Asian Journal of Internal Medicine (Aug 2023)

Basics of writing a scientific manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal

  • L. Ekanayake

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4038/ajim.v2i2.99
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2

Abstract

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Drafting a good research paper is a difficult and demanding exercise. For a manuscript to be accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, researchers need to adhere to certain basic rules when drafting a research paper. This article discusses the basics of writing a good research paper for publication, common mistakes made by authors, how to avoid them, and matters related to authorship.