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Guide for Authors
The “Journal of Culture and Health Promotion”, published quarterly by the Academy of Medical Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a scientific research journal. This journal disseminates the opinions, research findings, and scholarly contributions of authors and experts in the fields of health, science, and technology. All submissions are prepared and edited in accordance with ethical and scientific standards, as well as the guidelines outlined herein, and must receive approval from peer reviewers.
Aims and Scope: This journal welcomes criticism and opinion on all aspects of health, including issues and priorities related to general health policies issued by the Supreme Leader, the comprehensive scientific map of the country, and other strategic documents pertaining to the science and technology system and the health system. It also encompasses the goals and responsibilities outlined in the statutes of the Academy of Medical Sciences. We accept articles from authors in various formats, including research articles (Original Article), review articles (Review Article), perspectives and opinions (Perspective, Opinion), short articles (Short Communication), letters to the editor (Letter to the Editor), policy briefs/formal statements (Policy Brief/Formal Statement), introductions to books or strategic documents in the health field (Book, Health Strategic Document Review), biographies of influential figures in health (Medical Biographies), and conceptual papers (Conceptual Paper). This journal aims to publish high-quality articles across diverse health fields, particularly in policy-making, foresight, scientific authority, health economics, resistance economics, macro-monitoring, cultural development, scientific and technological advancement, scientific independence, innovation, healthy lifestyles, ethics and spirituality, as well as progress and development in clinical and basic medical sciences. All submissions will undergo a thorough review process, incorporating constructive feedback to ensure the highest standards of quality.
How to Submit an Article
• Respected authors are invited to submit their articles and writings online by visiting the Academy of Medical Sciences website at http://ams.ac.ir. It is essential to include a file containing the full names and details of all authors, as well as the names and specifications of the research site, research center(s), or scientific collaborators. Each article should not exceed 15 pages (A4), including text, tables, charts, figures, and references.
Forms and article formatting files are available on the website under the " Guide for Authors" menu.
Compliance with medical and professional ethics, ethical writing and research practices, intellectual property rights in scientific research and publications, as well as adherence to all scientific and legal regulations established by the Islamic Republic of Iran and international standards, is mandatory.
The authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the materials.
The opinions expressed by the authors do not reflect the views of the Academy. If an opinion is attributed to the Academy, the source must also be cited.
Note: If the research and preparation of the article were conducted using the institution's research budget, the name of the institution and the project registration number should be included at the end of the article. Additionally, written permission from the relevant institution for the publication of the article in the Scientific-Research Quarterly of the Academy of Medical Sciences must be submitted as an attachment.
Note: Review articles and systematic reviews are accepted only from experienced researchers who are proficient in the relevant subjects and have published works in those fields, provided that no review article has been published in that field in the past three years.
Organizing the Various Sections of the Article
The following order should be followed when organizing and writing the various sections of the submitted articles:
Title Page
The title page is standardized across all types of articles and must be written in both Persian and English. It should include the following elements: the full title of the article in both Persian and English, the names and surnames of all authors, their academic ranks and positions, the university and/or department or institute affiliation, the name and address of the workplace, as well as the email address, telephone number, and fax number of the corresponding author for contact purposes. Additionally, a declaration of any potential conflicts of interest must be included.
Conditions for Selecting the Article Title
The article title should be unique and not previously published by another author in the journal's language or any other language. It should accurately describe the study while avoiding the use of formulas and abbreviations. The title must include the primary variables of the research and refrain from including unnecessary words.
Criteria for Selecting the Short Title of an Article
The article's short title is used during page layout and for categorizing the article; it should be a maximum of 18 characters.
Types of Articles
Original articles are given priority for publication and may contain a maximum of 3,500 words and up to 8 images or tables. Each original article must cite no more than 30 sources. In all types of articles, the word count includes only the main text. Consequently, it does not encompass the Persian and English titles, authors' names, Persian and English abstracts, graphs, tables, figures, acknowledgments, conflicts of interest, or references.
Review Articles: In this type of article, the author must possess a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. It is essential for the article to contain a maximum of 5,000 words. A minimum of 30 and a maximum of 45 sources must be cited, with at least three sources originating from the author's own research activities related to the topic. Review articles are categorized into narrative, systematic, and meta-analysis reviews.
Short Communication: This type of article shares a similar structure with original research articles, with the key distinction being that the study findings are more limited. These articles are restricted to a maximum of 2,500 words and may reference up to 15 sources.
Letter to the Editor or Editorial: This type of correspondence involves the expression of opinions and critiques regarding current scientific issues or specific scientific articles. Typically, such letters do not include an abstract, tables, or graphs, and they are limited to a maximum of 1,500 words, citing no more than five sources.
