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 Authors are required to submit original, unpublished manuscripts and avoid simultaneous submissions.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 Preparation

We recommend using the manuscript template and Title Page template to help you prepare your files. You can download this templates
Manuscript Template
Title Page Template

1.1. Title Page (Separate File)

The title page must be submitted as a separate file and include the following elements:

1. Title: Concise and informative (maximum 15 words). Avoid abbreviations and non-standard terminology.
2. Authors: Full names with highest academic degree, formatted as: [First Name] [Middle Initial]. [Last Name], [Degree] (e.g., John M. Smith, PhD).
3. Affiliations: Numbered with superscript, formatted as: [Department], [Institution], [City], [Country].
4. Corresponding Author: Indicated with asterisk (*). Provide complete postal address and email address.
5. Funding: List all funding sources with grant numbers, or state « This research received no external funding. »
6. Acknowledgments: Optional. Recognize individuals or institutions that contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria.
7. Disclosures: Declare any conflicts of interest or state « The authors declare no conflicts of interest. »

Example format:
Title: Enzyme Kinetics in Drug Discovery
Authors: John M. Smith^1,*, Jane A. Doe²
Affiliations:
¹Department of Chemistry, University of Science, London, United Kingdom
²Institute of Molecular Biology, Research Center, Paris, France

1.2. Main Manuscript Structure

All manuscripts must include the following sections in order:

1.2.1. Abstract

• Length: 200-300 words for Research Articles and Reviews; 200 words for Case Reports.
• Structure: Provide a clear overview without citations or abbreviations (except standard units).
• Content: State background, objectives, methods, key results with statistical data, and conclusions.

1.2.2. Keywords

Provide 6 keywords separated by semicolons. Use specific, searchable terms. Include MeSH terms where applicable. Capitalize proper nouns only. Do not use abbreviations.

Example: drug discovery; enzyme kinetics; dual-target ligands; antimicrobial resistance; molecular docking; structure-activity relationship

1.2.3. Introduction

Establish context, rationale, and objectives. Provide background on the current state of knowledge, identify knowledge gaps, and state clear objectives or hypotheses at the end of the section. Recommended length: 15-20% of main text.

1.2.4. Materials and Methods

Provide sufficient details for reproducibility. Use subsections as appropriate for your study type. Include:

• Study design, participants/subjects/materials, and ethical approval
• Procedures, interventions, and data collection methods
• Instruments/equipment with manufacturer, model, and location
• Chemicals/reagents with catalog numbers, suppliers, and purity
• Statistical analysis: justify test choice, state significance level (α), and software used

1.2.5. Results and Discussion

Authors may present Results and Discussion as separate sections or combine them into a single section.

Results Section:

• Present findings logically, usually chronologically
• Reference all figures and tables in numerical order
• Include statistical results (p-values, confidence intervals)
• Use past tense; avoid interpretation or speculation

Discussion Section:

• Interpret findings in context of existing literature
• Address study objectives/hypotheses and compare with previous studies
• Discuss limitations honestly and explain unexpected findings
• Describe implications for practice/policy/research and future directions

1.2.6. Conclusions

Present as a standalone section (not a subsection of Discussion). Limit to 1-3 paragraphs providing direct answers to research questions/objectives, supported by presented data. Do not include new information or citations. Avoid overgeneralization. May include practical recommendations.

1.2.7. Abbreviations (if applicable)

If abbreviations are used extensively, include a separate Abbreviations section after Conclusions. List in alphabetical order using the format: Abbreviation: Full term. Avoid abbreviations in titles. Define abbreviations on first use in both Abstract and main text. Standard units (kg, mL, µM) need not be defined. Maximum 15 non-standard abbreviations.

1.2.8. Declarations

All manuscripts must include the following declarations. If a section is not applicable, state « Not applicable. »

Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate
State: « This study was approved by [Committee Name], approval number [XXX], dated [date]. » For studies not involving human participants or animals, state: « Not applicable. »

Consent for Publication
For case reports: « Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the Editor-in-Chief. » If not applicable, state: « Not applicable. »

Data Availability Statement
Choose the appropriate option:

• « The datasets generated and analyzed during the current study are available in the [REPOSITORY NAME] repository, [DOI/URL]. »
• « Data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. »
• « Data cannot be shared publicly due to [privacy/ethical restrictions]. »
• « All data generated or analyzed are included in this published article and supplementary files. »

Conflicts of Interest
Declare any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work, or state: « The authors declare no conflicts of interest. »

Funding
Acknowledge financial support: « This research was funded by [Funding Agency], grant number [XXX]. » Or state: « This research received no external funding. » Include: « The funders had no role in study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or manuscript writing. »

Author Contributions
Use CRediT taxonomy. Example: A.B.: Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing—original draft; C.D.: Investigation, Data curation, Writing—review & editing.

CRediT Roles: Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, Funding acquisition, Investigation, Methodology, Project administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing—original draft, Writing—review & editing

Acknowledgments
Recognize individuals, institutions, or resources that contributed but do not meet authorship criteria. Obtain permission from acknowledged individuals. Disclose use of AI tools, e.g., « ChatGPT was used to improve English language and readability. »

1.2.9. References

List references in APA style, cited sequentially in text as (Author, Year) or Author (Year).

Examples:
Journal Article:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), page range. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Book:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book (Edition). Publisher.
Book Chapter:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of chapter. In C. C. Editor & D. D. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pp. page range). Publisher.
Website:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL

1.2.10. Figures and Tables

• Number sequentially and cite in text in numerical order
• Place table captions above tables
• Place figure captions below figures
• Minimum resolution: 300 dpi for figures
• Provide concise, descriptive captions explaining content

Formatting Specifications

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt (body text); 10 pt (footnotes and references)
• Spacing: Single-spaced
• Margins: 2.5 cm all sides
• Page Numbers: Bottom center
• Equations: Number if referenced in text
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX

Supplementary Files (submit separately, if any)

Graphical Abstract (Optional)
Highlights

Submission Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please verify that you have completed the following:

• Title page submitted as a separate file with all required information
• Abstract within word count (200-300 words) without citations or undefined abbreviations
• 6 keywords provided, separated by semicolons
• All sections included in correct order: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions
• All declarations completed (Ethics, Consent, Data Availability, Conflicts of Interest, Funding, Author Contributions, Acknowledgments)
• References formatted in APA style
• All figures and tables numbered sequentially and cited in text
• Figure resolution minimum 300 dpi
• Formatting specifications followed (Times New Roman 12pt, single-spaced, 2.5cm margins)
• Manuscript proofread for grammatical and spelling errors
• Article type-specific guidelines met (word count, special requirements)

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.