Author’s Guidelines [Instruction for Authors ]

Author’s Guidelines

Consortium Publisher – ICDTD Inc., Canada
https://consortiumpublisher.com

Consortium Publisher, under the auspices of ICDTD Inc., Canada, is committed to disseminating high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific knowledge across disciplines. We invite submissions from researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, and academic scholars that demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, and relevance to contemporary scientific discourse.

All manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with internationally recognized ethical and editorial guidelines including those from the ICMJE, COPE, WAME, and CONSORT, where applicable. The following instructions are intended to standardize submissions and ensure efficient peer review and publication.

1. Scope of Manuscripts

We publish the following categories of scholarly work:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses
  • Clinical Studies and Case Reports
  • Short Communications
  • Editorials and Commentaries
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Technical Reports and Protocols

Articles must align with the aims and scope of the respective journal and offer novel scientific contributions.

2. Manuscript Structure and Content

Title Page

  • Title: Specific, concise, and informative
  • Author(s): Full names, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs
  • Corresponding Author: Name, full postal address, email, and phone

Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: 250 words max; structured format for original articles (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
  • Keywords: 4–6 MeSH-compliant terms

Main Sections for Research Articles:

  • Introduction: Clearly state the problem, research objective, and background
  • Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology including study design, experimental protocols, ethical approvals, and statistical tools used
  • Results: Data presentation with figures/tables and statistical significance
  • Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with literature, limitations, and future directions
  • Conclusion: Summary of findings and implications

Additional Sections (as applicable):

  • Acknowledgments
  • Author Contributions (CRediT taxonomy recommended)
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Funding Statement
  • Ethical Approval (e.g., IRB/IACUC references)

3. Manuscript Formatting and Submission Standards

  • Language: English (British or American, consistently used)
  • File Type: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing, standard margins
  • Page and Line Numbers: Mandatory
  • Figures/Tables: Numbered, high-resolution (300 dpi min), captioned appropriately, submitted in separate files (TIFF, JPEG, or EPS)

4. References and Citations

Vancouver Style (ICMJE Standard)

The Vancouver citation format follows the standards set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). This style is mandatory for manuscripts submitted to the following Consortium Publisher journals:

Vancouver Format Guidelines

  • References are numbered sequentially in square brackets (e.g., [1], [2], [3]) as they appear in the text.
  • The reference list must appear in numerical order at the end of the manuscript.
  • Avoid using superscript or author-date formats in this style.
  • Journal names should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus/MEDLINE.
  • Use et al. in italics after three author names when there are more than six authors.
  • Online references must include date of access.
  • Use of citation managers like EndNote or Reference Manager (v5 or later) is encouraged for formatting.

Examples

Journal Article:

[1] Mike WS, Susan B. The neurological channels and expression of DNA. J Appl Pharm. 2010;10(13):213–53.

Book:

[2] Schmidt LD. The engineering of chemical reactions. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press; 2005. p. 71–88.

Book Chapter:

[3] Ford HL, Sclafani RA, Degregori J. Cell cycle regulatory cascade. In: Stein GS, Pardee AB, editors. Cell cycle and growth control: biomolecular regulation and cancer. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Liss; 2004. p. 42–67.

Conference Proceeding:

[4] Harris AH, editor. Economics and health: 1997: Proceedings of the 19th Australian Conference of Health Economists; 1997 Sep 13–14; Sydney, Australia. Kensington, NSW: School of Health Services Management, University of New South Wales; 1998.

Website:

[5] Anthony M. Nutrition beyond the trends: Boron’s a beneficial bone builder [Internet]. 2005 [cited 2005]. Available from: https://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2005/417.html

Patent:

[6] Pagedas AC. Flexible endoscopic grasping and cutting device and positioning tool assembly. US patent US 20020103498. 2002 Aug 1.

Thesis:

[7] Borkowski MM. Infant sleep and feeding: a telephone survey of Hispanic Americans [PhD dissertation]. Mount Pleasant (MI): Central Michigan University; 2002.

