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Author Guidelines

The Journal “Current Problems of Theoretical and Clinical Medicine” is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary scientific and practical journal that publishes the results of original research, literature reviews, and case studies related to clinical medicine and public health. The authors of the manuscripts and the main readership of the Journal are healthcare specialists, practicing physicians, employees of scientific centers, research institutes and teaching staff of higher and postgraduate education organizations from Kazakhstan, the CIS countries and far-abroad countries, doctoral and master's students in the field of medicine and public health.

These requirements were developed by the non-state educational institution “Kazakh-Russian Medical University” (hereinafter referred to as the University) in accordance with the Interstate Standard ГОСТ 7.89-2005. “Text originals copyright and publishing. General requirements”, as well as in accordance with the basic publishing standard for the design of articles in accordance with ГОСТ 7.5. – 98 “Journals, collections, information publications. Publishing design of published materials” and bibliographic lists according to ГОСТ 7.1. – 2003 “Bibliographic record. Bibliographic description. General requirements and rules of compilation”, adopted by the Interstate Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification. When drawing up these requirements, the experience of international journals was also used, which have successfully passed the path from a small local publication to a republican monthly scientific and practical journal, indexed in the Kazakhstan Citation Database, Russian Science Index, Scopus and other international databases. The editors of the Journal “Current Problems of Theoretical and Clinical Medicine” hope that strict compliance with these requirements by the authors of manuscripts will help to significantly improve the quality of the Journal and its citation rate by national and foreign researchers.

Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements will not be considered by the Journal's editors.

Main thematic focus – medicine and medical education.

The Journal “Current Problems of Theoretical and Clinical Medicine” has been published since 2012 and was registered with the Information Committee of the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan (registration certificate №12178-ж dated December 29, 2011 (primary), certificate of re-registration №KZ18VPY00058972 dated November 11, 2022).

The Journal accepts the following types of publications:

- review articles;

- scientific papers;

- clinical cases.

The journal consists of sections:

Literature reviews

• Evaluative
• Research
• Instrumental
• Systematic

Original articles

• Experimental and theoretical medicine
• Clinical medicine
• Public health
• Medical education

Clinical cases

Publication frequency: once a quarter.

SUBMITTING AN ARTICLE

Articles are accepted in electronic format (.doc/.docx) through the Journal’s website kazrosmedjournal.krmu.edu.kz.

The submitted material must be original, previously unpublished and not under consideration in other journals.  The manuscript can be submitted in Kazakh, Russian and English. The text of articles is checked for plagiarism and unfair borrowings. Materials used in writing an article must be properly formatted, indicating links to sources of information and data. The use of technical manipulations aimed at concealing plagiarism, as well as falsification of data, is not permitted.

Scientific articles submitted to the editorial board for possible publication in the Journal first undergo technical examination and are checked in the Antiplagiarism system. The originality of the text must be at least 75%. Originality consists of self-citation, citation and originality of the text.

Texts with an originality of at least 75% are checked for plagiarism and unfair borrowings.

The use of technical manipulations aimed at concealing plagiarism, as well as falsification of data, is not allowed.

When using artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, etc.), authors must verify the reliability of the material provided and indicate the extent and form of use of these tools in the description of the methodology in the corresponding structural section of the article. The editors of the Journal reserve the right to reject a submitted manuscript if it reveals insufficient authorial independence in writing an article using artificial intelligence tools.

All manuscripts received by the editor undergo a double-blind review process, in which the reviewer does not know the author’s personal details, and the author does not know the reviewer’s personal details. The review is carried out on average within 2-3 weeks from the moment the article is received, but no more than 2 months, depending on the decisions made (referral for revision) by the reviewer and the editorial board of the journal.

The editors of the Journal have the right to request the original database on the basis of which calculations were made in cases where questions arise about the quality of statistical analysis. The editors also reserve the right to make editorial changes to the text that do not distort the meaning of the article.

If accepted for publication, the article will be published in the next or subsequent issue of the Journal. Each article will be assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier). The article will be posted on the Journal's website in open access.

Requirements for the technical format of the article

The volume of the manuscript of the original article should be 2000-3000 words, not including the abstract, acknowledgments, reference list, tables and figures. The reference list for original articles should include 15-30 references. The depth of sources should not exceed 10 years.

A literature review can include up to 5000 words. For reviews, the number of references can be up to 100.

A clinical case can contain up to 2000 words, not including the abstract and reference list. The reference list should include at least 10 and no more than 20 sources, while the depth of sources should not exceed 5 years.

Conference reports, short communications and book reviews should not contain more than 1500 words. Manuscripts of original articles should have the following sections: "Abstract", "Introduction", "Methods and Materials", "Results", "Discussion", "List of References".

• The text of the manuscript is in Times New Roman font, font size – 12, with line spacing – 1, with paragraph spacing – 1.25.
• Portrait orientation with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
• Tables and figures (illustrations, graphs, photographs), as well as captions for them, are sent in the same file as the main text. The name of the table is written above the table in width, and the name of the figures is written below the figures in the center. Aligning figures to the center, tables to width without paragraph indentation. It is necessary to indicate the sources of tables and figures in the note. Notes are given below the table or figure. In the text of the article, it is necessary to refer to tables and figures. Abbreviations in the text are not welcome; the word must be typed in full.

