Journal Information

Journal Mission

The International Journal of Health Science & Biomedicine (IJHSB) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in health sciences, biomedical research, and clinical medicine. We provide an international forum for the rapid publication of high-quality original research, systematic reviews, and clinical studies.

Scope of Coverage

• Clinical Medicine & Translational Research
• Biomedical Engineering & Medical Technology
• Epidemiology & Public Health
• Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Development
• Genetics, Genomics & Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience & Neurological Disorders
• Oncology & Cancer Biology
• Immunology & Infectious Diseases
• Health Informatics & Digital Health
• Environmental Health & Occupational Medicine

Types of Articles Accepted

• Original Research Articles — Full papers reporting novel findings
• Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses — Evidence-based comprehensive reviews
• Case Reports — Clinically significant case presentations
• Short Communications — Brief reports of significant findings
• Review Articles — Narrative reviews of current literature
• Editorials & Commentaries — Expert perspectives on current topics

Review Model

IJHSB employs a double-blind peer review process, ensuring anonymity for both authors and reviewers. All manuscripts undergo rigorous scientific scrutiny by a minimum of two independent subject-matter experts before an editorial decision is made.

Target Timelines

• First decision: Within 30 days of submission
• Revision turnaround: 14–21 days after revision receipt
• Total time to publication: 45–70 days average

About Our Indexing

IJHSB is indexed in multiple international databases, ensuring maximum visibility and discoverability of published research. Articles receive a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) upon publication for permanent online access.

ISSN Information

• E-ISSN (Online): 3139-3691
• DOI Prefix: 10.XXXXX (CrossRef registered)
• NLM ID: Pending registration

COPE Compliance

IJHSB follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adheres to the highest standards of ethical publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors are all expected to adhere to these principles.

Author Responsibilities

• All submissions must represent original work not published elsewhere
• Proper attribution and citation of all sources is mandatory
• All authors must meet ICMJE authorship criteria
• Conflicts of interest must be disclosed
• Human and animal studies must have appropriate ethics committee approval
• Data fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism results in immediate rejection

Plagiarism Detection

All manuscripts are screened using advanced plagiarism detection software (iThenticate/Turnitin) before peer review. A similarity index above 15% from any single source will result in desk rejection pending author clarification.

Correction & Retraction Policy

We publish corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions as appropriate. Requests for corrections should be directed to the editorial office with supporting documentation.

Gold Open Access

IJHSB is a fully Open Access journal. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, with no subscription fees or access barriers. We believe that publicly funded research should be freely accessible to all.

Creative Commons License

All articles published in IJHSB are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This means anyone may freely share, copy, redistribute, remix, and build upon the work for any purpose, provided appropriate credit is given.

Self-Archiving (Green OA)

• Authors may post pre-prints to preprint servers (e.g., bioRxiv, medRxiv) at any time
• Authors may deposit the final published PDF in institutional repositories
• No embargo period applies to any version of the article

Author Retains Copyright

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. IJHSB publishes all content under the CC BY 4.0 license — authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish, distribute, and promote the work, while retaining all intellectual property rights.

Third-Party Content

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any previously published figures, tables, or data from third parties. Proof of permission must be provided before final acceptance.

Licensing Statement

All content is published with the statement: "© [Author Name(s)] [Year]. Published by IJHSB. This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)."

Data We Collect

• Account registration details (name, email, affiliation)
• Manuscript submission data and correspondence
• Reviewer and editor profiles
• Usage analytics (anonymized page-view data)

How We Use Your Data

• To manage the peer review and publication process
• To communicate decisions, revisions, and publication notices
• To improve our editorial management system
• We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing

Data Retention & Your Rights

Submission data is retained for a minimum of 5 years after final decision. Authors may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by contacting the editorial office. IJHSB complies with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR.

Manuscript Format

• File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex with PDF)
• Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 12pt, double-spaced
• Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
• Line numbering: Continuous line numbers required
• Page limit: Original research ≤ 8000 words; Reviews ≤ 12,000 words

Manuscript Structure

• Title Page — Title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author details, word count, keywords (5–8)
• Abstract — Structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion); max 300 words
• Introduction — Background, rationale, and study objectives
• Methods — Detailed, reproducible methodology; ethics statement
• Results — Presented logically with appropriate figures/tables
• Discussion — Interpretation, limitations, and implications
• Conclusion — Key findings and future directions
• Declarations — Funding, conflicts of interest, data availability
• References — Vancouver/NLM style, numbered in order of appearance

Figures & Tables

• Figures: minimum 300 DPI resolution; TIFF, PNG, or EPS format
• Tables: included in the manuscript document, not as image files
• All figures and tables must be cited in the text
• Figure legends and table titles must be self-explanatory

About APCs

As a fully open-access journal, IJHSB operates on an Article Processing Charge (APC) model. APCs cover the costs of peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, hosting, and long-term digital preservation. Submission is always free — charges apply only upon acceptance.

Waivers & Discounts

• Full waivers are available for authors from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as defined by the World Bank
• Partial discounts may be available for corresponding authors who are Editorial Board members
• To request a waiver, submit a request with your manuscript indicating financial hardship

Before You Submit

• Confirm your manuscript is within the journal's scope
• Ensure the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere
• All authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript
• Ethics approval documentation is ready to upload
• Manuscript is anonymized (no author names/affiliations in the main text)

Ready to Submit?

About Our Templates

Use our pre-formatted templates to ensure your manuscript meets IJHSB formatting requirements from the start. All templates include built-in styles, section headings, and placeholder text to guide you through the writing process.

Reference Style

IJHSB uses Vancouver/NLM citation style. References are numbered sequentially in the order they appear in the text. Use the citation style included in the manuscript templates. For automated reference management, we recommend Zotero or Mendeley with the NLM output style.