Author Guidelines for Manuscript Submission
Global Journal of Integrated Health and Research (GJIHR)
Author Guidelines for Manuscript Submission
1. File Format
Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) only
2. Language
Use British English spelling and grammar
3. Font & Layout
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
Double-spaced throughout (including references, tables, and figure captions)
Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
Page numbers at the bottom right of each page
4. Manuscript Structure
Title Page – Include:
Title of the manuscript
Full names of all authors
Institutional affiliations
ORCID IDs (if available)
Corresponding author’s contact details (email, postal address, phone)
Abstract – Structured format:
Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion
Maximum 250 words
Keywords – 3–6 keywords in alphabetical order
Main Text Sections:
Original Research: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements (if any), References
Review Articles: Introduction, Methods (for systematic reviews), Main Sections, Conclusion
Case Reports: Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion
References – Vancouver style (see Section 7)
Figures & Tables – Provided separately with clear titles and legends
5. Word Limits
Original Research Articles: ≤ 5,000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures)
Review Articles: ≤ 6,000 words
Case Reports: ≤ 2,000 words
Short Communications: ≤ 1,500 words
6. Figures and Tables
Number consecutively in the order cited in the text
Submit figures as separate high-resolution files (JPEG, PNG, or TIFF; ≥300 dpi)
Tables must be editable in Word (not images)
7. Referencing Style
Vancouver style: numbered citations in the text in square brackets [ ], matching the numbered reference list
Journal article format:Author(s). Title. Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Page–Page.
Example:
World Health Organization. Global tuberculosis report 2023. Geneva: WHO; 2023.
8. Ethical Considerations
Human research: Include ethics committee approval number and informed consent statement
Animal research: Include details of ethical approval and welfare compliance
9. Conflict of Interest & Funding
Declare any potential conflicts of interest and funding sources at the end of the manuscript
10. Plagiarism Policy
All submissions are screened for plagiarism
Manuscripts above the acceptable similarity threshold will be returned
11. Peer Review Process
All manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent expert reviewers
Acceptance is based on originality, scientific quality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope