Author Guidlines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

How to Send Manuscripts

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the Medical and Health Open Journal Systems (OJS). All manuscript submission and management processes are conducted online through the journal website.

Submission Steps:

Login or Register: Visit the Mandala of Health OJS to access the online submission system.
Start Submission: Log in to your account and follow the instructions provided by the journal to start a new submission.
Prepare the Manuscript: Ensure that your manuscript follows the official Mandala of Health author guidelines and manuscript template.
Upload File: Submit your full manuscript electronically through the journal's OJS platform.
Check Requirements: Ensure that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not being considered by another journal.
Ethical Approval: Ensure that the manuscript has received approval from the relevant ethics committee when required.

Authors are invited to submit full manuscripts of 10–12 pages. The official author guidelines and manuscript template can be accessed here.

How to Send Revised Manuscripts

Authors must submit manuscript revisions according to the editorial decision and instructions provided by the journal.

Log in to your account on the Mandala of Health OJS platform.
Open the submission requiring revision and review the editor's and reviewers' comments.
Revise the manuscript according to the requested corrections and recommendations.
Upload the revised manuscript through the journal's online submission system.
Ensure that all required revisions have been addressed before resubmitting the manuscript.

Authors are given two weeks from the announcement of the editorial decision to complete the required revisions. Authors who fail to revise the manuscript within this period will be considered to have withdrawn their submission, and any previous acceptance statement will be cancelled.

SPECIFIC GUIDE FOR AUTHORS

A. General Requirements

Article Types: Mandala of Health publishes research articles, systematic reviews, and case reports in the fields of medicine, focusing on basic medicine, clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, medical biotechnology, and public health.
Originality: Manuscripts must be original and must never have been published in a journal or other publication format. Manuscripts must not be submitted to another journal simultaneously.
Manuscript Length: Full manuscripts should be between 10 and 12 pages, following the official Mandala of Health manuscript template.
Research Ethics: Manuscripts involving research that requires ethical approval must have received approval from the relevant ethics committee before submission.
Submission Platform: All manuscript submission and editorial management processes are conducted online through the Mandala of Health OJS website.
Use of Template: Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the official author guidelines and manuscript template. The template can be accessed here.

B. Article Structure

Manuscripts submitted to Mandala of Health must follow the structure specified in the official journal template. The journal accepts three types of manuscripts: research articles, systematic reviews, and case reports. Authors should organize their manuscripts according to the type of article submitted and ensure that all relevant sections are presented clearly and systematically.

Detailed Description of Each Section:

1. Title

The title must be concise, informative, and clearly reflect the main topic of the manuscript.
The title should accurately represent the research objectives, subject, or clinical focus of the article.
Authors must follow the title formatting requirements provided in the official journal template.

2. Author Line

Include the full names of all authors and their institutional affiliations.
Ensure that author names and affiliations are accurate and consistent with the information provided during submission.
Identify the corresponding author and provide the required contact information according to the journal template.

3. Abstract

The abstract should summarize the main content of the manuscript.
For research articles, it should present the research background, objectives, methods, principal results, and conclusions.
For systematic reviews, it should summarize the review objectives, methods, main findings, and conclusions.
For case reports, it should briefly describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic assessment, intervention or management, and relevant clinical implications.
Authors must follow the abstract format and word limit specified in the official journal template.

4. Keywords

Provide keywords that represent the main topics, concepts, and subject areas discussed in the manuscript.
Select specific and relevant terms to facilitate the indexing and retrieval of the article.
Follow the number and formatting requirements stated in the official journal template.

5. Introduction

Present the background and scientific rationale for the study or report.
Explain the significance of the research problem and summarize relevant previous studies.
Identify the research gap or the scientific or clinical issue addressed by the manuscript.
State the research objectives or the purpose of the article clearly.

