Overview
Synergy Publishers is dedicated to advancing global research by removing geographical barriers and providing access to high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly content across disciplines. To assist authors in preparing submissions, we offer the following guidelines aligned with international publishing standards.
Publication Ethics and Authors Responsibilities:
We encourage authors to carefully read and comply with publication ethics policy. Authors are required to submit original, unpublished manuscripts and avoid simultaneous submissions. They must ensure proper citation of all sources, prevent plagiarism or self-plagiarism, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of their data without manipulation. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed, and authorship is limited to those with substantial contributions, in line with ICMJE criteria. All authors must approve the final version and take full responsibility for the content. Studies involving humans or animals require ethical approval and informed consent, with documentation available if requested. Duplicate or overlapping submissions are strictly prohibited, and any previously published work must be properly referenced. Authors are encouraged to promote transparency by depositing data in open repositories and including a Data Availability Statement. Misconduct such as falsification, fabrication, image manipulation, or undisclosed conflicts may result in rejection, retraction, or institutional notification. Appeals are allowed with a clear, reasoned rebuttal and are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or ethics committee.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain intellectual property rights of their articles. Upon submission, authors grant Synergy Publishers a license to publish and distribute their work as the original publisher. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction with proper credit.
Authors unable to retain copyright (e.g., government employees) must notify the Editorial Office before publication. Copyright statements cannot be altered post-publication.
Article Types
1- Research Articles
Original research presenting novel findings with in-depth analysis.
• Minimum 4000 words
• Structured format: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Declarations, References
2- Review Articles
Summarize developments and trends in a field.
• Mini Review: < 4000 words
• Full-Length Review: up to 30,000 words
• Structured format: Abstract, Keywords, Sections/Subsections, Conclusion, Abbreviations, Declarations
3- Systematic Reviews
Comprehensive analysis of existing studies following PRISMA guidelines.
• Include Methods, PRISMA flowchart, Reporting standards
4- Editorials
Typically by editors or invited authors; non-peer reviewed unless externally submitted.
• 1000–1500 words, up to 15 references
5- Commentaries
Insightful perspectives on specific issues.
• Up to 2000 words; Abstract and figures optional
6- Perspectives
Personal opinions on emerging trends.
• < 3000 words, citing recent literature (preferably within 3 years)
7- Case Reports
Detailed unique or rare medical cases following CARE guidelines.
• < 3000 words, signed patient consent required
8- Brief Communications/Letters
Short, impactful scientific contributions.
• Up to 2000 words; may omit some experimental details
General Submission Requirements
• Manuscripts must be free of grammatical and spelling errors
• Figures/Tables labelled, numbered, and cited in-text
• Keywords: 5–8 specific terms
• References cited in sequential order
• Conflict of Interest declaration required
• Graphical Abstract and Highlights submitted as separate files
Manuscript Structure
Title Page
• Title: 8–15 words, avoid abbreviations
• Authors: Full names, affiliations, emails
Abstract
• 250-300 words, structured overview without citations or abbreviations
Keywords
• 6–8 terms
Main Text
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
Declarations
• Ethics approval
• Consent to publish
• Data availability
• Conflicts of interest
• Funding
• Author contributions
• Acknowledgments
Manuscript Preparation
General Formatting
Use Times New Roman, 12 pt for body text; 10 pt for footnotes and references. Single-spaced. Margins: 2.5 cm all sides. Page numbers at bottom center.
Title
Concise, informative, and no more than 15 words.
Authors and Affiliations
List authors with full names, affiliations (numbered superscripts), and email for corresponding author(s).
Abstract
150–250 words. No citations or abbreviations (define on first use if needed).
Keywords
5–8 keywords, separated by semicolons.
Sections
Numbered hierarchically (1., 1.1., etc.). Use Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion (authors may choose to separate or combine Results and Discussion in one section), Conclusions.
Figures and Tables
Number sequentially. Captions above tables and below figures. Figures high-resolution (300 dpi).
Equations
Numbered if referenced (e.g., Equation (1)).
Optional; describe and link if applicable.
Graphical Abstract (Optional)
531×1328 px, 96 dpi, visually summarizes the article
Highlights
3–5 bullet points, ≤85 characters each, submitted separately
References & Citations
Reporting Guidelines
Adhere to relevant standards:
• CONSORT (Randomized Trials)
• PRISMA (Systematic Reviews)
• CARE (Case Reports)
• STROBE (Observational Studies)
• ARRIVE (Animal Studies)
• COREQ (Qualitative Research)
Submission Process
• Submit via Synergy Publishers Submission System only (no email submissions)
• Include a Cover Letter confirming originality, authorship approval, and ethical compliance
File Formats and Technical Requirements
• Manuscripts: Word or LaTeX (editable) with line and page numbers
• Figures: JPG, TIFF, PNG, EPS (max 10 MB each)
• Chemical structures: CDX format
• Supplementary materials: ZIP (max 4 MB)
Language and Editing
Authors are encouraged to have manuscripts reviewed by a native English speaker or use professional editing services before submission.
