Author Guidelines

The Partners Journal of Health Care aims to provide a platform for high-quality research, innovation, and interdisciplinary discourse in healthcare. To ensure the consistency and quality of articles published in the journal, we have developed the following Author Guidelines. Authors are required to adhere to these guidelines when submitting manuscripts for consideration.

1. General Submission Guidelines

  • Originality:
    Authors must ensure that the manuscript is original and has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to any other journal.

  • Language:
    Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts proofread before submission.

  • Manuscript Format:
    Manuscripts should be submitted in a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format. Text should be double-spaced, with a font size of 12 points (Times New Roman or Arial), and 1-inch margins on all sides.

  • Length of Manuscript:
    Manuscripts should generally not exceed 6,000 words, including references, tables, and figures. Longer manuscripts may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • Ethical Approval:
    For research involving human participants or animals, authors must provide details of the ethical approval received from the relevant ethics committee. Informed consent must be obtained from participants, and this should be indicated in the manuscript.

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be structured as follows:

  1. Title Page

    • Title of the manuscript (concise and descriptive).

    • Full names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs of all authors.

    • Corresponding author’s contact details (email, phone number, address).

    • A brief abstract (150-250 words), summarizing the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.

    • Keywords (3-5 keywords that best describe the content of the article).

  2. Main Text
    The main body of the manuscript should be organized as follows:

    • Introduction:
      The introduction should provide background information on the topic, state the research problem, and explain the study’s objectives.

    • Methods:
      Detailed description of the methodology used, including study design, data collection methods, and analytical techniques. Authors must also include information on ethical approval and any statistical analyses performed.

    • Results:
      Presentation of the research findings, including tables, figures, and charts as necessary. Data should be presented clearly and concisely, with appropriate statistical analysis where applicable.

    • Discussion:
      Interpretation of the results, comparison with existing literature, and implications for practice or policy. Authors should also discuss limitations and suggest areas for future research.

    • Conclusion:
      A brief summary of the main findings, their relevance, and potential impact on the field of healthcare.

  3. References

    • The journal uses the APA style for referencing. Authors should ensure that all citations in the text are listed in the reference section and vice versa.

    • References should include only those that are essential to the work. Authors should avoid over-citing sources or citing unpublished or inaccessible references.

    • Examples:

      • Journal Article:
        Smith, J., & Jones, M. (2020). The impact of healthcare policy on public health outcomes. Journal of Health Policy, 15(2), 123-135. https://doi.org/10.1000/jhp2020

      • Book:
        Brown, A. (2018). Healthcare management in the 21st century. Oxford University Press.

  4. Tables and Figures:

    • Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially and referred to in the text.

    • Each table or figure should have a clear and concise title, and any abbreviations or symbols should be defined in a legend or note.

    • Figures should be submitted as high-resolution images (preferably 300 dpi) in formats such as .jpg, .png, or .tiff.

3. Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary materials, such as appendices, videos, datasets, or additional figures. These materials should be submitted alongside the main manuscript and will be made available online if accepted for publication.

4. Submission and Review Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.

  • All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.

  • Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript based on feedback provided by reviewers and the editorial team.

  • Upon final acceptance, authors will be notified, and their article will be scheduled for publication.

5. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation. This includes financial support, personal relationships, or professional affiliations that may bias the manuscript. If no conflicts exist, authors should state this in their submission.

6. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work. By submitting a manuscript to the Partners Journal of Health Care, authors agree to the journal’s open access licensing policy. Accepted articles will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing others to freely share, distribute, and build upon the work, provided proper attribution is given to the authors.

7. Plagiarism and Ethical Standards

The Partners Journal of Health Care adheres to strict plagiarism detection practices. Authors must ensure that their work is free from plagiarism and that all sources are properly cited. Instances of plagiarism, data fabrication, or other unethical research practices may result in manuscript rejection or retraction of previously published articles.

8. Corrections and Retractions

In the event that an error, inaccuracy, or ethical issue is identified in a published article, authors must notify the editorial team immediately. Corrections or retractions will be issued as necessary to maintain the integrity of the academic record.

9. Final Submission

Authors must ensure that their manuscript follows all guidelines listed above and submit the manuscript via the journal’s online submission system. Manuscripts that do not adhere to the guidelines will be returned to the authors for revision before proceeding to the peer-review process.