MedPubSample size calculation for medical research and MD/MS theses
Formulas for estimating a prevalence or mean and for comparing two groups, with worked examples, non-response adjustment and a model reporting statement.
Read the guide →Guides for medical researchers
Practical guides for authors preparing health-research manuscripts. Each guide identifies the source databases or professional guidance it relies on and shows its review date.
CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA or CARE? Choosing the right reporting guideline
A decision guide that matches common clinical study designs to the correct EQUATOR checklist, including the extensions authors often miss.
Read the guide →How to write a publishable case report using the CARE guidelines
Choosing a reportable case, writing each CARE section, consent and images, and the reasons case reports are rejected.
Read the guide →How to reduce plagiarism similarity in a medical manuscript, ethically
How to read a similarity report and the rewriting, quoting and citing techniques that reduce overlap without misconduct.
Read the guide →How to write a cover letter to a journal editor, with a template
What editors look for at desk review, the declarations to include, a template and the mistakes that trigger rejection.
Read the guide →NMC publication requirements for faculty promotion: the 2025 rules explained
A plain-language summary of publication-related provisions in the 2025 faculty regulations, with a direct link to the official notification and a reminder to verify institutional requirements.
Read the guide →How to verify a journal is really indexed in Scopus, PubMed or Embase
Verify a journal by title, ISSN and coverage dates in Scopus Sources, the NLM Catalog, Web of Science Master Journal List and other source records.
Read the guide →How to spot and avoid predatory journals
Use transparent checks from COPE, Think. Check. Submit. and source databases before sharing a manuscript or paying a publication fee.
Read the guide →From MD/MS thesis to journal article: a step-by-step conversion guide
A practical workflow for selecting one research question, rebuilding the manuscript in IMRaD form, applying reporting guidelines and discussing authorship early.
Read the guide →How to respond to peer reviewer comments without losing your argument
A structured method for the response letter: answer every comment, disagree politely with evidence, and avoid the mistakes that turn a major revision into a rejection.
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