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The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry
e‑ISSN 3105-5001 Open Access · CC BY-NC 4.0

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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration by another journal (or an explanation has been provided in the Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
  • The text is double-spaced, uses a 12-point Times New Roman font, and employs italics rather than underlining (except for URLs).
  • All tables and figures are placed at the end of the manuscript, one per page, with clear titles and legends. Their approximate placement is indicated within the main text (e.g., [Insert Table 1 here]).
  • The manuscript adheres to the formatting, structure, and referencing style (APA 7th edition) as outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • The manuscript includes all required sections, including title page, abstract, keywords, main text, references, and any applicable declarations.
  • Ethical approval and informed consent statements are included where applicable.
  • A conflict of interest declaration is included.
  • Funding sources are disclosed where applicable.

Author Guidelines

 

1. Submission Requirements

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s official online submission system in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

Submissions must be:

  • Original and unpublished

  • Not under consideration elsewhere

  • Aligned with the aims and scope of IJCHMD

2. General Formatting

  • Page Size: A4, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

  • Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout (including references and figure legends)

  • Page Numbers: Number all pages consecutively, starting from the title page

  • Language: Clear, professional academic English

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts must be arranged in the following order:

a. Title Page

  • Full manuscript title (concise and informative; avoid abbreviations)

  • Full names and institutional affiliations of all authors

  • Email addresses of all authors

  • Corresponding author with complete contact details

  • Running title (maximum 50 characters)

b. Abstract

  • Structured summary: Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion

  • Do not include references, symbols, or abbreviations

  • Abstract length depends on article type

c. Keywords

  • 3–6 keywords placed immediately below the abstract

  • Use standardized indexing terms where applicable

  • Avoid general or repetitive terms

d. Main Text

Organize the manuscript into:

  • Introduction

  • Methods

  • Results

  • Discussion

  • Conclusion

e. Acknowledgments

  • Include contributors, institutions, or funding sources not meeting authorship criteria

f. References

  • Follow APA 7th edition

  • Include DOIs or permanent URLs where available

  • Ensure all citations match the reference list

g. Tables and Figures

  • Place at the end of the manuscript (one per page)

  • Provide clear titles and legends

  • Indicate placement within text (e.g., [Insert Table 1 here])

4. Article Types and Limits

Type Word Limit Abstract References Figures/Tables Notes
Original Research Articles 2500 250 30 Max 6 Interdisciplinary or specialty-specific
Basic Science 2500 250 30 Max 6 Biomedical or pre-clinical
Randomized Controlled Trials 2500 250 30 Max 6 Must follow CONSORT
Case Reports / Short Communications 750 150 10 Max 3 -
Technical Notes 500 None 5 Max 4 -
Letters to the Editor 500 None 5 Max 2 -
Review Articles 3000 250 40 Max 6 Evidence-based
Systematic Reviews 3000 250 40 Max 6 Must follow PRISMA
Leading Articles (by invitation) 2500 250 40 Max 6 Editorials
Book Reviews / Announcements / Obituaries Varies None Varies Varies By invitation

5. Graphical Abstract (Optional)

Authors are encouraged to submit a graphical abstract that visually summarizes the key findings of the manuscript.

  • File Formats: PNG, JPEG, or TIFF

  • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI

  • Submission: The graphical abstract must be uploaded as a separate file during the submission process and also embedded within the main manuscript document (typically after the abstract or at the end of the manuscript)

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Human studies must include ethical approval and informed consent

  • Animal studies must follow institutional and national ethical standards

  • Clinical trials must include a registration number (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov)

  • Authors must adhere to COPE and ICMJE guidelines

7. Statistical and Reporting Standards

  • Clearly describe statistical methods and software used

  • Report exact p-values and confidence intervals

  • Follow reporting guidelines:

    • CONSORT

    • PRISMA

    • STROBE

8. Scientific Language and Units

  • Use standard scientific terminology

  • Define abbreviations at first mention

  • Use SI units (with non-SI equivalents where necessary)

9. Appendices and Supplementary Files

  • Label appendices (Appendix A, B, etc.)

  • Label tables/figures separately (e.g., Table A.1)

  • Upload supplementary files separately

10. Footnotes

  • Use sparingly

  • Number consecutively

  • Do not include in references

11. Submission Checklist

Before submission, ensure:

  • Manuscript follows required structure and formatting

  • Author details are accurate

  • Ethics and funding statements are included

  • References follow APA 7th with DOIs

  • Tables and figures are properly labeled

  • Conflict of interest statement is included

 

PAYCON26 Conference Proceedings

The PAYCON 2026 Conference Proceedings is a dedicated conference proceedings section published within Volume 3 of the International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD).

This section provides a permanent scholarly record of selected academic contributions arising from the Pan-African Youth Conference 2026 (PAYCON 2026) and is governed by the editorial, ethical, and publication standards of IJCHMD.

Scope

The section publishes selected scholarly contributions from PAYCON 2026 that fall within the scope of IJCHMD and the relevant themes of the conference. Contributions may include original research, reviews, case studies, policy-oriented research, and other academically suitable manuscripts.

Editorial Screening & Peer Review

All manuscripts considered for publication within the PAYCON 2026 section are subject to editorial screening and the applicable IJCHMD peer-review process.

Acceptance for presentation at PAYCON 2026 does not automatically guarantee publication in IJCHMD. Manuscripts must independently satisfy the journal's editorial, scientific, ethical, and publication requirements before final acceptance.

Publication & Volume Assignment

Successfully accepted manuscripts will be published as part of the PAYCON 2026 Conference Proceedings section within Volume 3 of IJCHMD.

Articles published within the section will form part of the journal's scholarly record and will be presented and cited as IJCHMD publications, with appropriate identification of their association with PAYCON 2026.

Publication Ethics

All submissions must comply with the research integrity, authorship, conflict-of-interest, originality, plagiarism, and publication ethics requirements of IJCHMD.

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, ethical compliance, and appropriate attribution of all material contained within their manuscripts.

Editorial Independence

Final publication decisions remain under the editorial authority of IJCHMD. Selection is based on scholarly merit, relevance, methodological quality, peer-review outcomes, and compliance with the journal's editorial policies.

The Conference Organising Committee, Scientific Committee, and IJCHMD Editorial Team may collaborate in coordinating the section; however, all manuscripts must satisfy the journal's established standards before publication.

Copyright Notice

This journal is licensed under a CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

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