Prior to submitting a paper to USG conference proceedings, it is important to note that the peer review process is managed by the conference organizers and the proceedings editors. The specific review procedures will differ based on the policies established by each individual conference and strict peer review process is followed.
Manuscript Submission Overview
Types of Publications
Manuscripts submitted to USG conference proceedings must not have been previously published nor should they be currently under review for publication in any other journal.
Abstract: Abstracts may consist of a concise paragraph that encapsulates the primary subject and conclusions discussed at the conference, or they may serve as an elaboration of a standard abstract, providing a moderately detailed description of the research. These abstracts must be submitted prior to the conference and should include information that supports the presentation delivered at the event. Typically, the main text does not contain sections, although it may incorporate tables, figures, and references. The total length should not surpass four pages.
Proceeding Paper: These papers should present a novel evidence or conclusions and serve as extende version of work presented in a conference presentation. Conference proceedings may consist of preliminary works that discuss a concept, methodology, or noteworthy findings, thereby offering readers a concise summary of recent developments or particular projects of considerable relevance. The structure is similar to that a standard research article and it should include sections such as an introduction, methods, results, conclusions, etc. It is advisable that the total length does not surpass eight pages.
Conference Report: Conference reports are records of the events of a conference, seminar, or meeting. They should provide a comprehensive overview of a meeting or session, along with relevant background information for the reader. They are typically not peer-reviewed. The structure should contain an abstract, keywords, introduction, conference sections, and concluding remarks, with a suggested minimum word count of 2500 words. They can also include all accepted meeting abstracts.
All published items will be assigned a digital object identifier (DOI) and be citable.
Submission Process
It is mandatory for the corresponding author to register with the USG conference proceedings for electronic manuscript tracking system before submitting an article.
Manuscripts can be submitted online at USG conference proceedings or to the editorial office at editor@usgproceedings.org
Accepted File Formats
Authors may submit their manuscript files in Word (as .doc or .docx), LaTeX (as .pdf), or RTF format.
Manuscript Preparation
Cover Letter
The cover letter should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief of the journal and specify the type of article, title of the manuscript, summarize why it should be published and its value addition to the scientific literature.
All cover letters are required to include the following statements:
We confirm that neither the manuscript nor any parts of its content are currently under consideration for publication with or published in another journal.
All authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to Proceedings.
Title
The manuscript file must include both the complete article title and a brief running title. The complete title, which should not exceed 25 words, needs to be precise, and reflect the primary finding or conclusion of the manuscript, assisting the reader in determining the relevance of the text. The running title should consist of no more than 6 words and should encapsulate the central theme of the paper.
Author Affiliation
All author’s full names should be listed together with their current affiliations which should include following details.
Authors Full Name, Affiliation (Department, College/University/Organization, City, Country, E-mail ID and contact number.
Abstract
The abstract should:
Articulate the idea and importance of the work.
Describe the objective of the study.
Briefly outline how the study was done.
Mention the important results/findings.
Should not exceed 300 words in length.
Keywords
Five to ten keywords focusing the main content of the article.
Introduction
The introduction must clearly outline the research objective by addressing the identified problem, thereby aiding readers in comprehending the study’s purpose and significance. This section should also provide a concise overview of the literature review to substantiate the study’s relevance. Furthermore, it should conclude with a succinct statement regarding the content of the article.
Material and Methods
The methods section must encompass the study design, the employed methods and protocols, the materials utilized (including participant types, if applicable), the analytical procedures implemented, and any additional information necessary for other researchers to replicate your study.
For studies involving human or animal subjects, a statement detailing IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) /IRB (Institutional Review Board) and/or related ethical approval and consent should be included in the methods section.
Results and Discussion
The results and discussion may be combined into a single section or can be presented separately. Results section should include the interpretations and/or extrapolations of the readings / results of the analytical procedures with statistical approach, where appropriate. Discussion should help understand the problem and how the outcome of this study advances the current system.
Together, this section should describe the results of the experiments and interpretation with the previous related studies discussing the hypothesis presented as the basis of the study and provides a succinct explanation of the implications of the findings.
Conclusion
This section should provide a concise summary of the conclusions drawn from the research, explaining their significance and highlighting possible future exploration.
List of Abbreviations
Authors should provide a list of abbreviations used in the text, and they should be defined in the text at first use.
Conflict of Interest Statement
The USG conference proceeding journals adhere to the guidelines established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, which stipulate that any financial, commercial, or other affiliations that could be viewed by the academic community as potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed. In cases where no such relationships are present, authors will be required to affirm that the research was carried out without any of the aforementioned interests.
Acknowledgments
This is a section to acknowledge persons (specific colleagues, institutions, or agencies) who have made substantial contributions to the design, implementation, acquisition of the data, analysis and interpretation of results and / or who was involved in drafting or revising the manuscript, but who do not fulfill the criteria to be included as an author. A statement about the source (s) of funding including grant numbers should be included, if appropriate.
