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Advanced targets in Biomedicine

Author Guide

CHECKLIST FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION

When submitting a manuscript to the editorial board, authors must ensure that the following conditions are met:

  • The manuscript has not been previously published in another journal;
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal;
  • Full URLs, including DOI links and EDNs (where applicable), are provided in the reference list;
  • All co-authors have approved the manuscript and consent to its submission and publication;
  • The authors have read and accepted the terms of the license agreement — a public offer for the transfer of usage rights;
  • A signed and scanned consent form for personal data processing (completed individually by each author) is uploaded as a supplementary file;
  • The manuscript file is submitted in Microsoft Word (DOCX or DOC), RTF, or ODT format and complies with the submission guidelines outlined in the “For Authors” section.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.     The manuscript must be original and must not have been published previously in whole or in part. By submitting the manuscript, the author agrees not to submit it elsewhere without prior consent from the editorial board.

2.     The article must be relevant, original, and clearly structured. It should include a problem statement, research objectives, a description of key findings, and conclusions. The content must align with the journal’s thematic and formatting requirements.

3.     The journal follows a "Your Paper, Your Way" policy. At initial submission, strict formatting is not required, but the manuscript must include all essential elements: title, abstract, keywords, structured main text, and references. Tables and figures must be legible. If accepted, the manuscript must be formatted in accordance with journal requirements.

4.     All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are also screened for plagiarism using Antiplagiat software. Publication decisions are based on these evaluations.

5.     Recommended manuscript lengths:

·       Review articles: ≥ 60,000 characters (with spaces)

·       Original articles: ≥ 40,000 characters

·       Short communications: ≤ 20,000 characters

6.     The reference list must include:

·       At least 25 sources for original articles

·       60–110 sources for review articles

·       At least 15 sources for short communications
At least 75% of the references must be recent international publications (published within the past five years). Self-citation should not exceed 10%. Digital identifiers (DOI, PMID, EDN) must be included where applicable. Unpublished works, preprints, dissertations, and textbooks are not permitted. Regulatory/legal documents, GOST standards, conference materials, and online resources must be cited in footnotes with access dates in brackets.

7.     Manuscripts must be submitted via the Unified Editorial Board portal of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University. Authors must register and follow the “Submit an Article Online” instructions.

8.     The Editor-in-Chief makes final publication decisions based on reviewer and editorial board recommendations.

9.     No publication fees are charged.

10. Each author may publish no more than one article per issue.

11. If the manuscript is based on a preprint, this must be indicated at the time of submission.

12. Submission through the journal’s website (https://journals.kantiana.ru/) constitutes acceptance of the public license agreement for usage rights transfer, as per Article 438 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. A signed printed license is not required. A license agreement template (public offer) is available on the journal’s website. Each author must upload a scanned, signed consent form for personal data processing through the submission system.

STRUCTURE AND FORMATTING OF COPYRIGHT MATERIALS

The manuscript must include the following:

1.     Publication type: Original Article / Review Article / Short Communication

2.     Title in Russian and English (max. 12 words)

3.     Abstract in Russian and English (200–250 words), following the IMRAD structure:

·       Introduction to the research topic

·       Research objectives

·       Methodology

·       Main results and conclusions

·       The abstract must not duplicate the title or main text and must not include figures, tables, footnotes, or specific data. Only standard abbreviations are allowed.

4.     Keywords (up to 8) and a list of abbreviations (in alphabetical order). Avoid excessive abbreviation.

5.     Structured main text. If the IMRAD structure is unsuitable, the article must be divided into clearly labelled thematic sections. The introduction (not labelled) must present the research relevance, novelty, objectives, and tasks. Theoretical and review articles may adopt alternative structures, but must include an introduction and logically organized main sections.

MATERIALS AND METHODS


Methods should be described in sufficient detail to allow for replication. Information on equipment, including model, manufacturer, and country of origin, as well as details of reagents (manufacturer and country), should be provided in separate paragraphs.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
These sections may be presented together, provided that redundancy between the text and visual materials is avoided. Unpublished data should not be cited.

