International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research

Type of Manuscripts

1). Original Research Articles

Please ensure that the article does not exceed a length of 2500 words, excluding the Abstract and References sections. Original research articles should include a structured abstract with four subheadings, limited to a maximum of 250 words:

(i) Background & objectives, (ii) Methods, (iii) Results, and (iv) Interpretation & conclusions, followed by 5-8 key words arranged alphabetically. For the main article, it is recommended to arrange the sections in the following order: Introduction, Material & Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgment (if applicable), Conflicts of Interest, and References. Obtaining permission from the Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a crucial requirement for all studies involving human subjects and animals. It is important to include this information in the Material & Methods section. Registration of clinical trials is a requirement, and it is important to include the registration number/CTR number.

2). Review Articles

The IJMHSAR publishes a range of review articles, such as rapid, mapping, scoping, and more. Articles written by scientists or experts who have published high-quality original research in the specific area will be taken into consideration. For the article, it would be ideal to have a word count of around 4000 words, excluding the Abstract and References. It's important to keep the number of references to a maximum of 100, ensuring they are recent and relevant. Additionally, please provide a clear methodology that outlines the search strategy used. Lastly, include an unstructured abstract of approximately 250 words. Tables and Figures can be included as needed. Prior to reproducing a published Table/Figure, it is important to obtain copyright permission from the copyright holder.

3). Systematic Reviews (Including Meta-analysis)

These articles in this section will provide a thorough evaluation of various studies on significant clinical and public health topics. The goal is to obtain an impartial quantitative estimate of the overall impact of an intervention or variable on a specific outcome. The emphasis could be on cause, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, prevention, and other related aspects. These articles would be meticulously researched, providing a comprehensive and unbiased perspective. It would be beneficial to include a structured abstract. Systematic reviews typically have a word limit of 2500 and should include a limited number of Tables/Figures. These will undergo a thorough peer review process before being published.

4).Case Series/ Case Report/ Short Paper

If you have a research manuscript with a well-defined study design and sample size, but limited parameters analysed, you can submit it as a Short Paper. These documents will consist of approximately 2000 words and include a well-organized abstract that combines the Results and Discussion sections. A Research Correspondence can take the form of either a preliminary/pilot study or a post-implicative report, without including an abstract. If you have preliminary investigative data with limited methodology and sample size, but it has important clinical implications, you can submit it as a Research Correspondence. This would consist of approximately 1000-1500 words and may include a Table and/or a Figure.

Submission of Manuscripts

There is no fee for submitting and processing your manuscript with the IJMHSAR. For publication in the IJMHSAR, it is important to include the following points in all submitted manuscripts: 1. First page 2. Article page 3. Tables & Figures 4. A scanned copy of ethical clearance certificate 5. Undertaking by authors & copyright transfer agreement. The details are provided below.

1) First page

Please ensure that the file contains a Covering letter, Title page, and Author's contribution.

When submitting your paper, it is important to provide a clear overview of why it is best suited for publication in the IJMHSAR, as opposed to a specialty journal. It is important to designate one of the authors as the corresponding author for the paper. This individual will be responsible for both the content of the paper and communication with the Editorial office. The author must clearly state that the article has not been published or is currently being considered for publication, in whole or in part, in any other journal or conference proceedings.

The title page should include the names of the author(s), their highest degree, the name(s) of the department(s), the academic positions of the authors in the department, the complete postal addresses, mobile numbers, and email addresses of all authors, and the name of the corresponding author with all the aforementioned details.

The title page should include during manuscript submission: (i) Type of manuscript: original article/ review/ correspondence/ perspective/ view point/ clinical image/ letter to editor; (ii) Title; (iii) Short title; (iv) Number of Tables; (v) Number of Figures; (vi) Source of financial support in the form of grants; (vii) Registration number in case of Clinical Trials.

The author's specific contribution should be acknowledged on the Title page.

2) Article Page

Please submit your manuscripts online through the website: https://www.ijmhsar.com . New users are required to register on this site. Registration is required, but it's completely free. Once authors have registered, they can easily stay updated on their articles by simply logging into the site with their unique user name and password. Submitting, processing, and publishing articles does not require any payment from authors. It is important to present manuscripts in a clear and organized manner, with a focus on conciseness and neatness. It is important to ensure that pages are numbered consecutively and that the contents are arranged in the following order:

Title: The title of the article should be brief, continuous (no broken or hyphenated titles), and descriptive and informational enough to be effective in indexing and information retrieval. A short running title not exceeding 6-7 words must also be provided. Abstract & Key words: It is recommended that all manuscripts, excluding reviews article, include a structured abstract of approximately 250 words. The abstract should be organized with subheadings for Background & objectives, Methods, Results, and Interpretation & conclusions. The abstract should be concise and provide an overview of the paper's scope and important findings. The focus should be on highlighting the main findings and conclusions, allowing abstracting services to use it as is. It is important to avoid including conclusions and recommendations in the Abstract that are not supported by the text of the articles. A set of suitable key words (4-8 in number) arranged alphabetically should also be provided.

