• Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through our online submission system [Link to the submission portal].
• Manuscripts must be submitted directly by one of the authors. Submissions by third parties are not permitted.
• The corresponding author is responsible for all communication with the journal during the submission and review process.

• The average time to first decision is [6] weeks. Authors can track the status of their manuscript via the online system.

• Following acceptance, the manuscript undergoes professional copyediting and typesetting. The corresponding author will receive a proof for final approval. Upon completion of reviewing process, the proofs will be sent to the corresponding author for proof reading. The corrections should be marked up either by track changes or highlighting in the revised copy of the manuscript. In addition, a rebuttal letter must be prepared in which every single comment of the reviewers should be answered and addressed in the manuscript appropriately. Authors are pleased to send the revised copy together with the rebuttal letter to the journal through the website (https://nfsr.sbmu.ac.ir/) in four weeks at most. This period may be extended upon the request of the corresponding author whenever needed.
• Upon publication, we provide support to maximize the impact of your work. This includes:
  • DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) for easy citation and tracking.
  • Email alerts to subscribers.
  • Promotion via our institute's social media channels.
• The published version will be freely available on our journal website. open access policy
• Page charges: There are no charges for publication in this Journal.

Final Checklist for Submission

• Title page containing full and running titles, name of the authors, their affiliations, the corresponding author with complete address including e-mail, Phone & Fax number, word number, number of tables and figures.
• Highlights must be submitted in a separate file.
• Graphical abstract including an original illustration must be submitted in a separate file.
• Abstract in structured format up to 250 words.
• References mentioned as stated in the Instruction to Authors section.
• Tables should be included in the main document.
• Make sure for headings of tables, their numbers and captions of illustrations. Do not repeat the information in tables if it is covered in the text.
• Photographs / illustrations along with their captions also included in the main document.
• Disclosure regarding source of funding and conflict of interest if any besides approval of the study from respective Ethics Committee/Institution Review Board.
• Covering Letter
• Copyright license

For any questions, please contact the editorial office at: Email: nfsrsbmu.ac.ir; nfsr.journalgmail.com
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