Prepare a Manuscript That Advances Chronic Care
Journal of Current Chronic Diseases (JCD) publishes evidence that improves prevention, diagnosis, and management of long term conditions. These guidelines help authors align submissions with our editorial standards, reporting expectations, and clinical impact priorities. They also clarify submission workflows and ethics expectations for chronic disease research.
Scope and Originality
JCD considers submissions that contribute new knowledge or practice insights in chronic disease research. Manuscripts must be original, not under review elsewhere, and aligned with patient centered outcomes, clinical relevance, and responsible methodology.
Scope Fit
We prioritize studies in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD, chronic kidney disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome, multimorbidity, and associated public health challenges. Work that connects clinical evidence to healthcare delivery, prevention programs, or policy change is especially valued.
Originality and Integrity
Manuscripts must report original findings or provide substantial synthesis of the literature. All submissions are screened for originality and ethical compliance. Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources clearly.
What We Publish
Select the article category that best reflects your study design and evidence contribution.
- Original Research: clinical, translational, or population based studies.
- Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses: structured synthesis of evidence.
- Clinical Trials: randomized or pragmatic trials with clear outcomes.
- Brief Reports: focused findings with strong relevance.
- Case Reports: rare or instructive chronic disease cases.
- Implementation and Quality Improvement: practice change evidence.
- Health Services Research: care models and system performance.
Organize for Clarity
Use a clear structure so reviewers can quickly assess rigor, relevance, and clinical impact.
Core Sections
Include Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, Funding, and References. For clinical studies, add Ethics and Consent statements.
Abstract and Keywords
Provide a structured abstract with objective, methods, results, and conclusions. Use 4 to 6 keywords that reflect disease area, population, and study design.
Style and Reporting Standards
Consistent formatting improves review efficiency and production quality.
- Use clear headings and subheadings to separate content.
- Define all abbreviations at first use.
- Report units in standard SI format where applicable.
- Use concise tables and figures with descriptive captions.
- Ensure figures are high resolution and referenced in the text.
- Provide statistical methods with enough detail for replication.
Match the Right Guideline
Use established reporting standards so reviewers can assess quality consistently across study designs.
Clinical Trials and Interventions
For randomized or pragmatic trials, follow CONSORT principles and include a clear flow of participants, allocation details, and trial registration information. Report outcomes as planned in the protocol and explain deviations when they occur.
Observational and Real World Studies
For cohort, case control, or registry based studies, use STROBE aligned reporting. Clearly document selection criteria, exposure definitions, and outcome measurements so clinicians can interpret real world relevance.
Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses
Use PRISMA standards with a transparent search strategy, inclusion criteria, and risk of bias assessment. Provide the flow diagram and justify decisions on study selection and synthesis.
Quality Improvement and Implementation
When reporting implementation or quality improvement work, describe context, barriers, facilitators, and sustainability plans. Include process measures and outcomes that demonstrate impact in chronic disease settings.
Statistical and Analytical Clarity
Transparent methods help reviewers evaluate validity and allow future replication.
- State primary and secondary endpoints and statistical tests used.
- Report sample size justification and power assumptions.
- Define handling of missing data and sensitivity checks.
- Describe model covariates and confounder adjustments.
- Report effect sizes with confidence intervals.
- Explain subgroup analyses and interaction testing.
- Provide software and version details for analyses.
- Clarify clinical relevance of statistical findings.
Supplementary Materials
Supplementary files strengthen transparency and help reviewers verify findings.
Data Sets and Code
When possible, share de identified data sets, analytic code, or model parameters. Provide repository links or institutional storage references to enable reuse and validation.
Additional Files
Include supplementary tables, appendices, or protocols that expand on methods or support interpretation. Label files clearly and reference them in the main text.
Figures and Tables
Submit figures as separate files where possible. Tables should be editable and include clear column headings. Avoid duplication of data between tables and narrative text.
References
Use a consistent citation style and verify all references. Provide DOIs when available. Citations should support key claims and contextualize findings within chronic disease literature.
