Guidelines

OA-Gateway is an Open Access publishing platform that features original research across medical sciences, engineering, applied sciences, life sciences, and environmental sciences. We also welcome invited and submitted review articles. Authors are encouraged to contribute interesting and impactful work.


All manuscripts must follow the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to OA-Gateway. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Acceptance is based on peer reviewer recommendations. Published papers become the sole property of the OA-Gateway.


Submit your manuscripts either via our online system or by emailing contactus@oagateway.com.


Open Access Policy


Published research is freely accessible to read, copy, and print by individuals and researchers worldwide.


Disclaimer


Scientific Research and Community disclaims responsibility for views expressed by authors. No material may be reproduced without permission.


Manuscript Declaration


Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. All authors listed must meet authorship criteria.


Manuscript Preparation


Manuscripts should include the following sections: Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, Figures, and Legends.


Title Page


Include manuscript title, author(s) names and affiliations, corresponding author contact, and 3–8 keywords.


Abstract


Maximum 250 words, in complete sentences summarizing key objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.


Abbreviations


Use standard scientific abbreviations. Refer to “A Guide for Biological and Medical Editors and Authors” by The Royal Society of Medicine for more guidance.


References

Follow Vancouver style. Number references sequentially. Use Index Medicus abbreviations. Example:


Bill L, White H, Wang L, Lee Y, Zheng QH, Huang DM (2025) Test title for Guidelines in our platform. OA-Gateway. ; 2: 84-88.


Tables


Number tables consecutively. Provide titles and footnotes. Use separate sheets for each table, not images.


Figures


Submit figures in high resolution (300 dpi for photos, 800–1200 dpi for drawings). Use contrast-enhancing arrows or markers, and group illustrations when possible.


Fee Policy


Once accepted, Article Processing Charges (APCs) are due. No refunds are provided after payment.


Galley Proofs


Proofs are sent to the first author and must be returned within 48 hours.


Reprints


Reprints can be ordered at the time of galley proof correction. A price list is provided; reprints are not free.


Ethics


Human and animal studies must follow ethical standards and guidelines. Refer to the Helsinki Declaration. Patient identifiers must be omitted. Animal studies must comply with institutional or national ethics codes.