Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
ElectroSenses – Journal of Bioelectromagnetics, Environmental & Functional Medicine supports flexible manuscript submission. Authors may submit manuscripts in any clear scholarly format suitable for peer review. Detailed formatting according to the journal style will be applied during the production process after acceptance.
File Formats
Manuscripts may be submitted as single or multiple files. Acceptable file formats include:
- Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
- Portable Document Format (.pdf)
Word files are preferred because they facilitate editing and production after acceptance.
Figures and tables may be embedded within the manuscript or submitted as separate files.
Figures should be of sufficient resolution and clarity to allow proper evaluation during peer review.
Essential Manuscript Elements
Although strict formatting is not required at the submission stage, manuscripts must contain the essential elements necessary for evaluation:
- Title of the manuscript
- Author names and institutional affiliations
- Abstract (where applicable)
- Main text
- Figures and tables (where relevant)
- Funding information (if applicable)
- References
Additional formatting requirements may be requested after acceptance during the production process.
Authorship
All individuals listed as authors should have made a substantial scientific contribution to the work and should approve the final version of the manuscript.
The number of authors should reflect the actual contributions to the research. The journal does not impose a strict limit on the number of authors. However, if a manuscript includes an unusually large number of authors relative to the scope of the work, authors may be asked to provide a brief justification of the author list in the cover letter, explaining the specific contributions of each author.
Authors are encouraged to follow internationally recognized authorship standards such as those recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
Language and Spelling
Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English.
Authors may use either American (US) or British (UK) spelling, provided usage is consistent throughout the manuscript.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations should be used sparingly and only when necessary.
- Abbreviations should be defined at first use in the text.
- Abbreviations in the title and abstract should generally be avoided.
- Abbreviations should follow internationally recognized conventions and should not conflict with commonly established abbreviations.
Drug Names and Nomenclature
The journal recommends the use of International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances rather than proprietary brand names whenever possible.
Figures and Tables
Figures and tables should be clearly labeled and referenced within the text.
Figure legends and table titles should provide sufficient information to allow readers to understand the content independently of the main text.
After acceptance, authors may be requested to provide high-resolution figure files suitable for publication. Recommended formats include TIFF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG files.
References
References may be submitted in any consistent scholarly citation style at the time of submission. The journal will apply the Vancouver reference style during the production process after acceptance.
In the Vancouver system, references are cited in the text using consecutive numerical citations (e.g., ¹ or [1]) in the order in which they appear in the manuscript. The corresponding references are listed in the reference list in numerical order.
Each reference should contain sufficient bibliographic information to identify the cited work, including:
- Author name(s)
- Article or chapter title
- Journal or book title
- Year of publication
- Volume and issue (where applicable)
- Page numbers
All references must be cited in the text, and every in-text citation must correspond to an entry in the reference list.
The inclusion of Digital Object Identifier (DOI) numbers is strongly encouraged where available, as this facilitates indexing, linking, and long-term accessibility of cited works.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that references are accurate, complete, and properly cited.
Reference Examples (Vancouver Style)
Journal article
1. Smith J, Brown A, Miller T. Environmental exposure and mitochondrial function. Environ Health. 2021;20(1):45. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-021-00745-2
Book
2. Hall JE. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. 14th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2021.
Book chapter
3. Jones P, Green D. Environmental toxicology and human health. In: Brown A, editor. Principles of Environmental Medicine. New York: Academic Press; 2019. p. 145–162.
Website
4. World Health Organization. Electromagnetic fields and public health. Geneva: WHO; 2022. Available from: https://www.who.int
Report
5. European Environment Agency. Environmental exposure indicators report. Copenhagen: EEA; 2020.
Line Numbering
Authors are encouraged to enable continuous line numbering in the manuscript to facilitate the peer-review process. Line numbers help reviewers and editors refer to specific sections of the text when providing comments.
Corresponding Author
One author should be designated as the corresponding author, responsible for communication with the editorial office during the submission, peer-review, and publication process.
The corresponding author should provide a valid email address and institutional affiliation.
ORCID Identifiers
Authors are encouraged to provide ORCID identifiers to ensure accurate attribution of their research and facilitate indexing and research visibility.
Optional Language Editing Service
Authors whose manuscripts require improvement in English language quality may request optional language editing support from the journal. This service is intended to assist authors whose first language is not English and whose manuscripts contain linguistic issues that may affect clarity during peer review.
Language editing focuses on improving:
- grammar and spelling
- sentence structure and readability
- clarity and consistency of scientific language
- correct use of technical terminology
The service aims to improve the linguistic quality and readability of the manuscript without altering the scientific content.
Fees
The fee for language editing typically ranges from €120–€200 per manuscript (plus applicable VAT), depending on the length of the manuscript and the level of editing required.
Independence from Editorial Decisions
Language editing is optional and is handled independently from the editorial evaluation process. The use of language editing services does not influence peer review or editorial decisions. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of scientific quality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the scope of the journal.
Responsibility for Content
Language editing is limited to linguistic improvements and does not involve changes to the scientific content, interpretation of results, or conclusions of the manuscript. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and final wording of their work, including any revisions made during language editing.
Authors may also choose to improve the language of their manuscript independently or through external professional editing services before submission or resubmission.
Additional Information After Acceptance
After acceptance, authors may be asked to provide additional information required for publication, including:
- high-resolution figure files
- supplementary materials
- additional metadata for indexing and archiving
- final formatting adjustments