International Research Journal of Medical Sciences and Health Care (IRJMSHC)
The International Research Journal of Medical Sciences and Health Care (IRJMSHC) invites submissions of original research articles, review articles, and case studies in the fields of medical sciences, healthcare, clinical research, and related disciplines. Authors are requested to follow these guidelines to ensure smooth submission, review, and publication processes.
1. Scope of the Journal
The journal publishes high-quality research in areas including, but not limited to:
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Clinical Medicine and Healthcare Practices
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Public Health and Epidemiology
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Medical Biotechnology
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Health Informatics and Telemedicine
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Nursing and Allied Health Research
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Medical Ethics and Policy
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Case Studies and Evidence-Based Research
2. Manuscript Types
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Original Research Articles
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Review Articles
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Case Reports / Case Studies
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Short Communications
All submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
3. Manuscript Preparation
3.1 General Formatting
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Font: 12-point Times New Roman
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Line spacing: Double-spaced
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Paper size: A4
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Margins: 1 inch on all sides
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Page numbers should be included
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Language: English
3.2 Length
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Research Articles: up to 8,000 words including references
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Review Articles: up to 12,000 words
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Case Reports / Short Communications: up to 4,000 words
4. Manuscript Structure
4.1 Title Page
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Title of the manuscript
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Full names of all authors
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Institutional affiliations
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Corresponding author’s email
4.2 Abstract
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Maximum 250 words
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Should include objectives, methodology, key results, and conclusions
4.3 Keywords
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Provide 4–6 keywords relevant to the manuscript
4.4 Main Text
Organize manuscripts as follows:
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Introduction
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Literature Review / Background
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Methods / Materials and Methods
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusion
4.5 Acknowledgments (Optional)
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Funding sources and institutional support
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Individual contributions, if applicable
4.6 References
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Follow APA citation style
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Ensure all in-text citations appear in the reference list and vice versa
5. Figures and Tables
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Number figures and tables consecutively and cite in text
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Provide clear captions for all figures and tables
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Minimum resolution of 300 dpi
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Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF
6. Ethical Considerations
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Compliance with IRJMSHC Publication Ethics and Plagiarism Policy is mandatory
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Disclose all conflicts of interest and funding sources
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Research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data must adhere to ethical and legal standards, including institutional approvals and informed consent
7. Submission Process
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Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system
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Authors may suggest potential reviewers
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All submissions undergo editorial screening prior to peer review
8. Peer Review Process
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IRJMSHC uses a double-blind peer review system
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Manuscripts are assessed for originality, technical quality, relevance, and clarity
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Authors may be asked to revise manuscripts based on reviewer feedback
9. Article Processing Fees
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The journal operates under an open-access model
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Fees, if applicable, are charged only after acceptance
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Detailed information is provided in the Article Processing Fees section
10. Copyright and Open Access
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Authors retain copyright of their work
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Articles are freely accessible under IRJMSHC’s Open Access Policy
11. Contact Information
For queries regarding submissions or journal policies, authors may contact the editorial office via the journal’s official email address.