Submissions

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The text is double-spaced; uses a 12-point font in Times New Roman; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal. Full names of all authors have to be correctly typed along with individual authors details ( Department, Institution, etc.) including emails has to be correctly entered in the online system during submission.
If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.
Supplementary Files: Please also submit supplementary files along with your manuscript and also go through NJPH Checklist (must read):
1. Forwarding letter
2. Authorship
3. Ethical Approval Letter

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors are encouraged to prepare their manuscripts in a lucid and candid manner. The following are the basic formats for preparing manuscripts for NJPH:

Formatting

Use standard A4 size format with 1.5 line spacing, Arial font size 12, and 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides. Place page numbers on the top right, starting from the title page.

Title Page

The title page should include:

- Title of the manuscript

- Full names of all authors (First name, Middle name, Last name) and their affiliations

- Name of corresponding author with complete affiliation/address, phone number, and email address

Title

The title should be concise and informative, not exceeding 25 words. Avoid non-standard abbreviations. Use title case, except for articles, conjunctions, and prepositions (in 14 pt Arial font Bold). The running title should not exceed 7 words.

Abstract

The abstract should be clear and concise, not exceeding 300 words. Avoid abbreviations and references. For original manuscripts, structure the abstract with sub-headings:

- Background (Introduction, rationale, justification, ≤ 50 words)

- Objective

- Methods

- Results

- Conclusion

For review articles, viewpoints, case reports, and case series, structuring is optional.

Keywords

Provide up to four keywords for indexing purposes.

Main Text

Begin the main text on a separate page from the title page. Organize the manuscript into the following sections:

- Background

- Methods

- Results

- Discussion

- Conclusions

- Acknowledgement

-Conflict of Interest

-References

Background

Provide context and introduction to the study, including the problem's nature and significance. Clearly state the study's purpose, objectives, or hypothesis, and include relevant theoretical or conceptual frameworks if applicable. Limit: up to 300 words.

Methods

Briefly describe the study design, methods, participant selection, sites, sample size, sampling strategies, techniques, tools, data management, and analysis.

Ethical Approval

Original articles must include ethical approval details; secondary data analysis may not require this.

Results

Present results in a logical sequence using text, tables, and illustrations. Begin with the most important findings. Number and title each table, figure, and photograph. Manuscripts can include up to 6 tables and up to 3 figures/photographs (varies for case series).

Discussion

Interpret and contextualize findings, comparing them with similar studies. Discuss theoretical frameworks related to the study's findings, and provide insights, implications, and limitations.

Conclusions

Summarize main findings concisely, aligning with objectives. Provide recommendations for policy, programs, and further studies.

Acknowledgment

Include acknowledgments for contributions that do not justify authorship (e.g., technical support, funding).

Conflict of Interest

Declare any conflicts of interest, such as involvement in sponsored research or financial support from sponsors. This information is not sent to reviewers.

References

Follow the Vancouver referencing style. More details can be found at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Citation Style website: (https://musc.libguides.com/NLM/NLMstyle#loaded).

Word Limits

- Original research paper: up to 6000 words

- Review manuscript: up to 8000 words

- Short communication: up to 3000 words

- Viewpoint: up to 2000 words

- Letter to editors/correspondence: up to 800 words

- Case report/Case series: up to 2500 words

- Theoretical paper: up to 5000 words

Original Research Articles

Original research articles present new and significant findings in the field of public health. These articles should include a clear hypothesis/research question, methodology, results, and discussion, offering substantial evidence to support the conclusions drawn. Original research articles should be comprehensive, providing detailed information on the study design, participants selection/recruitment, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings. Authors are encouraged to discuss the implications of their results for public health practice and policy.

Review Articles

Review articles provide comprehensive summaries of specific topics in public health, synthesizing existing literature and offering critical analysis. These articles should highlight key trends, gaps in knowledge, and future research directions. Review articles can be systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or narrative reviews.

Short Communications

Short communications are concise reports of preliminary research findings or novel techniques that are of immediate interest to the public health community. These articles should be brief yet informative, with a clear rationale, concise methods, key results, and a brief discussion of the findings.

Case Reports/Case series

Case reports and case series describe unique or rare cases that provide insight into public health issues. These reports should include detailed patient information, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes, highlighting the implications for public health practice. Case reports should offer a thorough discussion of the case, including relevant literature and the broader context of the public health issue. They should also provide lessons learned and recommendations for practitioners and policymakers.

Editorials and Commentaries

Editorials and commentaries offer perspectives on current public health issues, controversies, and trends. These articles are usually solicited by the editorial board but may also be submitted for consideration. Editorials should provide a concise overview of the topic, offering insights and opinions that stimulate discussion and debate. Commentaries should offer a critical analysis of recent developments in public health, highlighting their significance and potential impact.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor provide a forum for readers to discuss and comment on articles published in NJPH or other relevant public health topics. These letters should be concise and focused on specific issues. Letters to the editor can include constructive criticism, additional data, alternative interpretations, or comments on the broader implications of published articles. The authors should be respectful and provide evidence-based arguments to support the points made.

Viewpoint Articles

Viewpoint articles present personal perspectives or opinions on current issues in public health. These articles are usually less formal than research articles and provide a platform for authors to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field.

Theoretical Papers

Theoretical papers explore new theories or conceptual frameworks that advance understanding in public health. These articles should provide a thorough analysis of existing theories and propose new ideas or models that can be tested in future research.

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