Guidelines

The Medical Journal of Public Health (MJPH) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the field of public health. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, and health professionals to publish studies related to epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, health promotion, public health nutrition, health policy and management, reproductive health, and other related areas that aim to improve population health outcomes.

Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that their work is original, scientifically sound, and prepared in accordance with the journal’s ethical and academic standards. All sources must be properly acknowledged, necessary permissions must be obtained for the use of data or materials, and the research should be conducted with integrity and professional responsibility. Submissions are evaluated through an editorial screening and peer-review process to maintain the quality, credibility, and integrity of the journal’s publications.

Manuscript Preparation

Before the submission of your manuscript, please make sure that it:

  • Written in fluent academic English.
  • Original and not published or considered elsewhere.
  • Compliant with ethical standards of research and reporting.

A typical set of sections to be enclosed in your manuscript will be:

Title Page

  • Full title of the manuscript
  • All names and affiliations of authors.
  • Contact Information of the respective author.

Abstract and Keywords

  • An abstract (typically 150-250 words) of your study.
  • 3-6 keywords which characterize the core issues of your work.

Main Text

  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion

References

  • USE APA STYLE FOR REFERENCE
  • Make sure that all the sources mentioned in text are included in the reference page.

Formatting Requirements

To assist in reviewing and editing, the following formatting preferences will be used:

  • Send your paper in Microsoft word (.doc or.docx) format.
  • Font should be readable (e.g. Times New Roman, 12 pt with single 1.5 line spacing).
  • Spreadsheet the whole document.
  • Number all pages
  • Insert good figures and tables with good captions.
  • Keep the figures and tables in the centre.

For any additional information or detailed instructions, authors are advised to refer to the Author Guidelines available on the publisher’s website.

Ethical Considerations

MJPH considers it the obligation of the author to maintain the best standards of research and publication ethics. This includes:

  • Plagiarism and inappropriate citation should be avoided.
  • Reporting any conflict of interest.
  • Maintaining human or animal subject ethical treatment.
  • Giving the correct information and clear methodology.

Ethical approvals and informed consent forms need to be included in manuscripts that include clinical trials, human subject, or identifiable information.

For detailed information, please visit the Publication ethics page.

Peer Review

The process of all submissions is a double-blind peer review that ensures anonymity of both the reviewers and the authors (to secure an unbiased assessment). Peer review feedback assists in reinforcing your work and it also contributes towards scientific integrity of the journal.Read full text

Copyright and Open Access

ARC adheres to the open-access model of publication. Authors are the owners of copyrights of their work but also allow the journal to publish and distribute the article. To learn more about copyright ownership and licensing terms, please refer to the Copyright and Licensing page. Publicated works are available freely to the readers all over the world.