The International Journal of Public and Allied Health Sciences (IJPHS) welcomes high-quality submissions in the fields of public health and allied health sciences. Manuscripts may be submitted as Original Articles, Literature Review Articles, or Meta-Analysis Articles. All submissions must adhere to the following guidelines.
General Submission Requirements
Manuscripts must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format.
Registration and login are required for online submission and to track manuscript status.
All references must be cited in the text and listed in the Reference section.
Figures and tables should be embedded within the text at appropriate points, with proper captions and titles.
Manuscripts must be thoroughly spell-checked and grammar-checked prior to submission.
Authors must comply with ethical standards, including disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources.
Article Types and Specific Guidelines
1. Original Articles
Content: Reports of original research including experimental studies, observational studies, intervention studies, and surveys.
Structure: IMRAD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion).
Abstract: Structured, up to 250 words.
Word Limit: Up to 6,500 words (excluding references and abstract).
Tables/Figures: Place within the text at relevant points.
References: Numbered in order of appearance, formatted according to ICMJE guidelines.
2. Literature Review Articles
Content: In-depth, systematic, and critical assessments of existing literature and data sources on a specific topic.
Structure: Should include an introduction, methods for literature search and selection, thematic synthesis, discussion, and conclusion.
Word Limit: Up to 4,000 words (excluding references and abstract).
Tables/Figures: Use is encouraged to summarize findings and key messages.
References: Comprehensive and up-to-date, following ICMJE style.
3. Meta-Analysis Articles
Content: Quantitative analyses that statistically combine results from multiple studies to address a research question.
Structure: Should include background, objectives, methods (including search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and statistical methods), results, discussion, and conclusion.
Abstract: Structured, up to 250 words.
Word Limit: Up to 6500 words (excluding references and abstract).
Tables/Figures: Include forest plots, summary tables, and other relevant figures.
References: Detailed and formatted according to ICMJE guidelines.
Manuscript Preparation Checklist
The manuscript fits the scope of the journal and the correct article type is selected.
Author information is provided only in the online submission system, not in the manuscript file (for blinded review).
A 200-word “Contribution to the Field” statement is included, summarising the manuscript's significance in non-technical language.
All funding sources and conflicts of interest are disclosed.
All authors meet ICMJE authorship criteria and their contributions are specified.
The manuscript is formatted according to the journal’s stylistic and bibliographic requirements.
References and Citations
References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text.
Use superscript numbers for in-text citations.
Follow the ICMJE style for reference formatting.
Avoid citing abstracts, unpublished data, or personal communications unless essential; written permission is required for personal communications.
Figures and Tables
All figures and tables must be cited in the text and included at relevant points, not at the end.
Provide clear captions for figures and titles for tables.
Images should be in high-resolution formats (jpg, png, tiff, or gif).
Ethical Considerations
Manuscripts must comply with ethical standards for research and publication.
Authors must declare any conflicts of interest.
All sources of funding must be disclosed.
Submission Process
Register and log in to the journal’s submission portal or email submissions@impactch.com
Complete all required fields and upload the manuscript and supplementary files.
Confirm compliance with all checklist items before final submission.
By following these guidelines, authors can ensure a smooth and efficient review process for their submissions to the International Journal of Public and Allied Health Sciences.
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Authors retain copyright of their published work. However, by submitting and publishing in the International Journal of Public and Allied Health Sciences, authors grant the journal the right of first publication and the non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the work in all forms and media, including electronic and print formats.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the journal, except as permitted by law or as part of fair use for scholarly, educational, or non-commercial purposes, provided proper citation is given.
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