SUBMISSION SYSTEM

Authors should submit their manuscripts by using the Journal of Health Research and Society (JHRS) Online Submission System. If they have no history of manuscript submission with JHRS, they will need to create an account on the JHRS website before the submission. The system will guide authors through the submission process.

 

AUTHORSHIP 

Based on the comprehensive authorship policies established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the American Sociological Association (ASA), JHRS acknowledges authorship to individuals who meet all the criteria in terms of substantial contribution, manuscript drafting or critical revision, final approval, and accountability. Read the full authorship guidelines of JHRS here.

 

ARTICLE PUBLICATION CHARGE
There is no article publication charge or any fee related to the submission and publication of manuscripts in the JHRS.

 

SUBMISSION PREPARATION

JHRS requires the following three separate files to prepare in submission: 1.) cover letter; 2.) title page; and 3.) anonymized manuscript. Submissions with missing file will be returned to the authors.

 

1. COVER LETTER

A cover letter addressed to the editor-in-chief must be submitted as a separate Microsoft Word document and it must include the research title; complete name, institutional affiliation, city and country, and postal address and e-mail address of the corresponding author; details about the research that makes it novel, and its major contribution to the relevant field of study; statement that the manuscript has not been submitted to other journals, is not presently under consideration elsewhere, and has never been published; statement confirming that all the authors have reviewed the manuscript and endorse it for submission; statement of disclosure of potential conflict of interest,whether personal, financial, or other ties. If none, indicate “The authors declare no conflict of interest.” funding details or any sources of financial support, if applicable; statement of ethical oversight; and statement summarizing the role of each author at the time of manuscript submission.

 

2. TITLE PAGE

A separate title page should also be prepared for submission. It should contain the following:

Title

Uppercase and lowercase letters, centered on the page, Times New Roman, size 16, line spacing fixed at 20 pt, paragraph spacing of 10 pt before and after.

Authors

Listed on the line following the title, centered, in upper- and lowercase letters. Provide names in the order of contribution: first name, middle initial, last name. Separate authors with commas. The author list must be presented as a single paragraph, no line breaks. Use an asterisk (*) to identify the corresponding author.

Institutional affiliation

Uppercase and lowercase letters, centered on the line following the authors. Indicate all institutional affiliations with a lower-case superscript number immediately after the author's name and in front of the appropriate address. Provide the full postal address of each affiliation, including the country name.

Corresponding Author

Provide complete postal address and e-mail address. The corresponding author will manage all communication during review, publication, and post-publication. Contact details must be kept up to date.

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3. ANONYMIZED MANUSCRIPT

 The manuscript should be prepared strictly observing the prescribed guidelines. Since JHRS follows a double-blind peer review system, the authors should remove any information that indicates their identity and institutional affiliations. The following guidelines must be observed in preparing the manuscript:

Manuscript Format and Style

Length: The typical length of the manuscript is 2500 to 8000 words, including the tables, figures, and references.

Layout: The manuscript should follow the journal layout specifications as Letter paper size, 2.5 cm. margin on all sides, double line spacing, 14.15 pt after paragraph spacing, Justify body text indention, and Times New Roman font style.

Headings: Five levels of headings are available to be used to organize the paper and reflect the relative importance of sections. For example, many empirical research articles utilize two levels of headings: Main headings (such as Introduction, Methods and Materials, Results and Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations, Acknowledgments, and References) would use Level 1 (centered, boldface, uppercase and lowercase letters), and subheadings (such as Research Design, Study Site, Sample, Instrument, etc. as subsections of the Methods and Materials section) would use Level 2 (flush left, boldface, uppercase and lowercase letters).

In-Text Citations: Source material must be documented in the body of the paper by citing it within the text. In-text citations will be reflected in the References section with complete publication details. They should be reflected based on the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition. Each in-text citation must correspondingly appear in the reference list and vice versa. Every effort should be made to cite credible primary sources that authors have read. 

Tables: Tables must appear or be retained in the section and page where they are intended to be presented. Heading like “Table 1” (or 2 or 3, etc.) and table title are typed flush left. Table number and title are above the table itself. Lines in the tables should be only for delineating the beginning and the end of the table and separating categories of data, depending on the need. There should be no other horizontal and vertical lines. The table width is ideally the same as paragraph width. All tables must be numbered consecutively and may include notes when necessary following the APA 7th edition formatting. They should be editable in raw format.

Figures: Figures must appear or be retained in the section and page where they are intended to be presented. Heading like “Figure 1”. (or 2 or 3, etc.) and figure title are typed flush left. Figure number and title are above the figure itself. Photos in figures should be of the highest definition. All figures should not exceed the width of the paragraph. All font in the figures must be readable. All tables must be numbered consecutively and may include notes when necessary following the APA 7th edition formatting.  

Manuscript Structure and Content

Title: Uppercase and lowercase letters, centered on the page, Times New Roman, size 16, line spacing fixed at 20 pt, paragraph spacing of 10 pt before and after.

Abstract: The abstract is one paragraph, self-contained summary of the most important elements of the paper. The abstract begins on the line following the Abstract heading. The word limit is between 150 and 250 words. All numbers in the abstract (except those beginning a sentence) should be typed as digits rather than words. A concise and factual abstract is required. The abstract should state briefly the purpose of the research, the principal results and major conclusions. An abstract is often presented separately from the article, so it must be able to stand alone. Also, non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided, but if essential they must be defined at their first mention in the abstract itself.

