Before You Submit

Journal of Tropical Diseases and Medicine (JTMH) is a peer reviewed open access journal focused on tropical medicine, infectious diseases, parasitology, vector borne illnesses, and health systems in endemic regions. We publish clinically relevant, methodologically rigorous research that supports prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for populations most affected by tropical diseases. We encourage authors to submit work that is original, methodologically sound, and relevant to tropical health practice and policy.

Manuscripts should be written in clear scientific English and formatted in a logical structure that supports transparent evaluation and reproducibility. Include all required statements to avoid delays in review.

Article Categories

JTMH accepts original research, systematic reviews, meta analyses, short communications, case reports, and perspectives. Select the category that best matches the scope and depth of your study.

Manuscript Structure

Use a clear title that reflects the study design and population. Provide a concise abstract with key objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Include 4 to 6 keywords to enhance discoverability.

Structure the main text using standard scientific headings such as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Clearly describe study design, data sources, inclusion criteria, and statistical analysis.

Title Page

List all authors with full names, affiliations, and contact details for the corresponding author. Include ORCID identifiers when available.

Abstract and Keywords

Provide a structured abstract for research articles and a concise narrative abstract for other article types. Keywords should align with recognized indexing terms where possible.

Tables and Figures

Upload tables and figures as separate files with clear legends. Ensure images are high resolution and ethically sourced with proper permissions.

Formatting Standards

Ethics and Compliance

All research involving humans or animals must include ethics committee approval and informed consent statements. Clinical trials should be registered in a publicly accessible registry prior to enrollment.

Include conflicts of interest and funding disclosures for every author. Any use of patient data or images must follow privacy regulations and include permissions as required.

Data Availability

Provide a data availability statement describing where the underlying data can be accessed. If data cannot be shared due to legal or ethical constraints, explain the limitation clearly.

Reporting Guidelines

Use appropriate reporting frameworks such as CONSORT for trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews, and CARE for case reports.

Required Statements

Peer Review and Decision

Submissions undergo initial editorial screening for scope, originality, and policy compliance. Manuscripts that pass screening are assigned to expert reviewers for detailed evaluation.

Editors consider reviewer recommendations, methodological rigor, and clinical relevance before issuing a decision. Authors may be asked to revise and respond to comments before acceptance.

After Acceptance

Accepted manuscripts move to production where copyediting and proof review take place. Authors must review proofs promptly to avoid publication delays.

Preprints and Prior Dissemination

JTMH considers manuscripts that have been posted on recognized preprint servers, provided disclosure is made during submission and the work has not been formally published elsewhere.

Submission Checklist

Authorship and Contributions

All listed authors should meet authorship criteria, contribute meaningfully to the work, and approve the final version. Include a brief author contribution statement to clarify roles and accountability.

Changes to authorship after submission require written confirmation from all authors and may delay processing while documentation is reviewed.

Clinical Trial Registration

Clinical trials must be registered in a public database prior to participant enrollment. Provide the registry name and identifier in the manuscript to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

References and Citations

Provide complete reference details for all sources, including author names, article titles, journal names, volume, pages, and DOI links when available. Accurate citations improve credibility and help indexing services connect your work with related studies.

Ensure that all references are cited in the text and that the reference list is consistent in formatting. Avoid excessive self citation and reference only relevant, peer reviewed sources.

Figures, Tables, and Supplementary Files

Submit figures as separate high resolution files and include clear legends that explain abbreviations, symbols, and scale bars. Tables should be editable and aligned with the narrative results section.

Supplementary materials such as data tables, code, or extended methods should be labeled clearly and referenced in the main text. Provide a brief description of each supplementary file so readers can understand its relevance.

Reporting Checklists

Include the appropriate reporting checklist as a supplementary file when required. For randomized trials, include CONSORT. For observational studies, include STROBE. For systematic reviews, include PRISMA.

Checklists help reviewers verify completeness and support transparency for readers. Submissions that lack required checklists may be returned for completion before review begins.

Revisions and Resubmissions

When revising, respond to each reviewer comment in a structured response letter and highlight changes in the manuscript. This makes it easier for editors and reviewers to assess improvements and final decisions.

If the manuscript is resubmitted after major revisions, ensure that all files are updated and that new data or analyses are clearly described in the cover letter and response document. Provide a marked copy for clarity. This helps ensure quick, accurate review and decision tracking.

Statistical Reporting

Describe statistical methods with enough detail to allow replication. Report confidence intervals, effect sizes, and exact p values where appropriate. Indicate software and version numbers used for analysis.

For clinical trials or epidemiologic studies, include sample size calculations, handling of missing data, and adjustments for multiple comparisons when relevant.

Units, Abbreviations, and Nomenclature

Use standard international units and define abbreviations at first mention. Avoid excessive jargon and ensure that pathogen names, gene symbols, and drug names follow accepted conventions.

If you use local place names or indigenous terminology, include a brief explanation so the study context is clear to global readers.

Patient Privacy and Consent

De identify patient information and avoid including details that could allow participant recognition. For images or case reports, obtain written consent and state this in the manuscript.

If consent is waived, provide the rationale and ethics committee approval. Manuscripts without appropriate consent documentation may be returned for clarification.

Preprints and Prior Publication

Manuscripts previously posted on recognized preprint servers are acceptable, provided you disclose the preprint link during submission. The manuscript must not be under consideration by another journal.

Avoid duplicate publication and redundant reporting. If the study overlaps with prior work, explain the differences and clearly reference the related publication.

File Preparation Tips

Label files clearly so reviewers can navigate them easily. Use descriptive names such as MainText, Figure1, Table2, and SupplementaryData to avoid confusion.

Provide a short title for each supplementary item in the cover letter or submission notes to help editors verify completeness during screening.

Field Research Considerations

For field studies, describe site selection, sampling strategies, and local approvals in enough detail to support reproducibility. Provide context about seasonal factors or outbreak conditions when they influence results. Include geographic boundaries when relevant while protecting participant privacy.

If community engagement was part of the study design, briefly describe consent procedures and any feedback mechanisms used to share results with participants.