Publishing Standards and Guidelines

'CrossLink Studies' adheres to a set of established guidelines and benchmarks across its publications, including:

• The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) standards are closely followed by the medically-focused journals within 'CrossLink Studies'. These standards address the entirety of the editorial process, including journal management, peer review procedures, and grievance resolution. While these guidelines are broadly applicable, they are implemented across all 'CrossLink Studies' journals, not just those related to medical research.
• The CONSORT statement, which provides a framework for reporting randomized controlled trials, is another key guideline. Authors are urged to align their submissions with the CONSORT checklist and flow diagram, incorporating these documents into their submissions.
• The TOP guidelines emphasize the importance of transparency and openness in research reporting. 'CrossLink Studies' journals strive to meet either the first or second level of compliance with these guidelines, with specific requirements varying by journal and available upon request from the editorial team.
• The FAIR Principles advocate for data to be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable, guiding authors on best practices in data management.
• The PRISMA guidelines are intended for those conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, recommending the inclusion of a completed checklist and flow diagram with manuscript submissions.
• The ARRIVE guidelines provide a framework for reporting in vivo experiments, with authors encouraged to follow these guidelines closely in their submissions.
• iThenticate, a plagiarism detection software, is utilized in the preliminary screening phase of a manuscript, throughout the peer review process, and particularly before a manuscript's acceptance, ensuring the originality and integrity of submissions. 

Adherence to these standards and guidelines is a critical consideration in the publication decision process. Authors are advised to address any deviations in their submissions and are recommended to highlight adherence to these guidelines in their cover letters.