Instructions for Authors

When submitting your manuscript to Research in Therapeutic Sciences (RTS), be sure to type and submit the manuscript using the RTS TEMPLATE and be sure to indicate the manuscript type (Original Research, Direct Original Research, Case Study, Commentary, Review) on the template. The submitted manuscript must include all tables, figures, and properly formatted references as they will be presented for the final copy of the manuscript. 

On the manuscript submission page, the corresponding author must include all pertinent contact information and include a certifying statement that all work is original, not previously publish in any journal, and that all authors made significant contributions to the manuscript.   

The journal only accepts original works not published or under review in any other peer-reviewed journal. The journal reserves the right to reject research for flaws in research design, statistical analyses, overall low impact, and content outside of the aims and scope. The journal can also reject research due to typographical errors and failure to format according to the template provided below. For additional questions, please contact the editor of the journal.

Article Processing Charge (APC)
Research in Therapeutic Sciences is committed to an affordable article processing charge (APC). Upon acceptance of a manuscript the APC of $350 USD must be processed by RTS prior to publication. Manuscripts will not be published by RTS until the APC is finalized via PayPal. 

Guidelines for Human Subjects Research
Authors must state within the manuscript that written informed consent was obtained and the university or institutional review board approved the study. A statement must be included in the manuscript stating “subjects provided informed consent to participate in the study.” Authors are prohibited from providing private and identifiable information of research participants in a manuscript. If a photo is used within a manuscript to illustrate an example of the methods, etc. then the individuals face and other identifiable information must be concealed, blurred or boxed out. All studies, including experimental and non-experimental (surveys, questionnaires, etc.) must ensure complete anonymity for all participants. Any institutional review board exemptions must be explained and identified in the manuscript and information must be included why approval was not required.

Guidelines for Animal Research
Authors must state within the manuscript the university or institutional review board approved the study for animal use. A statement must be included in the manuscript stating ethical treatment of animals was utilized at all times. Authors must disclose information about animal housing, treatment, and if needed, disposal in the manuscript. Any institutional review board exemptions must be explained and identified in the manuscript and information must be included as to why approval was not required. If ethical approval is not required due a national law exemption or lack of national law, then a detailed explanation must be provided.

Manuscript Guidelines
Please use the RTS TEMPLATE to prepare and format your manuscript.

Title
Provide a clear and informative title the closely reflects the study. Following the title, include each author's name and affiliation. 

Abstract
Manuscripts must include an abstract with no more than 250 words with the following subheadings: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion. Be sure to include main findings followed by a succinct conclusion statement. After the abstract, provide three key words that are not included in the title.

Introduction
Authors should provide an introduction that is complete, focused, and logically structured, concluding with a clear purpose statement and hypothesis. Original Research manuscripts should present an introduction that is concise and directly aligned with the study aims. Authors should avoid excessive jargon and exclude information that does not meaningfully contribute to the rationale or purpose of the investigation.

Methods
The manuscript must include a comprehensive Methods section that clearly describes all procedures, measurement tools, and statistical analyses used in the study. When applicable, authors should cite evidence supporting the validity and reliability of all measurement instruments and protocols.

Results
Provide a clear and organized overview of the results, ensuring that all relevant tables and figures are included in this section and placed appropriately within the manuscript. Report data as Means ± Standard Deviation (SD) or Standard Error of the Mean (SEM), as appropriate. When reporting p-values, provide exact values (e.g., p = 0.033) rather than threshold values such as p < 0.05. Authors are also required to report effect size estimates to support the interpretation of statistical findings.

Discussion
Explain the main findings of the study and how the results can be applied. Support main findings with citations as needed. Avoid exhaustive conclusions that do not add to the literature or support the results.

Manuscript Types

Direct Original Research
A Direct Original Research manuscript is original research written as a condensed manuscript. Direct Original Research should adhere to the following simple guidelines:

• Abstract must be less than 200 words
• 1,000-2,000 words, not including abstract and references
• Maximum of three tables and/or figures
• Brief introduction of 1-2 paragraphs
• Clear and well-articulated methods section
• Results are supported with the appropriate statistics
• Discussion section details the main findings confirmed/disconfirmed with citations
• Recommended less than 20 references

Case Studies
Case studies should include detailed findings with specific application for a novel methodological aspect of the specific aims of the journal. Case studies are small sample sized studies, typically N = 1 or N = 2. It is recommended that case studies be less than 2000 words, not including abstract and references, and three tables or figures.

Original Research
Original research should be novel and original in design with a focus on how the study applies to advancing the aims and scope of the journal.  There are no length requirements or limitations for tables and figures. 

Brief Review
Brief reviews are concisely written reviews that compare, contrast and summarize recent research in the field. Reviews should be no more than 3500 words and a maximum of five total tables and/or figures..

Technical Report
A Technical Report is a manuscript that outlines a series of methods or concepts implemented in less controlled environment such as team sports. The report then provides progress, results, further questions or issues that arise from the experimental methods or conceptual framework implemented. Data is required to support results or progress detailed in a report, however, a complex statistical analysis may or may not be provided due to limitations. Technical Reports are primarily designed for practitioners in the field such as strength coaches and sports nutritionists to report methods and outcomes in less controlled environments. 

Reporting Information

Units of Measurement
All units of measurement must be reported using the International System of Unit (SI) unless a traditional system of measurement is more appropriate to enhance the reader's understanding. For example, if reporting distance for American football, use yards/miles to report distance.

Tables and Figures
Authors are strongly encouraged to present data in visually appealing formats. When possible, figures and graphs are preferred over lengthy data tables. These are recommendations rather than strict requirements, intended to enhance clarity and reader engagement.

Acknowledgements
Authors can acknowledge any notable persons or agencies that made the study possible that are not authors of the study after the conclusion section within the manuscript. If grant funded, please provide the grant awarding organization and the grant number in this section.

Conflict of Interest
Be sure to acknowledge if any financial benefits were provided to you or any authors of the study. If you have no conflict of interest please state, “No conflict of interest.”

References
Manuscripts must follow the citation style in medical journals created by the American Medical Association (AMA or JAMA) 11th edition format. The JAMA citation style is available in EndNote. Authors should avoid adding excessive citations that do not enhance the manuscript.

Author Declaration Regarding AI Use
When submitting a manuscript, the authors affirm that any use of artificial intelligence tools complied with the journal’s AI policy and that the authors accept full responsibility for the content of the manuscript.