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Medicina-lithuania

Medicina is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal covering all problems related to medicine, published monthly online. It is the official journal of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences and is affiliated with the Lithuanian Medical Association, Vilnius University, Rīga Stradiņš University, University of Latvia, and University of Tartu.

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Subject Medicine, General & Internal

Impact Factor 2.4

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Open

ISSN 1010-660X

eISSN 1648-9144

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.

Submission Instructions

Medicina-lithuania accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with each manuscript submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal and include statements confirming exclusive consideration and all authors' approval of the submission.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be about 300 words maximum. Abstract must be a structured single paragraph. Abstract must use the headings Background and Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Article must include front matter with Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords; manuscript sections of Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions; and back matter with Supplementary Materials, Author Contributions, Funding, Data Availability Statement, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract and include Author Contributions, Funding, Data Availability Statement, and Conflicts of Interest sections, and generative AI tools or large language models cannot be listed as authors.

References References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles.

Figures & Tables Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption.

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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit with the journal’s scope and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and its submission to Medicina.

Abstract An abstract is included as part of the review article front matter. Abstract should be about 300 words maximum. Abstract must be a single paragraph in structured format. Abstract must use the headings Background and Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Reviews can include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions, with the literature review organized logically into sections and subsections. Three to ten keywords must follow the abstract, and the back matter should include Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References.

References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text. References must be listed individually at the end of the manuscript and include author name or names, source title, article or chapter title where required, year, volume and issue where appropriate, pagination, and the full title.

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Study Protocols

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. Cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal and include the statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and its submission to Medicina.

Manuscript Manuscript must contain the sections Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures and Tables with Captions, Funding Information, Author Contributions, and Conflict of Interest, and Study Protocols are limited to randomized clinical trials. Manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, a short author contributions paragraph for multi-author papers, funding and conflict of interest statements, and AI tools or large language models cannot be listed as authors.

References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text. References must be listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles, include the specified bibliographic elements, and use in-text citation numbers in square brackets before punctuation.

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Technical Notes

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with each submission. Cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal scope and include the statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Medicina.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be about 300 words maximum. Abstract must be structured as a single paragraph. Abstract must use the headings Background and Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Manuscript must contain the sections Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures and Tables with Captions, Funding Information, Author Contributions, and Conflict of Interest. Technical Notes must focus on new procedures and interventions and the manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, an author contributions statement for multi-author papers, funding information, a conflicts of interest section, and must not list generative AI tools or large language models as authors.

References References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, indicating a numbered citation style. References must be listed individually at the end of the manuscript, include the full title and bibliographic details, and in-text citation numbers must appear in square brackets before punctuation.

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Recent Publications

Characteristics of headache in relation to the manifestation of Susac syndrome

Diana Obelienienė, Raminta Macaitytė, Renata Balnytė, Rūta Pėstininkaitė, Rymantė Gleiznienė, Jūratė Balčiūnienė

10.1016/j.medici.2018.01.003

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Relationship between diabetes mellitus and heart rate variability in community-dwelling elders

Ícaro J.S. Ribeiro, Rafael Pereira, Paulo F. Valença Neto, Ivna V. Freire, Cezar A. Casotti, Mitermayer Galvão dos Reis

10.1016/j.medici.2017.12.001

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Genetic variations of MTHFR gene and their association with preterm birth in Korean women

In Wook Hwang, Yun Dan Kang, Bit Na Kwon, Jun Ho Hong, Seung Hun Han, Jong Soo Kim, Jin Wan Park, Han Jun Jin

10.1016/j.medici.2018.01.001

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Perceived changes in knowledge and confidence of doctors and midwives after the completion of the Standardized Trainings in Obstetrical Emergencies

Aivara Urbutė, Marija Paulionytė, Domicelė Jonauskaitė, Eglė Machtejevienė, Rūta J. Nadišauskienė, Žilvinas Dambrauskas, Paulius Dobožinskas, Mindaugas Kliučinskas

10.1016/j.medici.2018.01.006

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Factors associated with sputum culture conversion in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Greta Musteikienė, Skaidrius Miliauskas, Jurgita Zaveckienė, Marius Žemaitis, Astra Vitkauskienė

10.1016/j.medici.2018.01.005

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

First decision is provided approximately 17.5 days after submission; acceptance to publication is 2.6 days median.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must be included with each manuscript submission. It should briefly explain the significance of the paper, place the findings in context, explain fit with the journal scope, disclose any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges (APC) are paid by authors or their institutions.

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Research Topics

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Sports injuries and prevention Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Anesthesia and Pain Management Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Nutrition and Health in Aging Shoulder Injury and Treatment Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Dental Radiography and Imaging Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Retinal Diseases and Treatments Hip and Femur Fractures Diet and metabolism studies Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

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