FAQ

1. How do I submit my manuscript ?

IJCBNM accept manuscripts only through the online submission system, which can be found at (https://ijcbnm.sums.ac.ir/contacts)
If you have NOT been registered in the journal, please click on “Register” and enter author's information and click “Save”. Then, check your e-mail for a message with your password, which you will need to login.

2. I have forgotten my password - how can I retrieve it ?

From any IJCBNM page, click on the “Login” link in the upper right corner of your screen; then click on the “Forgot password?” link in the login box that appears. An email will be sent to the email address associated with your account with instructions for resetting your password.

3. I cannot remember or no longer have access to the email address associated with My Account OR the email address I am using to retrieve my password is not recognized.

Contact Customer Service for assistance. We will be happy to help you retrieve your account information.

4. How can I report a technical issue with IJCBNM website?

Contact Customer Service to report technical problems. If possible, include the following details:
• The URL you are trying to access
• Your browser and operating system
• The specific error message you are encountering

5. Who qualifies as an author for an article?

IJCBNM adheres to the guidelines for authorship set forth by International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). All individuals who meet these criteria must be listed as authors on the manuscript title page and in the IJCBNM online submission system.

6. How much does it cost to publish in IJCBNM?

As of August 1, 2022, the payment of fee is mandatory for all types of manuscripts sent to the International Journal of Community-Based Nursing and Midwifery (IJCBNM). To learn more about submission and publication fees, please refer to this link. Invited articles are exempt from the article charges.
Please note that manuscripts will only be processed for review and potential publication once the  aforementioned conditions are met.

7. How do I pay the submission fee and publication fee?

The fee for Iranian Authors should be deposited in the account number 8847106400 with IBAN code IR890120000000008847106400 at Bank Mellat.
International Authors will receive an email from the journal with payment instructions.
• To follow the instructions for the above payments please click here.
• Please ensure that a copy of your payment receipt is attached to your submission as an image file (you can either upload it on the journal site or send it to ijcbnm1@sums.ac.ir).
• It should be noted that all deposits are non-refundable and submissions may be rejected by the Editors without being sent for review. The submission and acceptance fees support journal related activities and cover editorial services, web hosting and article production costs.

8. What forms must be prepared by authors prior to submitting a manuscript to the IJCBNM?


  • Assignment Form:Please note that the “Assignment of Copyright and Authorship Responsibilities Form” has to be signed and dated by all authors. This form can be accessed here: https://ijcbnm.sums.ac.ir/page_3.html

  • Title Page Form:The title page should contain the following information: 1) The title of the article; 2) Running title (a concise version of the main title presented at the top of each page); 3) All authors' names, ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID), affiliation, city, country; 4) Complete mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the corresponding author, 5) Conflicts of interest, and Acknowledgments, and 6) Authors’ contributions. This page is unnumbered and can be downloaded here: https://ijcbnm.sums.ac.ir/page_3.html

  • Conflict of Interest (COI) Form:Authors must declare any relevant interests that could be perceived as conflicting. Each author must fill the uniform disclosure form available from the below link and upload it at the time of submission: (http://www.icmje.org/disclosure-of-interest)

9. How do I track my manuscript submission?

Once a paper is submitted to IJCBNM, the corresponding author can track its progress through the online submission system of the journal.

10. How can I become a reviewer?

If you are interested in becoming a reviewer for our journal, please send an email to the Editorial Office (ijcbnm1@sums.ac.ir) along with your CV and an indication of your review interests.

11. I have a question. How can I contact IJCBNM office?

Please direct any queries to the editorial office at ijcbnm1@sums.ac.ir or call the Journal’s office (+98 71 36474287). The designated corresponding author should communicate with the editorial office on behalf of all authors during the review process. For additional contact details, please visit the Contact Us page.

12. Other inquiries

For further information, please leave a comment in the Contact Us section.