SubMission of Manuscripts

Welcome to the Authors

The JOURNAL OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY EXPERTS (JFMTE) welcomes the submission of high-quality, original, and ethically conducted scholarly work in the fields of Forensic Medicine, Toxicology, Clinical Forensic Medicine, Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic Pathology, Medico-Legal Sciences, and allied forensic disciplines.

JFMTE is committed to publishing scientifically rigorous, evidence-based, and clinically relevant research that contributes to academic advancement, medico-legal practice, forensic investigation, and public health jurisprudence. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated through a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure scientific integrity, originality, and relevance. The journal accepts submissions from academicians, clinicians, forensic experts, toxicologists, researchers, legal medicine professionals, and postgraduate scholars.

At present, manuscripts are accepted through email submission only.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

JFMTE accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

Article Type	Word Limit
Original Research Articles	3000–5000 words
Review Articles	4000–6000 words
Case Reports / Case Series	1500–2500 words
Short Communications	1000–2000 words
Letters to the Editor	≤1000 words
Editorials	By invitation only

Note: Word limits exclude abstract, references, tables, and figures.

Before You Submit: Author Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure the following:

The manuscript falls within the journal’s scope.
The work is original and not submitted elsewhere.
All authors meet ICMJE authorship criteria
Ethical approval has been obtained (if applicable).
Patient consent has been obtained where required.
Similarity index is preferably below 15%.
References are formatted in Vancouver style.
Manuscript formatting complies with journal guidelines.
All required supporting documents are attached.
The manuscript file does not contain author identifiers for double-blind review.

Failure to comply with submission requirements may result in delays or rejection.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

General Formatting Requirements

Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the following specifications:

Language: English (UK or US spelling acceptable; consistency required throughout manuscript)
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12 points
Line Spacing: Single-spaced
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Page Numbering: Bottom middle.
File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx only)

Manuscripts not adhering to formatting requirements may be returned for correction before review.

Structure of Manuscript

1. Title Page (Separate File)

The title page must be submitted separately and include:

Full title of manuscript (concise and informative)
Full names of all authors
Institutional affiliations of all authors
Corresponding author details:
- Full address
- Email address
- Mobile number
ORCID ID (recommended)
Running title (short title)

The sample Word file ( Word file Link) is attached herewith. You can download, fill, get it signed and send it back in PDF format

Important:
To maintain double-blind peer review, author information must appear only on the separate title page and not within the manuscript file.

2. Abstract and Keywords

Original Research Articles

A structured abstract (maximum 250 words) is required under the following headings:

Background
Methods
Results
Conclusion

Keywords

Provide 3–6 keywords, preferably using MeSH terminology where applicable.

3. Main Manuscript Structure

Original Research Articles

Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion

Review Articles

Introduction
Methods (if applicable)
Background Concepts
Core/Thematic Review Sections
Critical Analysis
Discussion
Conclusion

Case Reports / Case Series

Introduction
Case Description
Discussion
Conclusion

Tables, Figures, and Images

Authors should ensure:

Tables and figures are numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals
Appropriate titles and legends are provided
Images are high resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
Data duplication between text and tables is avoided
Figures are submitted separately in JPEG, PNG, or TIFF format.

References

JFMTE follows the Vancouver referencing style.

Authors must:

Number references in order of citation
Use superscript numerals within text
Prefer recent and indexed literature
Include DOI (Digital Object Identifier) wherever available

Example:

Saukko P, Knight B. Knight’s Forensic Pathology. 4th ed. CRC Press; 2015.

Ethical Requirements

Ethics Committee Approval

Research involving human participants, medico-legal specimens, postmortem samples, or identifiable patient information must:

Patient Consent

Written bilingual informed consent is mandatory for:

Consent may be waived if patient identification is completely concealed.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions undergo plagiarism screening.

Violation may result in rejection or retraction.

Authorship and Conflict of Interest

JFMTE follows ICMJE authorship recommendations.

All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to:

All authors must disclose any:

If none exist, state:

“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

Required Documents for Submission

Authors must submit the following documents:

Any disclosed conflicts shall be evaluated by the Editorial Board and may be published where deemed necessary in the interest of transparency.

Mandatory Documents

Blinded Manuscript File
(without author names/identifiers)
Separate Title Page (Attach Word file)
Cover Letter (Attach Word file)
Author Contribution Form (Attach Word file)

The sample Word files are attached herewith. You can download, fill, get it signed and send it back in PDF format.

Additional Documents (If Applicable)

Ethics Committee Approval Certificate
Patient Consent Form
Funding Disclosure Statement

Step-by-Step Submission Process

Step 1: Prepare Your Manuscript

Ensure your manuscript complies with all formatting, ethical, and referencing requirements.

Step 2: Prepare Supporting Documents

Compile all required documents:

Manuscript file
Title page
Cover letter
Author contribution form
Ethics approval (if applicable)
Patient consent (if applicable)

Step 3: Name Your Files Properly

Recommended file naming format:

Manuscript_Title_Short.docx
TitlePage_AuthorName.pdf
CoverLetter_AuthorName.pdf

Example:

docx
pdf

Step 4: Submit by Email

Send all documents to:

Editorial Office
Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Experts (JFMTE)

Email: editorjfmte@gmail.com

Suggested Email Subject Line:

“Manuscript Submission – [Article Type] – [Short Title]”

Example:
Manuscript Submission – Original Article – Defence Injuries Study

Step 5: Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial office will screen submissions for:

Scope suitability
Formatting compliance
Ethical documentation
Plagiarism check
Completeness of files

Incomplete submissions may be returned for correction.

Step 6: Double-Blind Peer Review

Eligible manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by expert reviewers.

Approximate review period: 4–8 weeks.

Step 7: Editorial Decision

Authors will receive one of the following decisions:

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

Step 8: Revision Submission

Authors must:

Respond to reviewer comments point-by-point
Highlight all changes in the revised manuscript
Submit revised files within the specified timelines.

Step 9: Acceptance and Proofreading

Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and galley proof preparation.

Corresponding authors will receive proofs for final corrections.

Only minor corrections are permitted at this stage.

Step 10: Publication

The manuscript will be scheduled for publication in an upcoming issue of JFMTE.

Publication Charges

Current Policy:

No publication charges for manuscripts submitted before journal indexation
For Life Members – After indexation, manuscript handling charges of ₹1000 + applicable GST may apply.
For Non – Life Members – After indexation, manuscript handling charges of ₹2000 + applicable GST may apply.

Contact the Editorial Office

For all manuscript-related queries, contact:

Any disclosed conflicts shall be evaluated by the Editorial Board and may be published where deemed necessary in the interest of transparency.

Editorial Office
Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Experts (JFMTE)

Email: editorjfmte@gmail.com

Important Note:
The Editorial Board reserves the right to make minor editorial or stylistic modifications. Non-compliance with journal guidelines may result in rejection or delayed processing. Final publication decisions rest with the Editorial Board.