6. Methods

For research articles, describe the research design, study setting, population or samples, materials and instruments, procedures, and data analysis methods, as applicable.
For systematic reviews, explain the review protocol, literature search strategy, eligibility criteria, study selection process, and methods of synthesis.
For case reports, describe the relevant clinical information, diagnostic procedures, treatment or management, and follow-up, where applicable.
Authors must report ethical approval and informed consent information when required by the nature of the research or case report.

7. Results and Discussion

Present the principal findings clearly and systematically.
Use tables and figures where appropriate to support the presentation of results.
Interpret the findings in relation to the research objectives and compare them with relevant previous studies.
Discuss the scientific, clinical, or public health implications of the findings, as appropriate.
For systematic reviews, present the results of the literature selection and synthesis and discuss the implications of the evidence.
For case reports, discuss the diagnostic considerations, clinical management, outcomes, and relevance to existing literature.
Avoid conclusions that are not supported by the findings or available evidence.

8. Conclusion

Summarize the principal findings and address the objectives of the study or report.
Ensure that the conclusion is consistent with the results and discussion.
Avoid introducing new data or claims that have not been addressed in the manuscript.

9. Acknowledgments

This section may be used to acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship.
Funding sources and relevant institutional support should be acknowledged where applicable.

10. Ethical Considerations and Declarations

Authors must ensure that their research complies with applicable ethical standards.
Research involving human participants or animals must have obtained approval from the relevant ethics committee when required.
Case reports must comply with applicable patient confidentiality and informed consent requirements.
Authors should disclose relevant funding information, author contributions, and potential conflicts of interest in accordance with the journal's requirements.

11. References

All sources cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list.
Authors should ensure that references are accurate, relevant, and consistent with the citation style required by Mandala of Health.
The reference formatting, citation style, and minimum reference requirements must follow the official journal template.

C. Article Types and Structure

Mandala of Health accepts three types of manuscripts: research articles, systematic reviews, and case reports. Authors must prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the official journal template.

1. Research Articles

Research articles must present original scientific findings, including the research background, objectives, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions, following the requirements specified in the journal template.

2. Systematic Reviews

Systematic reviews must present a structured synthesis of relevant scientific literature addressing a clearly defined research question. The review methods and findings should be presented according to the official journal guidelines.

3. Case Reports

Case reports must describe clinically relevant cases and their diagnostic, therapeutic, or scientific significance. Authors must protect patient confidentiality and comply with applicable ethical approval and consent requirements.

D. Peer Review and Editorial Decisions

Following the review process, manuscripts may receive one of the following editorial decisions:

1. Accepted Submission

The manuscript is accepted for publication without requiring revisions.

2. Required Revision

The manuscript requires revisions by the authors before it can be accepted for publication.

3. Resubmit for Review

The manuscript requires substantial improvements and must undergo another review process before a final editorial decision is made.

4. Decline Submission

The manuscript cannot be accepted for publication.

Authors are given two weeks to complete the required revisions from the date the editorial decision is announced. Failure to revise the manuscript within this period will be considered a withdrawal of the submission, and any previous acceptance statement will be cancelled.

E. Manuscript Withdrawal

Manuscript withdrawal is not permitted while the manuscript is undergoing the review process. Manuscripts that have been accepted for publication cannot be withdrawn.

Authors should ensure that their manuscripts are original and ready for consideration before submitting them to the journal.

F. Copyediting and Proof Approval

Accepted manuscripts undergo an editing process conducted by the editorial team. Authors are required to review and approve the edited manuscript in accordance with the instructions provided by the editors.

1. Copyediting Approval

Authors must approve the results of the copyediting process within one week of receiving the edited manuscript.

2. Layout Approval

After the copyediting approval process is completed, the manuscript proceeds to layout. Authors must review and approve the layout proof within one week of receiving it.

Authors are responsible for completing both approval stages within the specified timeframes to facilitate the publication process.

G. Publication Schedule

Mandala of Health is a biannual journal published in February and August. Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and layout before publication, in accordance with the journal's editorial procedures and publication schedule.