Structural elements of the article

1. The universal decimal classification code (hereinafter referred to as UDC) must be presented on the left side of the first line in bold, 12 pt. You can view the UDC reference book here: https:// teacode.com/online/udc/.
2. On the next line on the left side the Interstate rubricator of scientific and technical information (IRST) is indicated in bold, 12 pt. This is a hierarchical classification system with universal thematic coverage. The directory can be found here: https://grnti.ru/.
3. The title of the article should be as short as possible, but informative and accurately reflect its content. Names in the form of interrogative sentences, as well as ambiguous names should be avoided. It is not allowed to use abbreviations in the title of the article and abstract. The text may use standard abbreviations. The full term in place of which an abbreviation is introduced must precede the first use of the abbreviation in the text. The title of the article is presented in 3 languages ​​(Times New Roman, bold font, capital letters, font size – 12 pt., alignment – ​​in the middle). There should be one empty line between the IRST and the title of the article.
4. The last name and initials of the authors must be presented after one blank line in bold Times New Roman font, 12 pt., center aligned. The corresponding author is highlighted with a symbol (*).

*Corresponding author is one of the authors responsible for contact and feedback with the editors of the journal

5. Place of work, country, city (Times New Roman, 12 pt., aligned in the middle). Full name of all organizations, countries and cities to which the authors belong. Each author is associated with their organization using an uppercase numeral as shown below:

6. The abstract is a brief, but at the same time the most informative content of a scientific publication. The abstract should present the purpose, methodology, significance and results of the study. The abstract must be no less than 100 words and must not exceed 300 words. The editors reserve the right to correct the text of the abstract if necessary. When compiling an English version of an abstract with a title, in order to avoid distortions, it is recommended to use the help of a professional translator. The abstract must be presented in 3 languages ​​(Times New Roman, 12 pt., alignment – width; subtitle – in the middle).
7. The subtitle “Keywords” is placed under the abstract, containing 4-6 keywords reflecting the problems studied during the research. For keywords, it is advisable to use terms from the list of medical subject headings used in Index Medicus (www.pubmed.com) (Times New Roman, 12 pt., alignment – width)
8. After one empty line, the main text of the article with the following structure:

Introduction. The section clearly states the prerequisites for the research: the essence of the problem and its significance are indicated. Authors should familiarize the reader with the problem being studied, briefly describe what is known on this topic, mention work carried out by other authors, identify the shortcomings of previous studies, if any, i.e., convincingly prove to the reader the need for research. It is not necessary to cite all works published on this topic; it is enough to mention the most significant of them, only those that are directly related to the topic. It is recommended to refer not only to national, but also foreign studies on the topic.

At the end of the section, the purpose of the study is stated. The objectives set to achieve the goal are also listed here. The goal is formulated in such a way that the reader has a complete understanding of what is planned to be researched and using what method. Data, results, or conclusions that will be presented later in the work should not be included in this section.

Methods. The section should include only those methods that were intended to be used at the planning stage of the project according to the original study protocol. Additional methods, the need for which arose during the study, should be presented in the “Discussion of results” section. The section should be written in such detail that the reader can not only independently evaluate the methodological pros and cons of this study, but, if desired, reproduce it. It is recommended to provide a clear description of the following points in this section (it is not necessary to separate them into different subsections): type of study; method of selecting study participants; measurement technique; methods of data presentation and processing; ethical principles.

The following are the types of research:

1. Type of study. This subsection clearly identifies the type of study being conducted (literature review, observational, experimental, etc.).
2. Method of selecting study participants. This subsection clearly states how patients or laboratory animals were selected for observations and experiments. Criteria for inclusion and exclusion of potential participants in the study are outlined. It is recommended to indicate the population from which the study participants are selected and to which the results obtained will be extrapolated. When using a variable such as race or ethnicity in a study, you should explain how the variable was measured and what the implications of using the variable are. Observational studies should indicate the method of sampling (simple random, stratified, systematic, cluster, multistage, etc.) and justify the inclusion of this particular number of participants in the study. In experimental studies, the presence or absence of a randomization procedure for study participants should be indicated. A description of the randomization procedure must be provided. In addition, it should be indicated whether a masking procedure was performed. Calculations of the minimum required sample size for testing statistical hypotheses or retrospective calculations of statistical power for basic calculations are encouraged.
3. Measurement technique. All procedures for measuring certain parameters, collecting data, conducting therapeutic or diagnostic interventions must be described in such detail that the study can be reproduced according to the description provided. If necessary, you can make a link to a detailed description of the method used. If the researcher uses their own modification of a previously described method or proposes a new one, then a brief description of the modification used or the proposed method, as well as an argument against the use of generally accepted methods, must be provided. The names of drugs, chemical substances, doses and methods of administration of the drug used in this study are indicated.
4. Methods of presenting and processing data. This subsection is often the main reason for refusal to publish works of Kazakhstani researchers abroad. The data processing methods used must be described in such detail that a reader with access to the original data can verify the results obtained. The editors of the Journal may, in doubtful cases, request initial data from the authors of the article to verify the results presented. It is recommended that results be presented with appropriate measures of error and uncertainty (confidence intervals). When describing statistical methods, references to manuals and reference books must be provided with the obligatory indication of pages.
5. Ethical principles. If the article describes human experiments, it must be stated whether the procedure was in accordance with the standards of the ethical committee responsible for that aspect of the work or with the Declaration of Helsinki (1975) and subsequent revisions. It is unacceptable to mention the names and initials of patients, or the numbers of medical records, especially if the article is accompanied by illustrations or photographs. When laboratory animals are used in research, it is necessary to indicate the type and number of animals, the methods used to anesthetize them and kill them in accordance with the rules adopted by the institution, the recommendations of the national research council or current legislation.

