Word count
Word counts refer to the main text only and exclude title page, abstract, references, tables, figure legends, acknowledgements, funding, competing interests, ethics, and data, code, or artificial intelligence statements.
Article Types & Limits
Authors are expected to ensure that their manuscripts comply with the journal’s category-specific limits before submission.
The table below summarizes the principal technical requirements for each article type accepted by the Journal of Digital Health and Advanced Biomaterials (JDHAB).
Summary of article limits
| Article type | Main text | Abstract | Keywords | Maximum display items | Maximum references |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Research | 3,500–5,000 words | Structured, up to 300 words | 3–6 | Up to 6 | Up to 60 |
| Review Article | 5,000–7,000 words | Structured, up to 300 words | 3–6 | Up to 8 | Up to 120 |
| Methods / Technical Note / Validation Study | 3,000–4,500 words | Structured, up to 250 words | 3–6 | Up to 6 | Up to 60 |
| Case Report / Case Series | 1,500–3,000 words | Structured or semi-structured, up to 200 words | 2–5 | Up to 4 | Up to 25 |
| Editorial | 1,000–1,500 words | No abstract required | 0–4 | Up to 2 | Up to 20 |
General notes
Display items
Display items include tables and figures in the main article. Large ancillary material should be moved to supplementary files or repositories when appropriate.
Article categories
Original Research
Reports of original empirical research at the interface of digital health and advanced biomaterials. Manuscripts should present a clear rationale, robust methods, appropriate validation, and transparent reporting of outcomes.
Review Article
Critical reviews of established or emerging topics within the journal’s scope. The evidence-identification and interpretive logic should be made explicit. Systematic or scoping reviews should follow recognized reporting standards when applicable.
Methods / Technical Note / Validation Study
Articles centered on methodological innovation, reproducible workflows, validated digital protocols, software-supported analysis, calibration procedures, or auditable laboratory and clinical methods.
Case Report / Case Series
Reports of clinically relevant or unusual cases that demonstrate informative applications of digital technologies or advanced biomaterials, preferably with clear documentation, consent where applicable, and meaningful follow-up.
Editorial
Short invited contributions addressing editorial priorities, scientific developments, ethical questions, policy matters, or institutional perspectives relevant to the journal.
All manuscripts must follow Vancouver style according to the ICMJE Recommendations and NLM Citing Medicine. Journal title abbreviations must conform to the NLM Catalog / MEDLINE.
