HealthGuard: Health and Preventive Medicine Research
Instructions for Authors
The HealthGuard: Health and Preventive Medicine Research journal invites original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, and policy analyses that align with its scope. Authors should follow the guidelines outlined below to ensure a smooth submission and review process.
Submission Guidelines:
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format via the journal’s online submission portal.
A cover letter should accompany the submission, specifying the manuscript’s significance, confirming originality, and stating that it is not under consideration elsewhere.
All co-authors must approve the final version before submission.
Article Types
- Research Articles: Comprehensive original research studies with clear methodologies and findings.
- Review Articles: Critical analyses of existing literature, providing new insights or summarizing advancements in a field.
- Case Studies: Reports on unique cases highlighting preventive medicine applications.
- Short Communications: Brief reports on preliminary but significant research findings.
- Policy Papers: Analyses of health policies and their impact on public health.
Manuscript Structure
- Title Page: Title, author names, affiliations, and contact details.
- Abstract: A structured summary (150-250 words) outlining objectives, methods, key findings, and implications.
- Keywords: 5-10 relevant keywords.
- Introduction: Background information, research objectives, and significance of the study.
- Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
- Results: Presentation of key findings with supporting figures and tables.
- Discussion: Interpretation of results, comparisons with existing research, and potential applications.
- Conclusion: Summary of findings and recommendations for future research.
- References: Citations formatted in APA or Harvard style.
Review Process All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Authors will receive initial feedback within four weeks, with revisions requested if necessary. Acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory revisions and scientific rigor.
Copyright and Open Access
Upon acceptance, authors transfer copyright to the journal. Articles are published under an open-access model, ensuring global accessibility.
Publication Fees
A processing fee of $1019 applies to accepted articles. Authors with financial constraints may request a waiver or partial fee reduction.
For submission inquiries, contact the editorial office at [email protected]