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The International Journal of Embryo Cryobiology and Reproductive Sciences welcomes original and scientifically sound manuscripts related to embryo cryobiology, reproductive sciences, embryology, fertility, infertility, reproductive medicine, and assisted reproductive technologies. Authors are encouraged to carefully follow the journal's submission and ethical requirements before submitting a manuscript.

1. Before Submission

Authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
  • The subject of the manuscript falls within the journal's scope.
  • All authors have approved the final manuscript.
  • Author names, affiliations, and contact information are accurate.
  • References are complete and correctly cited.
  • Tables and figures are properly numbered and referenced.
  • Required ethical approvals and informed consent are provided where applicable.
  • Conflict of interest and funding information is included.
  • A Data Availability Statement is provided where applicable.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Where applicable, manuscripts should generally include:

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

The structure may vary according to the type of manuscript submitted.

3. Supporting Files

Authors should provide relevant supporting materials where applicable, including:

  • Tables and figures
  • Supplementary materials
  • Ethical approval information
  • Informed consent documentation
  • Clinical trial registration details
  • Funding information
  • Conflict of interest declarations
  • Data availability information
  • Permissions for third-party copyrighted material

4. Online Submission Process

Authors can submit manuscripts through the journal's online publishing platform.

The general submission process is:

Register/Login → Start New Submission → Enter Manuscript Information → Upload Manuscript Files → Add Author Information → Review Submission → Submit

Authors should carefully review all entered information before completing the submission.

5. Author Information

The submission should include accurate information for all authors, including:

  • Full name
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Department or organization
  • Email address
  • Corresponding author designation
  • ORCID iD, where available

All authors should agree to the submitted manuscript and its authorship.

6. Editorial Screening

After submission, the manuscript may undergo an initial editorial assessment covering:

  • Journal scope and relevance
  • Manuscript completeness
  • Scientific quality
  • Originality
  • Plagiarism or similarity concerns
  • Research ethics
  • Authorship information
  • Conflict of interest
  • Data and reporting requirements

Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements may be returned to the authors before peer review.

7. Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment may be sent to appropriate independent reviewers.

Reviewers may assess:

  • Originality
  • Scientific significance
  • Research methodology
  • Accuracy of results
  • Quality of analysis
  • Relevance to the field
  • Ethical compliance
  • Quality of references
  • Clarity of presentation

8. Editorial Decisions

Following peer review, possible decisions may include:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Authors receiving a revision request should address reviewer and editorial comments carefully and provide a clear response explaining the changes made.

9. Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with responsible research and publication practices. The journal does not support:

  • Plagiarism
  • Fabrication or falsification of data
  • Duplicate publication
  • Simultaneous submission
  • Inappropriate authorship
  • Citation manipulation
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Unethical research practices

10. Artificial Intelligence

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of their manuscripts when using AI tools.

AI tools should not be listed as authors. Substantive use of AI should be disclosed where appropriate, and all AI-assisted content must be carefully reviewed and verified by the authors.

11. Final Submission Responsibility

Before submitting, authors should confirm that the manuscript is complete, accurate, original, ethically compliant, and ready for peer review.