Author Guidelines

Introduction:
Ash-Shihhah: Journal of Health Studies welcomes original research, review articles, case reports, short communications, and commentary pieces in the field of health studies. These guidelines are designed to help authors prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the journal's standards and policies.

1. Manuscript Submission:

All manuscripts should be submitted online through the journal's submission portal. Authors are required to create an account and follow the step-by-step instructions for submission. Submissions via email will not be considered.

2. Manuscript Preparation:

Language: All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double spacing. Length: Research articles should not exceed 6,000 words, while review articles should be within 7,000 words. Case reports and short communications should be limited to 3,000 words.

3. Structure of the Manuscript:

Title Page: Includes the title of the manuscript, authors' names, affiliations, corresponding author's contact information, and any acknowledgments. Abstract: A concise summary of the manuscript, not exceeding 250 words. Keywords: 3-5 keywords for indexing purposes. Introduction: Provides background, objectives, and the significance of the study. Materials and Methods: Detailed description of the methodology, ensuring reproducibility. Results: Presentation of the findings, with appropriate tables and figures. Discussion: Interpretation of results, implications, and comparison with previous studies. Conclusion: Summarizes the main findings and their importance. References: Follow the APA citation style.

4. Figures and Tables:

All figures and tables should be clearly labeled and referenced in the text. Provide captions for all figures and tables. Ensure that all images are of high resolution and quality.

5. Ethical Considerations:

Authors must adhere to ethical standards in regard to plagiarism, falsification, and fabrication of data. Studies involving human or animal subjects must include a statement of approval from the relevant ethics committee.

6. Review Process:

All submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process. Authors can expect a decision within 4 weeks. Authors are required to respond to reviewers' comments and make necessary revisions in a timely manner.

7. Publication Fees:

Every manuscript submitted to Ash-Shihhah: Journal of Health Studies will not have any 'Article Processing Charges'. This includes submitting, peer-reviewing, editing, publishing, maintaining and archiving, and allows immediate access to the full text versions of the articles.

8. Copyright and Licensing:

Upon acceptance, authors are required to sign a copyright transfer agreement. The journal operates under a [insert type of open access policy] open access policy.

9. Contact Information:

For any inquiries regarding the submission process, please contact the editorial office Dr. Tri Wibowo (+6282306108748 or dr.triwibowo@uinjambi.ac.id).