Author Guidelines
The World Journal of Clinical Dermatology (ISSN: 3067-2414) welcomes original research and scholarly articles that advance clinical knowledge, research, and education in the field of dermatology. Our guidelines are designed to help authors prepare manuscripts that meet international publishing standards and reflect scientific integrity. Contributors are encouraged to carefully follow these instructions to ensure a smooth review and publication process.
All manuscripts must be original, unpublished work and should not be under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism, duplication, or unethical practices will result in immediate rejection or retraction.
Article Categories
The journal accepts the following types of submissions:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles (systematic or narrative)
- Case Reports and Case Series
- Short Communications
- Clinical Images
- Letters to the Editor
- Editorials and Commentaries
Each category has specific formatting requirements, outlined below.
Manuscript Preparation
1. General Format
- Use Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
- Double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font
- 1-inch margins on all sides
- Include page and line numbers
- Use American English throughout
2. Structure of Original Articles
Original research articles should include the following sections:
- Title Page
- Article title (concise, informative, and relevant)
- Full names of all authors with affiliations
- Corresponding author’s contact details (email and mailing address)
- ORCID IDs if available
- Abstract
- Structured abstract (250–300 words) with subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion
- 3–6 keywords (selected from MeSH or relevant indexing terms)
- Main Text
- Introduction: Define the problem and objectives
- Materials and Methods: Include study design, setting, ethical approval, participant criteria, and statistical methods
- Results: Present key findings with tables or figures where appropriate
- Discussion: Interpret the results, compare with existing studies, and outline limitations
- Conclusion: Summarize the key message or clinical relevance
- Acknowledgments (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- Funding Disclosure
- References: Use APA Style
Figures and Tables
- Submit figures as high-resolution JPEG or PNG files (minimum 300 dpi)
- Include figure legends on a separate page at the end of the manuscript
- Tables should be placed at the end of the document, one per page
- Number tables and figures consecutively as they appear in the text
- Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reuse previously published images or tables
Ethical Considerations
Authors must adhere to the ethical standards outlined by the Declaration of Helsinki and must:
- Clearly state that ethical approval was obtained for all research involving human participants
- Include a statement confirming informed consent for identifiable data or images
- Disclose any conflicts of interest
- Report all funding sources
For case reports or clinical images involving identifiable patients, written informed consent from the individual (or guardian) is required and must be submitted along with the manuscript.
Plagiarism and Originality
Submissions must be entirely original. All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening prior to peer review. Any indication of plagiarism or duplicate publication will result in immediate rejection or withdrawal of the manuscript.
Submission Process
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the journal’s official submission portal https://mkscienceset.com under the World Journal of Clinical Dermatology.
Ensure the following documents are uploaded during submission:
- Cover letter detailing the manuscript's significance and confirmation of originality
- Manuscript (with title page, abstract, and main text)
- Figures and tables (as separate files) (if applicable)
- Ethics approval documentation (if applicable)
- Patient consent form (if applicable)
Peer Review and Editorial Decision
All submitted manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by subject experts. Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. The review process typically takes 3-6 weeks.
Decisions may fall under one of the following categories:
- Accept
- Accept with minor revisions
- Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)
- Reject
Authors will receive detailed reviewer comments and must respond point-by-point in a revision document when submitting updated versions.
Publication and Open Access Policy
The World Journal of Clinical Dermatology operates under a fully open-access model. All accepted articles are published online with unrestricted access, allowing the global medical community to read, share, and cite research freely.
To support editorial processes, technical hosting, and indexing, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge upon acceptance. The specific APC amount is provided after acceptance and is subject to the journal’s standard policy.
Post-Acceptance and Proofs
After acceptance, authors will receive galley proofs for review before final publication. This stage is intended for minor corrections only. Substantial changes to the manuscript content are not permitted at this stage.
Authors are responsible for reviewing and approving the final version promptly to avoid delays in publication.
