Content Submission Guidelines
The official editorial and publishing standards for authors submitting to the MedClarity Journal, an imprint of Doctors Explain Digital Health Co. LTD. These guidelines ensure that published works reflect excellence, accuracy, cultural respect, and the transformative mission of democratizing health knowledge across Africa.
Our Mission & Editorial Scope
The MedClarity Journal exists to champion rigorous nonfiction, impactful research, and powerful narratives rooted in African realities, courage, justice, and humanity. We publish writing that advances digital health literacy, deepens social understanding, and inspires positive change across the continent and beyond.
We serve writers, researchers, clinicians, scholars, students, activists, and storytellers who approach their work with integrity, curiosity, and deep respect for African communities. Our titles range from evidence-based public health manuscripts to imaginative stories that reframe the future of African healthcare.
Content We Do Not Accept
To maintain professional, ethical, and intellectual standards, we do not accept the following:
1. Public Domain Material
We do not publish content that is fully or primarily sourced from public domain works. MedClarity prioritizes original thinking, new research, and fresh creative expression.
2. Infringing or Unauthorized Material
Authors must ensure that their work does not violate copyright, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.
- Unlicensed images
- Copied or plagiarized text
- Data or diagrams taken without attribution
3. Objectionable or Harmful Material
- Hate speech or dehumanizing language
- Violent extremism or discrimination
- Material harmful to human dignity or public trust
4. Explicit or Pornographic Content
Prohibited works include:
- Pornographic images or scenes
- Sexual content involving minors
- Content glorifying non-consensual acts
5. Summaries, Derivatives, or Unauthorized Companions
Not accepted:
- Summaries of other books
- Unauthorized “analysis,” “review,” or “guide” books
- Workbooks based on copyrighted titles
6. Misleading or Deceptive Content
We do not publish manuscripts that mimic bestselling titles, misrepresent scientific facts, or manipulate metadata for search exploitation.
7. Low-Quality or Poorly Prepared Manuscripts
- No editing or proofreading
- Broken formatting or disorganized structure
- Unprofessional graphics
8. Low-Content Books
We do not publish:
- Blank notebooks
- Planners
- Empty journals
- Activity pages with minimal narrative value
9. Freely Available or Commodity Content
We do not publish manuscripts that simply reorganize free online material. Submissions must offer new insight, structure, or original research.
10. Mass-Produced Content
- PLR content
- Content farm writing
- Automatically generated bulk material
AI-Generated vs AI-Assisted Content
We acknowledge that many authors use AI for brainstorming or drafting, and we support ethical, transparent use.
Allowed:
- AI used for outlining
- Idea generation
- Grammar support
- Query letter help
Not allowed:
- Fully generated books
- Unedited AI text
- Machine-written “nonfiction” without author expertise
Authors must disclose AI assistance when used.
Nonfiction Requirements & Expertise Verification
Authors publishing nonfiction in medicine, public health, psychology, policy, or scientific research may be asked to demonstrate subject-matter qualifications.
- Academic credentials
- Professional experience
- Published research or fieldwork
We may reject manuscripts that cover multiple unrelated topics without demonstrated expertise.
Oversaturated Topics
To maintain quality and avoid marketplace saturation, we generally reject manuscripts in the following areas unless the author brings original research and proven expertise.
- Affirmations, NLP, dark psychology
- Colouring books, puzzles, handwriting practice
- Generic how-to guides
- Diet fads (keto, detox, intermittent fasting)
- Crypto crash courses, NFT guides
- Basic coding books (Python/Java “quick start”)
Our Commitment to Quality & Cultural Responsibility
The MedClarity Journal is committed to publishing work that is:
- Accurate and evidence-based
- Culturally grounded and respectful
- Ethically responsible
- Innovative, imaginative, and impactful
We exist to empower readers, uplift communities, and champion authentic African voices in health research, literature, and public understanding.