Perspective/Opinion Article: In Perspective articles, an individual's scientific viewpoint is expressed regarding a concept or idea within a specific field. In Opinion articles, the author interprets and analyzes a topic or proposes a specific methodology. These articles have a maximum word count of 2,000.
Conceptual Paper: These papers connect existing theories with methodologies; in fact, they serve as a bridge between disciplines and ultimately provide insights across multiple levels and theoretical domains. Each article has a maximum word count of 5,000.
Articles’ Structure
Structure of the Original Article:
The original article features a title in both Persian and English, along with an abstract and keywords presented in both languages. The full text of the article comprises an introduction, methods, findings, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgments, conflicts of interest, and a list of references.
Abstract: All articles must include both a Persian and an English abstract, each consisting of up to 250 words. The abstracts should be structured with distinct headings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. The summary should accurately reflect the content of the entire article. At the end of the Persian abstract, three to ten keywords should be provided, which should also appear in the title and abstract of the article.
Introduction: The introduction should provide the background, significance, and objectives of the research. It must summarize previous studies and observations relevant to the research topic, highlighting the gaps in knowledge that this study aims to address. Relevant sources should be cited to support the discussion. The introduction is limited to a maximum of 700 words.
Methods: This section should accurately and comprehensively describe the type of study, working methods, experimental design, and observations made. It should be detailed enough for any reader to replicate the author's experience by reviewing the information provided. If consumable materials are utilized, their full names and manufacturers must be included in parentheses. When previously established methods are employed, it is essential to cite the relevant references. In instances where new methods are introduced, sufficient information must be provided to enable others to implement them if necessary. If a specific drug is used, the generic name, dosage, and administration instructions should be clearly stated. Additionally, the names of statistical tests and software programs employed in the research are mandatory. This section must also include a thorough description of the study samples and their demographic characteristics, the selection process for the samples, the method of information collection (e.g., questionnaire), laboratory methods and equipment used (including consumption methods and manufacturers), as well as the statistical methods applied in the study, including entry and exit criteria. The exact name of the questionnaire, along with its reliability and validity, should be documented. In summary, the study method encompasses the following components: 1. Time and location of research implementation 2. Subjects and samples to be tested, including selection criteria, sampling method, and rationale for sample size (this aspect is particularly important and is scrutinized at the outset) 3. Method of data collection 4. Adherence to ethical standards in research 5. Measurement tools 6. Statistical tests.
Results: The findings of the research should be presented as a combination of text, tables, and graphs or figures. The content of tables and graphs should not be fully repeated in the text; it is sufficient to reference the corresponding table or graph number. Tables and graphs should be formatted in Word. In lengthy articles, for enhanced clarity, the content may be summarized under subheadings in the results and discussion sections.
Discussion and Conclusion: This section should highlight the findings of the current study and compare them with the results of other similar research. Rather than reiterating the details of the findings, it is sufficient to emphasize the novel and significant aspects of the study and draw conclusions based on these findings. It is essential to indicate whether the results of the study sufficiently support the hypothesis or hypotheses proposed, or if further research is necessary. A comprehensive conclusion should be provided at the end of this section, addressing the major challenges and limitations of the study, as well as its strengths.
Acknowledgements: All individuals who contributed to this study but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged in this section. This includes those who contributed to the methodology or writing of the article, as well as those who provided financial or scientific support for the research. If the research was conducted using funds from an institution or university, the name of that institution or university should be mentioned, along with the project registration number, at the end of the article.
References: All references must be written in English. Bibliographic information for sources published in Persian should be translated into English, with the phrase [in Persian] added at the end. All sources cited in the study should be numbered in the text and organized according to the Vancouver referencing style.
Review Article Structure:
A review article can be classified into one of three types: narrative, systematic, or meta-analysis. It must be comprehensive and thorough, utilizing a minimum of 30 credible sources and a maximum of 45, with at least three sources authored by the writer themselves. The essential components of this type of article include a title in both Persian and English, an abstract, and keywords in both languages. The full text should consist of an introduction, methods, findings, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgments, conflict of interest statement, and a list of references. It is insufficient to merely summarize and report the findings of others; the article must also present new theories and conclusions. The abstract of these review articles serves as a concise summary of the study. At the end of the Persian abstract, three to ten keywords should be provided, which should also appear in the title and abstract of the article.
Other Considerations
- Articles that are mere translations are not acceptable to the journal.
- Articles that have not been previously published in any other journals.
- Articles should not be submitted to other journals simultaneously or prior to the final decision being made.
- Articles resulting from qualitative studies are accepted.
- Reports and abstracts of articles, as well as the original versions of selected scientific conference papers, are accepted.