Title Page and Cover Letter
These documents help editors assess fit and guide reviewers to your key contributions.
- Provide full author names, affiliations, and corresponding author details.
- Include a short running title and up to six keywords.
- Explain the clinical problem and why your evidence matters.
- Summarize methodological strengths and expected impact.
- Disclose prior dissemination such as conference abstracts.
Write for Clinical Use
Clear writing helps clinicians and decision makers apply your findings to chronic disease practice.
Clarity and Precision
Use concise sentences, define technical terms, and avoid unnecessary jargon. Structured writing improves reader comprehension and supports translation into care pathways.
Consistency
Maintain consistent terminology for populations, interventions, and outcomes. Align tables, figures, and narrative results to prevent confusion during peer review.
Compliance and Patient Protection
JCD follows international guidelines on research ethics and clinical transparency.
Human and Animal Studies
Include institutional review board approval and informed consent for human studies. Animal research must comply with welfare standards and include approval statements. Report trial registration details when applicable.
Conflicts and Funding
Disclose financial and non financial conflicts of interest. Identify funding sources and describe the role of funders in study design, data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation.
Patient Privacy
Remove identifying information from manuscripts and figures. For case reports, obtain explicit consent for publication and describe how privacy was protected, especially for rare or sensitive conditions.
Clinical Trial Registration
Clinical trials should be registered in a public registry before enrollment. Include registration numbers in the manuscript and explain any changes from the registered protocol.
Data and Reporting Expectations
Transparent reporting helps clinicians and policymakers use your findings with confidence.
- Provide data availability statements and repository links.
- Describe inclusion and exclusion criteria in detail.
- Report baseline characteristics and comorbidities.
- Explain missing data handling and sensitivity analyses.
- Include primary and secondary outcomes with time points.
- Report adverse events and safety monitoring outcomes.
- Use reporting guidelines relevant to study design.
- Document subgroup analyses and equity considerations.
- Provide protocol or registry identifiers when applicable.
What to Expect
JCD uses a double blind peer review process that prioritizes methodological rigor and clinical relevance.
Editorial Screening
Editors assess scope fit, ethical compliance, and reporting completeness. Manuscripts meeting standards move quickly to peer review.
External Review
Subject matter experts evaluate study design, statistical integrity, and clinical impact. The target for first decision is 21 days.
Revision and Final Decision
Authors respond to reviewer comments in a point by point format. Revised manuscripts are assessed for completeness and clarity before acceptance.
Choose Your Workflow
Use the submission channel that best fits your team. Both methods receive the same editorial support.
ManuscriptZone
Submit through ManuscriptZone for structured uploads, reviewer tracking, and team collaboration. This is recommended for multi author and institutional submissions.
Simple Submission Form
Use the web form for a fast, guided submission if you prefer a streamlined process. The editorial office confirms receipt and helps with next steps.
Production and Publication
Accepted manuscripts move into production for copyediting, layout, and DOI registration.
Copyediting and Proofs
Editors coordinate copyediting to improve clarity while preserving scientific meaning. Authors review proofs to confirm accuracy before publication.
Open Access Release
Final articles publish online with Open Access licensing so clinicians and researchers can access findings without subscription barriers.
Confirm Before Submission
Use this checklist to reduce delays and speed review.
- Manuscript aligns with chronic disease scope and clinical relevance.
- Abstract and keywords accurately summarize objectives and outcomes.
- Ethics approvals, consent, and trial registration are documented.
- Tables and figures are labeled and cited in the text.
- Conflicts of interest and funding sources are disclosed.
- Data availability and reporting guideline statements included.
- References are complete and formatted consistently.
- All coauthors have approved the final submission.
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Submit Your Manuscript to JCD
Share evidence that improves chronic disease prevention, treatment, and patient outcomes. Submit today to reach clinicians, researchers, and policy leaders worldwide. Clear reporting accelerates peer review and strengthens real world impact.