Introduction: The introduction should be concise and clearly outline the paper's scope. Reviewing the literature should focus solely on the reasons for conducting the current study and provide only the most crucial background information. It is important to ensure that the objective of the study is clearly stated and justified at the end of this section.

Material & Methods: It is important to clearly mention the nomenclature, source of material and equipment used, along with the manufacturers' details in parenthesis. It is important to clearly state the procedures so that other workers can easily replicate the results, if needed. It is important to provide thorough descriptions of new methods, including any limitations they may have. When discussing established methods, it is important to provide authentic references and, if applicable, explain any significant deviations and the reasons behind adopting them. When reporting experiments on human subjects and animals, it is important to clearly state that the procedures followed adhere to the ethical standards set by the national bodies or organizations of the respective country. When conducting research in India involving human subjects, it is important to follow the ICMR's Ethical guidelines for biomedical research on human participants (2017). When conducting experiments on laboratory animals, it is important to adhere to the guidelines set by reputable organizations such as the ICMR, INSA, or CPCSEA. These guidelines provide valuable instructions on the proper care and use of animals in scientific research. It is essential to provide sufficient information regarding the care and use of laboratory animals, including details on their source, strain, age, sex, housing, and nutrition, among other factors. It is important to ensure that the necessary certification is included when submitting manuscripts. It is essential to provide accurate and detailed information about the drugs and chemicals used, including their generic names, dosages, and routes of administration.

Study Design: It is important to clearly mention the selection process for observational or experimental participants, which includes patients or laboratory animals, as well as controls. This should also include information about whether the selection was random or consecutive. Additionally, the basis for calculating the sample size should be provided, along with eligibility and exclusion criteria, and a description of the source population.

Period (with month and year) and place of the study should be clearly stated.

Contributors may consult the following Guidelines for specific study designs:

Sr. No.	Type of study	Source
1	Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)	CONSORT- http://www.consort-statement.org
2	Systematic reviews & meta-analysis	PRISMA guidelines - http://www.prisma-statement.org
3	Observational studies in epidemiology	STROBE - http://www.strobe-statement.org/
4	Meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology	MOOSE - http://statswrite.eu/pdf/MOOSE%20Statement.pdf
5	Studies on diagnostic accuracy	STARD - http://www.stard-statement.org

Clinical trials study: It is essential for all clinical trials to be registered in a Primary Clinical Trial Registry and for the Registration number to be provided under Material & Methods. This ensures the transparency and credibility of the studies based on clinical trials. Articles that present results of randomized clinical trials should include comprehensive information about key study elements. This includes details about the study protocol, how interventions were assigned (such as methods of randomization and concealment of treatment group allocation), and the method of masking (also known as blinding). The CONSORT Statement (http://www.consort-statement.org/) provides guidelines for reporting these elements. It is important to note that the study protocol was approved by the institutional/local ethics committee and written consent was obtained from the participants.

It is important to mention the statistical analysis conducted and the statistical significance of the findings, when applicable. Unless it is essential for a clear understanding of the article, it may be best to avoid providing a detailed description of statistical treatment. When it comes to articles that heavily rely on statistical considerations, it is important to provide detailed information, especially when using new or uncommon methods. Authors should provide authentic references for standard and routine statistical methods used.

2.)Results:

It is important to ensure that the data is organized in a consistent and logical manner to enhance the clarity and coherence of the report. It is important to avoid duplicating data from Tables and Figures in the text. It is crucial to highlight or condense only the significant observations. The same data should not be presented both in tabular and graphic forms. It is important to note that the interpretation of the data should be reserved for the Discussion section, rather than being included in the Results section.

Discussion:

The discussion should focus on interpreting the results, avoiding repetition of information already covered in the Results section. It is important to establish connections between new findings and existing knowledge, while also incorporating logical deductions. It is important to address any weaknesses, limitations, or gaps in the study. The conclusions are aligned with the goals of the study. However, it is crucial to avoid making unqualified statements or drawing conclusions that are not fully supported by the data. Avoid claiming priority on ongoing work. It is important to clearly identify any hypotheses that are warranted. Recommendations should only be included in the Discussion if they are absolutely necessary and relevant. It would be ideal to conclude this section with a final remark.

Acknowledgement:

Acknowledgement should be concise and limited to particular scientific/technical support rather than normal departmental facilities and encouragement or aid with paper preparation (including typing or secretarial assistance).

Financial support & Sponsorship:

Funding support and/or sponsorship received from national or international funding agencies should be acknowledged.

