Author Guidelines
Thank you for considering AJPHN as the platform to share your valuable research in the field of Public Health and Nursing. The AJPHN received the following types of paper:
1) Research Article: Up to 250 word in Abstract. About 2200-3000 words, excluding tables, figures and references. The manuscript might contain 1 to 3 tables, 1-2 figures, 25 to 50 references.
2) Brief Report: Up to 150 word for abstract. About 1000-1500 words, excluding tables, figures and references. The manuscript might contain 1 table, 1 figure, 10 to 15 references.
3) Systematic Review: Up to 250 word in Abstract . About 2500 - 3500 words, excluding tables, figures and references. We only accept a systematic review, meta-analysis, and scoping review. A literature review will not be accepted. The manuscript might contain 1 - 3 tables, 1-2 figures, 30 to 60 references.
To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Manuscript Preparation
- Prepare your manuscript in American English, following the Harvard style citation and references. We encourage you to use the reference manager such as Mendeley or Zotero.
- Ensure clarity, conciseness, and coherence in your writing.
- Include a title page with the title of the paper, author names and affiliations, and contact information.
- Abstract
- Provide a structured abstract with the word count according to the type of your manuscript. Abstract should contain background, methods, results, and conclusions of your study.
- Keywords:
- Include a list of 3 to 5 keywords that accurately represent the content of your manuscript. We encourage the authors to use the MeSH Keywords.
- Manuscript Structure
- Organize your manuscript into sections such as Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
- Figures and Tables
- Submit high-quality figures and tables with appropriate captions.
- Number figures and tables in the order they appear in the text.
- Table and figure should be place at the end of the manuscript, following the references.
- References
- Cite all sources accurately, following the Harvard Style
- Ensure that all references cited in the text are included in the reference list and vice versa.
- The number of references should follow the type of manuscript submitted.
- Ethical Considerations
- Clearly state that your research adheres to ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent and approval from relevant ethical review boards.
- If applicable, provide information on funding sources and conflicts of interest.
- Manuscript Submission
- Submit your manuscript through the online submission system on the AJPHN website.
- Include a cover letter with your submission, briefly introducing the study's importance and original contributions.
- Review Process
- Manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
- Reviewers will assess the quality, validity, and significance of the research.
- We encourage the authors to list 3 to 6 possible reviewer to the manuscript. They should have a good research and publication records and shall have no conflict of interest in reviewing your manuscript.
- Manuscript Acceptance
- Authors will be notified of the editorial decision, and revisions may be requested.
- Accepted manuscripts will be subject to final editing and formatting by the editorial team.
- Open Access:
- AJPHN is dedicated to promoting open access publishing. Authors may need to cover article processing charges (APCs) upon acceptance. However, at the moment, the AJPHN does not charge any APC for submission or publication of the manuscript. The fee for maintaining the website, article layout, and DOI membership fee has been covered by private donors.
- The AJPHN is published 3 times a year, with releases in April, August and December.
- DOI - Digital Object Identifier. All manuscript accepted for publication will have a specific DOI.
- Contact Information
- For any inquiries related to the submission process, please contact the editorial office at ajpmh24@gmail.com.
We appreciate your commitment to advancing the field of public health and nursing, and look forward to receiving your submission.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marthoenis, MSc, MPH
Editor-in-Chief of 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.
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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.