The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) welcomes submissions of high-quality original research, reviews, case reports, and other scholarly articles. These guidelines provide authors with essential instructions to ensure that manuscripts are prepared according to international standards, enhancing clarity, consistency, and efficiency during the editorial and peer review process.

General Submission Requirements

• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
• All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
• Authors must confirm compliance with ethical standards, including informed consent and institutional approval.

Article Types Accepted

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Case Reports
• Short Communications
• Editorials, Commentaries, and Letters to the Editor

Manuscript Preparation

1. Title Page: Include the title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author details, and funding acknowledgments.
2. Abstract: Structured abstract of up to 300 words, followed by 3–6 keywords.
3. Main Text: Organized into Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
4. Tables and Figures: Number sequentially, provide clear legends, and ensure high-quality resolution.
5. References: Use the ICMJE / Vancouver style for citations.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX.
• Headings: Use clear subheadings (H1, H2, H3 levels).

Ethical Considerations

Authors must follow ethical standards in research involving humans and animals. Statements of informed consent, ethics committee approval, and clinical trial registration (where applicable) are required.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the research or interpretation of results. A Conflict of Interest Statement should be included in the manuscript.

Plagiarism Policy

Submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with high similarity scores may be rejected or returned for revision. See the Plagiarism Policy for more information.

Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to make datasets, code, and supplementary materials available in public repositories and must include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscript.

Submission Checklist

• Manuscript file prepared in accordance with journal format
• Title page with author details and affiliations
• Structured abstract and keywords
• All figures and tables with legends
• Ethics statement and conflict of interest disclosure
• Reference list in ICMJE/Vancouver style

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit a preprint?

Yes. Preprints may be submitted as long as they are cited in the manuscript.

Is there a word limit?

Original research articles should not exceed 6,000 words; review articles may be longer.

Are supplementary files allowed?

Yes. Supporting datasets, figures, or videos can be uploaded as supplementary material.