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ISSN: 2693-1176 | DOI prefix: 10.14302/issn.2693-1176 | License: CC BY 4.0 | Open access publishing

IJGH publishes research with policy and practice relevance. Before proceeding, confirm your manuscript addresses:

Before uploading, confirm that your submission includes the core elements needed for efficient review:

• Title page with author affiliations and corresponding author contact
• Structured abstract and 4-6 keywords aligned with global health themes
• Methods with setting, population, and data collection details
• Figures or tables with clear labels and data sources
• Ethics approvals, consent statements, and data availability note

IJGH expects transparent reporting of ethics approvals, equity considerations, and community engagement. Describe how vulnerable populations are protected and how findings can be translated into policy or program impact.

• Include IRB approvals for all study sites
• Explain community engagement or benefit sharing when applicable
• Provide a data availability statement or access limitations
• Clarify how findings advance equity or reduce disparities

Global health research is most valuable when it informs decision-making. Highlight the policy relevance of your findings, implementation barriers, and scalability considerations for resource-limited settings.

Strong submissions provide clear, actionable evidence. Describe the study design, context, and limitations so reviewers can assess validity and transferability.

• Define outcomes and indicators that matter for policy or program performance
• Explain sampling strategies and potential sources of bias
• Report effect sizes or confidence intervals where applicable
• Describe how findings translate to practice or implementation

IJGH accepts the following submission types:

• Original Research: Observational studies, clinical trials, implementation studies (3,000-6,000 words)
• Review Articles: Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, narrative reviews (4,000-8,000 words)
• Policy Analysis: Evidence-informed policy recommendations (3,000-5,000 words)
• Field Reports: Programmatic lessons from the field (2,000-3,500 words)
• Commentary: Opinion on current global health issues (1,500-2,500 words)

1. Prepare: Format per Instructions for Authors
2. Register: Create an account on ManuscriptZone (if new user)
3. Upload: Submit manuscript file, figures, supplementary materials
4. Cover Letter: Include scope alignment statement and conflict disclosures

Use clear file names, ensure tables are editable, and confirm that all references include DOIs where available. Strong metadata improves indexing and discoverability.

• Initial Screening: Editor-in-Chief evaluates scope fit and quality (5 business days)
• Peer Review: Single-blind review by global health specialists (2-4 weeks)
• Decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject
• Publication: Articles go live within 2 weeks of payment (partial waivers available)

Article processing charges support peer review, production, and permanent hosting. IJGH offers partial waivers for eligible authors from low-income and lower-middle income countries. Details are available on the APC page.

If revisions are requested, respond to each reviewer comment clearly and indicate where changes were made. Provide a point-by-point response letter and highlight updated sections to help editors verify improvements efficiently.

List all authors with complete affiliations and identify the corresponding author. ORCID identifiers are recommended to improve indexing accuracy and ensure proper author attribution.

Provide data availability statements and upload supplemental materials that support reproducibility. Clearly label datasets, instruments, and code files so reviewers can verify analytic methods.

• Include appendices for survey tools, protocols, or checklists
• State access restrictions or governance requirements when data are sensitive
• Reference all supplemental files within the manuscript text

Authors who need language or formatting assistance can use the Language Editing Service before submission. Clear writing improves review efficiency and policy impact.

Using reporting checklists and consistent terminology can reduce revision cycles and improve reader clarity.

Clear tables and figures accelerate peer review.

If you are uncertain about scope fit, send a brief inquiry with your title, study design, and a short summary of global health outcomes. The editorial office can advise on suitability and manuscript category. Contact [email protected] for guidance.

Accepted manuscripts move to copyediting, layout, and proof review. Authors should confirm affiliations, funding statements, and figure captions during proofs to support accurate indexing and attribution.