Information For Authors

Welcome to the Journal of Health (JOHE).
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Welcomes the submission of original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of nursing science, health education, public health, midwifery, allied health sciences, and interdisciplinary healthcare research.

JOHE publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, literature reviews, meta-analyses, short communications, case reports (if applicable), community service reports, editorials, and letters to the editor. Priority is given to original research articles with scientific novelty and significant contributions to healthcare practice, education, and policy.

All submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.

BEFORE SUBMISSION

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that:

  • The manuscript fits the aims and scope of JOHE.
  • The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • All authors have approved the submitted version.
  • Ethical approval has been obtained where applicable.
  • The manuscript follows the JOHE manuscript template.
  • The manuscript has been checked for grammar and language quality.
  • References follow the Vancouver Citation Style.
  • The similarity index complies with the journal policy.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in immediate rejection.

MANUSCRIPT FORMAT

Authors should prepare manuscripts using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

The manuscript should follow the following formatting requirements:

Paper size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

Margins:

  • Top: 2.5 cm
  • Bottom: 2.5 cm
  • Left: 2.5 cm
  • Right: 2.5 cm

Font: Times New Roman

Font size: 12 pt

Line spacing: 1.5

Paragraph alignment: Justified

First line indentation: 1.27 cm

Layout: Single column

Page numbering: Bottom center or bottom right

Language: English

Do not use page borders, headers, footers, text boxes, or unnecessary formatting.

MANUSCRIPT LENGTH

Original Research Articles should contain approximately 4,000–7,000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures.

Abstract: 200–250 words

Keywords: 3–5 keywords

References: Minimum 20 references.

At least 80% of references should be journal articles published within the last five years.

MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

Title

Author Information

Abstract

Keywords

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgements (optional)

Funding Statement

Conflict of Interest

Author Contributions

References

TITLE

The title should clearly reflect the content of the manuscript.

Maximum 20 words.

Use Title Case.

Font: Times New Roman

Size: 16 pt

Bold

Centered

Avoid abbreviations whenever possible.

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Include:

Full name of each author (without academic degrees)

Institutional affiliation

City

Country

Corresponding author's email

ORCID ID (recommended)

Font: Times New Roman

Size: 11 pt

Center aligned

ABSTRACT

The abstract should contain:

Background

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Requirements:

200–250 words

Single paragraph

Single spacing

No citations

No tables

No figures

Font: Times New Roman 11 pt

KEYWORDS

Provide three to five keywords arranged alphabetically.

Separate keywords using semicolons (;).

Example:

Congestive Heart Failure; Dietary Adherence; Nursing; Quality of Life; Self-care

INTRODUCTION

The introduction should include:

Background of the study

Current evidence

Literature review

Research gap

Novelty of the study

Research objective

Recent references published within the last five years are strongly encouraged.

METHODS

Describe clearly:

Research design

Study setting

Population

Sample

Sampling technique

Eligibility criteria

Variables

Research instruments

Validity and reliability

Data collection procedures

Statistical analysis

Ethical approval

The ethics approval number must be stated.

RESULTS

Present findings objectively.

Include:

Participant characteristics

Descriptive analysis

Inferential analysis

Tables

Figures

Do not discuss the findings in this section.

DISCUSSION

Interpret the findings.

Compare with previous studies.

Explain possible mechanisms.

Discuss clinical implications.

Discuss strengths and limitations.

Avoid repeating numerical data already presented in the Results section.

CONCLUSION

Summarize the major findings.

Provide practical implications.

Include recommendations for future research.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Optional.

Mention contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship.

FUNDING STATEMENT

State all funding sources.

If there is no funding, write:

"This research received no external funding."

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

All authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.

If none, write:

"The authors declare no conflict of interest."

AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Authors are encouraged to describe individual contributions using the CRediT taxonomy.

REFERENCES

JOHE uses the Vancouver Citation Style.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero.

Requirements:

Minimum 20 references.

At least 80% should be journal articles.

Most references should be published within the last five years.

Include DOI whenever available.

TABLES

Tables should be numbered consecutively.

Place the title above the table.

Use editable tables only.

Do not submit tables as images.

Font: Times New Roman

Size: 10–11 pt

Single spacing.

FIGURES

Figures should be numbered consecutively.

Place the caption below the figure.

Minimum resolution: 300 dpi.

Acceptable formats include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or editable graphics.

All figures must be cited in the manuscript.

STATISTICAL REPORTING

Authors should report:

The statistical test used.

Test statistic.

P-value.

Confidence interval (if applicable).

Effect size (if appropriate).

Example:

Chi-square analysis demonstrated a significant association (χ² = 12.65, p = 0.001).

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Research involving human participants must include:

Name of the ethics committee.

Ethics approval number.

Statement regarding informed consent.

Confidentiality statement.

Clinical trials should include the registration number.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot may only be used to improve language quality or manuscript organization.

AI tools must not be listed as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts.

If AI tools have been used, this should be disclosed appropriately in the manuscript.

PLAGIARISM POLICY

All manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software.

The overall similarity index should not exceed 20%, excluding references and standard methodological descriptions.

Manuscripts with excessive similarity may be rejected before peer review.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

JOHE uses a Double-Blind Peer Review process.

The review process includes:

Editorial Screening

Similarity Check

Scope Evaluation

Double-Blind Peer Review

Author Revision

Final Editorial Decision

Copyediting

Layout Editing

Proofreading

Publication

The average review period is approximately 4–8 weeks.

PUBLICATION ETHICS

JOHE follows the ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to maintain the highest standards of research integrity throughout the publication process.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Before submitting your manuscript, ensure that:

  • The manuscript follows the JOHE template.
  • The manuscript is written in English.
  • Ethical approval has been obtained where applicable.
  • Informed consent has been obtained.
  • References follow the Vancouver Citation Style.
  • DOI has been included whenever available.
  • Tables and figures are properly numbered.
  • Funding Statement has been included.
  • Conflict of Interest Statement has been included.
  • Author Contributions have been included.
  • The manuscript complies with the plagiarism policy.

ONLINE SUBMISSION

Manuscripts must be submitted through the JOHE Online Journal System (OJS).

Submission steps:

  1. Register an author account.
  2. Log in to the OJS platform.
  3. Click "New Submission."
  4. Upload the manuscript file.
  5. Complete the manuscript metadata.
  6. Upload supplementary files (if applicable).
  7. Confirm the submission.

Authors may monitor the progress of their manuscript through their OJS account after submission.