Author Guidelines

GUIDELINES FOR EACH ARTICLE TYPE

1. Original Research Articles (5-7 pages)

 

Structure of Original Research Articles

 Original research manuscripts must be organized in the following order: Title; Authors and Affiliations; Abstract (Vietnamese and English); Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; References.

1.1. Title

The title must be written in uppercase letters, concise, and clearly reflect the main content of the study. Abbreviations should be avoided.

1.2. Authors and Affiliations

• Full names of all authors must be provided. Academic titles, degrees, and professional positions should not be included.
• Superscript numbers should be used after each author’s name to indicate institutional affiliations.
• The corresponding author must be marked with an asterisk (*) and a valid email address must be provided.
• Authors’ names and affiliations must be presented in both Vietnamese and English.

Format for authors and affiliations

 Author A¹, Author B², Author C³*

• (Authors should be listed in descending order of contribution, separated by commas. The first author and the corresponding author are considered principal authors. * indicates the corresponding author.)
• ¹ Institution X; ² Institution Y; ³ Institution Z.
  (If all authors share the same affiliation, numbering is not required.)
• *Corresponding author email. Example: *Email: C3@gmail.com

1.3. Abstract

The abstract must provide a concise overview of the research background, objectives, study population and methodology, principal results, and conclusions. All data and information presented in the abstract must also appear in the main text.

The abstract should be 300–350 words, presented in both Vietnamese and English, and placed before the main text.

Keywords should reflect the core issues addressed in the study and include 3–5 words or phrases.

The English abstract must be an accurate and grammatically correct translation of the Vietnamese abstract and must follow appropriate scientific writing style.

Vietnamese Abstract Structure:

• Background
• Objectives
• Subjects and Methods
• Results
• Conclusion
• Keywords

English Abstract Structure:

• Background
• Objectives
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Conclusion
• Keywords

1.4. Main Text (Five Main Sections and References)

 I. INTRODUCTION

This section must provide a concise overview of the research problem and clearly state the research objectives.

II. MATERIALS AND METHODS

This section should be concise yet sufficiently detailed to allow readers to understand the study process. Only newly developed or first-time procedures require detailed descriptions; established methods should be cited appropriately.

This section must include:

• Study subjects (study population, inclusion criteria, exclusion criteria).
• Methods, including:
• Study design
• Sample size and sampling method
• Study variables/indicators
• Research procedures
• Statistical analysis methods
• Study time and location
• Ethical approval information (approval by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or equivalent Ethics Committee, where applicable).

For studies in Pharmacy or Laboratory Sciences, a separate subsection specifying chemicals, reagents, and equipment used in the study is required.

III. RESULTS

 Figures, tables, and charts must be presented directly within this section, each with a clear title and brief explanatory notes below.

• Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively starting from 1, in the order they are cited in the text.
• Each must include concise captions and necessary annotations.
• Overly simple tables or figures that can be described in text should be avoided.
• Tables with excessive rows and columns that exceed the Journal’s layout limitations should not be included.
• For original research articles, the total number of figures/tables should be at least 3 and not exceed 6.

Results must be presented in alignment with the research objectives and may be organized into subsections as appropriate.

IV. DISCUSSION

The discussion should focus exclusively on interpretation and analysis of the findings obtained. The discussion must correspond directly to the study objectives and results presented.

V. CONCLUSION

The conclusion must be concise and highlight the principal findings derived from the study. It should not repeat detailed results. This section should be written as a single paragraph of approximately 5–7 lines and should not use bullet points.

REFERENCES (Recommended: 10–15 references)

References should be formatted according to the Journal’s citation and referencing guidelines.

 

2. Review Articles (10-15 pages)

 

Review articles provide a systematic presentation and critical analysis of previously published research, both nationally and internationally, on a specific topic within the health sciences. The purpose is to evaluate strengths and limitations of existing studies, identify research trends, and discuss future perspectives and potential clinical applications of the topic.

Structure of a Review Article

Review manuscripts must be organized in the following order: Title; Authors and Affiliations; Abstract (Vietnamese and English); Introduction; Main Review Content; Research/Clinical Application Perspectives; Conclusion; Acknowledgments (if any); References.

2.1. Title

The title must be concise and informative, clearly reflecting the topic under review. Abbreviations should be avoided.

2.2. Authors and Affiliations

• Full names of all authors must be provided. Academic degrees, titles, and positions should not be included.
• Superscript numbers should be used after each author’s name to indicate institutional affiliations.
• The corresponding author must be marked with an asterisk (*) and a valid email address must be provided.
• Authors’ names and affiliations must be presented in both Vietnamese and English.

Format for authors and affiliations:

• Author A¹, Author B², Author C³*
  (Authors should be listed in descending order of contribution, separated by commas. The first author and the corresponding author are considered principal authors. * indicates the corresponding author.)
• ¹ Institution X; ² Institution Y; ³ Institution Z.
  (If all authors share the same affiliation, numbering is not required.)
• *Corresponding author email. Example: *Email: C3@gmail.com

2.3. Abstract

The abstract should summarize the topic under review, the purpose of the article, the methods used for literature collection and analysis, key findings regarding trends and future perspectives, and the overall conclusion.

