Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines – Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing (AJPHN)
Thank you for considering AJPHN as the platform to share your valuable research in the field of Public Health and Nursing. AJPHN accepts the following types of manuscripts:
1) Research Article
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Abstract: Up to 250 words
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Manuscript: 2200–3000 words (excluding tables, figures, and references)
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Figures/Tables: 1 to 3 tables, 1–2 figures
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References: 25 to 50
2) Brief Report
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Abstract: Up to 150 words
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Manuscript: 1000–1500 words (excluding tables, figures, and references)
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Figures/Tables: 1 table, 1 figure
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References: 10 to 15
3) Systematic Review
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Abstract: Up to 250 words
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Manuscript: 2500–3500 words (excluding tables, figures, and references)
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Notes: Only systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews are accepted. Narrative literature reviews are not accepted.
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Figures/Tables: 1 to 3 tables, 1–2 figures
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References: 30 to 60
Manuscript Preparation
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All manuscripts must be written in American English.
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Use the Harvard referencing style consistently throughout.
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Use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.
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Include a title page with:
Abstract
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Provide a structured abstract with content relevant to your manuscript type.
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Abstracts must include: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Keywords
Manuscript Structure
Organize the manuscript using the following sections:
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Background
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Methods
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusion
Figures and Tables
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All figures and tables must be submitted in high quality.
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Place them at the end of the manuscript, after the references.
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Each figure and table must have an appropriate caption.
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Number them in the order they appear in the text.
References
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Use the Harvard referencing style throughout.
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All cited references must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
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Follow the required number of references based on the manuscript type.
Ethical Considerations
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All studies must follow recognized ethical guidelines.
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Provide information on ethics committee approval and informed consent (if applicable).
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Clearly disclose any funding sources or conflicts of interest.
Manuscript Submission
Peer Review Process
Manuscript Acceptance
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Authors will receive notification of the editorial decision.
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Revisions may be requested prior to acceptance.
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Final manuscripts will be copyedited and formatted by the AJPHN editorial team.
Open Access & Copyright
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AJPHN is a fully open access journal. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
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Authors retain the copyright of their work.
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Readers are free to use, share, and adapt the material for any purpose, including commercial use, provided appropriate credit is given.
Note on APCs: Currently, AJPHN does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs). All operational costs are covered by private donors, including website maintenance, article layout, and DOI assignment.
Publication Frequency
AJPHN is published three times a year, in:
All published articles will receive a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
Contact Information
For submission-related queries, please contact: queevapublishing@gmail.com
We appreciate your contribution to the advancement of public health and nursing. We look forward to your submission!
Sincerely,
Dr. Marthoenis, MSc, MPH
Editor-in-Chief, Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing (AJPHN)
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.
Research Articles
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Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to AJPHN will go through a thorough screening and review process to ensure they align with the journal's scope and meet the required academic standards and originality. AJPHN utilizes a single-blind peer review system, where authors do not know the identities of the reviewers. The process includes:
1. Initial Screening: Upon submission, the Assistant Editor will check the manuscript for basic submission criteria, while one of the Editors-in-Chief will assess its compliance with the journal's standards. Manuscripts that do not meet the initial criteria will be rejected without further evaluation.
2. Peer Review: If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it will be assigned to a handling editor who will then send it to at least two experts in the field for a single-blind peer review.
3. Decision: A decision regarding the peer-reviewed manuscript will be made only after receiving at least two review reports. At this stage, the manuscript can be rejected, sent back for revisions (either major or minor), or accepted. If accepted, it will be returned to the author for formatting. The final decision to accept the manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewers' recommendation.