 

APA Style (7th Edition)

The APA referencing format is governed by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. This style is recommended for the following Consortium Publisher journals:

APA Format Guidelines

  • In-text citation: (Author, Year)
  • Reference list should be in alphabetical order by the last name of the first author.
  • Use of DOI or URL is essential for digital sources.
  • Author names: list up to 20 authors before using et al.
  • Italicize journal names and book titles.

Examples

Book:

Baxter, C. (1997). Race equality in health care and education. Philadelphia: Ballière Tindall.

Book Chapter:

Haybron, D. M. (2008). Philosophy and the science of subjective well-being. In M. Eid & R. J. Larsen (Eds.), The science of subjective well-being (pp. 17–43). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

eBook:

Millbower, L. (2003). Show biz training: Fun and effective business training techniques from the worlds of stage, screen, and song. Retrieved from http://www.amacombooks.org

Print Journal Article:

Alibali, M. W. (1999). How children change their minds: Strategy change can be gradual or abrupt. Developmental Psychology, 35, 127–145.

Online Journal Article:

Carter, S., & Dunbar-Odom, D. (2009). The converging literacies center: An integrated model for writing programs. Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy, 14(1), 38–48. Retrieved from http://kairos.technorhetoric.net

DOI Journal Article:

Gaudio, J. L., & Snowdon, C. T. (2008). Spatial cues more salient than color cues in cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) reversal learning. Journal of Comparative Psychology, 122, 441–444. https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7036.122.4.441

All references must conform to the Vancouver style, numbered sequentially in the order cited in the text.

Examples:

  • Journal Article:
    Ali S, Chen X, Malik A. Antimicrobial resistance trends in clinical isolates. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2022;35(3):e00342-21.
  • Book:
    Madigan MT, Bender KS, Buckley DH, et al. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. 16th ed. Pearson; 2021.
  • Conference Proceedings:
    Singh R, Patel P. Advances in viral diagnostics. In: Proceedings of the International Congress of Virology; 2021 Jul 15–17; Toronto, Canada. ICDTD; 2021.

Use reference managers such as EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley for consistency.

5. Ethical and Scientific Integrity

All submissions must adhere to:

  • ICMJE guidelines for authorship and manuscript preparation
  • COPE standards for publication ethics
  • WAME policies on conflict of interest and data transparency
  • Ethical approval and informed consent must be documented for all human or animal studies

Plagiarism, data falsification, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices are strictly prohibited and will result in rejection and notification to relevant institutional authorities.

6. Authorship and Contributions

All listed authors must meet authorship criteria defined by the ICMJE. Contributors must describe individual roles using the CRediT taxonomy. Authorship changes post-submission must be approved by all authors and justified in writing.

7. Peer Review Process

Consortium Publisher employs a double-blind peer review system to ensure objectivity, anonymity, and scientific merit. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the subject area. Final decisions are rendered by the editorial board based on reviewers’ evaluations and the scientific quality of the submission.

8. Submission Instructions

Submit your manuscript through the secure submission portal:

Manuscript Submission:
https://consortiumpublisher.com/OTPValidation

After submission, you will receive a confirmation email and tracking ID. Incomplete or improperly formatted submissions may be returned prior to peer review.

9. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Consortium Publisher supports open access publishing. Article Processing Charges (APCs) of $300 may apply and vary by journal. For details and waiver options for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), please refer to individual journal policies or contact the editorial office.

10. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright to their work. All open-access articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited.

11. Post-Publication Policies

  • Corrections, Errata, and Retractions: Published in accordance with COPE best practices
  • Sharing and Archiving: Authors may archive the final version in institutional repositories and platforms such as PubMed Central, ResearchGate, or Google Scholar
  • Indexing and Discoverability: Articles are indexed in appropriate academic databases and repositories

Contact Us

For technical support or editorial queries, please contact:

Email: office@consortiumpublisher.com
Website: https://consortiumpublisher.ca

By submitting a manuscript to Consortium Publisher, authors affirm that the work is original, not under consideration elsewhere, and complies fully with ethical and scientific standards of scholarly publishing.