Table of Contents
- 1 How do I submit an article to BMJ?
- 2 How do you format a research manuscript?
- 3 How long does BMJ take to publish?
- 4 What is the format of a research paper?
- 5 What type of journal is BMJ?
- 6 Is it free to publish in BMJ?
- 7 How do I submit a commissioned manuscript to the BMJ?
- 8 What format should I use to submit a reference paper?
How do I submit an article to BMJ?
We are now inviting all authors who want to submit a paper to the BMJ to do so via the web (submit.bmj.com). Benchpress is a website where authors deposit their manuscripts and editors go to read them and record their decisions.
How do you format a research manuscript?
Steps to organizing your manuscript
- Prepare the figures and tables.
- Write the Methods.
- Write up the Results.
- Write the Discussion. Finalize the Results and Discussion before writing the introduction.
- Write a clear Conclusion.
- Write a compelling introduction.
- Write the Abstract.
- Compose a concise and descriptive Title.
How do I write BMJ?
Write for BMJ Student We invite medical students and newly qualified doctors to submit pitches for articles on issues related to medical student life, career planning, and education. You can also become a reviewer for Student articles – more information here. Contact the editor at [email protected].
How much does it cost to publish in BMJ?
To support this, we ask authors to pay an open access article publishing charge/fee of £3000/$4800 (excluding VAT) on acceptance of their paper. We can offer discounts and waivers for authors who cannot pay. Consideration of the paper is not related to whether authors can or cannot pay the fee.
How long does BMJ take to publish?
We aim to reach a final decision on publication within eight to 10 weeks of submission for all articles. If we make an offer of publication subject to revision we usually ask authors to return their articles to us within the subsequent month.
What is the format of a research paper?
How to Format Your Research Paper
| MLA Guidelines | |
|---|---|
| Paper | Standard size (8.5 x 11″ in the U.S.) |
| Page Margins | 1″ on all sides (top, bottom, left, right) |
| Font | 12-pt. easily readable (e.g., Times Roman) |
| Spacing | Double-spaced throughout, including captions and bibliography |
How do you prepare a research paper?
How to write a research paper
- Understand the assignment.
- Choose a research paper topic.
- Conduct preliminary research.
- Develop a thesis statement.
- Create a research paper outline.
- Write a first draft of the research paper.
- Write the introduction.
- Write a compelling body of text.
Which journal is BMJ?
The BMJ is one of the world’s oldest general medical journals. It published its first weekly edition on 3 October 1840 as the Provincial Medical and Surgical Journal before uniting with the London Journal of Medicine and publishing from January 1853 as the Associated Medical Journal.
What type of journal is BMJ?
reviewed medical trade journal
The BMJ is a weekly peer-reviewed medical trade journal, published by the trade union the British Medical Association (BMA). The BMJ has editorial freedom from the BMA. It is one of the world’s oldest general medical journals.
Is it free to publish in BMJ?
All authors whose work is accepted by BMJ Open will be asked to pay an article processing charge. Fees will be waived for authors without the means to pay, and as with the BMJ, editors will be unaware of the payment status of articles when they are making their decisions on publication.
Where can I find the article format guidelines for BMJ journals?
These are general formatting guidelines across BMJ, please always refer to journal-specific instructions for authors for article type specifications. You can browse the titles on our Journals website.
Do all BMJ journals require ORCID iDs?
All BMJ journals publishing primarily original research now mandate ORCID iDs for all submitting authors at the time of article submission. Manuscript length and formatting: Have you provided your abstract in the correct format?
How do I submit a commissioned manuscript to the BMJ?
If we commission you to write for The BMJ we will email you – please use the links in the email provided to respond to our request. The paper will then appear in your author area – and you may “click here to submit a commissioned manuscript” via your author area.
What format should I use to submit a reference paper?
Papers can be submitted using any standard word processing software, although we prefer Word. Please ensure that you include the heading “References” at the top of the citations (see below). Acceptable standard graphic formats include JPEG, TIFF, GIF, EPS, MPEG, AVI, MOV, and WAV.