Author Guidelines

International Journal of Public Research in Medicine and Health (IJPRMH)

The International Journal of Public Research in Medicine and Health (IJPRMH) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary medical journal publishing high-quality original research, reviews, systematic reviews, case reports, case series, short communications, and letters to the editor. Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below before submission.

General Submission Requirements

Submission Format: Microsoft Word (DOC/DOCX) only.
Font & Spacing: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing, justified text.
Referencing Style: Vancouver style.
Abstract: Structured, 250–300 words with 3–5 keywords.
Figures/Tables: Maximum 6 figures and 6 tables per article. Each must be cited in the text and include a title and legend. High-quality images only (JPEG/PNG/TIFF).
Ethics: All studies involving human/animal subjects must clearly mention Ethics Committee/IRB approval and informed consent (where applicable). Case reports/series must include patient consent.
Plagiarism Policy: Submissions with more than 15% similarity will not be considered.
Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
Submission Mode: Manuscripts should be submitted by email to the Editor at editor.ijprmh@gmail.com

Article Types

1. Original Research Articles

Word Limit: 3000–3500 words (excluding abstract, references, tables/figures).
Abstract: Structured (Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion).
References: Up to 40.
Structure:
- Title page (Title, Author details, Affiliations, Corresponding Author)
- Abstract & Keywords
- Introduction
- Methods (with ethics approval statement)
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements (if any)
- References (Vancouver style)

2. Review Articles

Word Limit: 4000–6000 words.
Abstract: Structured.
References: Up to 60.
Structure:
- Title page
- Abstract & Keywords
- Introduction
- Main Review (subheadings as appropriate)
- Conclusion & Future Directions
- References

3. Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses

Word Limit: 4000–6000 words.
Abstract: Structured (Background, Objectives, Methods [with PRISMA compliance], Results, Conclusion).
References: Up to 60.
PRISMA Flow Diagram: Mandatory.
Structure:
- Title page
- Abstract & Keywords
- Introduction
- Methods (Search strategy, Eligibility criteria, Data extraction, Statistical analysis, Ethics statement if applicable)
- Results (with PRISMA diagram, tables, figures)
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References

4. Case Reports

Word Limit: 1500–2000 words.
Abstract: Structured.
References: Up to 15.
Consent: Written informed consent from patient/legal guardian required.
Structure:
- Title page
- Abstract & Keywords
- Introduction
- Case Presentation
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References

5. Case Series

Word Limit: 2000–2500 words.
Abstract: Structured.
References: Up to 20.
Consent: Required for each case.
Structure: Similar to case report, but with multiple case presentations.

6. Short Communications

Word Limit: 1200–1500 words.
Abstract: Structured.
References: Up to 15.
Structure: Condensed format highlighting significant findings, pilot studies, or preliminary data.

7. Letters to the Editor

Word Limit: 800–1000 words.
Abstract: Not required.
References: Up to 10.
Content: Comments on recent articles, brief observations, or academic debate.

Additional Notes

Acknowledgements: Mention contributions, funding, or assistance.
Conflict of Interest: Mandatory disclosure by all authors.
Copyright: Authors grant IJPRMH a license to publish, archive, and index their work.