A cover letter is optional and may briefly describe the manuscript’s significance, scope alignment, and originality.
Authors may include a brief cover letter to assist the editorial review process. The cover letter should:
State the title of the manuscript
Briefly describe the purpose and significance of the work
Explain how the submission aligns with the scope of the Journal of Diagnostic Medicine
Confirm that the manuscript is original and not under review elsewhere
Identify the corresponding author
Cover letters may be entered in the designated field or included within the manuscript file.