Editorial Policy and Publication Standards

Medical Problems Journal accepts original research articles, case reports, reviews, and clinical studies that represent independent, high-quality scientific work.

To be considered for publication, manuscripts must:

Present relevant and novel contributions to medical science;

Clearly define the research problem, methods, results, and conclusions;

Follow the article preparation guidelines stated below.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts are subject to a double-blind peer review, which ensures that both reviewers and authors remain anonymous. The peer review process consists of:

1. Initial screening by the editorial team for formatting and ethical compliance
2. External peer review by at least two independent experts
3. Final decision by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviews

Reviewers assess the following:

• Scientific soundness, methodology, and relevance
• Errors or discrepancies in tools, data, or conclusions
• Suggestions for improvements or revisions

Based on the reviews, articles may receive one of the following decisions:

1. Accepted without revisions
2. Accepted with minor/major revisions
3. Rejected (with or without revision rights)

Authors are provided with anonymized reviewer comments. If the authors disagree, they may appeal in writing to the scientific editor. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Submission Requirements

Articles submitted to the journal must meet the following standards:

• The title must reflect the content of the manuscript
• The text must be written in clear, fluent, scientific English
• The article should focus on original data, not review or textbook summaries
• Tables and figures must complement, not duplicate, the text
• Methods must be described in sufficient detail for reproducibility
• References must be recent, relevant, and exclude unpublished or non-peer-reviewed sources

Formatting Guidelines

Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format

Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

Line spacing: 1.5

Page margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

UDC code at top left corner of first page

Include title, full author names, institutional affiliation, and corresponding author’s contact info

Provide abstract (~150–250 words) and keywords in English, Azerbaijani, and Russian

Azerbaijani and Russian summaries must also be included at the end of the article

Other formatting

Number figures, tables, and formulas consistently

Abbreviations must be spelled out upon first use

Use dots (.) for decimal points (e.g., 3.5)

Cite at least 10 references using square brackets [ ] within the text

Article Structure

Articles must follow the structure below:

1. INTRODUCTION – Rationale, significance, aim of the study
2. MATERIALS AND METHODS – Detailed methods, tools, sample descriptions
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION – Data presentation, analysis, interpretation
4. REFERENCES – Numbered, consistently formatted

Examples of Referencing

Journal Articles:

Wolf C.L., Feci A., Tuccinardi J.P., Coughlin G.H., Holdaway K.A., Muhammed T., Pruett C., Lighter D., McGrath C., Engmann T., Pou-Torres M., Rushing B., Woodbury L., Haile S.E., Scott H., Tawara K., Dinca S., Xu D., King M.D., Warner L.R., Jorcyk Ch.L., Warner D.L. Development of the First Small-Molecule Inhibitor Targeting Oncostatin M for Treatment of Breast Cancer. J. Med. Chem. 2025, Vol. 68(15), p. 15422–1544. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c03233 (if available)

Books:

Sluchinskaya I.A. Fundamentals of materials science and semiconductor technology. Moscow: Mir. 2002. 49-51 p.

Patents:

US Patent No. 367711. Foamable synthetic resin compositions. Published 1971.

Sample Title Page Layout

EVALUATION OF STEM CELL THERAPY IN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

A.N. Mahmudov, R.T. Karimova, L.S. Nuriyeva

Department of Clinical Immunology, National Medical Research Institute, Baku, Azerbaijan

Corresponding author: karimova.r@nmri.az, Tel: +994 50 000 00 00

Abstract: This article evaluates the therapeutic effects of autologous mesenchymal stem cells in autoimmune conditions...

Keywords: autoimmune disease, mesenchymal stem cells, immunomodulation, clinical outcomes

Plagiarism and Ethical Standards

All submissions will be checked for plagiarism (threshold: ≤15%)

The journal adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines

Submissions published elsewhere or found plagiarized will be rejected without refund

Publication Fees

Up to 10 pages: 200 Azn

Each additional page: 20 Azn

Fees are non-refundable in case of plagiarism or prior publication

No resubmission allowed for rejected manuscripts

Waiver Policy

Publishing is free of charge for the children of medical martyrs (documentation required).