Editorial assessment
The handling editor evaluates scope fit, methodological soundness, and potential significance.
Journal of Human Health Research
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JHHR welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports that advance our understanding of human health. Submissions undergo Single-blind (double-blind on request) peer review and, once accepted, are published open access.
Before You Submit
Careful preparation helps your manuscript move through the editorial process efficiently.
- Scope alignment — confirm your study falls within JHHR's scope of human health research across clinical medicine, public health, allied health sciences, and related disciplines.
- Author guidelines — review the Instructions for Authors for formatting requirements, word limits, and structural expectations.
- Ethical compliance — ensure ethical approval is documented for human subjects research, with IRB/ethics committee approval numbers included in the manuscript.
- Clinical trial registration — verify prospective registration for interventional studies (ClinicalTrials.gov, ISRCTN, or equivalent).
- Reporting guidelines — confirm adherence to the relevant reporting standard (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE) for your study design.
- Figure preparation — prepare high-resolution figures as separate files (minimum 300 DPI) in TIFF, EPS, or high-quality JPEG/PNG.
- Author information — gather complete author names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID identifiers for all contributors.
Submission Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure your submission package is complete — missing elements may delay processing.
Manuscript file
- Title page with all author information and affiliations
- Structured abstract with required headings
- Full manuscript text organized by IMRAD or appropriate structure
- References in Vancouver style with DOIs
- Word count within the limit for the article type
- Keywords aligned with MeSH terminology
- Funding statement and conflict-of-interest declaration
Supplementary materials
- Figures as separate high-resolution files (300+ DPI)
- Tables in editable format (Word or Excel)
- Supplementary data, appendices, or extended methods
- Completed reporting checklist (CONSORT, STROBE, etc.)
- Consent forms for patient images, where applicable
- Cover letter addressing significance and novelty
- Suggested reviewers (optional but encouraged)
Online Submission Process
JHHR uses the ManuscriptZone online submission system for all manuscript submissions — an external portal that guides you through each step and lets you track your manuscript status in real time.
Create account
Register on ManuscriptZone if you are a new user; returning authors log in with existing credentials and complete their profile.
Start new submission
Select "Journal of Human Health Research" and choose the appropriate article type (Original Research, Review, Case Report, etc.).
Upload manuscript
Submit the main manuscript file, figures, tables, and supplementary materials; the system guides file-type requirements and naming.
Enter metadata
Provide title, abstract, keywords, and complete author information; confirm author order and the corresponding author.
Suggest reviewers
Optionally suggest qualified reviewers, or identify reviewers to exclude due to conflicts of interest.
Review and submit
Verify all information, confirm author contributions and ethical-compliance statements, and submit for editorial consideration.
What to expect after submission
You will receive an automated acknowledgment email with your manuscript ID — use it for all correspondence with the editorial office. Initial editorial assessment typically takes 3–5 business days to confirm scope alignment and completeness. If your manuscript is sent for peer review, expect an initial decision within 2–4 weeks. Status can be monitored at any time through the ManuscriptZone portal.
Cover Letter
Each submission should include a cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, concisely communicating the significance and novelty of the work.
- Brief description of the study's key findings and their importance to human health.
- Explanation of why the work is suitable for JHHR's readership.
- Statement that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Disclosure of any prior publication or submission of related work.
- Confirmation that all authors have approved the submission and agree to its content.
- Declaration of any potential conflicts of interest.
Peer Review Process
All submissions to JHHR undergo Single-blind (double-blind on request) peer review by experts in the relevant health domain.
Reviewer selection
At least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise are invited to evaluate the manuscript.
Review criteria
Reviewers assess scientific validity, methodology, originality, significance, and presentation quality.
Decision categories
Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
Author response
For revisions, authors receive detailed reviewer comments with clear guidance for improvement.
Charges, Revision and Production
Article processing charges
JHHR is an open access journal with article processing charges payable upon acceptance. No fees are required at submission or during review. Discounts are available for JHHR members, and waivers for authors from low-income countries or facing financial hardship — see the APC page for current rates.
Revision and resubmission
Minor revisions are typically allowed 14 days, major revisions 30 days, with extensions available on request. Authors provide a point-by-point response to each reviewer comment; revised manuscripts may undergo additional review if substantial changes were requested.
Post-acceptance
Authors receive proofs and must respond within 48 hours; only typographical corrections are permitted at the proof stage. DOI assignment typically follows within 2 weeks of final approval.
Contact
Questions about the submission process can be sent to [email protected]; the editorial office responds within 1–2 business days.
Ready to Submit?
Manuscripts are submitted through ManuscriptZone, JHHR's external submission portal.