Author Instructions

 

Author Guidelines for Submission to the Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research (JHRR)

The Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research (JHRR) welcomes high-quality submissions that advance health and rehabilitation sciences. Authors are encouraged to carefully follow these guidelines, which adhere to international standards set by COPE, ICMJE, and DOAJ.

Contents

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original Research Articles: Studies presenting novel research findings.
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of a specific topic or field.
  • Case Reports: Unique or illustrative cases with significant learning value.
  • Short Communications: Brief reports of innovative findings or methods.
  • Letters to the Editor: Commentary on published articles or relevant issues.

2. General Submission Requirements

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • Language: Manuscripts must be in English (British or American, consistent throughout).
  • Submission Platform: All manuscripts must be submitted via the JHRR submission portal.
  • Supplementary Files: Authors may include datasets, multimedia, or supplementary materials as part of their submission.

3. Manuscript Structure

  • Title Page
    • Title: Clearly describe the study’s focus (avoid abbreviations).
    • Author Details: Full names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses.
    • Corresponding Author: Provide contact information.
    • Group Authorship (if applicable): Include group name and list individual contributors in the acknowledgments.
  • Abstract
    • Limit: 250 words.
    • Structured for research articles (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion).
    • Avoid references and abbreviations in the abstract.
  • Keywords
    • Provide 3–10 keywords aligned with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
  • Main Text
    • Background: Provide context, review relevant literature, and state study objectives.
    • Methods: Clearly describe the study design, participants, interventions, and statistical analyses. For clinical studies, include trial registration details.
    • Results: Present key findings with appropriate use of tables and figures.
    • Discussion: Interpret findings, address limitations, and compare with existing research.
    • Conclusions: Summarize the significance and implications of the study.

4. Formatting Guidelines

  • Font and Spacing: Use Roboto, size 12, single-line spacing, and justified alignment.
  • Figures and Tables: Embed within the manuscript and provide high-resolution versions.
  • Abbreviations: Define at first use and include a list at the end of the manuscript.
  • Word Count:
    • Original Research: 2,500 words (excluding references).
    • Review Articles: 3,500 words.
    • Case Reports: 1,500 words.
    • Short Communications: 1,250 words.

5. References

  • Follow the Vancouver style.
  • Number references sequentially as they appear in the text.
  • For six authors or fewer, list all; for more, use “et al.”
  • Use Index Medicus abbreviations for journal titles.
  • Examples:
    • Journal Article: Smith JJ. The world of science. Am J Sci. 1999;36:234-5.
    • Online Document: Doe J. Title of document. [URL]. Accessed 15 Jan 1999.

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate: Include ethics committee details and reference numbers for studies involving humans or animals.
  • Consent for Publication: Obtain written consent for any identifiable information, including case reports.
  • Conflict of Interest: Declare all financial and non-financial competing interests.
  • Funding Transparency: Disclose all funding sources and their roles in the study.

7. Submission Process

  • Register/Login: Create an account or log in to the submission portal.
  • Upload Files: Submit the manuscript and supplementary materials.
  • Metadata: Provide all required information (e.g., authorship, keywords).
  • Declarations: Include ethics compliance, consent, data availability, and conflict of interest statements.

8. Post-Acceptance Process

  • Proofreading and Copyediting: Manuscripts are reviewed for language and formatting.
  • DOI Assignment: Articles are assigned a unique DOI for permanent access.
  • Proof Approval: Authors approve final proofs before publication.

9. Open Access Policy

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use and sharing with proper attribution.