Aims and scopes
Sudan Medical Journal is published by Sudan Medical Association, the official academic branch of Sudan Doctors Union. This is a peer-reviewed journal published 4-monthly. Its main objective is to reflect local scientific research in various aspects of medicine as well as regional and international relevant research. Basic scientific research clinical practice, experiences that helps in patient management are also welcome. Review articles, original articles, case reports are welcome. Local research in medical education and history of medicine in the Sudan will be considered for publication.
Manuscripts must be solely submitted to this journal. All authors must sign approving the submitted version. Any conflict of interest must be stated clearly. Ethical clearance must be presented in relevant submission.
Manuscript submission: only electronic version sent to this e mail addressed to the Editor-in-Chief will be considered Sudanmedicaljournal@gmail.com.
 

Instructions for authors
Manuscript: All parts of the manuscript should be prepared in a double-spaced typewritten on size A4 paper. A covering letter signed by all authors must be forwarded. The format contains Title page With full names of all authors and the highest degrees and affiliations. The corresponding author both e mail address and fax number should be provided..
Key words: 3 – 6 key words should be provided.
Abstract: Original articles must have an abstract of not more than 300 words and structured with subheadings as follows: objectives, methods, results and conclusion. Arabic summary will be needed from the next issue.
Review articles are submitted with special arrangement with the Chief Editor. Case reports are welcome and should not have more than 10 references.
Introduction: It should give a short concise overview of the current state of affairs with background information. It will explain the justification do to this work and points to the gaps that needs to be addressed. This will state the main objectives of this work.
Patient & Methods: A clear description of the methodology used as well as the subjects selection. Inclusion and exclusion criteria should be mentioned.
Results: Can be presented in form of text, tables and figures. Avoid repetition of data in the three format. Tables and figures should be accompanied with a clear descriptive legends.
Discussion: This part should focus in discussing the results obtained. Avoid repetition of the results. This part ends with a conclusion summarizing the final outcome of the study.
References: Vancouver style (References quotation number within brackets). Up to 6 authors should be all provided. If more than 6 authors, then write the first three authors and et. al.
e.g. Journals
Ahmed BG, Ali HJ, Hassan CG. Malaria in Khartoum. Sudan Med J 2008;23:23-7.
Books
Hamid GH, Hasan MG. Mycetoma. Khartoum: University Press;2008.p.23-34.
Chapter in a book
Osman MD, Mohamed RF, Clinical representation of malaria. In: Malaria in the Sudan. Khartoum: University Press; 2001.p.25-45.