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DCIMC Medical Journal

Editorial Policy & Instructions to Authors

Peer-review standards, manuscript categories, ethical clearance requirements, and ICMJE / Vancouver citation guidelines.

Editorial Correspondence

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

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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.
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