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The Editor-in-Chief
Dhaka Central International Medical College Journal (DCIMCJ)
2/1, Ring Road, Shyamoli, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
info@dcimch.com
+88 02 48117801
Scope & Publication Frequency
The Dhaka Central International Medical College Journal (DCIMCJ) is an official, biannual, peer-reviewed medical journal published in January and July by Dhaka Central International Medical College. It welcomes contributions from basic medical sciences, para-clinical disciplines, clinical specialties, medical education, and public health.
Accepted Manuscript Categories
| Category | Structured Abstract | Recommended Length | Max References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Research Article | Up to 250 words (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion) | 2,500 – 3,500 words | Up to 35 |
| Review Article | Up to 250 words | 3,000 – 4,500 words | Up to 60 |
| Clinical Case Report | Up to 150 words (Summary & Key Clinical Message) | 1,200 – 1,800 words | Up to 15 |
| Editorial / Short Communication | Unstructured (100 words) | Up to 1,200 words | Up to 12 |
Double-Blind Peer Review & Ethical Approval
- All submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review by at least two independent subject-matter experts.
- Studies involving human participants, patient records, or laboratory animals must state approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) / Ethical Review Committee in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and BM&DC guidelines.
- Written informed consent must be obtained for identifiable clinical photographs or case reports.
- Manuscripts must be original, free of plagiarism, and not under simultaneous consideration elsewhere.
Manuscript Preparation & Vancouver Citation Style
- Format: Microsoft Word (`.doc` / `.docx`), double-spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins and consecutive page numbering.
- Title Page: Full title, running head, full names, academic qualifications, designations, institutional affiliations, ORCID (if available), and corresponding author’s email and phone number.
- Keywords: Provide 3–6 MeSH-compliant keywords below the abstract.
- References (ICMJE / Vancouver Style): Number references consecutively in the order in which they are first cited in the text using superscript or bracketed Arabic numerals. List first six authors followed by et al.
