IJIH Guidelines And
Ethics
For Authors:
- The author shall present an accurate and complete account of the research performed.
- The corresponding author shall have obtained the approval of all co-authors before submission.
- Ghost authorship and gift authorship are not allowed.
- The material submitted must be original.
- Papers based on prior research shall be honestly attributed.
- Figures or materials copied must have proper written permission.
- The author shall cite original publications that presented similar work.
- No personal references should be made to earlier authors.
- The author must notify the editor if any of these statements cease to be true.
For Peer Reviewers:
- The peer reviewer should agree to review manuscripts for which they have subject expertise.
- The peer reviewer should respect the confidentiality of peer review and not reveal any details
of the manuscript or its review.
- The peer reviewer should not use the information in the paper for personal gain.
- The peer reviewer should disclose all potential conflicts of interest (personal, professional,
and financial) to the editor.
- The peer reviewer should not allow his views to be influenced by the origins of a manuscript, by
nationality, religion, political belief, gender, or other characteristics of the author.
- The peer reviewer shall be objective and constructive in his views and avoid derogatory remarks
in reviews.
- The peer reviewer shall ensure meticulous timeliness in forwarding the review to the editor.
- The peer reviewer should keep all manuscripts and review details confidential.
Author
Guidelines
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Article title
page:
- Title page should consist of Article title, Author(s) name with designation and full
affiliation including address(es) of establishment(s) where the work has been carried
out, Corresponding author’s contact information (Contact Number and Email id).
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Abstract:
- This section displays the objective of the article and also outlines the results and
conclusions and elucidates the significance of the results. (up to 250 words for
original research and review articles; up to 150 words for other types, Note that no
references should be cited in the abstract).
- Keywords: There should be at least 3-5 relevant keywords that best
describe your articles.
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Main Text:
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Introduction
- Background Information: Context for the study, including
relevant literature.
- Objectives: Clearly state the purpose and significance of the
research.
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Methods
- Study Design: Describe the type of study (e.g.,
experimental/observational).
- Participants/Subjects: Detail on the study population, sample
size, and selection criteria.
- Materials: Any tools, instruments, or software used.
- Procedure: Step-by-step description of the methodology.
- Other details: Provide the methodology as per the research
design.
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Results
- Findings: Present key results, often with the use of tables and
figures.
- Statistical Analysis: Outline the statistical methods used for
data analysis.
- Data Presentation: Use tables & figures to illustrate findings,
if applicable.
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Discussion
- Interpretation: Discuss the implications of the results.
- Comparison with Previous Work: Relate findings to existing
literature.
- Limitations: Acknowledge any limitations of the study.
- Future Directions: Suggest areas for further research.
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Conclusion
- A brief summary of the main findings and their significance.
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References
- Follow the Vancouver Style, Ensure all references are cited in the text and
listed at the end of the manuscript.
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Formatting
Guidelines
- Font and Size: Times New Roman, heading will be 14 with bold and
subheading will be 12 bold and content 12-point size.
- Line Spacing: Usually double-spaced, with no extra spaces between
paragraphs.
- Margins: Standard one-inch margins on all sides.
- Page Numbers: Include page numbers, typically in the top right corner.
- Headings and Subheadings: Use a clear hierarchy for headings (e.g.,
bold for main headings, italic for subheadings).
- Tables and Figures: Each table and figure should be numbered and have a
title. Place them at the end of the manuscript or upload them as separate files.
- Ethical Considerations: Ensure compliance with ethical standards for
research involving human subjects or animals. Include a statement of ethical approval
and informed consent where applicable.