Before submitting a manuscript to Dialogues in Cardiovascular Medicine (DCM), authors are requested to carefully review the following submission requirements. Compliance with these guidelines will facilitate an efficient editorial and peer review process.

Submission Checklist

Before submission, please ensure that:

Manuscript Requirements

• The manuscript falls within the aims and scope of the journal.
• The work is original and has not been published previously.
• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
• The manuscript is written in clear and professional English.
• All authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.

Title Page

The title page includes:

• Full manuscript title.
• Author names and affiliations.
• Corresponding author details.
• ORCID iD(s), where available.

Abstract and Keywords

• An abstract has been provided.
• Three to eight relevant keywords are included.

Figures and Tables

• All figures and tables are cited in the text.
• Figure legends and table titles are provided.
• Images are of suitable quality for publication.

References

• All references cited in the text appear in the reference list.
• All references in the reference list are cited in the manuscript.
• References are accurate and complete.
• References are formatted according to the journal's required citation style.

Citation Style

The journal follows the MLA (Modern Language Association) citation style. Authors should ensure that both in-text citations and reference lists conform to the latest MLA guidelines.

Ethical Requirements

Where applicable:

• Ethical approval has been obtained.
• Informed consent has been secured from participants.
• Animal research approvals have been obtained.
• Conflicts of interest have been disclosed.

Plagiarism and Originality

Authors confirm that:

• The manuscript is original.
• Proper acknowledgment has been given to all sources.
• No plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data fabrication exists.

Supporting Documents

Where applicable, authors should provide:

• Ethical approval documentation.
• Conflict of interest statement.
• Funding information.
• Supplementary materials.

Submission Process

Authors should submit their manuscript and supporting files electronically to:

submission@dialogues-cvm.org

The editorial office will acknowledge receipt of the submission and initiate the editorial assessment process.

Important Note

Failure to comply with the journal's submission requirements may result in delays in processing or return of the manuscript for technical corrections prior to peer review.