Author Policies

This page brings together the key editorial and author policies of the Health and Research Journal. Authors are expected to review these policies before submitting a manuscript.

Peer review and editorial process

Information on the journal’s peer review model, editorial screening, decision types, timelines, and appeals.
Read more: Peer Review & Editorial Process

Conflicts of interest and funding disclosure

Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and all sources of funding and describe the role of the funder(s), if any.
Read more: Conflicts of Interest & Funding Disclosure Policy

Data availability and sharing

Research articles should include a Data Availability Statement and follow responsible data sharing practices, where applicable.
Read more: Data Availability & Sharing Policy

Self-archiving and repositories

The journal permits self-archiving of preprints, accepted manuscripts, and the published version, with appropriate attribution and DOI linking.
Read more: Self-Archiving & Repository Policy

Archiving and digital preservation

Information on how the journal ensures long-term preservation and continued accessibility of published content.
Read more: Archiving & Digital Preservation Policy

Research integrity & publication standards

Authorship and contributor roles (CRediT)

Clarifies authorship criteria, contributor role transparency (CRediT), changes to authorship, and disclosure of AI-assisted tools.
Read more: Authorship & Contributor Roles (CRediT) Policy

Ethics approval, informed consent & case reports

Requirements for ethics approval/IRB, informed consent, participant privacy, and written consent for case reports and clinical images.
Read more: Ethics Approval, Informed Consent & Case Reports Policy

Clinical trial registration

Prospective trial registration expectations and reporting standards (e.g., CONSORT), where applicable.
Read more: Clinical Trial Registration Policy

Reporting guidelines (EQUATOR Network)

Recommended reporting standards (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, COREQ/SRQR, CARE, STARD) and checklist submission where applicable.
Read more: Reporting Guidelines Policy (EQUATOR Network)

Complaints & appeals

How authors can appeal decisions and raise complaints about process, conduct, or publication ethics.
Read more: Complaints & Appeals Policy

Rights, access & fees

Fees & charges (No APCs)

The journal does not charge submission or publication fees (no APCs).
Read more: Fees & Charges (No APCs)

Copyright & licensing (CC BY 4.0)

Open access licensing terms, reuse conditions, attribution requirements, and third-party material.
Read more: Copyright & Licensing (CC BY 4.0)

Need help? For questions about policies or submissions, please contact the Editorial Office via the Contact page.