targeted journal.


Submitting the Paper for Publication

1. Selecting a journal – choose the journal most appropriate to the content and reader interest of your study or topic.
2. Read and follow the “Guidelines for Authors” of the target journal.
3. Be sure you understand issues of copyright; get permission to use copyrighted material, if necessary.
4.Organize all of your materials into a manuscript for submission.

1. Cover letter.
2. Title page.
3. Abstract and key words.
4. Text of paper (introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusions)
5. Acknowledgements
6. References
7. Tables and figures
8. Figure legends.

5.Proofread your manuscript several times

1. Edit, edit, edit; pay attention to detail; minimize jargon.
2. Check grammar, syntax and punctuation
3. Delete redundant or excess words and sentences; revise for clarity and brevity.
4. Remember to number your pages in sequence
5. Recheck all of your calculations.
6. Know when and how to use trade names.

6. Request an internal review of the paper from an experienced researcher prior to submission.
7. Work with reviewers and editors to correct any problems or deficiencies
8. Most common deficiencies encountered (in order of frequency):

1. Poor presentation
2. Weak discussion
3. Lack of originality
4. Poor methods
5. Inappropriate statistical analysis
6. Inadequate results
7. Weak conclusion

That's Good!
After finishing our exams me and Zubair has planned to contribute in this section of our priority.
Shortly I was going to give you suggestion to start this.We have planned that we will conduct our research combinely.
Thanks for the attached note and proper information