Author Guidelines

Trends in Optimal Medical Outcomes (TOMO) welcomes the submission of high-quality manuscripts for publication. We aim to publish research that advances knowledge and understanding of optimal medical outcomes, offering readers valuable insights into clinical practices, healthcare technologies, and patient-centered care. To ensure your manuscript meets the journal’s standards, please follow these guidelines carefully.

Types of Manuscripts

We accept the following types of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles: Empirical studies that present new research findings related to medical outcomes.
• Review Articles: Comprehensive, critical reviews of existing literature on a specific topic related to medical outcomes.
• Case Studies: Detailed reports of specific clinical cases that contribute to the understanding of medical outcomes.
• Short Communications: Brief reports on new findings or important observations that warrant quick publication.
• Opinion/Commentary: Expert perspectives or discussions on issues or trends relevant to medical outcomes.
• Letters to the Editor: Concise responses to previously published articles or related matters.

Submission Process

• Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted through the TOMO online submission system. Ensure that all required information is filled out during the submission process.
• Cover Letter: A cover letter must accompany your submission. The letter should include:
  • The manuscript’s title
  • A brief explanation of the study’s significance and why it fits within the scope of TOMO
  • Confirmation that the manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere
  • Any conflicts of interest

Manuscript Preparation

Your manuscript must adhere to the following formatting requirements:

• File Format: Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format.
• Font: Use Times New Roman, size 12 for the main text, with 1.5 line spacing.
• Margins: Set margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
• Page Numbering: Number pages consecutively starting from the title page.

Sections of the Manuscript:

Title Page:

- Title of the manuscript (concise and informative)

- Full names of all authors with institutional affiliations

- Corresponding author’s contact details (email address and phone number)

- Keywords (up to 5 keywords related to the research)

 

Abstract:

- Provide a structured abstract (150-250 words), summarizing the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.

- For research articles, include the following subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

 

Main Text:

- Organize the manuscript into the following sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.

- Introduction: Briefly describe the background, research problem, and objectives of the study.

- Methods: Provide a detailed description of the research design, materials, methods, data collection, and analysis.

- Results: Present the key findings of your study with relevant tables, figures, and statistical analysis.

- Discussion: Interpret the results, compare them with previous studies, and discuss their implications.

- Conclusion: Summarize the key findings and suggest future directions or applications.

 

References:

- Follow the APA 7th edition citation style for all references.

- Ensure all references cited in the manuscript are listed in the reference section.

- Include only references that are directly relevant to the study.

- In-text citations should be formatted as (Author, Year) or (Author et al., Year).

 

Figures and Tables:

- Submit figures and tables separately from the main text.

- Provide captions for all figures and tables.

- Ensure figures are of high quality (at least 300 DPI) and are legible.

- Tables should be concise and must be formatted clearly in the manuscript file.

 

Ethical Considerations

• Ethical Approval: For studies involving human participants, authors must provide a statement confirming that the study was approved by the relevant ethics committee and that informed consent was obtained from participants.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of the study.
• Plagiarism: TOMO uses plagiarism detection software. Authors must ensure their manuscript is free from plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and any unethical practices.

Open Access and Copyright

• All articles published in TOMO are open access and available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright to their work, but they agree to provide appropriate attribution to TOMO and to share their research freely.
• Authors may reuse their work in other publications, presentations, or dissertations with proper citation.

Peer Review and Revision

• All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors will receive feedback from reviewers and are expected to make revisions based on their comments. The final decision on acceptance or rejection will be based on the reviewers' recommendations.

Revisions and Resubmission

• If your manuscript is returned for revisions, authors must submit a detailed response to reviewers’ comments along with the revised manuscript.
• Revised manuscripts should be resubmitted via the online submission system.

Publication Charges

• TOMO is an open-access journal, and there may be publication fees associated with accepted articles. Authors will be informed of any applicable charges upon acceptance of their manuscript.