The English abstract must be an accurate and grammatically correct translation of the Vietnamese abstract and must follow appropriate scientific writing style.

Keywords: Keywords should consist of concise and meaningful words or phrases directly related to the review topic.Number of keywords: 3–6 terms or phrases.

2.4. Main Text

(Three main sections, Acknowledgments if applicable, and References)

I. INTRODUCTION

 This section should clearly define the topic under review and explain the rationale for conducting the review (e.g., practical needs, existing limitations, or emerging perspectives in the field).

The Introduction must also clarify the significance of the review and its expected contribution to guiding research or professional practice within the specialty. The author’s perspective and approach to reviewing the topic should be explicitly stated.

II. MAIN REVIEW CONTENT

The review content may be divided into subsections according to the author’s perspective and analytical approach.

The discussion may be presented in narrative form and may include tables, figures, diagrams, or illustrations created by the author or adapted with appropriate citation. Recently published literature should be prioritized. Authors are expected to highlight key achievements as well as limitations identified in the cited studies.

All tables and figures must comply with the Journal’s formatting requirements and be placed appropriately within the manuscript.

The review should provide critical commentary and clearly identify emerging research trends and future directions related to the topic.

III. CONCLUSION

The conclusion should summarize the major insights provided by the review, evaluate whether the stated objectives have been achieved, and discuss future research prospects or potential clinical applications of the topic.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (if any)

This section should acknowledge individuals, research projects, institutions, or organizations that provided support for the preparation of the review article.

REFERENCES (Recommended: 20–30 references)

 References must be formatted according to the Journal’s citation and referencing guidelines.

 

3. Clinical Case Reports

 

Structure of Clinical Case Reports

Clinical Case Reports must be organized in the following order: Title; Authors and Affiliations; Abstract (Vietnamese and English); Introduction; Case Presentation; Discussion; Conclusion; References.

3.1. Title

The title should be concise and clearly reflect the main content of the report. Abbreviations should be avoided.

The title must clearly indicate the article type by including the phrase “Case Report.”

3.2. Authors and Affiliations

• Full names of all authors must be provided. Academic degrees, titles, and positions should not be included.
• Superscript numbers should be used after each author’s name to indicate institutional affiliations.
• The corresponding author must be marked with an asterisk (*) and a valid email address must be provided.

Format for authors and affiliations:

• Author A¹, Author B², Author C³*
  (Authors should be listed in descending order of contribution, separated by commas. The first author and the corresponding author are considered principal authors. * indicates the corresponding author.)
• ¹ Institution X; ² Institution Y; ³ Institution Z.
  (If all authors share the same affiliation, numbering is not required.)
• *Corresponding author email. Example: *Email: C3@gmail.com

3.3. Abstract

The abstract should describe the background of the case, a brief summary of detection and diagnosis, management and treatment procedures, and clinical outcomes.

The abstract must be written as a single paragraph and should not exceed 200 words.

Keywords: 3–5 words or phrases that reflect the core issue addressed in the case report.

3.4. Main Text

(Four main sections and references)

I. INTRODUCTION

This section should provide sufficient background to help readers understand the clinical, social, and historical context of the case and highlight the value of reporting the case.

II. CASE PRESENTATION

 This section should describe the circumstances of case detection, clinical findings, diagnostic process, management plan, treatment procedures, and clinical outcomes.

III. DISCUSSION

The discussion should not exceed two typed pages. It should focus on interpreting the clinical context of the case and analyzing the outcomes in relation to existing literature.

IV. CONCLUSION

The conclusion should be concise and should not simply restate the results. It should highlight the key clinical message or contribution of the case.

REFERENCES

References must follow the Journal’s citation and formatting guidelines.
Recommended: 7–10 references.

 

Policies and Guidelines for Clinical Case Reports

Authors are required to obtain written informed consent for publication from the patient or the patient’s legal guardian, permitting the publication of clinical information and related images in both print and online formats. A statement confirming that informed consent has been obtained must be included in the manuscript. The Editorial Office reserves the right to request a copy of the consent document during the review process.

All patient-identifiable information (including names, initials, hospital record numbers, dates of birth, facial features, or any identifying data) must be fully anonymized. Clinical images must be appropriately edited to prevent identification unless explicit written consent has been obtained. Anonymization must not compromise scientific accuracy or clinical meaning.

The Journal strongly recommends that authors prepare Clinical Case Reports in accordance with the CARE (CAse REport) Guidelines to ensure transparency, completeness, and compliance with international reporting standards. Authors are encouraged to submit a completed CARE checklist along with their manuscript.

Each Clinical Case Report must include an Ethics Statement specifying ethical approval (where applicable), confirmation of informed consent, and assurance of patient confidentiality protection.

 

Manuscript Formatting

1. General Formatting

Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word on A4 paper.

