Author Guidelines

General Requirements

Authors should submit only manuscripts that have been carefully proofread. The manuscript is a scientific paper based on research results or conceptual ideas in the field of thoracic oncology. It must be written in English, original (no plagiarism), and has never been published in other media.

Writing Rules

Formatting Requirements:

The manuscript should be written in 10-20 pages using Times New Roman font size 11 with 1.5 spacing on A4 size paper.
Margins: Top, Bottom, Left, and Right margins should be set to 1 inch (2.54 cm).
For more details, please refer to the journal template.

Systematics of Manuscript Writing:
The structure of the manuscript includes the following sections:

Title:
The title should be concise and informative, with a maximum of 15 words.
Include details such as the contract number and source of research funding if applicable.
Author Identity:
1. Author's Name: Full name without titles.
2. Affiliation: Institution, department, and address.
3. E-mail: Provide an active email address for correspondence.
Abstract:
The abstract should be between 150-250 words and include the following:
1. Background of the research
2. Research objectives
3. Methods used
4. Key results and findings
5. Conclusion
The abstract should be standalone (no citations) and written in Justify margin, Arial font size 10, single-spaced.
Keywords:
Provide 5 keywords relevant to the study.
Introduction:
Clearly state the background and significance of the research topic.
Provide a brief literature review to highlight existing knowledge gaps.
State the research objectives, limitations, and scientific merit.
End with a clear statement of the research problem and aims.
Research Methods:
Describe the methodology in detail, including:
1. Type of research (e.g., experimental, observational, etc.)
2. Research approach (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)
3. Data sources and collection methods
4. Analysis techniques
For conceptual papers, this section may be omitted.
Results:
Present the findings clearly and concisely. Use tables, figures, or graphs if necessary.
Avoid redundancy and ensure data is easy to interpret.
Discussion:
Interpret the results in the context of existing literature.
Highlight the significance of the findings and their implications for thoracic oncology.
Avoid extensive citations and focus on the novelty of the study.
Conclusion:
Summarize the main findings and their implications.
Provide actionable insights or recommendations for future research.
Suggestions/Recommendations:
Offer practical suggestions or recommendations based on the study’s findings.
Encourage further research in related areas.
References:
Follow the referencing style outlined below.

Bodynote and References

Reference Requirements:

Include a minimum of 80 references, with at least 80% from journal articles published between 2017 and 2024.
Use tools like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote for reference management.
Use the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, 11th Edition style for formatting references.

In-Text Citations:

Use superscript numbers for in-text citations (e.g., "This finding supports previous studies¹.").
Ensure all citations are listed in the References section.

Examples of References:

Journal Article:
[1] Mariam Abdulkareem et al., ‘Life Cycle Assessment of a Low-Height Noise Barrier for Railway Traffic Noise’, Journal of Cleaner Production, 323 (2021), 129169 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129169
Book:
[2] John Doe, Advances in Thoracic Oncology (New York: Springer, 2020).
Conference Proceedings:
[3] Jane Smith, ‘Emerging Trends in Lung Cancer Treatment’, in Proceedings of the International Conference on Oncology Innovations (2022), pp. 45–52.
Website:
[4] World Health Organization, ‘Global Cancer Statistics 2023’, accessed January 10, 2024, https://www.who.int/cancer/statistics.