Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Embryo Cryobiology and Reproductive Sciences welcomes original, scientifically sound, and ethically conducted research related to embryo cryobiology, reproductive sciences, embryology, fertility, infertility, reproductive medicine, and assisted reproductive technologies. Authors should prepare manuscripts clearly and accurately and ensure that all submissions meet appropriate ethical and scholarly standards.

1. Originality of Manuscripts

Authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript contains original work.
  • The manuscript has not been published previously.
  • The manuscript is not simultaneously submitted to another journal.
  • All sources and previously published material are properly acknowledged.
  • Data, results, images, and other research materials are presented accurately.
  • Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and manipulation of research findings are not permitted.

2. Types of Manuscripts

The International Journal of Embryo Cryobiology and Reproductive Sciences welcomes:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Research Communications
  • Clinical Research Articles
  • Technical and Methodological Articles
  • Case Reports and Case Studies
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Other relevant scholarly contributions

3. Manuscript Structure

Where applicable, manuscripts should generally contain:

  1. Title
  2. Author Names
  3. Institutional Affiliations
  4. Corresponding Author Information
  5. Abstract
  6. Keywords
  7. Introduction
  8. Materials and Methods
  9. Results
  10. Discussion
  11. Conclusion
  12. Acknowledgements
  13. Funding Statement
  14. Conflict of Interest Statement
  15. Data Availability Statement
  16. References

The structure may be adapted according to the manuscript type.

4. Title

The title should be:

  • Clear and informative.
  • Concise and specific.
  • Relevant to the research presented.
  • Free from unnecessary abbreviations.
  • Reflective of the main subject of the manuscript.

5. Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise summary of the manuscript and, where appropriate, include:

  • Background or rationale
  • Objectives
  • Methodology
  • Major findings
  • Conclusions

Authors should avoid unnecessary references and unexplained abbreviations in the abstract.

6. Keywords

Authors should provide relevant keywords that accurately represent the manuscript. Keywords should help readers and scholarly databases identify the subject and research area of the article.

7. Introduction

The introduction should:

  • Explain the background and significance of the research.
  • Identify the research problem or knowledge gap.
  • Provide relevant supporting literature.
  • Clearly state the objectives or research questions.
  • Establish the significance of the study.

8. Materials and Methods

Authors should provide sufficient methodological information to allow the research to be properly understood and, where appropriate, reproduced.

The section should include relevant information about:

  • Study design
  • Materials and participants
  • Experimental or clinical procedures
  • Embryo or gamete handling procedures where applicable
  • Cryopreservation or laboratory protocols where relevant
  • Data collection
  • Statistical methods
  • Ethical approvals and permissions

9. Results

Results should be presented clearly and objectively. Authors should:

  • Report findings accurately.
  • Use appropriate statistical analysis.
  • Avoid unnecessary repetition.
  • Clearly label tables and figures.
  • Distinguish results from interpretation.

10. Discussion and Conclusion

The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to existing research and explain their significance, limitations, and potential implications.

The conclusion should provide a clear summary of the principal findings without introducing unsupported information.