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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Authors are requested to confirm that their manuscript complies with the following conditions before completing submission.

General Requirements

  • A corresponding author has been identified to communicate with the journal throughout the editorial process.
  • All individuals listed as authors meet recognized international standards for authorship, including the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
  • Contact information for the corresponding author has been provided, including: Email address, Phone number, Complete postal or institutional address
  • Institutional affiliations for all authors are stated clearly.
  • ORCID identifiers have been included where available.
  • All required submission files have been uploaded.
  • The manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere. If this condition does not apply, an explanation has been provided to the editor.

Manuscript File Requirements

  • The manuscript file has been prepared in an acceptable format (Microsoft Word, RTF, or compatible format).
  • Keywords have been included in the manuscript.
  • Tables and figures are presented clearly with appropriate titles and captions.
  • All tables and figures cited in the manuscript correspond with those provided in the submission.
  • Supplementary materials have been included where relevant.
  • Internet links or web addresses have been included in the references where available.

Formatting Requirements

  • The manuscript text follows the formatting requirements described in the Author Guidelines.
  • The text uses a readable 12-point font and consistent spacing of 1.5
  • Italics are used where appropriate, and underlining is avoided except for web addresses.
  • Tables and figures are inserted in appropriate locations within the text, rather than at the end.

Ethical and Editorial Requirements

  • The submitted work is original and free from plagiarism.
  • Ethical approval has been obtained where necessary and is described in the manuscript.
  • The manuscript has been checked for language accuracy and clarity.
  • The study is reported in accordance with appropriate reporting standards where applicable.
  • All references listed are cited in the text and vice versa.
  • References follow the Vancouver citation style.
  • Permission has been obtained for any copyrighted material used in the manuscript.

Declarations

  • Authors have disclosed whether artificial intelligence tools were used during preparation of the manuscript. Responsibility for the content remains with the authors.
  • A statement on competing interests has been included, even if there are no conflicts to declare.
  • Authors confirm that they have read and agreed to the editorial policies of the Medox Journal of Public Health.

Original Article

Recommended length: 3,000–5,000 words (excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references)
Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 250 words and must be structured under the following headings: Background, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
References: Up to 40 references
Tables/Figures: A maximum of seven (7) tables and/or figures is recommended. Additional materials may be accepted at the discretion of the Editorial Board.

Structure: Original research manuscripts should include a Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments (if applicable), Funding Statement, Conflict of Interest Declaration, and References.

Review Article

MJPH considers Narrative Reviews, Systematic Reviews, and Meta-Analyses. Authors should clearly indicate the type of review in the title page and ensure that the manuscript complies with the relevant reporting standards.

Recommended length: 4,500–7,000 words (excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references)
Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 250 words and must be structured under the following headings: Background, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
References: Up to 150 references
Tables/Figures: As required in the specific type of review

Structure: Review manuscripts should include a Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction (clearly stating the research question or hypothesis), Materials and Methods, Discussion, Conclusion and References.

Case Report

A case report is a detailed description of a single patient, event, situation, or public health occurrence that presents something unusual, novel, or educational.

Recommended length: 1,500–2,500 words (excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references)
Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 200 words and must be structured under the following headings: Background, Case Presentation, and Conclusion.
References: Up to 20 references
Tables/Figures: Maximum 2

Structure: Short communications manuscripts should include a Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Case reports must demonstrate clear public health implications.

Short Communication

Short communications present preliminary findings or concise research results of immediate relevance.

Recommended length: 1,500–2,000 words (excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references)
Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 200 words and must be structured under the following headings: Background, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
References: Up to 20 references
Tables/Figures: Maximum 2

Structure: Short communications manuscripts should include a Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References.

Editorial

Editorials are scholarly opinion articles, usually written by the Editor-in-Chief, a member of the Editorial Board or an invited expert in order to discuss a major public health issue, comment on a paper published in the same issue, address policy or emerging concerns.

Recommended length: 1,000–1,500 words
Abstract: Not required
References: Up to 15 references

Letter to the Editor

Editorials are scholarly opinion articles, usually written by the Editor-in-Chief, a member of the Editorial Board or an invited expert in order to discuss a major public health issue, comment on a paper published in the same issue, address policy or emerging concerns.

Recommended length: 1,000–1,500 words
Abstract: Not required
References: Up to 15 references

Policy Brief

Policy Briefs are short, evidence-based documents (about 1,500–3,000 words) designed to inform policymakers by clearly presenting a public health problem, key evidence, and practical recommendations, typically structured with Executive Summary, Background, Key Evidence/Findings, Policy Options, Recommendations, Conclusion, and References.

Practice Paper

Practice Papers are longer articles (about 3,000–5,000 words) that describe real-world public health experiences or interventions, focusing on how activities were implemented and what lessons were learned, usually organized into Abstract, Introduction, Description of Practice or Program, Methods/Implementation, Results or Outcomes, Lessons Learned, Implications for Practice, Conclusion, and References.

Book Review

Book reviews are key summaries of  any recent book publication of interest. The word limit is 5000 words. No astract is required

Abstract

Scientific and reviewed abstracts which are presented at the Scientific meeting and conferences of the Medox Healthcare and Research Centre Limited.

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