Conflict of Interest:

There is a conflict of interest when authors or their institutions have financial or personal relationships with other individuals or organizations that could improperly influence (bias) their actions. A conflict of interest may be actual or potential, and complete disclosure to the editor is required. All submissions must disclose all relationships that could be construed as posing a conflict of interest.

All authors are required to disclose any financial and personal relationships with other individuals or organizations that could improperly influence their work (bias). If no conflicts of interest exist, authors should state so.

Referencing:

IJMHSAR uses APA stylereference format, it is important to cite the reference according to APA reference style. Please make sure that each and every reference cited in the text must also be present in the Reference list and vice versa. A manuscript that does not follow the reference citation rule of journalwill be returned to the author before undergoing any review or initial screening.

Reference Citation in Text:-

The references in the text must be written as

(i) If, the article has Single Author, then (Last name of First Author, year of publication): for example (Purple, 2023)

(ii) If, the article has Two Authors, then(Last name of First Author and Last name of Second Author, year of publication): for example (Purple and Black, 2023)

(iii) If, the article has Three or more than three Authors, then(Last name of First Author et al., year of publication): for example (Purple et al., 2023)

(iv) If, the information or data is extracted from more than one reference, then the references must be arranged chronologically and separated by a semicolon. For example (Purple et al., 2020; Black B et al., 2021; Red & White, 2023)

The Reference List provided as follows:

Arrange the entries in Alphabetical Orderas mentioned in the table with particular attention to sequence, punctuation, spacing and capitalization.

Type of Article / Reference	Punctuations and order of elements in the reference list
Journal article with 1 author	Author Name. (Year of Publication). Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Number. DOI For Example, Purple, A. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach of biological science: A path from problem to solution. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research, 1(1), 1-10. DOI
Journal article with 2 authors	Authors Name. (Year of Publication). Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Number. DOI For Example, Purple, A., & Black, B. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach of biological science: A path from problem to solution. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research, 1(1), 1-10. DOI
Journal article with 1-3 authors	Authors Name. (Year of Publication). Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Number. DOI For Example, Purple, A., Black, B., White, C. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach of biological science: A path from problem to solution. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research, 1(1), 1-10. DOI
Journal article with more than five authors	Five Authors Name, et al. (Year of Publication). Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Number. DOI For Example, Purple, A., Black, B., White, C., Red, D., Blue, E., et al. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach of biological science: A path from problem to solution. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research, 1(1), 1-10. DOI
Article with same authors in the same order	Arrange by year of publication. For Example, Purple, A.,& Black, B., (2022). Purple, A., & Black, B., (2023).
Edited Book	Editor/s Name (Eds.). (Year of Publication). Book title. Journal/ Publisher Name. For Example, D. Red, & E. Blue (Eds.). (2023).Multidisciplinary Approach. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research. DOI
Chapter in an Edited Book	Authors Name. (Year of Publication). Chapter Title. In Editor/s Name (Eds.), Book title (Page No.). Journal/ Publisher Name Name. DOI For Example, Purple, A., Black, B., White, C. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach of biological science: A path from problem to solution. In D. Red, & E. Blue (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approach (pp. 1-10). International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research. DOI
Authored Book	Authors Name. (Year of Publication). Book title.Journal/ Publisher Name. DOI For Example, Purple, A., Black, B., &White, C. (2023). Multidisciplinary approach. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research. DOI
Conference Session	Authors Name. (Year of Publication, Month Date). Title [Conference session]. Theme of the Conference, Location, Country. Web Address
Webpage	Authors Name. (Year of Publication, Month Date). Title. Web Address

Tables & Figures

Tables must be consecutively numbered using Roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.). They should have concise titles, and column headings should be brief as well. The abbreviated units of measurement should be written beneath the headings. Variations in statistical measurement, such as SD and SE, should be identified. Avoid the inclusion of structural formulas in Tables. Include abbreviations in the footnote.

Illustrations should be submitted in JPEG or TIFF format (with a file size of no more than 1 MB), numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, and accompanied by an appropriate Title and explication of symbols in the inscriptions. In the upper left corner of a multi-panel diagram, various portions should be labeled A, B, C, etc.

Photomicrographs should have internal scale markers for magnification details to facilitate final print reduction. In photomicrographs, symbols, arrows, and letters should be legible and contrasted against the background. As Figures, JPEG/TIFF-formatted graphs can be uploaded.

All published materials must be acknowledged, and copyrighted materials must be submitted with the copyright holder's written permission.

Abbreviations

Only standard abbreviations are permitted. Throughout the text, tables, and figures, the abbreviations should adhere to the International System of Units (SI). The drugs' generic names should be used. If proprietary trademarks are used in research, the brand name, manufacturer, and country should be included in parentheses following the generic name at the first occurrence.

DOCUMENT OF ETHICAL CLEARANCE

All studies involving patients, volunteers, human biological material, or animals must submit a scanned copy of their Ethical Clearance Certificate.