Health Sciences and Disease, a medical journal based in Yaounde, Cameroon, has published its latest issue with a focus on author guidelines. The journal, which covers various aspects of medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences, operates on an "online first" publication model. This approach allows articles to appear on the website before being included in the print journal, ensuring timely dissemination of research findings. The journal's editorial team emphasizes the importance of originality, quality, and validity of evidence in manuscript submissions.
The journal's scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including public health and societal issues that impact health management. By promoting constructive debates on pressing health issues, Health Sciences and Disease aims to educate and inform health professionals. The editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Nko'o Amvene Samuel, is committed to maintaining high standards of publication. To ensure this, manuscripts are evaluated based on clarity of presentation, relevance to the readership, and adherence to submission guidelines.
Authors interested in submitting manuscripts can do so through the journal's online submission system, accessible via the Health Sciences and Disease home page. Alternatively, submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected]. The submitting author assumes responsibility for the manuscript during the submission and peer-review process. It is essential to note that manuscripts should not have been published elsewhere, except as an abstract, and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
The journal's publication policy is governed by a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. This license ensures that authors retain their rights while allowing the journal to disseminate their work widely. The journal provides detailed guidelines on citation formats, including various styles such as ACM, ACS, APA, and Vancouver.
Inquiries about manuscript status, preparation, and letters to the editor should be directed to Nko'o Amvene Samuel, Editor-in-Chief, at [email protected]. The editorial office is located at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, PO Box 1364, Yaoundé, Cameroon. The journal encourages authors to review its submission guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth peer-review process.
Health Sciences and Disease has established a rigorous peer-review process to maintain the quality and validity of published articles. The journal's editorial team is committed to providing constructive feedback to authors, enabling them to refine their submissions. By upholding high editorial standards, the journal aims to become a leading platform for medical research and discourse.
The latest issue of Health Sciences and Disease, Volume 27, Issue 11, features the instructions for authors, which can be accessed on the journal's website. The journal's commitment to open access and online-first publication ensures that research findings are disseminated rapidly to the global health community.
Key points
- Health Sciences and Disease journal releases updated author guidelines for manuscript submissions.
- The journal operates on an online-first publication model, allowing for timely dissemination of research findings.
- Submissions should be original, of high quality, and relevant to the journal's readership.
