Instruction to Author:

1. Aims and Scope

Journal of Forensic Medicine Science and Law (JFMSL) is an official scientific publication of Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra. The basic ideology of publication of this journal is based on the objectives of MLAM. It is a biannual, multidisciplinary, Multispeciality, National, peer reviewed MLAM (society) journal published as a medium for the advancement of scientific knowledge of forensic medicine, allied sciences and law.
The contents of the journal are in the form of Original research articles, Commentary, Review articles, Case reports, Letters to editor, Short communication, Medical quiz and any other form of publication with the approval by the editorial board. All manuscripts are required to be submitted only online in Microsoft word file format on email ID: mlameditor@gmail.com .
Articles should be typed in single space, Calibri font (letter size 11 for body of text and headings and sub-headings in bold with size 11). Manuscript should conform to the general instructions (Vancouver style) “Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals” (1994), Lancet 1996, V2, 1-4 and Annals of Internal Medicine 1988, 108:258- 265. The submitted manuscripts should be accompanied by a statement / certificate undersigned by all listed authors in authorised copyright format. Copy of format of certificate by Authors can be obtained from editorial office of Journal of Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra. All submitted articles are reviewed by editorial board, specialists and subjected to double blind peer review system. The Editorial board reserves the right to ask for revision in the manuscripts according to reviewers comments and to make final decision on acceptance.

1. Ethics and Policy in Clinical Study:

Human studies should have been conducted in accordance with the principals of the declaration of Helsinki (1964, revised in 1975 and 1983). Animal experiments should have been performed as per the guide lines of CPCSEA (Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals). Also, see www.cpcsea.com while submitting papers on clinical trials. The authors are requested to ensure that all requirements of appropriate regulatory bodies have been complied with. The authors should submit copy of Ethical approval of the study obtained from Institutional Ethical Committee in case of original research articles.

1. Units of Measurement:

All Measurements must be expressed in metric system and / or the system International „Units‟ (SI)

1. Submission Format:

Submit as single manuscript word fileincluding title page, abstract, keywords, and main article manuscript text (Introduction, material & methods, Results, discussion, conclusion, recommendations/ suggestions, references –Vancouver style). Add tables and figure as an attachment separately and also in manuscript file at relevant places. Various ready formats available on website http://www.mlam.in/journal.htm
An abridged version is outlined below:
Title Page (Page 1): Page 1 should include the following
Type of paper: Original Research article, Review article, Short communication, Case report, Letter to the editor, etc.
Title: Title of the Article (About 10-12 words). If more add running Title of less than 12 words.
Author details: Full name of the authors along with their Degrees, Designations, Departments, and Institution and National affiliation. Complete address of the corresponding author& all other authors along with E-mail address & contact number (preferably WhatsApp). Number of pages in the manuscript, Number of Photographs, Number of Figures, Number of Tables, Acknowledgement, ethical clearance, Conflict of interest, funding & author contributor-ship declaration.
Abstract (Page 2): It should contain factual and comprehensive summary of the entire paper in not more than 200 words. It should be a structured and should include Introduction/background/aims, material and methods, results and conclusions of paper. At the end of the abstract 3-5 key words are required to be endorsed for indexing purpose.
Manuscript main Text (Page 3 onwards): The main text should be arranged in the following sequence:
Introduction: It should contain the review, aim of the study and its rationale. Materials and methods: This should include sufficient details so that the reader can understand how the results were obtained. Results: Should be presented in proper sequence. Statistical methods used for analysis should be stated in brief.

Discussion: Should include the relationship of the results with the hypotheses tested as outlined in aims and objectives and the findings of the study compared with those reported by other workers.
Conclusion: Should be completely supported by the data in the text.
Acknowledgments: Contribution that fall short of authorship should be included here. Please do not hesitate acknowledging some one’s contributions in your research.
Case Report: The reports should be limited to 1500 words and should be described in the following sequence : Abstract with key words, Introduction, Clinical summary, Pathological findings, Management and outcome of case, Discussion, Recommendations and References.
Figures: Figures should be cited in the text and numbered sequentially with Arabic numerals. A brief descriptive legend should be provided with each figure. Photographs of identifiable persons must accompany the consent of the individual. Illustrations from already published articles / books, the permission of author and the publisher must accompany each illustration. In addition, all figures should be submitted separately in “jpg” format with good resolution and figure legends in word file along with manuscript.
Tables: Tables should be numbered as they appear in the text and each table should have a short title. The data given in the table should be clear and logical. It should supplement and not duplicate information present in the text.
Proof:Proof will be sent to the corresponding authors who should be carefully checked and returned to Editorial office within two days of the receipt. Accepted manuscript by Editorial Board will not be returned.
Reprints:Authors desirous of reprints of the published articles may approach the Editorial Office. The reprints will be provided at nominal printing cost.
References:
References should be endorsed as laid out in International Committee of Medical Journal Editors 1997; 126:36-47. References should be arranged in Vancouver style conforming to the pattern of NLM in Index Medicus. Responsibility of accuracy of references will rest entirely with the authors. References should be listed in the order as they appear in the text. They should be indicated by Arabic numerals. For example: 1,2 and so on as superscript. For correct abbreviations of the journal please refer to last Index Medicus. Names of one word journals and unindexed journals should be written in full form. Number of references should not be more than 5 for letters to editor, 10 for case reports, 20 for original articles and 25 for a review articles.
Some of the sample references are as given below :
a. Journals: Jain R, Awasthi A, Basappa A. Hematological profile of leukemias, Int J of Hemat 2006; 10:104-106. Kurien D, Khandekar LL, Dash S et al. Cytodiagnosis of hydatid disease presenting with Horner‟s Syndrome A case report. Acta Cytol 2001; 45: 74-78.
b. Books and Monograph:Anemia, In: Cotran RS, Kumar V, Collins T. Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease. 6th ed. Singapore. WB Saunders Company, 1999: 1300-1321. Wetzler M, Bloomfield CD. Acute and chronic myloidleukemia . In: Harrison‟s Principles of Internal Medicine. 14th ed. Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Isselbacher K, et al, EdsMcGrawHill, New york, 1998; 684-695.
c. Conferences Proceedings: Vivian VL, Editor. Child abuse and neglect; A medical community response. Proceedings of the First AMA National Conference on child Abuse and Neglect 1984; Mar 30-31; Chicago: American Medical Association, 1985.
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Manuscript Handling Charges: Rs. 4000/-Foreign Author: Rs. 5000/-
Subscription Charges:Individual: Rs. 5000/- Institutional: Rs. 7000/-
Agency (Third Party): Rs. 8000/- (with 10% Agency Discount).
For further details contact to:
Editorial Office Address: Department of Forensic Medicine, Third Floor, Library building, Seth GS Medical College  and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, State: Maharashtra, India Pin: 400012
Phone: 022-24107620 WhatsApp: +91-9423016325.
Email: mlameditor@gmail.comWebsite: www.mlam.in
Publisher Details:Dr Ravindra Deokar, Editor-in-Chief, JFMSL, MLAM.
Department of Forensic Medicine, Seth GS Medical College  and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, State: Maharashtra, India Pin: 400012
Phone: 022-24107620 WhatsApp: +91-9423016325.
Published by(Co-owner):Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra (MLAM), Maharashtra, India.
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Nisar Stationary& Printing house, Bandra (E), Mumbai-400051.