To ensure a smooth submission process and maintain the highest standard of quality for our publications, we kindly ask all authors to adhere to the following guidelines.
Types of Paper
Women scientists in microbiology immunology and biotechnology publishes the following types of papers:
- Original research articles
- Review articles
- Short communications
- Case reports
Style and format
The writing style should be clear, concise, and fluent English/French. Avoiding jargon so that the paper is understandable for readers outside a specialty or those whose first language is not English. Authors are encouraged to use their own voice and to decide how best to present their ideas, results, and conclusions.
- Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial) in 12-point size
- Manuscripts can be any length;
- Number all pages consecutively, starting from the title page;
- Include line numbers for easy reference during the review process;
- Manuscript text should be simple-spaced;
- Include page numbers and line numbers in the manuscript file. Use continuous line numbers (do not restart the numbering on each page);
- Insert tables or figures immediately after the first paragraph in which they are cited;
- Define abbreviations upon first appearance in the text;
- Uses “Vancouver” style for the references.
Manuscript Organisation
Most manuscripts should be organised as described below.
- Title
- Authors and Affiliations
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- Abbreviations
- Acknowledgments
- Ethical Considerations
- Fundings
- Conflict of Interest
- Authors contributions
- References
Parts of a Submission
1. Title
Titles should be written in sentence case, related to the content of the paper. Avoid specialist abbreviations if possible and provide a short running title of fewer than 70 characters.
2. Author names and affiliations
Enter the list of all authors with their affiliations, and the corresponding author’s contact details (email address, and phone number), on the title page of the manuscript.
Example:
Manuscript Title
Authors: First name Middle name Last name1*, First name
Middle name Last name2,…
1Department/Institution/University, City, State/Province, Country.
2Department/Institution/University, City, State/Province, Country.
…
*Corresponding Author: Full Name, Department/Institution/University, City, State, Country. Telephone and Email.
If an author has multiple affiliations, enter all affiliations on the title page only.
3. Abstract and Keywords
The Abstract should be succinct. Include an informative abstract of no more than 300 words. The Abstract is conceptually divided into the following three sections with these headings: Background, Methodology, Findings and Significance. Do not include any citations. Avoid specialist abbreviations.
Provide a maximum of 6 keywords that best represent the content of the manuscript.
4. Introduction
The introduction should put the focus of the manuscript into a broader context. Include a brief overview of the relevant literature in the field. Clearly state the problem being addressed. The Introduction should conclude with a brief statement of the overall aim of the study and a comment about whether this aim was achieved.
5. Materials and Methods
This section should include the study design, data collection procedures, experimental methods in detail and any statistical methods employed. Provide sufficient information to allow for reproducibility of the study. Protocols for new methods should be included, but well-established protocols may simply be referenced.
6. Results
The results section should be written in past tense. Include all relevant positive and negative findings. Present the results in a logical sequence using tables and figures when appropriate. Avoid duplicating information already presented in the tables or figures in the main text. The section may be divided into subsections, each with a concise subheading.
7. Discussion
The Discussion should be concise and tightly argued. It should start with a summary of the main findings. Interpret the findings and relate them to existing knowledge in the field. Discuss the implications and significance of the results. Include paragraphs on the generalizability, clinical relevance, strengths, limitations, and suggestion of future research directions of your study.
8. Conclusion
Summarize the main findings concisely, provide a clear conclusion and give some perspectives if it’s applicable.
9. Abbreviations
In this section, the abbreviations which appear in the manuscript must be defined in alphabetical order.
10. Acknowledgments
Acknowledge individuals or organizations that have contributed to the research but do not meet the authorship criteria, with a description of the contribution.
11. Ethical Considerations
If applicable, provide statements regarding ethical approval and informed consent for studies involving human subjects or animals.
12. Funding
This information should describe sources of funding that have supported the work. The statement
should include:
- Specific grant numbers.
- Initials of authors who received each award.
- URLs to sponsors’ websites.
Specify, if the study was not funded.
13. Conflict of Interest
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretations of the manuscript.
14. Author’s contributions
Provide authors contributions to the manuscript using these relevant roles: Conceptualization; Data curation; Formal analysis; Funding acquisition; Investigation; Methodology; Project administration; Resources; Software; Supervision; Validation; Visualization; Roles/Writing – original draft; and Writing – review & editing. Authors may have contributed through multiple roles.
15. References
Any and all available works can be cited in the reference list. Ensure that all references mentioned in the text are included in the reference list. Published or accepted manuscripts,
Manuscripts on preprint servers, providing the manuscript has a citable DOI or arXiv URL, can be cite. Use “Vancouver” style for the references.
Do not cite unavailable and unpublished work, personal communications, or retracted articles.
Figures and Tables
- Figures
Insert figure in manuscript text, immediately following the paragraph where the figure is first cited. Don’t include captions as part of the figure files themselves or submit them in a separate document. At a minimum, include the following in your figure captions:
- A figure label with Arabic numerals, and “Figure” abbreviated to “Fig” (e.g. Fig 1, Fig 2, Fig 3, etc)
- A concise and descriptive title.
The caption may also include a legend as needed.
- Tables
Cite tables in ascending numeric order upon first appearance in the manuscript file. Place each table in your manuscript file directly after the paragraph in which it is first. Provide tables as editable text and not as images. Please avoid using vertical rules and shading in table cells. Tables require a label (e.g., “Table 1”) and brief descriptive title to be placed above the table. Place legends, footnotes, and other text below the table
Supplementary Materials
Provide any supplementary materials such as data sets, videos, or images as separate files.
Proofreading
Ensure that your manuscript has been proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Note: Format Preferably in Word Document (DOC, DOCX) Like Sample Manuscript Paper.
Cover Letter
Include a cover letter that explains the significance and originality of the study, and highlights the key findings of the manuscript. The cover letter will only be available to the editor and the journal staff. It can be submitted in PDF Document.
How to Submit
Manuscripts can be submitted by email to contact@wsmib.com or through our online submission system which will guide you step-by-step through the process of entering your paper details and uploading your files. All correspondence, including notification of the editor’s decision and requests for revision, should be sent by e-mail.