Guidelines for Authors

Prepare and submit your manuscript to OJMHS.

Authors are encouraged to review these guidelines carefully before submission to ensure their manuscripts comply with the journal’s formatting, ethical, and editorial requirements.

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For Authors

Thank you for your interest in submitting to the Orbis Journal of Medical and Health Sciences.

OJMHS is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing medicine, health sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, healthcare innovation, medical education, and interdisciplinary research.

We welcome submissions from researchers, clinicians, educators, healthcare professionals, students, international medical graduates, early-career scholars, and academic institutions worldwide.

Open Access

All published articles are freely available online, helping authors reach readers, researchers, and healthcare communities worldwide.

No Publication Fees

OJMHS currently charges no submission fees, article processing charges, or publication fees for accepted manuscripts.

Manuscript Types

Submission categories accepted by the journal.

OJMHS accepts a wide range of scholarly contributions that advance scientific knowledge, healthcare improvement, education, innovation, and human health.

Original Research Articles

Full research manuscripts presenting original data, analysis, methods, results, and discussion.

Review Articles

Narrative reviews, literature reviews, and evidence-based summaries of important topics.

Systematic Reviews

Structured reviews and meta-analyses using transparent search strategies and reporting methods.

Case Reports

Clinical cases that offer educational value, unusual findings, diagnostic insight, or practice relevance.

Clinical Analyses

Scholarly analysis of clinical practice, patient care, outcomes, or healthcare delivery.

Short Communications

Brief reports, preliminary findings, concise research updates, or focused scholarly contributions.

Editorials

Editorial commentary on topics relevant to medicine, health sciences, science policy, or healthcare practice.

Letters to the Editor

Brief scholarly responses, observations, or comments related to published articles or journal topics.

Educational Perspectives

Scholarly perspectives related to medical education, health professions training, and academic development.

Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare manuscripts in clear academic English and ensure that formatting, citations, authorship information, tables, figures, and ethical declarations are complete before submission.

Submission File

Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word format, preferably .doc or .docx.
Use clear headings and consistent formatting throughout the document.
Include tables, figures, and supplementary materials when applicable.
Ensure all abbreviations are defined at first use.

Required Elements

Title of the manuscript
Author names and institutional affiliations
Corresponding author information
Abstract and keywords
Main text with appropriate sections
References, tables, and figures when applicable

Writing Standards

Use clear, professional, academic English.
Present methods, results, and conclusions accurately.
Avoid unsupported claims or overstated conclusions.
Check grammar, spelling, formatting, and reference accuracy before submission.

References and Citations

Authors should cite all sources accurately and consistently.
References should include enough information for readers to locate each source.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that all citations are complete and accurate.
Use a consistent citation style throughout the manuscript.

Submission and Review Process

Step 1

Submit

Authors submit manuscripts through the online journal submission system.

Step 2

Editorial Screening

The editorial team reviews the submission for scope, completeness, ethics, and basic suitability.

Step 3

Peer Review

Suitable manuscripts proceed to review for scientific quality, originality, relevance, and contribution.

Step 4

Decision

Authors may receive a decision of acceptance, revision, resubmission, or rejection.

Peer Review Criteria

Scientific quality and scholarly relevance
Originality and contribution to the field
Methodological rigor and clarity
Relevance to the journal’s scope
Ethical compliance and transparency
Clarity of writing and presentation

Publication Ethics

Submitted work must be original.
The manuscript must not be under consideration elsewhere.
All sources must be appropriately cited.
Data must be reported accurately and honestly.
Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Research involving humans or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards.

Open Access Policy

OJMHS is a fully open-access journal. Published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees. The journal supports the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge to promote education, collaboration, and healthcare advancement.

Publication Fees

There are currently no submission fees, article processing charges, or publication fees for manuscripts submitted to OJMHS. As part of our commitment to expanding access to scientific publishing, accepted articles are published free of charge and made openly accessible to readers worldwide.

Copyright and Permissions

Authors retain responsibility for the content of their work and must ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions for all submitted materials, including figures, tables, images, data, and previously published content.

Research Misconduct

Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and other forms of research misconduct are not permitted.

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