Acknowledgements – for technical or institutional support

Funding – grant numbers, project names, and full institution names

Ethical Standards – statement of ethical compliance or indication that no such research was conducted

Competing Interests – disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest

Authors’ Contributions – description of individual author roles (e.g., conceptualization, data analysis, manuscript drafting)

TEXTUAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Common abbreviations (e.g., ATP, DNA) do not require expansion.
  • Use SI units. Time units: s, min, h, d (no periods). Leave a space between numbers and units (e.g., 4 kg), except in cases like 5 °C or 8%.
  • Use a period as the decimal separator (e.g., 15.73).
  • Number formulas only when cited in the text; align numbers to the right.
  • Complex formulas must be submitted as images in TIFF, JPEG, PSD, or PDF format.
  • Italicize gene names (e.g., fos); proteins are capitalized and not italicized (e.g., Fos).
  • Italicize Latin terms (e.g., in vitro). Species names are italicized; the author’s name is not.
  • Use unambiguous notation (e.g., mol/(min·mg), not mol/min/mg).

REFERENCES

The reference list must include all cited works and must contain DOIs or EDNs where available.

GENERAL TEXT FORMATTING

  • A4 page format (210 × 297 mm)
  • File format: DOC or DOCX
  • Page layout:
    • Margins: left/right – 4.5 cm; top/bottom – 4.35 cm; headers/footers – 3.3 cm
    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt (main text and formulas); 9 pt (tables and footnotes)
    • Line spacing: 1.5
    • Paragraph indent: 1.25 cm (do not use spaces)
    • One space after punctuation
    • Use proper punctuation marks: em dash (—), minus sign (–), hyphen (-)
    • Use Russian quotation marks (« ») and inner quotes („ “)

TABLES

  • Numbered and cited in the text
  • Created with Word’s Table tool (not drawing tools or line breaks)
  • Font: one size smaller than main text
  • Titles in Russian and English (no abbreviations)
  • One table per page with numbered headings
  • No diagonal lines; units in column headers
  • Only standard abbreviations
  • Footnotes must explain data and abbreviations in both Russian and English
  • Statistical methods and significance levels should be clearly indicated.

FORMULAS

  • Formulas should be numbered only if they are referenced in the text, with the number aligned to the right margin.
  • Complex expressions (integrals, summation) must be created using Microsoft Equation or MathType (not Word 2007's built-in editor)
  • Font and size must match main text.

ILLUSTRATIONS

1.     Placement and Captions

·       Figures, diagrams, photos, and schemes must appear where cited (e.g., “Fig. 1”)

·       Each image should be accompanied by a caption placed below it, consisting of a concise title and a legend explaining any symbols, arrows, or shading used.

·       For micrographs, the caption should also indicate the magnification and staining method. The use of symbols should be kept to a minimum, with all explanatory information provided in the caption rather than on the image itself.

2.     File Submission

·       Each illustration should be uploaded as a separate file, named according to its type and number (e.g., Figure_1.tif, Scheme_2.ppt).

·       Accepted file formats include PPT, TIFF, and JPEG. The minimum resolution must be 300 dpi, with a recommended print size of 10 × 10 cm.

·       Captions should be provided in an editable format in both Russian and English. Optionally, a PowerPoint file with bilingual captions overlaid on the images may be submitted.

3.     Graphics Requirements

·       Vector graphics must be grouped and placed within print area; submit source files (e.g., CDR)

·       Line and shading should be used to distinguish elements in illustrations intended for grayscale printing.

·       Raster images should be submitted in uncompressed TIFF, high-quality JPEG, or PSD formats.

·       For combined images that include both raster and line elements, native file formats (e.g., CDR) are recommended.

·       Minimum line thickness is 0.15 mm

·       Image dimensions must match intended print size

4.     Resolution Guidelines

·       Photos: 300–600 dpi

·       Line art: 600 dpi

·       Detailed line art: up to 1200 dpi

·       Combined images: 300–600 dpi

5.     Layout Dimensions

·       Single-column: 8.2 cm

·       Full page: 18 cm

·       Max height: 22 cm

6.     Copyright

·       The authors confirm that they hold the rights or have obtained the necessary permissions for all graphics, figures, and images included in this manuscript.

·       Borrowed content must include full bibliographic citation; use of copyrighted material requires permission

PRODUCTION TIMELINE AND PROOFING

  1. After peer review, authors receive reviewers’ comments and must submit a revised manuscript within one month. Late submissions are considered new.
  2. After editorial revisions and typesetting, authors receive page proofs via email. Proofs must be returned within two days. Only minor corrections are permitted.
  3. Authors must be available by email throughout the editorial process. The publisher reserves the right to shorten or edit manuscripts in coordination with the corresponding author.