Manuscript Structure

Manuscript Structure

Structure of the manuscript: The manuscript should include the following sections: title, authors and their affiliations, abstract in Serbian with keywords, introduction, methods (method, materials, instruments), results, discussion, references, and an abstract with keywords in English. A review article should include the following sections: introduction, literature review, conclusion, and references. All section headings should be written in uppercase letters and in bold.

Title Page

Title page. On a separate page, provide the title of the paper without abbreviations, written in uppercase letters. Below the title, list the names of the authors (without academic titles), indexed with numbers corresponding to the institutions where the authors are employed.

At the bottom of the page, provide the contact details of the corresponding author: full name, full postal address, telephone number, and email address.

Abstract

Abstract. For original articles, review articles, or communications, a short summary should be provided on a separate page, including the title of the paper, authors’ names, institutions, and locations, with a maximum length of 250 words.

The abstract should present key facts, a brief overview of the problem, and the main conclusion, without citing references. An abstract of an original article should include: introduction, aim, methods, conclusion, and at least 3–5 keywords according to MeSH terms.

The abstract may be structured (introduction, aim, methods, results with discussion, conclusion) or unstructured (a single paragraph), depending on the type of article.

Introduction

Introduction. The introduction of original articles should indicate the importance of the problem being studied, the theoretical background, and the objectives of the study.

Materials and Methods

Materials and Methods. Describe the general study design, place and time of the research, study population/sample, methods of outcome measurement, technical details, ethical aspects, and statistical analysis.

Results

Results. Results should be structured according to the logical flow of the research. Present the key characteristics of the study population or sample and provide precise and detailed data according to their type and nature. Do not repeat data already presented in tables or figures.

Discussion

Discussion. In this section, present the most important findings of the study in light of existing knowledge, indicate possible methodological and other limitations, and provide a final conclusion within both a narrower and broader scientific context.

Conclusion

Conclusion. Provide brief concluding remarks with a clear message derived from the research results, in accordance with the objectives stated in the introduction.

Reports, Professional News, Reviews, Letters and Communications

Reports from congresses and professional meetings, professional news, book and manual reviews, letters to the editor, and memorial notes should include: an abstract describing the issue (up to 250 words) with keywords, an introduction, subheadings according to the topic, and a conclusion.

References

References. The type and number of references should be adapted to the type and structure of the manuscript. Avoid citing works that are “in press,” published only as abstracts, unpublished observations, or personal communications unless necessary.

Proper citation and referencing in accordance with standards are important for the classification of scientific journals. In the text, references should be cited using Arabic numerals in superscript, placed after punctuation, in the order of appearance.

In the reference list, sources should be numbered and arranged in ascending order. Up to six authors should be listed; if there are more, list the first three followed by “et al.”

Journal titles should be written in full, not abbreviated, according to the PubMed database. References should be cited using the Vancouver citation style. References should be indicated in square brackets [ ] after the citation. The maximum number of references is 30.

References should follow the Vancouver system. Most of the cited literature (more than half) should not be older than five years. It is not necessary to include DOI numbers.

Citation of references must comply with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Examples of References

Examples of References

a. Book – Marinković Lj. Management in Healthcare Organizations, 2nd edition, Belgrade, 2011; after the year include pp (page range), e.g., 230–234.

b. Scientific article – Popović Ilić T, Stanković V, Ilić I, Hadži Ilić S. Differences in body mass index and dietary habits among students of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education. Acta Medica Medianae. 2019; 58(2):51–55.

c. Dissertation – Radosavljević V. Risk factors for bladder cancer. Doctoral dissertation. University of Belgrade, 1999.

For other types of references, consult the latest recommendations of the National Library of Medicine (NLM).