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About JHAPH
  • Learn More About JHAPH
  • Editorial Board
  • Academic Editors
  • Contact Us
Instructions for Authors
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  • About JHAPH
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  • Instructions for Authors

Instructions for Authors

Journal of Healthcare Administration and Public Health (JHAPH) welcomes original, high-quality submissions that advance knowledge in the fields of healthcare management and public health. Before submitting, authors are advised to carefully read and follow the instructions below to ensure a smooth and timely review process. 

1. Publication Model

JHAPH is a biannual, peer-reviewed, open-access journal. We adopt a continuous publication model, which means that accepted articles are published online first, ahead of formal issue assignment. All published articles are freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY 4.0), and authors retain copyright. 

2. Scope and Article Types

We invite submissions including but not limited to:

  • Original Research Articles
     
  • Review Articles
     
  • Short Communications
     
  • Case Studies
     
  • Policy Briefs
     
  • Editorials and Commentaries
     
  • Letters to the Editor
     

Manuscripts must be relevant to healthcare administration, public health, health systems, health policy, hospital management, or interdisciplinary domains related to these fields.

3. Manuscript Submission

Submissions must be sent via email to:

editor@jhaph.com

Subject Line: Manuscript Submission – [Article Title]

Attach the following:

  • Manuscript (in .doc or .docx format)
     
  • Cover letter (brief summary and statement of originality)
     
  • Ethical approval certificate (if applicable)
     
  • Authorship declaration form (template available on request)

4. Manuscript Format

  • Language: English
     
  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced
     
  • Structure:
     
    • Title Page (Title, Author Names, Affiliations, Corresponding Author)
       
    • Abstract (250 words max) and 4–6 keywords
       
    • Introduction
       
    • Methods
       
    • Results
       
    • Discussion
       
    • Conclusion
       
    • References (APA or Vancouver style)
       
    • Acknowledgements (optional)
       
    • Conflict of Interest & Funding Disclosure

5. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts. Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and ethical standards. The editorial board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet journal standards or fall outside the scope. 

6. Publication Ethics

JHAPH adheres to the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must ensure that:

  • The work is original and unpublished
     
  • All sources are properly cited
     
  • All authors have agreed to submission
     
  • Relevant ethical clearance has been obtained for research involving human subjects
     

Plagiarism, data falsification, or duplicate publication will result in immediate rejection.


Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

JHAPH aligns with the COPE guidance on AI use in research and publishing.


7. Open Access & Licensing

JHAPH is an open-access journal. All articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, which allows for reuse with proper attribution. Authors retain full copyright. 

8. Article Processing Charges (APC)

There are currently no article processing charges (APCs). JHAPH is committed to accessible publishing and does not charge authors any fees for submission, review, or publication. 

9. Contact Us

For submission-related queries, contact:
editor@jhaph.com 

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