- The content of this journal may be freely quoted, provided that proper reference is made to the source.
- The opinions expressed in the articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the Academy.
- Submitted articles will be evaluated for similarity to other published texts.
- Materials that are not considered suitable for publication will not be returned.
- The abstract of the article must be provided in both Persian and English, with each version on a separate page, and should contain between 200 and 400 words.
- Each article must include between three and five keywords in both English and Persian, derived from the controlled vocabulary of the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) and the Persian medical thesaurus. Additionally, non-medical keywords should be based on the Library of Congress Subject Headings. Preference should be given to medical keywords over non-medical ones.
- Each original or review article may contain a maximum of eight tables or figures. Figures and tables should be placed on separate pages.
- Articles must be submitted as Word files and printed on A4 paper.
- Figures and tables should be accompanied by captions that are ready for printing.
- References should be provided in English only at the end of the article.
- References should be cited in parentheses within the text.
- References should be cited in accordance with the relevant standards, following the Vancouver style.
- Footnotes should be omitted throughout the article; only if necessary, should the relevant Latin phrase be included in parentheses.
- Persian language conventions should be adhered to, and foreign words that have a pronounced equivalent in Persian should be avoided.
- Page numbers should be positioned at the center bottom of each page.
- The contents of tables and graphs, along with their explanations, should be presented in Persian.
- Persian numbers should be written with a decimal point (/) while English numbers should use a dot (.).
- Each figure should be submitted to the publication in either JPEG or TIFF format, with an image resolution of no less than 300 dpi.
- Tables, graphs, and figures should be numbered sequentially throughout the article.
- A title should be placed above each table.
- A title should be provided below each figure and graph.
- Standard abbreviations may be utilized within the text of the article. However, the full name of the abbreviation should be provided in parentheses the first time it is mentioned.
- The questionnaire file should be sent as a separate attachment.
- The author signature form must be signed by all authors and submitted through the article submission system. Each author is responsible for the accuracy of their own signature.
- Words and phrases that are used as abbreviations will be spelled out in full in parentheses the first time they are mentioned.
- Acceptance and publication of the article are contingent upon receiving an ORCID ID from the respective authors. Therefore, please refer to the document located at files/site1/files/manual_ORCID.pdf for more information.
Erratum Publication
When a significant error occurs during the review, printing, or publication process and remains undisclosed to the authors, the journal will publish a corrected version in the earliest possible issue after the error is detected.
Peer Review Steps:
Articles are initially evaluated by the editor. Following this, internal statisticians and screeners assess the articles for any methodological flaws, formatting issues, and compliance with the journal's guidelines. When submitting an article through the journal's website, a unique code is assigned to the article, and all subsequent correspondence must reference this code. Through a double-anonymized peer review process, each article is evaluated by at least two external reviewers (peers). The comments are sent to the corresponding author, who then provides responses to these comments. These responses, along with the reviewers' comments, are evaluated by the editor, deputy editor, and the final reviewer, who may be a member of the editorial board. The final review process will be discussed at regular meetings of the Editorial Board. Based on the opinions expressed and the thematic scope of the journal, the editors will determine which articles should be published. Once the articles are finalized, they will be published in the order of their preparation. The journal will not be held responsible for any claims made between authors or regarding references from other sources. According to the guidelines outlined in the article, the author is responsible for citing the names of all contributors. The journal reserves the right to accept or reject articles and also retains the authority to make scientific and literary edits, as well as to summarize the articles. A proof copy will be sent to the corresponding author prior to publication.
Journal Policy on Charging Authors
The Journal of Culture and Health Promotion does not impose any fees for the submission, review, or publication of articles.
Editorial Independence
The Journal of Culture and Health Promotion values the autonomy of its editorial board. Our editorial policy aligns with the principles of editorial independence established by WAME.
http://wame.org/editorial-independence
Authorship:
According to the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals, released by the ICMJE, an “Author” is generally considered to be someone who simultaneously meets the following conditions 1, 2, 3, and 4.
1-Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work; AND
2-Drafting the work or reviewing it critically for important intellectual content; AND
3-Final approval of the version to be published; AND
4-Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Journal Language
All types of articles are accepted in Persian; however, specific categories, such as original articles, review studies, short articles, and case reports, require an English abstract in addition to a Persian abstract.
Open Access Policy
The Journal of Culture and Health Promotion offers open access to its content based on the principle that making research freely available to the public fosters greater global knowledge exchange. Articles published in this journal may be republished under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Journal Archiving Policy
To ensure long-term digital preservation, all articles published in the Journal of Culture and Health Promotion are archived in the National Journals Database (Magiran).
For further information, please contact the journal office.
Email: ijhp ams.ac.ir; ijhp.amsyahoo.com
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