How do I submit to BMC?

How do I submit to BMC?

Our 3-step submission process

1. Make sure you are submitting to the most suitable journal – Aims and scope.
2. Understand the costs and funding options – Fees and funding.
3. Make sure your manuscript is accurate and readable – Language editing services.
4. Understand the copyright agreement – Copyright.

Is BMC Public Health a good journal?

The overall rank of BMC Public Health is 3166. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.23. This journal has an h-index of 143. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

How long does BMC take to publish?

Expect on average 21 weeks from submission to publication.

How do you format an article for submission?

the things you DO have to worry about:

1. Don’t attempt to double-space text.
2. Double-space between paragraphs.
3. Use a readable e-mail font.
4. Avoid formatting, such as bold, underlining, or italics.
5. Turn off “smart” (curly) quotes in your wordprocessing.
6. Include your contact information (name, address, etc.)

What is BMC Public Health journal?

BMC Public Health is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on the epidemiology of disease and the understanding of all aspects of public health.

How do you prepare a manuscript for submission?

Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

1. Use 12-point type.
2. Use a serif font; the most common choice is Times Roman.
3. Double space your manuscript.
4. No extra space between paragraphs.
5. Only one space between sentences.
6. Indent each paragraph half an inch (setting a tab, not using several spaces)

Is BMC free to publish?

All articles published in our journals are open access and freely available online, immediately upon publication. This is made possible by an article-processing charge (APC) that covers the range of publishing services we provide.

How much are publication costs?

Estimating the final cost of publication per paper based upon revenue generated and the total number of published articles, they estimate that the average cost to publish an article is around $3500 to $4000.

How do I write a cover letter for a medical journal submission?

What should I include in a cover letter?

1. Editor’s name (when known)
2. Name of the journal to which you are submitting.
3. Your manuscript’s title.
4. Article type (review, research, case study, etc.)
5. Submission date.
6. Brief background of your study and the research question you sought to answer.
7. Brief overview of methodology used.

Where can I find BMC Public Health articles?

All articles published in BMC Public Health are included in: The full text of all articles is deposited in digital archives around the world to guarantee long-term digital preservation. You can also access all articles published by BioMed Central on SpringerLink.

What should be included in a BMC Public Health Cover Letter?

A cover letter that includes the following information, as well as any additional information requested in the instructions for your specific article type (see main manuscript section above): An explanation of why your manuscript should be published in BMC Public Health An explanation of any issues relating to journal policies

Can a BMC Public Health Review be peer reviewed?

A review must focus on recent research and on a topic that is timely and relevant to the field. All Reviews published by BMC Public Health are peer-reviewed. Most Reviews are commissioned by the Editor of BMC Public Health and we do not encourage unsolicited submissions for this type of article.

What are the aims of BMC Public Health?

Aims and scope. BMC Public Health is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on the epidemiology of disease and the understanding of all aspects of public health.