Guidelines to author

Here are general author guidelines inspired by major digital health journals and tailored for Digital Health & Telemonitoring Advances:

Manuscript Preparation

  • Article Types: Original research, reviews, systematic reviews, protocols, commentaries, and technical notes.

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English.

  • Manuscript Length: Should be appropriate to article type; typically 3,000–6,000 words for research articles.

  • Title: Should be concise, clear, and reflective of the main findings; avoid vague or overly broad phrases.

  • Abstract: Single-paragraph summary (150-250 words) stating the background, methods, results, and conclusions without citations.

  • Keywords: Include 5-8 relevant keywords for indexing and discovery.

Structure

  • Main Text: Typically structured into Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.

  • References: Use recent, peer-reviewed sources; follow journal’s reference style (e.g. Vancouver or Harvard).

  • Tables and Figures: Numbered consecutively with clear titles and captions; should be cited in the text.

  • Ethics: Statements on ethical approval and informed consent for studies involving humans or animals must be included.

Submission

  • Manuscripts should be submitted online via the journal’s submission system.

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring all co-authors have approved the submission.

  • Disclosure of funding sources and conflicts of interest are mandatory.

  • Manuscripts must be original and not published or under consideration elsewhere.

Review Process

  • Manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review, ensuring scientific quality and integrity.

  • Authors should respond constructively to reviewer comments.

  • Final acceptance is conditioned on editorial and peer review approval.

Use of AI

  • Authors must disclose use of AI technologies in writing or figure generation.

  • Responsibility for accuracy and originality remains with authors.

  • AI cannot be listed as co-author.

Formatting

  • Submit manuscripts in Word or LaTeX formats.

  • Number lines and pages for easier review.

  • Provide supplementary materials as separate files if needed.

This outline provides a robust framework compatible with leading journals’ best practices in digital health publishing. For specific submission, authors should always refer to the official journal website or latest instructions for authors.