Author Guidelines
Overview
- The American Journal of Clinical & Health Sciences (AJCHS) follows internationally recognized guidelines for manuscript submission.
- Authors must ensure their submissions comply with formatting, citation, and ethical research standards.
- Submissions not adhering to these guidelines may be returned for revisions before entering the peer-review process.
Manuscript Types
- Original Research Articles: Clinical and healthcare research presenting novel methodologies, diagnostic advancements, and therapeutic interventions.
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses: Comprehensive evaluations of medical research trends, treatment effectiveness, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Case Reports: Unique or rare clinical cases that contribute valuable insights to healthcare professionals.
- Public Health & Epidemiological Studies: Research focusing on disease prevention, health policies, and population health improvements.
- Clinical Trials & Translational Medicine: Studies that bridge laboratory research with clinical applications to improve patient outcomes.
Required Sections
- Title
- Author Names and Affiliations
- Abstract (Max 250 words)
- Keywords (4-10 keywords)
- Introduction
- Materials & Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References (Vancouver Style)
- Figures and Tables (with captions)
- Ethics Approval Statement (if applicable)
- Appendices (if necessary)
Manuscript Format
Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and professional English. Authors are encouraged to seek professional language editing services if needed.
File Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX format.
Font And Spacing: Use Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides.
Word Limit:
Original Research: 5000-8000 words (excluding references)
Review Articles: 6000-10,000 words
Case Reports: 1000-2500 words
Short Communications: 1500-3000 words
Figures And Tables:
Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI for high-quality publication.
Format: JPEG, PNG, or TIFF for images; Tables should be in an editable format within the manuscript.
Placement: Figures and tables should be embedded within the text at appropriate locations and numbered sequentially.
Abstract And Keywords
Abstract: The abstract should summarize the study's objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions in a maximum of 250 words.
Keywords: Authors must provide 4-10 relevant keywords that reflect the research focus.
Citation And Referencing
Format: All references should follow the Vancouver citation style.
Example: [1] Smith J, Johnson R. Advances in cardiovascular imaging techniques. Am J Clin Health Sci. 2021; 12(4): 123-134.
Cover Letter
- All submissions must include a cover letter that specifies:
- • The manuscript type (Original Research, Review, Case Report, etc.).
- • A summary of the study's significance and key findings.
- • Confirmation that the manuscript is not under review elsewhere.
- • Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.
- • Suggestions for at least three potential peer reviewers (optional).
Submission Process
Platform: Manuscripts should be submitted via our online submission system.
Link: /journals/american-journal-of-clinical-health-sciences/submit
Steps:
- Register or log in to the submission system.
- Enter manuscript details, including title, author information, abstract, and keywords.
- Upload the manuscript and supplementary files (figures, tables, datasets, ethics approvals).
- Confirm compliance with journal guidelines and finalize the submission.
- Monitor submission progress via the author dashboard.
Peer Review Process
Type: AJCHS follows a **double-blind peer review** process, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to guarantee fairness and objectivity.
Steps:
- Editorial Screening: Initial assessment of manuscript quality, relevance, and adherence to journal guidelines.
- Assignment to Reviewers: The manuscript is assigned to at least **two independent reviewers** with expertise in the field.
- Reviewer Feedback: Reviewers evaluate originality, methodology, significance, and ethical considerations, providing detailed feedback.
- Revisions: Authors receive reviewer comments and must submit a revised version addressing the feedback.
- Final Decision: The editorial board makes a final decision (Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject).
- Copyediting & Proofreading: Accepted manuscripts undergo formatting and language editing before publication.
- Online Publication: The article is published with a **Digital Object Identifier (DOI)** for citation and indexing.
Review Timeline: The complete peer-review process takes approximately 4-6 weeks.
Publication Ethics
Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
Plagiarism Policy: All submissions undergo plagiarism detection using industry-standard software. Manuscripts with a similarity index above 20% may be rejected.
Conflict Of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research findings.
Ethics Approval: Studies involving human or animal subjects must include an ethics approval statement and comply with relevant institutional guidelines.
Publication Charges
Apc Statement: To maintain Open Access, authors must pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance.
Fees:
High Income Countries: $1500
Middle Income Countries: $1000
Low Income Countries: $500
Waivers And Discounts: Partial or full waivers may be available for authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints. Requests must be made during submission.
Copyright And License
License: All articles are published under the **Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)**, allowing unrestricted distribution and reproduction with proper citation.
Authors Rights: Authors retain full copyright ownership and grant the journal non-exclusive rights to publish their work.