International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research

Author Contributions

Corresponding authors must provide co-author contributions using the CRediT taxonomy. The taxonomy includes 14 roles: Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, Funding acquisition, Investigation, Methodology, Project administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing - original draft, and Writing - review and editing. Authors may have multiple contributions; not all roles may apply to every manuscript.

Editorial Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review. Submissions are first screened for scope, originality, and quality. Suitable manuscripts are forwarded to 2-3 technical reviewers and a statistical expert, if needed. Authors must confirm in the covering letter that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere. Accepted manuscripts undergo thorough editing before publication. All submission, review, and proofing processes are handled via IJMHSAR Online Submission System.

Types of Manuscripts

Original Research Articles

• Word limit: ≤2,500 (excluding Abstract and References)
• Structured Abstract (~250 words): Background and Objectives, Methods, Results, Interpretation and Conclusions
• 5-8 keywords arranged alphabetically
• Include Ethics Committee/IRB approval and clinical trial registration number

Review Articles

• Word limit: ~4,000 (excluding Abstract and References)
• Unstructured Abstract (~250 words)
• Maximum 100 references
• Include search strategy and methodology

Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses

• Word limit: ≤2,500
• Structured abstract, limited tables/figures
• Must follow PRISMA guidelines

Case Series / Short Papers / Research Correspondence

• Word limit: 1,000-2,000
• Abstract combining Results and Discussion
• May include tables/figures

Submission Requirements

• Covering Letter: Include originality statement and corresponding author designation
• Title Page: Author names, degrees, affiliations, addresses, email, phone
• Title Page: Manuscript type, title, short title, number of tables/figures, funding, trial registration number
• Author Contributions: Using CRediT roles
• Article File: Title, Abstract and Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, Financial Support, Conflicts of Interest, References

Ethical Clearance

• Mandatory for all human and animal research
• Human studies: Follow ICMR Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research
• Animal studies: Follow institutional or national guidelines (CPCSEA)
• Submit scanned Ethics Clearance Certificate
• Informed consent must be obtained for all human participants

Study Design and Reporting Guidelines

Clinical trials must be registered in a Primary Clinical Trial Registry, with the registration number cited under Materials and Methods.

Manuscript Organization

• Title Page: Include all author details, manuscript type, title, short title, tables/figures, funding, clinical trial registration
• Abstract and Keywords: Structured for original research; unstructured for review articles; 4-8 keywords alphabetically
• Introduction: Concise background, rationale, clearly stated objectives
• Materials and Methods: Sufficient detail for replication
• Materials and Methods: Sources, equipment, manufacturer details
• Materials and Methods: Ethical approvals (human/animal)
• Materials and Methods: Drug/chemical information (generic names, dosage, routes)
• Materials and Methods: Sample selection, randomization, eligibility/exclusion criteria, study period and place
• Results: Present data clearly and logically; avoid duplication in text, tables, or figures
• Discussion: Interpret findings, address limitations, relate to existing literature, avoid unsupported conclusions
• Acknowledgements: Limited to technical/scientific assistance
• Financial Support and Sponsorship: Clearly acknowledge funding sources
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose all potential financial or personal conflicts
• References: Follow APA 7th edition style

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

• Tables: Consecutively numbered (I, II, III or 1, 2, 3), concise titles, footnotes for abbreviations/statistics
• Figures: JPEG/TIFF ≤1 MB, numbered consecutively, with titles and legends
• Photomicrographs: Include scale bars, legible symbols
• All reproduced copyrighted material requires written permission

Abbreviations

• Standard abbreviations per SI units
• Drugs: generic names, with brand, manufacturer, country at first mention

References (APA 7th Edition)

• Single author: (Purple, 2023)
• Two authors: (Purple and Black, 2023)
• Three or more authors: (Purple et al., 2023)

Examples:

Journal article (1-2 authors): Purple, A., and Black, B. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach of biological science: A path from problem to solution. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research, 1(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/xxxx

Journal article (3+ authors): Purple, A., Black, B., White, C., et al. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach of biological science: A path from problem to solution. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research, 1(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/xxxx

Book chapter: Purple, A., Black, B., and White, C. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach of biological science. In D. Red and E. Blue (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approach (pp. 1-10). International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research. https://doi.org/xxxx