References
All citations in the text, figures or tables must be in the reference list and vice-versa. References must be listed at the end of the manuscript and numbered in the order that they appear in the text. In the text, citations should be indicated by the reference number in square brackets. Journal abbreviations follow Index Medicus/MEDLINE. Only published or accepted manuscripts should be included in the reference list. For accepted but unpublished works, use in press instead of page numbers. Any inclusion of verbatim text must be contained in quotation marks and clearly reference the original source.
Examples of the USG conference proceedings journal reference style
Journal Article
Walsh MD, Jayasekara H, Huang A, Winship IM, Buchanan DD. 2019. Clinico-pathological predictors of mismatch repair deficiency in sebaceous neoplasia: a large case series from a single Australian private pathology service. Australas J Dermatol 60(2): 126-133.
In press article
Badgaiyan RD, Weise S, Wack D, Vidal Melo M. 2014. Attenuation of regional cerebral blood flow during memory processing after coronary artery bypass surgery. Anesth Analg (In Press).
Article within conference proceedings
Badgaiyan RD. 2014. Single Scan Dynamic Molecular Imaging: An Emerging Neuroimaging Technique. First Conference on Neuroscience and Neurobiology Research, Singapore.
Complete book
Mauro Giacca. 2010. Gene Therapy. Springer Milan, Italy
Article or Book chapter within a book
Badgaiyan RD. 2014. Imaging Dopamine Neurotransmission in Live Human Brain. In: Progress in Brain Research: Dopamine (Vol 211), Eds: Diana M, Chiara GD, Spano P. Elsevier. 211: pp 167-184.
Link / URL
The Mouse Tumor Biology Database. [http://tumor.informatics.jax.org/mtbwi/index.do]
Clinical trial registration record
Mendelow, AD. Surgical Trial in Lobar Intracerebral Haemorrhage. Current Controlled Trials, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN22153967
Report of International Science Meets / Initiatives
World Health Organization Global initiative for the elimination of avoidable blindness. An informal consultation. WHO/PBL/97. 61. Geneva: WHO, 1997.
Figure and Table
Figures and Tables, along with their legends, must be submitted in different files rather than being incorporated within the manuscript text. The legends should be included in the manuscript document and positioned at the conclusion of the manuscript. Each legend is required to have a concise title of no more than 18 words and should effectively convey the essence of the corresponding figure or table. Additionally, legends must be preceded by the correct label, such as ‘Figure 1’ or ‘Table 1’. References to figure panels should be indicated using bold capital letters enclosed in brackets: (A), (B), (C), (D), etc…
Guidelines for Other article types
Review articles
Review articles are defined as works that offer systematic, critical, and constructive evaluations of previously published literature within a specific domain. These articles play a crucial role in identifying research gaps and summarizing the current state of knowledge in that field. The structure of the manuscript aligns with that of original full-length research articles, with the exception that a “review” or “body” section replaces the “results and discussion” section. The materials and methods section should include details such as the criteria for study selection, sources of data or databases, search strategies employed, the number of studies screened and included, as well as the statistical methods and software utilized. The primary focus of the review article should be on analysing previously published methodological approaches, contrasting models, and studies or theories that either align or conflict with one another. The text should be organized chronologically, and if relevant, discussions of ideas or topics from different geographical regions should be presented in separate paragraphs. It is essential for authors to logically arrange the various pieces of information to substantiate the review’s objectives. The conclusions should address the research questions outlined in the introduction and convey a cohesive message that synthesizes the discussed points, ultimately suggesting new avenues for research.
Clinical studies reports
Clinical investigation reports and observations should commence with a well-structured abstract that outlines the study’s purpose, design, methodologies—including the selection process—primary outcomes, and conclusions along with their clinical significance. Subsequently, the manuscript should adhere to a conventional format: an introduction that details the study’s principles, design, and objectives; a section on materials and methods utilized, along with the types of analyses conducted; a presentation of results accompanied by a discussion on safety and adverse events, which includes a risk/benefit assessment; and finally, the conclusions drawn from the study. For studies involving animal subjects, the manuscript must include a statement regarding the care of the animals and the specifics of IACUC ethical approval. In the case of experimental investigations, it is essential to include a declarative statement confirming that informed consent was obtained from participants and that the study received review from the relevant federal or appropriate ethics committee, gene therapy advisory committee, or Institutional Review Board (IRB), or to clarify that no IRB approval was necessary.
Case reports
Case report should begin with well-defined expressive abstract followed by the sections: introduction, case report(s), discussion and references. Author should state the potential impact of the case report to the medical scientific community in the abstract.
Letters to Editors
Letters to the editor typically consist of articles that respond to previously published works in the journal. These letters are intended to provide commentary or suggestions regarding the earlier articles, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and identifying directions for future research endeavors.
The USG conference proceedings journal also publishes invited editorials, short communications, case studies, monographs, etc.
Note on Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
Authors are solely responsible for ensuring the originality and integrity of their work. Any instances of plagiarism or research misconduct, including but not limited to fabrication, falsification, or improper use of others’ work without appropriate citation, are the responsibility of the authors. The journal’s editorial team is not responsible for such misconduct. Authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards in research and publication, and any violations may result in consequences as per the journal’s policies and applicable guidelines.