Page setup:

• Paper size: 19 cm × 26.5 cm
• Header: 1.3 cm
• Footer: 1.3 cm
• Margins: Top 2 cm; Bottom 2 cm; Left 1.8 cm; Right 1.8 cm

Font: Times New Roman, Unicode encoding
Main text: font size 12, single spacing, justified alignment

2. Title and Abstract Formatting

• Article title: font size 13, uppercase, bold, centered.
• The word ABSTRACT: bold, left-aligned, paragraph spacing 6 pt before and after.
• Abstract text: font size 11, italicized, single paragraph.
• Subheadings within the abstract (Background; Objectives; Materials and Methods; Results; Conclusion; Keywords) must be bold and italicized.

Major section headings (I, II, III, IV, V):

• Font size 13, bold, left-aligned.
• Roman numerals (I–V).
• Paragraph spacing: 6 pt before, 0 pt after.

Subheadings (1.1, 1.2, 1.3):

• Single spacing.
• First-line indent 1.27 cm.
• Paragraph spacing: 3 pt before, 0 pt after.

Full text body: font size 12, single spacing.

3. Tables and Figures

• Table content: font size 11, regular (not bold).
• Table titles: font size 12, regular (not italic), left-aligned.
• Tables should span the full page width (AutoFit to window).
• Table headers must be repeated if tables extend to the next page.
• Spacing between table and title: 3 pt before and after.

4. References Formatting

References must be in font size 11 and justified alignment.

5. Page Numbering

Page numbers must be centered at the bottom of each page.

6. First Page Requirements

The first page of the manuscript must include:

• Article title
• Author(s) name(s)
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Address
• Telephone number
• Email address
• Supervisor’s name (if applicable)

The corresponding author must be clearly indicated.

  1. Figures and Tables

Figures and tables must be clear, legible, and properly formatted. Tables should contain no more than seven data columns.

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are cited in the text (e.g., Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2).

• Table titles must appear above the table, left-aligned, in bold, with only the first letter capitalized and no period at the end.
• Figure captions must appear below the figure, centered, in bold, with only the first letter capitalized and no period at the end.
• If a table or figure is reproduced or adapted from another source, the original source must be cited. The citation should appear below the table or figure, in parentheses, and in italic.

Images must be inserted at the appropriate location within the manuscript and submitted together with the original image file (.JPEG format, minimum resolution 300 dpi). If figures are reproduced from other publications, proper citation is required, and authors are responsible for obtaining permission from the copyright holder where applicable.

    2. Units of Measurement

     a) Length, area, and volume:

mm, cm, km, mm², cm², m³, µL, mL, L, etc.

     b) Mass:

kg, g, mg, µg, ng, kDa, Da, etc.

     c) Concentration:

nM, µM, mM, M, %, µg/L, mg/L, g/L, etc.

      d) Formatting of units:

A space must be inserted between the numerical value and the unit (e.g., 5 L, 5 kg, 5 ppm), except for percentages, which should be written without a space (e.g., 5%).

Decimal numbers must use a comma as the decimal separator, and a period should be used as the thousands separator.

The number of decimal places should reflect the precision of the measurement method. For example, if measurements are accurate to two decimal places, values may be reported with two decimal places but not more. As a general rule (1% precision):

• For single-digit integers (1–9): use two decimal places.
• For two-digit integers (10–99): use one decimal place.
• For values ≥100: no decimal places should be used.

In-Text Citation and Reference Guidelines

References cited in the manuscript should preferably include studies published within the past five years.

1. References must be cited numerically in the text (e.g., [1], [2], etc.), not by author name and year. References should be listed in the order in which they appear in the manuscript.
2. References in foreign languages must remain in their original language (no translation or transliteration required).
3. All references must be fully listed in the reference section according to their citation number.
• If a reference has five or fewer authors, all authors must be listed.
• If a reference has six or more authors, list the first five authors followed by “et al.”
4. For international authors, the family name should be written first, followed by initials of given names.

For Vietnamese authors, full names should be written.

Author names should be separated by commas.

Examples of Reference Formats

Book

Author(s). Translator (if any). Book title. Publisher. Year of publication. Page numbers. Volume (if applicable). DOI (if available).

Example:
Rojko JL, Hardy WD Jr. Feline leukemia virus and other retroviruses. Churchill Livingstone. 1989. 229–332.

Journal Article

Author(s). Article title (regular font). Journal name (italic), year, volume(issue), page range, DOI.

Example:
Chang CC, Yang MH, Wen HM, Chern JC. Estimation of total flavonoid content in propolis by two complementary colorimetric methods. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis. 2002;10(3):178–182. https://doi.org/10.38212/2224-6614.2748

Thesis or Dissertation

Author. Title of thesis/dissertation. Institution. Year of publication. Page numbers.

Example:
Jones DL. The role of physical activity on the need for revision total knee arthroplasty in individuals with osteoarthritis of the knee. University of Pittsburgh; 2001. 436 p.

Website

Author or Organization. Title of webpage/article. Year of publication. URL.

Example:
Royal College of General Practitioners. The primary health care team. 1998. http://www.regp.org.uk/informat/publicat/ref0021.htm