AG-T01: Original Research — How to Structure, Report, and Submit an Empirical Study to GMJ
A Step-by-Step Guide to Scientific Writing and Submission
Keywords:
scientific writing, academic publishing, original research, IMRaD structure, reporting guidelines, CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, research methodology, manuscript submission, peer review, GMJ AcademyAbstract
The GMJ Author Toolkit (AG-T01) is a structured, self-contained educational resource developed by the Georgian Medical Journal to support authors in preparing high-quality Original Research manuscripts.
The Toolkit provides a step-by-step pathway through the full process of scientific writing, including study design, application of the IMRaD structure, selection and use of appropriate reporting guidelines (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA), and preparation for submission through the GMJ platform.
It is organized into three integrated components: (1) theoretical foundations of Original Research and reporting standards, (2) a comprehensive pre-submission checklist aligned with journal and Scopus requirements, and (3) a complete worked example demonstrating correct statistical reporting, including effect sizes and confidence intervals.
By combining practical guidance with internationally recognized standards, this resource aims to improve manuscript quality, strengthen research capacity, and support authors in navigating the academic publishing process with clarity, rigor, and confidence.
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