Instructions for Authors
Comprehensive guidelines for preparing and submitting your health research to JHHR.
Your Roadmap to Publication
This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare a high-quality submission for the Journal of Human Health Research. Following these instructions will expedite the review process and maximize your chances of acceptance.
JHHR publishes the following manuscript categories:
| Category | Word Limit | Abstract | Figures/Tables | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Research | 3,000-6,000 | 300 words (structured) | Up to 8 | Up to 50 |
| Review Article | 4,000-8,000 | 300 words (structured) | Up to 10 | Up to 100 |
| Clinical Study | 3,000-5,000 | 300 words (structured) | Up to 8 | Up to 40 |
| Short Communication | 1,500-2,500 | 150 words (unstructured) | Up to 3 | Up to 20 |
Original research articles should follow this structured format:
- Title Page: Title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author contact, word count, keywords
- Abstract: Structured with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions sections
- Introduction: Background, rationale, and objectives of the study
- Methods: Study design, participants, interventions, outcomes, statistical analysis
- Results: Findings presented with supporting data
- Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with literature, limitations, implications
- Conclusions: Key findings and take-home messages
- References: Vancouver style formatting
Text Formatting
- Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format
- Double-spaced, 12-point font
- Continuous line numbering
- Standard margins (1 inch all sides)
- No embedded figures in text
Figure Requirements
- Minimum 300 DPI resolution
- TIFF, JPEG, or PNG formats
- Clear legends for all figures
- Separate files from manuscript
- Permission for third-party images
All research involving human subjects must comply with ethical standards:
Ethics Approval
Studies involving human participants must have approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee. Include approval number in the Methods section.
Informed Consent
Obtain and document informed consent from all study participants. Include a statement confirming consent in your manuscript.
Reporting Guidelines
Follow relevant reporting guidelines: CONSORT for trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews.
Clinical Trial Registration
Clinical trials must be registered in a publicly accessible registry (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov) before participant enrollment. Include the registration number in the abstract.
References should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text:
- Journal Article: Smith AB, Jones CD, Williams EF. Effects of exercise on cardiovascular health. J Human Health Res. 2025;15(3):245-250.
- Book Chapter: Johnson PR. Public health interventions. In: Green M, ed. Health Research Methods. 3rd ed. New York: Academic Press; 2024:125-142.
- Prepare: Format your manuscript according to these guidelines
- Register: Create an account on ManuscriptZone submission portal
- Upload: Submit your manuscript, figures, and supplementary materials
- Review: Your submission undergoes double-blind peer review (4-6 weeks)
- Revise: Address reviewer feedback if revision is requested
- Accept: Pay the APC after your manuscript is accepted
- Publish: Your article goes live within 2 weeks of payment
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Your research can advance global health knowledge.