Results. This section is intended to present the main results of the study only. The results obtained in this study are not compared with the results of similar studies by other authors and are not discussed.

The results should be presented in text, tables and figures in a logical sequence based on the order of the goals and objectives of the study. It is not recommended to duplicate in the text the results presented in tables or figures and vice versa.

Units of measurement are given in accordance with the International System of Units SI.

Digital material is presented, as a rule, in the form of tables located in the vertical direction of the sheet. They must have a title, and the column headings must exactly correspond to their content. Illustrations (photos, drawings, etc.) must have a serial number, name, contain an explanation of all curves, letters, numbers and other symbols, information about magnification, method of painting or impregnation of the material. The data in the figures should not repeat the data in the tables. The quality of illustrations must ensure their clear reproduction; photographs must be contrasting, black and white or colored. Each illustration is given a serial number, title and a link to the source. Photos are not returned to the authors. Charts and graphs should clearly label the axes and data values.

The discussion of the results. In articles describing original research, this section begins with a brief (no more than 2-3 sentences) presentation of the main research results. Main conclusions corresponding to the goal and objectives of the study. There is no need to focus on secondary results just because statistically significant differences were identified when testing statistical hypotheses. This section should not repeat material that has already been described in the Introduction and Methods sections. It is necessary to identify new and important aspects of research and, equally important, explain the reason for obtaining such results. Limitations of this study should be considered, especially if they may have a significant impact on the results obtained or their interpretation. Additionally, the strengths of the study or how it is better than others on the topic should be noted. Discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the study is an important part of the section and is intended to help the reader obtain real results. In the conclusion section, the results obtained from this study are compared with the results of similar studies conducted by other authors. Instead of simply mentioning previous studies, an attempt should be made to explain why the results obtained are different or the same as those obtained by other authors.

Conclusions. Conclusions must be drawn away from the objectives of the study, avoiding unsubstantiated statements and conclusions that do not follow from the presented results or calculations. For example, one should not draw conclusions about the economic feasibility of using a new method of treating patients with disease “X” if the article does not provide a comparative cost-effectiveness analysis.

9. Bibliographic data / List of sources should be a brief bibliographic description of the cited works in accordance with ГОСТ1. – 2003 “Bibliographic record. Bibliographic description. General requirements and rules of compilation.” Bibliographical references in the text are given in square brackets in numbers in accordance with the bibliography, which lists the cited works: national, foreign. The names of foreign authors are given in the original transcription. It is not advisable to refer to abstracts of reports, newspaper publications, unpublished observations and personal communications. References must be verified by the authors of the manuscript with the original documents.

Lists of sources are presented in TWO versions:

1. Sources in the original language in accordance with ГОСТ1. – 2003.
2. Transliterated in letters of the Latin alphabet with translation of publication sources into English. On the website http://www.translit.ru a free program for transliterating Russian text into Latin (BGN or BSI option) can be used. When transliterating text in Kazakh, it is necessary to manually edit it, following the order:

ә = a

i = i

ө = o

қ = k

ң = n

ұ = u

ү = u

10. Information about the authors. Full information about the authors is indicated in 3 languages ​​at the end of the article: last name, first name and patronymic (if available) of the author(s), academic degree, academic title, position (or student status), name of organization, email, ORCID if available.
11. Conflict of interest. Authors must indicate the absence or presence of potential conflicts of interest that require disclosure in this article.
12. If there is financial support, information about the source of funding (grants, government programs, projects, etc.) is indicated.

Contacts

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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

1. The manuscripts are accepted if has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.

2. The materials should be prepared in a format OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or World Perfect.

3. Internet links are provided as a complete URL. 

4. Text should be typed with an interval of one and a half line spacing, font Times New Roman, 14 pt; to highlight the accents it is recommended to use italics rather than underlining (except Internet links). All images, graphics and tables are placed within the text according to the meaning of the particular part of text  (and not at the end of the document).

5. Text should follow the stylistic and bibliography requirements as stated in  Regulations  located in the Part "About Us." 

6. Please, remove the authors' names from the title of the article and other parts of the document to ensure the  anonymity of reviewing.

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Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).

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