Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors intending to submit manuscripts to the Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health (JHSPH) are required to carefully follow the instructions below:

1. User Registration
   Only registered users are permitted to submit manuscripts through the journal system. Authors must create an account and log in prior to submission.
2. Understanding Journal Policies
   Authors must read and fully understand all JHSPH Terms, Ethics, and Publication Policies before submitting a manuscript.
3. Submission Procedure
   Manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission system by selecting the “Make a New Submission” option available on the journal website.
4. File Format Requirement
   Each submission must consist of a single manuscript file in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Submissions in other formats or multiple file submissions will not be accepted.
5. Authorship Responsibility
   The list of authors must accurately reflect individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research. Authors are required to verify the author list prior to submission. Changes to authorship after submission, particularly after acceptance, will not be permitted except under exceptional circumstances with strong justification.
6. Formatting Responsibility
   JHSPH does not provide file conversion or pre-review formatting services. Authors must ensure that manuscripts are properly formatted according to the official journal template. Authors requiring assistance may seek support from independent professional editing services.
7. Figures and Graphics
   All figures and graphics must be embedded directly within the manuscript in appropriate positions. Figures should be of high quality and clearly readable at their displayed size. Text within figures must be legible and proportionate to the figure caption.
8. Use of Third-Party Materials
   Authors must ensure that any figures, images, or materials obtained from third-party sources are legally permitted for use. Proper permission and attribution must be provided in accordance with the copyright holder’s requirements. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited.
9. Copyright Compliance
   If unauthorized use of third-party materials is identified after publication, the journal reserves the right to initiate an investigation, which may lead to article correction or retraction.
10. Relevance to Journal Scope
    Authors are encouraged to ensure that their manuscript is clearly relevant to the journal’s scope. Where appropriate, citing previously published articles in JHSPH may help demonstrate relevance, but excessive or forced citation is discouraged.
11. Citation and Reference Accuracy
    Authors must ensure that all in-text citations correspond accurately to the reference list. References must be complete, correctly formatted, and relevant to the manuscript. Inconsistencies, incomplete data, or irrelevant citations should be avoided.
12. Use of External Data
    When using third-party datasets, authors must ensure that such data is legally accessible and properly cited. Compliance with data usage policies of the data provider is required.
13. Author Profile (Optional)
    Authors may include a brief author profile section at the end of the manuscript. This section is optional but recommended.
14. Template Compliance
    Authors must use the official JHSPH template when preparing their manuscript. The template provides detailed guidance on formatting, structure, citation style, and figure presentation.
15. Technical Support
    In case of technical issues during submission (e.g., upload errors), authors may contact the editorial team. However, authors are advised to consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section before requesting assistance.