Journal of Clinical and Applied Medical Sciences (JCAMS)

The Journal of Clinical and Applied Medical Sciences (JCAMS) is an open access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary international journal committed to publishing high-quality research across the broad spectrum of medical science and allied fields. JCAMS provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and professionals to contribute to the advancement of medical and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Neurological Physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Geriatric Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), Vestibular Rehabilitation, Hand Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Pain Management and Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy and Physical Modalities, Exercise Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions, Functional Rehabilitation and ADL Training, Rehabilitation Robotics and Assistive Technologies, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Ergonomics and Occupational Health, Rehabilitation Psychology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Oncological Rehabilitation, Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Practice, and related interdisciplinary fields.

All articles published in JCAMS are freely and permanently accessible online to readers worldwide, with no subscription or paywall restrictions.

Scope of Publication

JCAMS welcomes original and impactful submissions in the following categories:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Case Reports / Case Studies
• Short Communications
• Letters to the Editor
• Technical Notes
• Book Reviews
• Commentaries / Viewpoints

Articles must present sound methodology, ethical integrity, and academic relevance.

Language of Publication

All submissions must be in English. Manuscripts should be clearly written in either British or American English, but usage must remain consistent throughout the paper.

Open Access Policy

JCAMS is an open access journal. All published articles are freely available online without cost to the readers. This model enhances visibility, accessibility, and citation of the author’s work.

Authors retain copyright of their articles and grant the journal a license to publish under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. All published research articles are under the Licence of Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). By publishing research articles in JCAMS, author/authors grant JCAMS rights to licence articles for Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Journal fulfils the DOAJ definition of open access.

Submission Guidelines

How to Submit

• Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the online submission system or via email at: Editor.Jcams@gmail.com
• Hard copy submissions are not accepted
• All manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format

Correspondence

Authors should designate one author as the Corresponding Author, who will be responsible for all communications during submission, peer review, and publication.

Peer Review Process

• All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess suitability and compliance with journal scope and formatting.
• Eligible manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.
• Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.
• The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Ethical Considerations

• The journal adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
• All authors must ensure that their work is original, not plagiarized, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Ethical approval must be obtained (and stated) for all studies involving human or animal subjects.
• Plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical behavior will result in rejection and possible blacklisting.

Manuscript Preparation

General Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Alignment: Justify text (left and right)
• Page Numbers: Bottom-right of each page
• Do not use headers/footers, field codes, or macros

Title Page

Include the following:

• Full Title (Clear, concise, and descriptive)
• Author(s) Full Name(s)
• Institutional Affiliations
• ORCID iD (if available)
• Email addresses of all authors
• Corresponding Author (marked with an asterisk *)

Article Structure

Unless otherwise required by article type, use the following format (IMRaD):

1. Title Page
2. Abstract (maximum 250 words, structured if applicable)
3. Keywords (3–6, in alphabetical order)
4. Introduction
5. Materials and Methods
6. Results
7. Discussion
8. Conclusion
9. Acknowledgements (if any)
10. Conflict of Interest Statement
11. Funding Statement
12. References

Word Count by Article Type

Figures and Tables

• Number and title all tables and figures
• Embed within the manuscript near the first mention
• Use high-resolution images (min. 300 DPI for publication)
• If using previously published material, provide written permission and cite the source

Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition

All references must follow the APA 7 style. In-text citations and reference lists must be consistent and complete.

Examples

Journal Article Smith, J. A., & Doe, R. (2020). Effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in chronic low back pain. Journal of Clinical and Applied Medical Sciences, 18(2), 123–134. https://doi.org/10.1234/jcams.2020.01802

Book Brown, L. M. (2019). Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine. Academic Press.

Website World Health Organization. (2023). Guidelines on rehabilitation and physiotherapy practice. https://www.who.int/rehabilitation/guidelines

Reference List Formatting

• Use hanging indent (0.5 inch)
• Single-spaced with a blank line between entries
• Only include works cited in the manuscript

For help with APA formatting, visit:

• https://apastyle.apa.org/
• https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide

Author Declarations (Required Upon Acceptance)

Authors must submit the following:

• Author Declaration Form
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure
• Copyright Transfer Agreement

These forms will be provided by the editorial office upon article acceptance.

Editorial Rights

The Editor reserves the right to:

• Perform editorial corrections
• Condense or shorten accepted articles
• Modify layout or structure for consistency with journal style
• Reject articles not adhering to journal ethics or standards

Contact Information

Journal of Clinical and Applied Medical Sciences (JCAMS) Email: Editor.Jcams@gmail.com Website: jcams.shodhforensic.com

The only change made is in the References Examples section — all three examples (journal article, book, and website) now reflect medical and physiotherapy content appropriate for JCAMS. Everything else remains exactly the same.