Keywords: Provide three to five keywords which can be used for indexing purposes, written in lower case and each separated by comma.

Introduction: The manuscript should start with a brief introduction that lays out the problem addressed by the research and describes the paper’s importance. The scientific question being investigated should be described in detail. The introduction should provide sufficient background information to make the article understandable to readers in other disciplines, and provide enough context to ensure that the implications of the experimental findings are clear. The objectives of the paper must also be stated concisely in this section. Before crafting the introduction, it is essential to reflect on several guiding questions. First, one must consider why the problem under investigation holds significance. Understanding its importance provides the foundation for framing the study’s relevance and urgency. Next, it is necessary to examine how the present research relates to previous work in the field. If aspects of the study have already been reported, the researcher should clarify how the current work differs from and builds upon earlier reports.

The introduction should also clearly state the primary and secondary hypotheses and objectives, highlighting any connections to existing theories. Equally important is establishing how these hypotheses are linked to the chosen research design, ensuring that the study’s structure logically supports its aims. Finally, the discussion should address both the theoretical and practical implications of the research, illustrating its potential contributions to knowledge and its relevance to real-world contexts.

Materials and Methods: This section should provide sufficient detail to allow replication of the study. Clearly describe the procedures, materials, and analytical approaches used. Organize the section in a logical sequence, beginning with the research design and study site, followed by sample, instrument, data collection, data analysis, and ethical considerations. Add or remove subsections as appropriate to your study.

• Research design: State the specific research design (e.g., experimental, descriptive, correlational, case study, phenomenology, grounded theory, sequential exploratory mixed methods, etc.), define it according to credible authors, and justify its appropriateness for the research objectives.

• Study site: Describe the location where the study was conducted, including relevant geographical, environmental, or institutional characteristics. Justify site selection.

• Sample: Provide details on the study population or sample, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, recruitment procedures, and sample size determination. For human or animal subjects, include key demographic or biological information.

• Instrument: Describe the instrument, whether it is tailored, modified or adapted, how many items, including how it was developed and or validated.

• Data collection: Describe the methods used to gather data, as well as procedures, calibration, or validation steps. Indicate the schedule and duration of data collection, if relevant.

• Data analysis: Specify the statistical methods applied, including software used and significance thresholds (e.g., p < 0.05). Justify the choice of statistical tests, explain how assumptions were verified, and report effect sizes, confidence intervals, or other relevant measures. If qualitative or mixed methods, describe the data analysis techniques used.

• Ethical considerations: Summarize the ethical standards observed in the study. Provide details on ethics review, approval number, informed consent procedures, and measures taken to protect confidentiality and participant welfare.

Results and Discussion: This section presents and interprets the findings of the study in an integrated manner. Results must be reported comprehensively, including expected and unexpected outcomes, nonsignificant findings, and small effect sizes where theoretically meaningful. Data must not be omitted, except for individual scores or raw datasets, which may only be provided in single-case designs or as supplementary materials. When applicable, datasets, effect sizes, and additional files may be archived online in line with professional data-sharing standards.

The section should be organized logically, with subsections reflecting the variables, themes, or areas of analysis. Findings must always be accompanied by interpretation in light of the study objectives, relevant literature, and theoretical perspectives. Subheadings should follow a consistent format (phrases or complete sentences). No new results should be introduced later in the manuscript.

Conclusion and Recommendations: This section should reiterate the overall research goal and logically present the key outcomes of the study based on the research objectives or questions. It should further provide implications to theory, practice, or research. Key recommendations should also be included here.

Acknowledgments: The Acknowledgments should appear as a single and concise paragraph immediately after the Conclusion. This section may be included if the ones to be acknowledged are either: (a) funding agencies with grant code, if applicable; and or (b) individuals and or institutions who provided technical assistance but are not listed as authors.

References: Follow the APA 7th edition in preparing the reference list. Arrange entries alphabetically by the first author’s surname. The list must be double-spaced, with a 0.5-inch hanging indent, in a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt. or Arial, 11 pt.). Italicize book titles, journal titles, and volume numbers. Apply sentence case for book and article titles (capitalize only the first word, proper nouns, and the first word after a colon), while journal titles should be in title case (capitalize major words). Include DOIs in hyperlink format (https://doi.org/xxxxx) when available. If no DOI is provided, give the direct URL for publicly accessible sources. Entries must follow the standard format, for example:

Journal article with DOI. Murzynski, J. and Degelman, D. (1996). Body language of women and judgments of vulnerability to sexual assault. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 26, 1617-1628. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1818.1996.tb00088.x

Journal article without DOI, print version. Koenig, H.G. (1990). Research on religion and mental health in later life: A review and commentary. Journal of Geriatic Psychiatry, 23, 23-53.

Journal article without DOI, retrieved online. [Note: For articles retrieved from databases, include the URL of the journal home page. Database information is not needed. Do not include the date of retrieval.] Aldridge, D. (1991). Spirituality, healing and medicine. British Journal of General Practice, 41, 425-427.  http://www.rcgp.org.uk/publications/bjgp.aspx

Book. Paloutzian, R.F. (1996). Invitation to the psychology of religion. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Abstract from secondary database. Garrity, K., and Degelman, D. (1990). Effect of server introduction on restaurant tipping. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 20, 168-172. Abstract retrieved from PsycINFO database.

Article or chapter in an edited book. Shea, J.D. (1992). Religion and sexual adjustment. In J. F. Schumaker (Ed.), Religion and mental health (pp. 70-84). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

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